Praise for Col May and a call to boost the Big Horn county fair
The Basin editorial lauds Col May for advancing the Big Horn county fair and urges Basin business leaders to help. It argues for rebuilding the fair grounds with a grand stand floral hall and stock facilities, raising funds through gate, seat, and exhibit revenue, and expanding agricultural displays to reflect Basin climate and soil.
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Col. May
Basin
Big Horn County
Basin and
Big Horn
Basin boosters urge county fair fund drive
A Basin newspaper plea praises Colonel Hime and The Republican article urging a county wide fundraiser to build an exhibition hall and poultry house for the Wyoming state fair. It calls for one dollar from every farmer and county resident, with donor panels honoring contributors once completed.
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Wyoming
Wwe
County Poultry Association
Basin
Board of County Commissioners
Third annual high school week planned at university
The Wyoming Bulletin reports the third annual high school week at the university will run March 22 to 27 with athletic and academic contests. The basketball tournament will crown the state champion while academics gain prominence. A stock judging team travels January 16 to the Denver stock show, featuring Albert Day, Leonard Hkstrom, Samuel Light, Homer Burna, Melvin Larson, and Harry Sheldon.
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Denver
First National Bank Elects Officers and Declares Dividend
Stockholders elected Arthur K. Lee as president with S Skovgard Ed Carothers and J C Stewart as directors. Officers named include J C Stewart cashier Wm C May and C Skovgard as assistant cashiers. A ten percent semi annual dividend was declared and 2500 added to the surplus. Deposits increased since the last statement.
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First National Bank
Arthur K. Lee
Skovgard
Ed Carothers
J.C. Stewart
H. T. Harris
John McFadden
John Seaman
John Luman
J. C. Stewart
Assisant Cashiers
Wm. C. May
C. Skovgard
Mildred Harris Claims Deeper Charlie Chaplin Revealed
Mildred Harris Chaplin says audiences misread her husband Charlie Chaplin. She describes him as rational and dignified beneath the makeup, noting a serious mind focused on greater, worthwhile pursuits beyond comic antics. She spoke while promoting Universal Jewel production Home at Rex tonight.
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America
Charlie Chaplin
Mildred Harris
Universal Fame
Lois Weber
Universal Jewel
Public ownership viewed as stabilizing utilities in 1920
The piece argues for employee and consumer owned public utilities as a safer, educational venture. It notes about 15 billion dollars in public utility capital held by investors, banks, charitable funds, and endowments, and claims ownership broadens interest, supports investment, and reduces political attack on services.
Kane Couple Wed After License Issued
Frank Sproul and Miss Irma Mor ae of Kane secured a license to wed from the county clerk yesterday and were married that afternoon by Justice Bonwell in his office. Both are popular young people with many friends. Attorney Kinkead of Cheyenne joins town on legal business.
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Frank Sproul
Irma Morae
Kane
Justice Bonwell
Carnations and tailoring offered. bank condition report included
An ad lists J. R Bonwell offering carnations and funeral designs with Hankey the Tailor for cleaning and pressing. The article then presents a 1919 1920 bank condition report for FIRST STATE BANK Kane Wyoming and BURLINGTON STATE BANK with assets, liabilities, and attestations from bank officials and notary.
Break Down of Regulation and Public Utility Costs
For years utility managers warned rates could not stay flat as labor and supplies rose. Prices for workers, suppliers, and services climbed, yet many sought the same cheap rates for all public utilities. The piece argues regulation created fake cheap rates while funding and maintenance suffered.
Public Utility Rates Threaten Industrial Growth
The article warns the public that proposed increases in utility rates could cripple future industrial development unless recognized and addressed promptly. It stresses the urgency of public awareness to prevent adverse economic impacts.
Wyoming Delegation Distributes Dry Land Field Seeds
Members of the Wyoming delegation may receive 675 packages each of dry land field seed for the coming season. The allotment includes 2 pound Grimm alfalfa and sweet clover, and 4 pound field beans, peas, and millets. Requests are filled in order received, one package per applicant, with substitutions if varieties run out. Apply to Senator Warren, Senator Kendrick, or Congressman Mondell in Washington.
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Wyoming
Warren
Kendrick
Mondell
Washington
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Charlie
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F. Hensley
Beal
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Epworth
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Porcupine Ranch
Huntley, Mont
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Rex Theatre
Charley Chaplin
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Mike Moran
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Fox News
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