Premium proposal to save gold mining in the United States
A congressional bill would set a ten dollar per ounce premium on all government sold gold used for manufacturing with mint coinage unchanged. The government would pay miners the premium to avert industry decline while maintaining the gold standard. Nevada Governor Emmett Boyle notes domestic manufacturing demand exceeded production by about 21 million dollars last year and will likely grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Emmett Boyle
Nevada
Stand ard Oil Ads Warn on Gasoline Use and Oil Prices
The piece notes unusual advertising by the Stand ard Oil Company urging conservation and limiting purchases to essentials. It argues oil production lags demand despite new fields in Texas Oklahoma and other states and criticizes political probes as ineffective and costly, potentially limiting future drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
U. S. Bureau of Mines and Geological Survey
Texas
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Peck's Bad Boy Returns to Rex Theatre on May 12
The Rex theatre, managed by Hokanson, presents Peck's Bad Boy on Wednesday May 12 turning back time for a kid like experience. The show features the likable mischievous character with pals Schultz the grocer Duffy the policeman Minnie his girl and other familiar figures from the classic tale.
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Gallus
Hokanson
Rex Theatre
Peck
George Peck
Shultz
Duffy
Policeman
Minnie
Advancing Money Rates Raise Utility Costs and Rates
The government issues treasury certificates at 5 percent totaling 250 million dollars raising the benchmark for interest. Liberty bonds yield about 7 percent affecting living costs. Public utilities and railroads must pay higher rates to attract capital for extensions, shifting higher operating costs to consumers. Public utility commissions are urged to recognize these shifts when setting rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Burlington officials reject extra Big Horn Basin train
Burlington railroad will not add a passenger or express train on the Big Horn Basin line from Billings to Casper this year. A regular summer excursion between Billings and Cody will run during the tourist season. Officials cited careful cost and profit analysis and say they may improve service by speeding trains on the Big Horn Basin and Sheridan lines.
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Big Horn Basin
Burlington Railroad
Billings
Casper
Coleman
Billings Commercial Club Traffic Bureau
Billings and Cody
Burlington
Sheridan Lines
For Rent Two apartments for light housekeeping
Commercial hotel offers two apartments for light housekeeping use. Located in a busy business district, these units provide basic amenities and flexible rental terms for short or long stays. Ideal for travelers or temporary staff needing affordable, practical lodging.
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Iight Housekeeping
Homecoming Week at the University of Wyoming
Alumni and friends are invited to a June 4 to 9 homecoming week on the campus. A calendar of events promises daily activities and lively student life as the university displays its gala attire and school spirit.
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University of Wyoming
Alma Mater
U. of W
Wyoming
Vaterlaus Andersen Wedding Near Sheridan
Sunday afternoon Jesse W Vaterlaus of Cowley and Miss Cleo Andersen of Kansas City were married in Sheridan on Monday. The bride has taught in Cowley district for two years, and the groom is the eldest son of Editor and Mrs Emil Vaterlaus of the Cowley Progress. He served as bugler in the H Q Co and saw over 18 months in France and occupation on the Rhine. After the ceremony the bride visited her parents and plans to join the groom in Cowley in about two months.
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Jesse W. Vaterlaus
Cowley
Cleo Andersen
Kansas City
Kas
Sheridan
Emil Waterlaus
Cowley Progress
H. Q. Co
Rasth F. A
France
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Basin Schools Exhibit Showcases Sewing Work After Program
After the junior-sophomore program on May 14 the home economics room will host a sewing exhibit from 3 to 5 pm. Girls from cooking classes will serve light refreshments, and friends are invited to view the year's work. At Friday's track meet YWCA girls run a rest room open to all and a booth selling sandwiches coffee and confectionery.
Yellow Stone highway section near Manderson near completion
Cheyenne May 6 contractors for the state highway department report practical completion of the Yellow Stone highway section south of Manderson in Big Horn county. They work to finish the project for final inspection by the chief engineer and the bureau of public roads officials.
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Cheyenne
State Highway Department
Manderson
Big Horn County
Bureau of Public Roads
Wyoming Public Health Association at National TB Meeting
E. W. Stone, president, reports Wyoming’s public health crusade is now part of the state course of study. Wyoming is the first state to adopt it and Stone will share details with Chas. M. De Forest at the St. Louis meeting. He brings health posters and scenes from the playlet Mrs Didn't Know and Little Don't Care for display at the exhibit and pageant.
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E. W. Stone
Wyoming Public Health Association
National Tuberculosis Association
St. Louis
Stone
Wyoming
Union
Elty Wchools
St Louls
Lining Up Fall Efforts by Non-Partisan League
The Non-Partisan League mobilizes for the fall elections seeking farmer membership and a federation with radical labor groups. It argues farmers own or plan to own land and favor stable hours pay and price, opposing shorter days and strikes, warning of state land renting under a socialist program.
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League
Nation of Candy Eaters Highlight American Confection Trade
The piece argues the United States is the top candy eating nation and a leading producer. It notes broad civilian consumption, mentions executives buying candy, and cites candy as an essential wartime food product.
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Fgg Chocolates
Nadler
Tae Reralh
Ed W. Price
Edward Struss & Co
The
Leeds
Ruby
Midland
John & Curley
Pioneer Building
Wyoming University
Vaterlaus
Andersen
Public Health Association
Republicas For
Nation OF Candy Eaters
Town & Country Electric Company
Miller
Auto Supply & Tire Co
Basin, Wyo
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