Rules for Measuring Hay and Stack Volumes
The article explains methods to determine hay stack cubic feet per ton for alfalfa, with figures by season and stack settling. It outlines three rules to compute stack volume using width length and over measurement, including examples from the Colorado Experiment Station and Wyoming Government rules. It notes typical cubic feet per ton and when each rule is most accurate for stack shapes and sizes.
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Colorado Experiment Station
Wyoming
Third Patriot Resigns From Government Amid Financial Pressures
A third supporter joins McAdoo and Gregory in leaving government service, citing personal fortunes as a priority over duties. Bainbridge Colby, a member of the shipping board, says his business sacrifice is complete and he must withdraw. Presidents appointees anticipate more resignations through March 4 1921 as those without private revenue sources risk detachment from the federal payroll. Wanted to Rent small house or furnished apartment inquire at this office. Trade with your home man.
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McAdoo
Gregory
Bainbridge Colby
Shipping Board
Ice house design for midwinter farm use
Farmers should build a compact ice house in a shaded, well-drained spot to store ice for dairy cooling and food preservation. Estimate, per cow, one and a half tons for milk cooling, half ton for cream cooling, plus household use. Use 18 inches of insulation with sawdust or straw, ensure ventilation, and plan for drainage and cube-shaped construction.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
Government camp site purchases stir southern landowner hopes
Secretary Baker proposes government buys camp sites many in the south. Abandoned northern sites, including Plattsburg founded by General Leonard Wood, would be acquired with large sums of taxpayer money. Cotton prices and wartime appropriations key to the plan as Basin Wyoming public notices list a treasurer’s hours and rent ads.
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Baker
Plattsburg
Leonard Wood
Charles T. Matthews Dies at 67 in Newton Kansas
Charles Thomas Matthews born July 29 1861 in Darlington Wisconsin died December 30 1914 in Newton Kansas after a brief illness from a heart strain. He lived in Newton since 1889 and earlier worked on a Wisconsin farm with relatives. A Mason for over forty years he served as Tyler and belonged to Newton Lodge 142 A F and A M Arkansas Valley Chapter 27 R A M and Newton Commandery 9 K T. He traveled widely read extensively kept a 50 year diary and planned future trips to Wyoming and Europe. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers and his son Bert with burial at Greenwood Cemetery Newton Kansas.
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Charles Thomas Matthews
Darlington
Wis
Newton
Kana
Wisconsin
Pleasant Township
J. R. Matthews
M. R
Lewis R. Matthews
Mason Fraternity
Newton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Arkansas Valley
Newton Commandery
K. T
Tyler
Presbyterian Church
Matthews
Hart
United States
Wyoming
Europe
Mr. Matthews
Bert
Youger
M. J. Freeman
H. L. Hart
J. R
D. W. Matthews
Hyattville
Wyo
Masonic Hall
A. H. Morrison
Greenwood Cemetery
Newton, Kans
Pa Bonanza and Hidden Dome Work Turmoil Near Wray
The old men from Hidden Dome are tearing down and hauling the rig on Wray's place and expect to finish this week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mayer visited the Paumers. James Ewers brought Mrs. Snyder and the twins Beryl and Mery to the ranch. W. BE Taylor traveled to Worland then Denver for the stock show. Mrs. L. Wray visited Basin. J. C. Ackerman family visited Snyder ranch. Beryl Hoel and Laura Griffin visited the Wrays.
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Hidden Dome
Wray
Sam Mayer
Jas. Ewers
J. Snyder
Beryl
Mery
W. BE
Taylor
Worland
Denver
L. Wray
Basin
J. C. Ackerman
Snyder Ranch
Beryl Hoel
Laura Griffin
Wrays
Coal Haulage and Local Travel Report
Bert Durfey hauled coal from Manderson this week. J W Graves and Fred Fuchs backed horses to Manderson on Tuesday. Mrs John Smith and baby visited Mrs Wray on Wednesday. James and John Robinson resumed school Monday.
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Bert Durfey
Manderson
J. W. Graves
Fred Fuchs
John Smith
Baby
Wray
James
John Robinson
The Merchant Prince Who Advertised His Way Up
A past reader tale from Aledo Illinois recounts an elderly sage who started with a dollar eighty, built a thriving store through bold advertising, expanded to a glass storefront, and kept sales strong with continuous ads earning the nickname merchant prince. Percy Edwards of Thermopolis visited his local playhouse at the week’s start.
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Merchant Prince
Aledo
Percy Edwards
Thermopolis
Poultry Development in Big Horn County Builds High Hope
Big Horn County advances poultry efforts with breeders importing high quality stock. Flocks include Rose Comb Black Minorcas Rhode Island Reds Barred Plymouth Rocks and Leghorns as locals Cull inferior stock. Officials foresee Big Horn becoming a major national producer due to climate range and progressive growers.
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Big Horn
Big Horn County
Rhode Island
Plymouth
U. S
Public Auction of Manderson Real Estate
At the Basin courthouse front door Wyoming on Sunday in February 1919 at 2 pm the sale covers lots nine ten eleven and eighteen in Brokaw Acre Tract Addition Manderson Big Horn County to satisfy a mortgage with all foreclosure costs including attorney fees. Dated Basin December 27 1918. Wm E Hatfield Mortgagee. C H Harkins Attorney for Mortgagee.
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James Tolstrup
Mary Tolstrup
Wm. E. Hatfield
Office of the Register of Deeds
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Basin
Manderson
Eigheen
Brokaw
Big Horn
C. H. Harkins
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Dusiness
Florence G. Kirby
Treas
John W. Small
Charles T. Mathews
Camille
Ford
Ford Motor
Hilllage
Montana
Billings
H. Hurst
Ewers’ Grocery
Fritz Bros
Rairden
Fritz Oli
Morris Dailey Cattle CO
Hyattville, Wyo
Mercer Bros. Land & Live
Paint
Clarence Gardner
Eide
Range
Paint Beck
Big Hers
Addrete
Hymotvall
I. Smith
Aan
Shell Creek
Shell, Wyo
Ras Paint Rock
Nowood and Tributries
P.O
RED Bank Cattle CO
Geo. B. McC
Big Horn Basin
Nowood
BR. Tolman
Talman Mountain
Elk Creek
P. O
Otto, Wyo
F. E. Judkins
General
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