Greybull Valley Irrigation District formed to unlock vast water supply
Judge Metz approves organizing the Greybull Valley Irrigation District opening a path to reservoir construction on Greybull River. The plan aims to irrigate about 125000 acres, spur new towns and rail links, boost sugar beet farming, and create lasting prosperity across the valley and state.
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Metz
Greybus Valley
Big Horn Basin
Greybull Valley
Greybull
Skovgard
Rhodes Sells Bank at Kane
A deal closed last week where H. Dau and associates purchased the majority interest in the First State Bank of Kane. Dau arrives from northeastern Nebraska with his family to take charge, bringing banking experience and strong recommendations. M. B. Rhodes, founder and long-time manager, plans rest after managing the business, which remains modest in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dau
First State Bank of
Kane
Dau
Nebraska
First State Bank
M. B. Rhodes
Rhodes
Prolific Tomatoes Grower James O'Neil Shows Basin Garden Produce
Bevin resident James O'Neil exhibits early week tomatoes from his garden. He has hundreds of plants with fruit ready for market, planted May 5 and ripening in July. He also features prized garden beans and claims eastern growing experience translates here.
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James O'Neil
Bevin
Mr. O'Neil
Basin
O'Neil
Oom Paul Gets Credit At Scout Meeting
At a Boy Scout meeting Scout Master B L Beard asked who Oom Paul Kruger was. After a moment of silence a scout answered with a smile that he knew the figure, noting the line about a Brooklyn nation and 1916.
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B.L. Beard
Paul Kruger
Big Dance and Primaries Set for Hyattville Event
The Big Horn Basin Pioneers association hosts a picnic and old timers dance at Booth Grove Hyattville with cantata by Hyattville youths and plans for a broadcasted talk by Dr. R W Hale. Primary races feature multiple county offices with candidates from Basin Lovell and Greybull and a slate of state representatives.
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Big Horn Basin
R. W. Hale
Thermopolis
L. G. van Slyke
Vista Grisham
Hyattville
Bertha K. VanDevender
Co. A. Welch
Cowley
Rep
H. B. Richardson
Lovell
T. W. Olney
Shell
A. C. Whitcher
St. Joe
J. W. Agee
Basin
Dem
T. W
Soldier seeks mother's grave in Basin City Wyoming
Glen Housley of Fort Leavenworth Kansas writes to Town Manager Edgar L. Beard seeking help locating his mother's burial. He recalls she died in Basin City around 1905 and asks for any information to identify her grave in Basin City Cemetery, offering to cover all related costs. He mentions he just returned from France after the war began.
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Edgar L. Beard
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Basin City
Burlington
Wyo
Pitchfork Cattle Co
France
Arnett Home Goes Modern With Western Electric Plant
The Town and Country Electric Company completed a Western Electric lighting and power plant at A. H. Arnett’s Shell farm home. The installation provides electric light for the entire property and a water pressure system with hot and cold water for domestic use, making it one of the area’s most modern country residences.
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Town & Country Electric Company
Western Electric Lighting
A. H. Arnett
Shell
Mr. Arnett
Shell Country
Democrat Flays Wilson Inpathy to Harding Support
Marion Ohio July 27 Harding headquarters released a letter from Louis G Bohmrich former Wisconsin governor nominee and 1912 Wilson elector pledging support to Senator Harding and denouncing the Wilson administration as violating democracy He adds he will vote for Harding and believes millions share that view urging a Democratic vote as endorsement of the administration s record
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Louis G. Bohmrich
Wisconsin
Wilson
Roads In Good Condition In Wyoming Report
Tourists arriving in Cheyenne report Wyoming roads are in excellent condition, surpassing neighboring states. The State Highway Department patrols about 2000 miles, with detours around active construction and smooth travel across all sections.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
State Highway Department
State Tourism Surges Ahead With Road Care Plan
East coast coverage notes roads constantly under competent workmen with prompt repairs. Tourist travel exceeds expectations and the year is poised to become the largest in the state's history according to commercial organization officials.
New Band To Hyattsville Opens Public Bow With Picnic
A saxophone band led by E. C. Hoover heads to Hyattville today to play at the old timers picnic. The group, largely young, has progressed rapidly and holds promise as the musical sensation of the year. This performance marks their first public bow.
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E. C. Hoover
Gas officials from Wyoming visit Basin company
E A Durham of Sistersville West Virginia and Col W L Armstrong of Boulder Colorado officials from Wyoming Gas Co arrived for an inspection of the local gas company. Durham was accompanied by nephews Arthur Durham and Foster Fisk of Sistersville and they will tour the park before returning home. Armstrong will depart for Boulder tomorrow.
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E. A. Durham
Sistersville
W. Va
Col. W. L. Armstrong
Boulder
Colo
Wyoming Gas Co
Resolute Wins Americas Cup in Close Final Race
The American defender Resolute won the 1920 Americas Cup 3 to 2 over Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV. The decisive race finished at 7:52 p m after a 30 mile windward and leeward course amid a tempestuous series. Lipton praised fairness and vowed to rechallenge next year.
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Sandy Hook
America
Resolute
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Uncle George Kershner Celebrated on 79th Birthday
On Monday the 79th birth anniversary of Uncle George Kershner drew Basin veterans and their wives to the Kershner home for a hearty dinner and good companionship. Friends wish him many more anniversaries.
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George Kershner
Basin
Kershner
George
Antelope drainage district progress reported
W. B. Edwards says the Antelope drainage project is progressing finely. Eight thousand nine hundred fifty feet of main lateral drain have been completed and the machine moved to the next section. Backfilling on the other drain will start immediately.
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W. B. Edwards
Antelope
Benefit in Oil Leasing Bill
Washington, July 27. Rep F W Mondell says the oil leasing act will provide tens of millions yearly for irrigation under the national reclamation act. He notes royalties on oil and coal lands will enrich the western fund and support arid land development as public land sales fade.
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Washington
Republican Congress
F. W. Mondell
Wyoming
Mfority
House
Great West
National Reclamation Fund
Republican Party
Oil and Coal and Leasing Act
Frank Knickerbocker Plans Greybull Picnic Fishing Trip
Frank Knickerbocker of the Mid west offices in Casper traveled from Greybull and intends to attend the old timers picnic today and enjoy a fishing trip before returning to Casper.
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Frank Knickerbocker
Midwest
Casper
Yeater
Greybull
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Dent Commissioners
Simon Skoggard
R. L. Preator
Sage Brush
Reclamation Service
Board of Commissioners
Charles Webster
Webster
Park County
Paul
Fifth Judicial District
P W Metz
John L. Landfair
Marie V. Rhodes
C. W. G. Dodge
Asia
J. H. Neville
Byron
R. C. May
A. S. Mercer
Basin, Wyo
Glen Housley
Kaa
Arnett
Democrat
Flays Wilson
Villa
Eagle Pass
Texas
Francisco Villa
Peon
Mexico
Torreon
de la Huerta
Sabinas
Eugenio Martinez
Hilliano Tames
Martinez
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