Big Horn Basin Riches From Soil Water And Climate
Dr. Mark 1 Smith surveys the Big Horn Basin praising its fertile alluvial soil, inexhaustible water supply from snowmelt, and favorable climate. He explains irrigation systems, health advantages, and the region as an agricultural treasure with year round trout fishing potential. (Continued on page three)
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Big Horn Valley
Thig Valley
Jupiter Pluvius
Big Horn Basin
Big Horn River
Memorial day services to be held in G A R post program
Tomorrow Memorial day services are planned by General C. O. Howard Post Colorado and Wyoming G A R. The post hall will host events at 10 a m with a parade to Fraternity hall by 11. events include prayers readings addresses by Hon. E Skovgard and Gen John A Logan, tolling bells at noon, and a parade to the cemetery with Lincoln address readings songs and benediction.
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John A. Logan
America
Post
Ladies Relief Corps
Lincoln
Visit Notes Tell of Mrs H H Hime and Mrs Kath leen O'Neil
An extended visit report notes Mrs H H Hime leaving Tuesday for Indianola Iowa to visit relatives and Mr Hime to accompany her and visit her sister. Also mentions W J Creybull and W Paint Rock resident visiting town earlier in the week.
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H. H. Hime
Indianola
Iowa
Kiter
Mise
Kathleen O'Neil
Indiana
Mr. Hime
Creybull
Ridgely Seen as Sure Republican Governor Nominee
The Cheyenne press announces Hon. H. B. Ridgely, former Big Horn Basin resident and U S district attorney, as a Republican candidate for governor. Endorsed for statewide appeal, Ridgely’s record includes convicting Montgomery in the white slavery case, boosting party principle, and drawing broad support across the state. If nominated in August, election seems assured. Ridgely to enter race with strong local backing. The Methodist ladies will meet Mrs. D A Null on Thursday June 4. all members invited.
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H. 8. Ridgely
Big Horn Basin
U. S
Ridgely
Big Horn
Montgomery
Jon
Ora
Cheyenn
D. A. Null
Prominent sheepman A C Dent believed drowned at Greybull
A C Dent, about 47, English born and longtime Wyoming sheepman, allegedly drowned after a Wednesday morning incident on the Big Horn river at Greybull while buying wool. He was seen entering the water by witnesses and has not been found. Dent, who had recently run a Thermopolis Keystone hotel and worked as a wool buyer, left a widow and child, with a brother and sister also named in the report. Mrs Dent traveled from Thermopolis to assist in recovery efforts.
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Big Horn
Isaac Walton
Pamalp
Anthony C. Dent
Greybull
Dent
Big Horn River
Knode
A. C. Dent
England
Wyoming
Dent Sheep Company
Thermopolis
Keystone
Robert
Lower Gooseberry
Armstrong Blodgett nuptials in Casper celebrate union
Sim Armstrong and Helen Blodgett wed at Casper on Wednesday with Archdeacon Dray officiating. The groom, long known in Basin, will reside here with his bride who recently taught in Casper public schools. Guests cheer the couple as they begin life together amid local congratulations. A note of mystery surrounds the missing ice cream at the senior junior class gathering earlier in the week.
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Setunde
School Entertainment at Fraternity Hall Tonight
Pupils of the grammar school present a program in Fraternity Hall tonight. An admission of 1.560 will be charged for the picture fund. The lineup includes motion songs, recitations, readings, dances, pantomimes, and a diploma presentation by Mabel Alleat, with performances from Second through Seventh Grades and a Male Quartette.
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Camela Garland
Iy Burroughs
Helen McFadyen
Jesahi Sadie Gah
Vera Hoel
Jim Tom Jones
Bertie May
Champeen
Madame Ican
United States
Camilo Judkens
Gamin
Ruth O'Neil
Bhundred and Gas
Ieee
Wilma Skovgard
H. Sarth
B. C. Hoover
Night class riots haunt quiet back porch
The theft of cream led to Julian Snow and other second year students being seized by upperclassmen, confined overnight, and marched to school. Fights erupt nightly, with nonstudents joining, disturbing sleep. Stant Laid Up. J Stant Brown of Kane was in town but sidelined by rheumatic illness, delaying canvassing for the farmers' cooperative store.
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Julian Snow
Stant
J. Stant Brown
Kane
Farmers’ Cooperative
Operation and Commencement Marks in 1914 News
Mrs C D Markham underwent an appendicitis operation by Dr C Dana Carter in Ther Mopolis last Saturday and is reported recovering rapidly Cliff at her bedside is expected home today. Washington May 27 Senate public lands committee unanimously favored the interior department oil land leasing bill aimed to relieve western distress. Ern Allen of Paint Rock visited town earlier this week. Big Horn County High School commencement exercises at Fraternity hall featured graduates Margaret Sowers Hazle Henry Myriel Gould Albert Scholz Harl Reed and Bar Gebhart with notable orations and poems reflecting on statesmen women in history peace and class memories.
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C. D. Markham
C. Dana Carter
Thermopolis
Cliff
Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
Big Horn County
Fraternity Hall
Margaret M. Sowers
Hazle E. Henry
Myriel M. Gould
Albert J.scholz
Harl A. Reed
Bar! A. Gebhart
Albert J. Scholz
Benjamin
Washington Parade Highlight Sparks National Notice
A Washington parade drew attention as crowds gathered to view floats and banners. Officials reported comparable turnout to recent events, with vendors and local groups showcasing community projects and celebrations. No incidents were reported.
Wyoming suffrage march dominates capital scene in 10,000 women display
In Washington on May 9 10 000 Wyoming women led a suffrage demonstration at the Belasco theatre and marched to the capital. Senator Bristow and Representative Mondell spoke as the parade showcased banners and the first state’s color, followed by the Women’s Congressional Union car and Mondell’s party.
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Washington
Wyoming
Congress
House Committee
Belasco Theatre
Bristow
Mondell
Capital
Pennsylvania Avenue
Free Estates
Hazel Hellman
Women’s Congressional Union
Mindell
Edward Gillette
Sharidan
Senate
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Biological Bureau of the Agricultural Departmnt
Reed
Missouri
Warren
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Warnes
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Smith
Horn Basin
M. H. Smith
Billings Gazette and Evening Journal
Big Horn Canyon
Shell
Hall
Lin Noble Place
Fred Frinby
Ben Belton
W. J. Both of
Paint Rock
Cheyenne
Will Garry
Ladies Aid
Greybull Bridge
Scotty
A. W. Coons
Ern Allen
Karl A. Reed
Myrtle M. Gould
Earl A. Gebhart
Juniior
Sophs
Senator Warren
Ity
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