Creamery Expands With New Building and Added Dairy Lines
Shoshone Creamery under B C Rumsey adds an expanded plant to house butter making in a new section while old part houses cold storage. Frank Judkine contractor. project to boost capacity to 12,000 pounds monthly and support eggs ice cream and wider distribution along the line. The upgrade aims to boost dairy cattle demand and farmer cash markets in the Basin country as beet sugar industry grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Rumsey
Shoshone Creamery
Frank Judkine
Basin Man Honored and Naval Academy Nominations
Attorneys attending the state bar association meeting in Cheyenne report a pleasant gathering. A Zaring was named vice president and FE Blydenburg of Rawlins president. H H Ridgely served as toastmaster. Judge Walls of Cody delivered a praised toast. Wyoming will name two more midshipmen for the Annapolis academy, giving twenty four total. Nominees may take the April 18 exam by contacting Senators Clark Warren or Congressman Mondell. Also news from Basin notes residents’ satisfaction with the Big Horn Theatre showing top-quality pictures, addressing concerns that the town now enjoys access to premier cinema fare comparable to large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association
Cheyenne
A. Zaring
FE. Blydenburg of
Rawins
Ridgely
Judge Walls
Cody
Wyoming
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Clark
Warren
Congressmean Mondell
National board of censorship shapes Basin film view
The Basin debates whether to screen high class instructional films or wild west content as the National board of censor approves the pictures for nationwide exhibitors. J D Shaw father and son move drilling rigs near Greybull, while Mountain States Oil plans moving another rig from Riverton Basin fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shaw
Greybull
Mountain States Oil Company
Riverton
Basin Fields
Sunny California Letter To Wyoming Readers
A Wyoming reader praises the paper though critical of politics. He jokes about winter, weather contrasts, and enjoying Midwestern sunshine, mentions January rainfall, a warm February, and local groceries. He notes auto trips, cattle-friendly grass, and farms, with a teaser about continuation on page six.
State Officers to Talk Roads at Basin Library
Gov Kendrick Secretary of State Houx and State Treasurer Gates will visit Basin tomorrow for a public meeting on road matters. A free smoker at the library invites all interested in good roads. Discussion may cover using convict labor for road work in the county. The meeting starts at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov . B. Kendrick
F. L. Houx
H. B. Gates
Basin
A Good Number Jones Assessor Pottery Talk and Local Move
Last Friday evening J Smith Damron the Potter Craftsman demonstrated pottery making at the hall. Dad Payne hosted a Washington birthday dinner at Mountain View hotel with decorations and a feast by Mrs Goodrich. T J Jones of Manderson named as assessor but won’t take charge until March after commissioners meet. Frank E Smith and family leave for Roseville Ohio. Jimmy and Roy stay, Smiths sold Acme picture show and leave many friends behind.
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J. Smith Damron
Lyceum
Damron
Dad" Payne
Washington
Mountain View Hotel
T. J. Jones
Manderson
L. O. Gray
Jones
Mandersen
Femi
Mr. Jones
Frank E. Smith
Charlotte
Irvin
Roseville
Ohio
Jimmy
Roy
Frank Smith
Ufe
Smiths
Acme
Big Horn
Pioneers Form Wyoming Prestate Association
A meeting of Wyoming pioneers before statehood met in the hall last Tuesday. A committee of Jas. S. Patten F. I. Rue and Lon Blakesley was chosen to draft a constitution and by laws and prepare a basis for work. The panel will summon another gathering soon to act on the report and perfect the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Jas. S. Patten
F. I. Rue
Lon Blakesley
Surprise Party for Mrs Null Gains Pleasant Aftermath
Friends of Mrs. D A Null lured her from home last Saturday night then hosted a supper, returning her safely. The gathering ended with warm wishes for more such days. A H Tedman Mia Ruth Donaldson and I L Hobson visited Kane and northern county towns to recruit and organize boys and girls club work. DU Litigation Judge P W Meta and Court Reporter Hartigan traveled to Thermopolis for land-related hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Null
A. H. Tedman
Mia
Ruth Donaldson
Basin
I. L. Hobson
The
State University
Kane
Work
P. W. Meta
Hartigan
Thermopolis
Elk Feeding in Jackson Hole Threatens Local Population
Jackson columnist N Leek reports about 12,000 elk are being fed hay across eight yards in the Jackson Hole region. He notes half the hay is used, hopes to save 1,000 elk per 100 tons, and warns that if feeding stops, townspeople may find many dead elk on doorsteps as more starving elk arrive daily, possibly totaling 20,000 in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
N. Leek
Jackson Hole
Midwest Earnings Point to Higher 1916 Dividends
The Midwest Refining Co reports January net earnings near 300 000, the worst month of the year. If the trend continues, 1916 annual net may reach about 4 000 000, a 22 percent rise on outstanding stock. Gains stem from Casper refinery operations and the Greybull Refining acquisition. Dividend is expected to rise.
