Farm Bureau Organizes County Farming Communities
The extension division of the agricultural college has spent two weeks organizing Lovell Kane Deaver Cowley and Byron into a county farm bureau. The meetings plan district officer elections March 29 in Lovell and a county meeting March 31 in Basin. Delegates, programs on soil improvement breeding canning dairying and pest control will guide cooperative work led by T S Parsons F P Lane and Miss Emily Lindhof with county agents and home demonstrator assistance.
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Extension Division
The
Agricultural College
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Lfe
Lovell
Kane
Deaver
Cowley
Byron
Basin
Otto
Manderson
Shell
Vt. S. Parsons
F. P. Lane
Emily Lindhof
Big Horn County
T. S. Parsons
Boom in Big Horn Basin Draws Permanent Settlers
E F Peterson of Peterson & Co notes the Big Horn Basin sees the largest influx of permanent settlers in its history. He says towns are booming as newcomers, including financiers, move in to develop the territory and benefit from fertile soil and oil mineral resources. The mild winter and missing storms aid growth. Billings Gazette reports. Will K Severy returns from overseas duty and plans a visit with Walter Severy and family. The Republican is the official city and county newspaper.
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Big Horn Basin
Basin Country
E. F. Peterson
Peterson & Co
Billings
Basin
Greybull and Worland
Peterson
Yellowstone Valley
Big Morn
Hillings Gazette
Wyoming Beaver Killing Rules Tighten Under New Law
The new state beaver laws prohibit killing or trapping before March 15 1925 except for beavers damaging property. Property owners may kill without a permit, then must file an affidavit detailing damages, describe the land, and the exact number killed. The state warden will issue Wyoming game tags for each hide, with strict penalties for noncompliance and for shipping untagged hides.
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Wyoming
United States
Women’s Liberty Loan meeting in Cheyenne discussed drive optimism
City and county Liberty Loan chairmen met in Cheyenne on March 15 with Mrs. Taliaferro presiding. They addressed waning patriotism after combat ended and outlined steps to overcome obstacles. Speakers included Honorable Wm. E. Chaplin and A. D. Kelly. delegates from Big Horn County returned hopeful for success.
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Fifth Liberty Loan
Cheyenne
T. S.taliferro, Jr
Rock Springs
Taliaferro
Wm. E. Chaplin
A. D. Kelly
Laramie County
Men’s Liberty Loan Committee
D. MacQueen
Lysite
Mesdames L. V. Styker
W. R Neeley
Conner
Big Horn County
Are You Next Public Ownership of Utilities Debate
W H Hodge of H M Byllesby & Co argues against municipal control of wires and rails. He cites Bolshevism fears and rising opposition to public ownership, warning it could spread to other industries and face growing distrust among Americans. He says public ownership may fail without broad citizen support.
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W. H. Hodge
H. M. Byllesby &Co
United States
Death of Greybull man in stair fall at rooming house
John McGuarvey a section hand fell from stairs in a rooming house over the Council saloon in Greybull last Monday night breaking his neck and dying at once. County coroner Dr. M H Smith declined an inquest after review. Roe Avent of Burlington was in town Wednesday.
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John McGuarvey
Greybull
M. H. Smith
Ashes of Victory Parade Without Rifles Draws Fire
An article critiques the War Department for denying rifles to returning DC soldiers in the 1919 victory parade. It contrasts the empty handed march with German troops who retained arms, accusing Secretary Baker and pacifists of humiliating veterans and politicizing the salute.
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War Department
District of Columbia
National Capital
Washington
Robert N. Harper
Harper
Baker
Newt
Unter den Linden
Pennsylvania Avenue
Registration Notice for Big Horn County Voters
Registry agents will sit in each precinct in Big Horn County Wyoming to register voters on April 10 and 11 1919. Sessions run 9am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to 9pm to finish registrations of those who missed the last election or are newly of age. This prep for governor's call for a special election on April 22 1919 to issue highway bonds. Basin Wyoming. Board of County Commissioners Big Horn County. Zela Murphy County Clerk. Republican for Job printing.
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Big Horn County
State of
Wyoming
Basin
Wyo
Notice to Contractors for Big Horn County Road Work
Sealed bids for improvements to the county road between Greybull and Basin are due by 12:00 m April 3, 1919 at the County Clerk's office. Work includes cutting grades, embankments, a new irrigation ditch culvert, and payment for materials only. Plans are at the County Surveyor's office. the county may reject any bid or accept a non lowest bid.
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Big Horn County
Wyoming
Greybull and
Basin
Notice to Creditors in the Melissa Rinehart Estate
Notice is given that Cecil B. Rinehart was appointed administrator of Melissa Rinehart on March 4, 1919. He issues letters on that date and creditors must present claims within six months for allowance. those not presented within one year will be barred. Dated March 6, 1919.
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Melissa Rinehart
Bids Sought for Shoshone River Bridge Upgrades at Byron
Notice to bidders from the county clerk of Big Horn Wyoming invites proposals to reinforce the center pier and enlarge the south abutment of the Shoshone River bridge at Byron. Plans available for surveyor use. bids require five percent certified check and a bond to ensure faithful work and materials. The county reserves right to reject any bid or accept non lowest bid. bid opening set for 12:90.
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oMee
Mig Horn County
Wyoming
Shoshone River
Byron
Zela Murphy
Every County to Share in Highway Funds
The highway bill ensures each county gets at least 75 percent of its raised funds, equating to at least 160 dollars per 100 raised. It urges voting bonds to avoid unfairly paying for others’ roads and outlines easy connections among six to eight highways aiding ranchers and farmers to reach town cheaply. Dr. M. H. Smith maintains an office in Basin on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until further notice.
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Wyoming
M. H. Smith
Basin
Kane Wyoming county bridge bid notice for Big Horn River
Bids invited until 12 90 o clock m April 3 1919 for wrecking a 200 foot span and constructing two new steel spans totaling 320 feet across the Big Horn river at Kane Wyoming. Separate bid items cover moving the old span to a ferry crossing site and erecting the new spans with two end abutments and a center pier. Bids must show costs separately. performance bond and contract required. County provides right to reject or accept. Information at County Surveyor office. The Republican.
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Big Horn County
Wyoming
Big Horn River
Kane
Board of County Commissioners
Zela Murphy
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Fritz Bros
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Morris Dailey Cattle CO. Hyattville, Wyb
Mercer Bros. Land & Live
Clarence Gardner
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Ilan
Ghort
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