Secretarial withdrawal halts Wyoming oil lands
Secretary of the interior pulled nearly all oil lands in ranges 17 to 102 Wyoming into Petroleum Reserve No. 32 on May 6, blocking development in the Granscree and Little Buffalo basins. The move favors big companies, chills investment, and alarms local rail corridor communities while signaling tighter government land policy amid conservation and oil-trust tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Wyoming No. 8
Granscree
Little Buffalo Basin
Wyoming
Odd Trust
Oil Trust
Pres
Market Letter Highlights Mixed Cattle and Hog Prices in Kansas City
Fat cattle trading was disappointing with steer prices down 10, cows and helfers 10 to 20 lower, stockers and feeders barely steady, and good to choice steers up to 8.90. Hogs rose with top at 8.47 and bulk 8.30 to 8.45, while sheep and lambs edged higher with wether and spring lambs around 9.00 and Texas stock stronger by 10 to 15 points. Arizona ewes 5.15 and spring lambs to 9.00.
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Kansas City Stock Yards
Texas
Oklahoma
Arizona
Leavitt Buys Freeman Barber Shop Renamed Pat's Place
O A Leavitt known as Pat buys J B Freeman barber shop, renaming it Pat's Place. He promises a strictly up to date modern shop with speedy precise service and enjoys strong local support from friends following the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Leavitt
Pat
J. B. Freeman
Unlimited patents to lands withdrawn for coal use
Thousands of western settlers who filed on lands under coal withdrawals will receive unlimited patents to their lands. The Taylor bill authorized the interior secretary to issue patents to all entry men on filings later declared to be coal withdrawals. The exact number affected is unknown until reviews finish. up to 100,000 patents may be issued in six years.
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Washington
Congress
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Grammar School Entertainment at Fraternity Hall
Grammar school pupils present an program of songs drills readings dialogues pantomimes and a third carnival by the primary grades under B C Hoover direction with Curt Armeling assisting. Admission is five cents at the door with proceeds funding school purchases. Public invited.
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Fraternity Hall
Pri‘mary
B.C. Hhoover
Curt B. Armeling
Commencement Program Big Horn County High School
Program of the commencement exercises in Fraternity hall on Thursday evening May 28. Includes songs, orations, essays, class history, music, and the distribution of diplomas. Notable items: Praise Ye the Father, Statesmen of America, Woman's Place In History, International Peace, Dream, Hall and Farewell. Rev. G. W. Racer to lead invocation.
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Big Horn County
Fraternity Hall
Anthom
Pather
W. Albone
Albert J. Scholz
Margaret M. Sowers
Gola
Anghopoe
Senaed Seoven Watson
Hazle E. Henry
Sailer
Asedecsesecss
Cnasca Acannw
Lohr
International Pease
Myrtle M. Gould
Barl
A. Gebhart
ss.Porf
Elias Prewer
Wiliam C. Snow
G. W. Racer
Song Recital by High School Pupils at Methodist Church
Readable program from last night notes a recital by high school pupils. Anthems include Lift Up Your Heads Hallelujah Praise the Lord Blessing and Glory And the Ransomed of the Lord Beautiful Flag of Liberty Angel of Peace Beautiful Moonlight Sereneide Evening Bells Ringing Swinging and Sweet Zion with performances attributed to Unseld Fillmore and Keller Lecture by A Duniway Ph D.
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High Scool
Cshureh
Leelee
W. Albone
Fillmore
Angel of Peace
Nnc
Cceean Gewese Caance Keller
International Pease
A. Duniway
Ph. D. Glees
Herbert Bell
Empeea
Irrigation Rules From a Veteran West Farmer
A veteran farmer shares guidance for new irrigation settlers, stressing land grading, uniform water distribution, and careful water use. He cites Greeley Fort Collins Wheatland Sheridan as successful examples and warns against overwatering and alkali buildup while detailing practical water amounts, fall or spring irrigation, and erosion prevention. He notes pasture alfalfa and grain yields under Cheyenne experiment norms and urges steady, planned irrigation for lasting land value.
