Queer Economy and Lovell Sheep Growth
Washington reports heavy amusement over Iowa Democrats economy issue as party promises reduced offices but expands treasury staff. Treasury counts rise by 358 in Washington and 678 in field forces, costing over 1.7 million dollars in higher salaries. Lovell rapid growth centers on 4,500 head of ewes bought this week, totaling about 16,300 sheep locally. Lovell Sheep Company, J. Cutler, and Al Asay project October 1 delivery with 600 to one party and balance to others.
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Washington
Iowa
Baltimore
Treasury
Democrata
McAdoo
Treasury Department
JSS
Duceratic Congress
Severng
Lovell
Lovell Sheep Company
J. Cutler
al Asay
Cutler
Asay
The Telephone Girl and Town Gossip
A provocative sketch portrays the telephone operator as the central hub of gossip, exposing how she tracks every resident’s life and scandal without listening in. The piece compares her information edge to actors and newspapers, noting dangers of indiscretion and the hidden histories carried by daily services.
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Mary
Pandwaaadum
W. W Shaver Seeks Four Year Commissioner Term
In Hig Horn county, W. W Shaver of Greybhul presents his candidacy for a four year term as county commissioner. His 1901 1902 tenure is cited as proof of economy and faithful service when Basin was part of Horn county and transportation was poor. He appeals to voters as a proven, efficient official whose experience is needed.
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W. Shaver
Hig Horn County
W Shaver
Greybhul
Nees
Horn County
Mayer Seeks Two Year County Commissioner Post
Jame Mayer of Otto, a leading county figure and Republican, runs for a two year county commissioner seat. Known as a live wire, he is viewed as highly suited to serve the people, with strong support in Ble Ble home valley and Greybull districts amid broad backing across the county.
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P. Mayer
Jame Mayer
Otto
Jake
Ble Bome Valley
Greybull
Hinckley Urges voters to judge four Democratic achievements
The Nation speaks through a campaign piece praising John H Hinckley for county service and endorsing the Democrats. It criticizes the Underwood tariff and banking laws, opposes Panama tolls repeal, and condemns a proposed extra hundred million in spending as excessive. The piece argues the public will demand genuine achievements over mere partisan excess.
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Wilson
Congress
Democrata
Panama
Cht
Baltimore
Democrats Hit by Own Quorum Resolution
Democratic leaders faced a backlash as a roll call analysis shows frequent absences by members. From December 1, 1911 to August 25, 1912 the house posted 139 roll calls with 104 instances of no quorum by Democrats. Average attendance showed about 103 to 109 absentees per roll call. Only 36 sessions produced a quorum.
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South
Underwood
House of Representatives
Lou Blakesley for county official seeks continued support
Lou Blakesley of Otto asks for public backing based on two years of devoted service. He notes constant availability and prompt assistance, with about 3,000 letters filed and replies attached, including even simple postal cards.
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Big Horn County
Lou Blakesley
Otto
Wall Street Currency Bill Allegations Circulate
The Glass Owen currency bill triggers debate as Representative Mandel accuses the Wall Street Journal editor of drafting it for pay. He notes the editor, H Parker Willis, was paid $4814.50 by the Democratic Congress, prompting questions about influence and authorship on financial legislation. Sloan of Nebraska asks if Congress should stop funding bill creation.
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Wall Street
Democratic Congress
Wall Street Journal
H. Parker Willie
Mondell
Wyoming
House of Representatives
Mandel
Wall Steret Journal
Congressman Sloan
Nebraska
Congress
Prairie Dog Damage Says 32 Animals Equal One Sheep
Government experts note 32 prairie dogs eat as much grass as one sheep and 256 as much as one cow. The annual range loss is ten million dollars. Representative Monde has secured funding to destroy prairie dogs at various points to show effective methods for ridding ranges. Several Wyoming sites will be cleared under this appropriation.
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Monde
Wyoming
Hyde withdraws as candidate for Fifth Judicial District
Thos M Hyde announces withdrawal from the Democratic ticket for nomination as Judge of the Fifth Judicial District and states he will run as an independent in November. He cites support for nonpartisan judiciary and urges voters to back his competency to discharge duties.
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Fifth Judicial District
Wyoming
Thos, M. Hyde
Fine Home for Gale in Beautiful Location
Elegant two story house with 11 rooms offered for sale cheaper than construction cost. Located in a leafy, tree lined lane with shrubs and close in access. Prospective buyers urged to call on January 1 at Patten.
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Gale
Patten
Mercer Bros. Land and Live Stock branding details
Mercer Bros Land and Live Stock Co of Hyattville Wyoming announces cattle brands X Z on left side and 3 N on left side and horse brands on left thigh. Range extends over Paint Rock and Nowood areas.
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Mercer Bros. Land & Livestock CO
Hyattville
Wyo
Paint Rock
Nowood
Thigh
Big Hore Mountains
P. O
Hyattville Wye
J. H. Tully
Littl Canyon Creek
Postoffice
Wyoming
William Douglas Brand
Ian
Neck
Range Palot Rock
Hyattville, Wye
Geo. B. McCle
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Great Western
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Denver, Colorado
George Crosby
Kane
Studebaker
John H. Hinckley
John Hinckley
Democratic Nerve
F. H. Whitmore
Lou Blake
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Denny
Big Horn County Bank
Stella Lucas
S. F. Feddersen & Co
Big Horn River
Manderson
Methodist Services
M. B
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W. Albone
City Meat Market
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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Red Lodge Bottled Beer
Clarence Gardner
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