County Agent Reports Broad Farm Development Efforts
A. H. Nedman, Big Horn county agent, presents a 1916 report detailing extensive farm development work in Big Horn and Wathakie counties. Highlights include numerous visits, office calls, meetings with large attendance, agricultural articles, letters mailed, youth clubs formed, farmers institutes, livestock demonstrations, stock improvements, and disease control efforts. Criminal note references a separate assault case against Julius Manzoni in Lovell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H.nedman
Big Horn County
Wathakie County
Farmer Exchange
Ihe
Greybhil Valey
Lovell
Carly
Tedwon
American Cast Portrays Scotch Characters In London Stage
American actors and actresses portray the Scottish characters on a London stage with familiar regional types. The production is presented with English actors singing and interpreting the role, while Americans fill other parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Great
Lintbertost
County hearing on Basin project set for Saturday
On Saturday December 14 citizens of the county are asked to meet in Basin to voice opinions as the board of irrigation investigates plans. Volunteers will be allowed to share views on the building that will best serve the county. Leate Sands and Henry Lutz of Scott Bluff Nebraska have leased local properties and Conrad Ergenach has leased the Paubey ranch, all expert beet growers optimistic about Basin becoming the beet country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leate Sands
Henry ‘Lutz
Scott, Bluff
Neb
Una
A. L. Snyder
Conrad Ergenach
Hime Place
W. H. Paubey
Big Horn Basin
RK. J. Extra
Chicago
Wes
Sugar beet industry eyed by Great Western in Basin
Basin meeting of Great Western Sugar Company officers discussed expanding beet growing and possibly opening another sugar factory. W L Lawson said the company may invest to develop territory near Basin and Grey Bull valley with irrigation from the Big Horn canal to support beet production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Sugar Company
Basin
W. L. Lawson
W. P. Hogarty
H. E. Rowpp
Ple
Lawson
Seaver Denen
Agi
Balin
Fadel
Lovel
Ledantry
Tus
Big Horn Canal
Greybull
Otto
Gernwnia
Chamber of Commerce Debates County Bridge and Roads
The Chamber of Commerce met in club rooms with President M. H. Smith presiding to discuss waiving county rights for bridge approaches to the Greybull at Balin and Greybull. A committee led by E J Sullivan T J Pexton and Thos M Hyde was appointed. W F Unterzuber urged joint Greybull Basin action for better roads. T J Jones outlined a proposed road drag tax bill expected to yield about $3000 yearly for the county and soon to be presented for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Greybull
Basin
T.j.jones
Legislare
Aj Automobilelicense
Jones
Chamber
Mesiis. Martin and Sullivan
Hoga Pret
Court House planning discussed at county meeting
Work On Court House Alabama county commissioners held Tuesday night sessions to review plans for a new court house. Architects submitted bids while county officials and the county attorney advised evaluating the specifications before inviting further bids. The county seeks best value for money. A club meeting follows Wednesday at 8.00 pm to elect directors for the coming year.
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Court House
Court Houes
Rir
Hartigary Wats
Medwgal
Farmers Central Loan Association Formed in Weld County
An association named Farmers Central Loan Association organized Monday evening to work with the Farm Leap board under a congress bill. Members include President T. J. Jones and Vice President H. KR Armeling with secretary-treasurer Jas F. Ewert and directors O. B Irwin H. Armeling T. J. Jones H. B. Perkin and J. Lo Murphy. The board of appraisers lists H. K Armeling H. B. Perkin and RK Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Leap Board
Congress
Farmers Central ‘Loan Association
Stadows
T. J. Jones
H. KR. Armeling
Jas. F. Ewer
O. B. Iwin
HR. Armeling
H. B. Perkin
J. Lo Murphy
H. K. Armeng
RK. Irwin
Spelling Bee and Royal Neighbors Election Report
The Epworth church held an old fashioned spelling bee with general admission ten cents. Ruth Rhodes won the top prize and George Long finished second. The Royal Neighbors elected officers with Mrs Ivy Brookman as Oracle and other posts filled. Basin Chapter of Commerce directors meet tomorrow at Basho State Bank rooms at 8 pm.
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Epworth Beaggie CY the
Methodis
Ruth Rhodes
Geo. Long
Royal Neighbors
Resil Neighbors
Ivy Brookman
Oracle
Elmer Gould
J. Gould
J. Sturgis
Recorder
Mabel Bristow
Fred Frisby
Mra Young
Inner Sentinel
Jennie Barnes
Outer Sentinel
Mire Ally Zane
W. F. Johmson
Miss Porter Leaves Greylall Refining for Casper Job
Miss Porter depart ed Wednesday from Greylall Refining Co to Casper where the Lane company will employ her. She is praised for ability and faithful service. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Owen Sweeny on Wednesday at the south Lemh. Gus Scoville sentenced to prison terms. deputies report on Hawkins case. local sheriff’s office notes unsettled prison work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Porter
Dd M. Porter
Greylall Refining Co
Weidnesday
Casper
Lane Company
Lester Fe
Owen Sweeney
South Lemeh
Wim Lee
Troy
Gus Scoville
Mott
Northwestern Wyoming Medical Society Meets and More
The issue notes the Northwestern Wyoming Medical Society dinner at Markham House and a quarterly meeting at Dr Harris’s office with civilians from Worland and Burlington. It also reports Pearson and Newport joining in marriage and local theatre notes including a Deming Theatre Co. production at the Big Horn theatre and Lyceum events at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
Wyoming
Meco
Markham House
Lawrence Deming Meatre Co
Big Horn Theatre
Gretin
Howe
Oil field activity and equipment updates near Basin
News from Hurkhart & Beard and multiple oil outfits reports drilling progress across Basin area. Companies including Majirad Valley B C Oil Co and Elkalin Oil Co push depths, while Prudential and Eagle Petroleum expand operations. general pay week crude at Greybull refinery cited.
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Hurkhart & Beard
Lesnc
Otta
Dick Riley
John Bind
Kanas City
Majid
Majirad
Eagle Petroleum
Manderson
Embar Ol Co
Bonanza
Elk Basin
Mt. State
Che Prudential Oil Co
Grass Creek
Gra Creek
Inim
Willur
Broadview
Act Barringer
Baska
Burkhart & Beard
Smith Tease
Bustin
J!t
Jas
Hogan
Hogan O81 Co
Mogan
Greybull
Leidecker Tool Co
Ofl
C. B. Ruadsell
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Gilmore Tgurd- Zan
Julius Manzoni
Murray
Bonwell
W. J. Emmett
Lowell
Manzoni
Dietriot Court
Broadway Amusement Co
Aobed
Ie Artieta
Gene Stration
Power
Horn Theatre
Chamber OF Commerce
WEW Federal Building
Phat
Coma Tibeiree
Farmers Organize Loan Association
FEDER
AL Farm Loan Board
Election Weld
MONDA
Tiloftal Farm
Ceap
Ney
Uder
Basho State Bank
Pearson-Newport
Bonn
Pearson
Page County
Iowa
Oluo Newport
Karetis
Deming Theatre Co
Lyceum
Regniers
Balle
Whitmore’s
Jayn Forquer
Pennsylvania
Saicke
R. J. Tilton
J. R. Ronnell Needleas
Jack
Hocal Fries
Bulid Hotel
Laan Onple
Oi News
Jacent
Wizard Oil Co
Laurel
J. D. Féian & Son
de W
Roe
Mike Riley
Turtington Gansacred
Ecat
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