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West
Greeley
Fort Collins
Wheatland
Sheridan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne
Walter
Alkali in Irrigated Lands Prompts Drainage Advice
Discussion of alkali buildup in irrigated fields notes multiple causes from seepage and canal alignment to sediment flow. Sub drainage is costly but seen as best long term fix while prevention and measuring water use could aid efficiency for farmers and allow others access to water. High School commencement announced for May 28 at Fraternity hall with an seniors prepared program and public invitation.
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Wyoming Farm Bulletin
Episcopal Services and Baccalaureate Sermon Schedule
Next Sunday Episcopal services at 11 am and memorial services at 11 am. A baccalaureate sermon is planned for 8 pm. Rev. M. B. Nash serves as Rector.
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M. B. Nash
Duniway Lectures on International Peace at Basin Church
Dr C A Duniway president of the state university at Laramie gave a lecture on International Peace before a crowded Basin audience. He argued arbitration could settle most historical disputes and noted twentieth century gains in settling disputes by arbitration. A high school song recital under Prof B C Hoover pleased the crowd and reflected well on the students and instructor.
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C. A. Duniway
The
State University, of
Laramie
MEB
Big Horn Country
Duniway
B. C. Hoover
Basin
Marriage of J.3 Atherly and Mrs Lau Paich in Ther Mopolis
Last Monday evening in Ther mopolis the marriage of J.3 Atherly of this place to Mrs. Lau Paich of Henry South Dakota occurred. Rev Irwin of the Presbyterian church performed the ceremony in private. The bride, a most estimable lady, will be a good helper for the groom a leading stockman. The couple arrived yesterday and will reside at the Atherly ranch near town. The groom made many friends here who wish him happiness and welcome the bride.
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Thermopolis
Dancing classes expand to Thermopolis at Washakie hotel
Logan Metcalf, who has launched a successful dancing class here, has started a second class in Thermopolis at the Washakie hotel and appears to have built a healthy patronage there. Edward Pinney of Spokane, Washington, visited town this week on business.
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Logan Metcalf
Thermopolis
Washakie Hotel
Edward Pinney
Spokane
Wash
Vacate Judge Metz Orders in Germania Drainage Case
Judge Tidball voids Metz orders in the Germania Drainage District matter and reconstitutes the commission. Hart, Pries, and Shoemaker replacements named. Shoemaker unavailable due to relocation, Olson holds over. The court vacates Metz orders of August 5 1913 and February 6 1914 and requires new reports from the earlier commissioners.
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Tidball
Metz
Mets
B. C. Hart
E. J. Sullivan
J. Adam Pries
Warren Wilson
W. C. Shoemaker
Martin Olson
Percy W. Metz
Forest Notes on goats and reforestation efforts in US forests
Angora goats are used to clear fire lines in California forests. Canada reports record low fire losses with only 0.15 percent of the area burned. Zentaro Kawase of Tokyo's Imperial University tours US forests to study Amber sales and reforestation. Over 58,000 young trees are being planted in Utah and southern Idaho this spring, with favorable growth prospects. Bear Tooth National Forest in Montana, at 7,000 feet, rivals Lake Louise. a half‑day road link to Billings exists and a rustic hotel plus numerous trails open the area.
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California
Zentaro Kawase
Imperial University of
Utah
Idaho
Armstrong
Beartooth National Forest
Montana
Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies
Billings
Cook Christensen wed at courthouse with Justice Bonwell officiating
Last Friday afternoon at the courthouse H V Cook and Miss Margaret Christensen were united in marriage with Justice Bonwell presiding. The ceremony occurred in the bride’s mother’s presence along with County Clerk Lou Blakesley and Mrs Zela Murphy. Both newlyweds are popular Cowley neighbors with many friends who extend best wishes. Mr and Mrs R B West returned earlier this week from Billings.
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Little Buffalo and
Grags Creek
Lane
Forest
National Forest Ranger
Mountain Lookout
Pat Leavitt
Freeman
Grammar School Entertainment
International Peace
P. W. Metz
Germania
Remon
Strators
Forest Notes
R. B. West
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