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Wall Street Journal of
New York
Midwest Refining Company
Casper
Greybull Refining Company
Wyoming Oil Fields Boost Midwest Refining Prospects
The Midwest Refining Company holds about 80 percent of Elk basin leases on roughly 10 000 acres and has large Buffalo basin holdings in Wyoming. Ohio Oil ranks next in Wyoming production as Oklahoma output declines, forcing reliance on Wyoming crude, praised as high grade. Major buyers include Standard Oil affiliates and Imperial Oil, with Midwest selling to Casper and other markets. Foster Scott reports 500 head of Kelley cattle sold to Montana buyers, shipped to Norris, Montana.
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Midwest Company
Wyoming
Elk Basin
Buffalo Basin
Ohio Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Midwest Refining Company
Standard Oil Companies
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Casper
Midwest
Continental Oil Standard Oil of
California
Standard Oil of
Nebraska
Imperial Oil Company
New Jesey
Foster Scott
Norris
Mont
Baby Ando Child Week Health Guide On Milk Safety
This piece argues for universal cleaner dairy practices to protect infant health. It highlights cow and maternal milk as the primary infant food, notes vast milk consumption and value, and urges mothers to support nationwide cleaner dairy methods to prevent disease and epidemics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Wyoming Wool Growers to Back Republican Policy Push
Casper February 22 Indications point to tomorrow's adoption by the Wyoming Wool Growers Association convention of strong resolutions denouncing federal public domain leasing and opposing the 640 acre stock grazing homestead bill Some division on the grazing bill was noted while resolutions also denounce the present national administration and seek a restoration of Republican tariff policy More than 200 sheepmen attended and $2590 was pledged in five minutes to support the association's work with optimism for the industry's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wool Growers Association of Wyoming
Great Battle Line Rages From Etain To Malancourt
Paris Feb 24 The 35 mile front from Etain to Malancourt sees the largest engagement since the Champagne drive of September with seven German corps under Crown Prince Frederick William pressing to break French defense and threaten Verdun. Heavy fighting continues as Verdun lies near the center with Danivillers and Ma lancourt among key points as Russian and Austrian fronts develop.
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Paris
Etain
Malancourt
Champagne
Danivillers
Verdun
Basin's Baby Week Planned At Library Event
On Wednesday March Sth Dr. H. T. Harris and Dr. M. H. Smith address those interested at the library, arranged by the Wo man's club. The chairman is Mrs. Mark Smith. The national children's bureau reports 2029 communities ready for such campaigns with Canada and the Philippine Islands also showing interest. One hundred women's clubs may exhibit a baby pulmator, and the local club has wired acceptance for possible display at the child welfare meeting March 8th. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
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H. T. Harris
M. H. Smith
Woman's Club
Mark Smith
National Children’s Bureau
Canada
Philippine Islands
Interesed
Basin Progress association meeting urged for Monday evening
All members of the Basin Progress association in Basin country are requested to meet Monday evening Reb. 28 in the club rooms for the purpose of forming an active club here.
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Basin Country
Basin Progress Association
BR. Bonwell
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Holding Butter Market
State Bar Meeting
Big Horn Theatre
United States Board of Censors
Board of Censors
National Board of Censors
Kendrick, Hoax and
Gates
Territorial Pioneers
Baby Ando
Wilson
Fockmasters
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