Minor Oil Developments Told of Immediate Drilling
W H Dufur of Pennsylvania purchases the claim surrounding Torchlight near Basin, Me. as a government withdrawal controversy looms. A contract with L S Orrell funds a well and crews prepare to Hyattside. if the first well yields, up to five more rigs will follow. Supporters insist Minor claims are valid and work will proceed rapidly as proven territory nears.
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Pimcere
W. H. Dufur
Pennsylvenda
Pillip Minor
Basin
Minor
Beit Meade
Lamifair
Dufur
Orel
Hyattyide
Weader
Ema
Dutur
Basin Gardens Hosts Reception for New Teacher Miss Dodd
Basin Gardens residents held a schoolhouse reception for new teacher Miss Dodd last Thursday evening. Patrons and pupils attended a pleasant event with ice cream cake and a watermelon finale. The community looks forward to a splendid school season this winter.
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Basin Gardens
Miss Dodd
Thieves Target Lowell Store as Sheriff Pursues Suspects
Sheriff B. Fr. Wickwire went to Lowell to pursue thieves active in the area. Godfrey Dry Goods store was broken into and clothing stock stolen, and the pool hall also reported a break in with razors taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fr. Wickwire
Lowell
Godfrey Dry Goods Company
Creath Delegates to Laramie Methodist Conference
Rev and Mrs A M Creath left for Laramie last Monday to attend the annual Methodist conference as church delegates to the lay gathering. They will be away about one week. Caspar trip noted for Mrs C A Zaring as well as others. Wmleyender went to Cumper as colonizers to the Greeting of the Hastern Star, joined by Mrs Ora Bonners of Vody as a delegate from that place. They returned Thursday after a delightful meeting. W W Mayo delivered at Hime and delivered a new Hugmobile to Joba.
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Creathe
Laramie
A. M. Creath
Casper
Mre
C. A. Zaring
OL. Wemlevender
Cumper
Ora Bonners
Vody
W. W. Mayo
Hyattvibe
Joba
F. F. Bristow
Lois Coons
Kane's Agricultural Exhibit Indicated in Notice
A clipped OCR fragment mentions Kane's Agricultural Exhibit with unclear context and a stray number 251. The readable bits suggest a local display or fair event centered on agriculture, featuring Kane's name as the exhibitor or sponsor.
Kane to Host Agricultural and Live Stock Exhibition
Kane plans its first agricultural and horticultural fair on Friday and Saturday with a large exhibit hall and track. The Lovell band will attend daily, drawing people from Billings Powell Cowley Lovell and southern points, as Kane showcases its strong stock and farming regions. Ira L. Weatherill of National Supply Co arrives from Casper to establish a new store near the depot, bringing shelves, counters, and a large stock for prompt distribution. Mrs A B Alten is improving after a period of illness and may soon be back in good health.
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Frank Tolman
Otto
Big Horn Montains
Git Lake
Kane
Lovell
Fiim Billings
Powell
Cowley
Ira L. Weatherill
National Supply Company of Kansas
Casper
Mr. Weatherill
Cross Creek
Additio
Big Horn County Fair
J. W. Welch
M. B. Rhodes
Kane State Bank
Eo 14
Rae Cowry
Rhodes
County Fair Promises Biggest Agricultural Show Yet
Preparations accelerate for Basin County Fair with a new exhibit hall and pens. Organizers boast a wider range of exhibits and more premium prizes, aiming for record crowds. Notable guests include KR. J. Bis choff and Sheriff Wickwire, while J. W. Welch of Otto prepares a larger exhibit. Glen Nicholson reports strong red clover seed harvests, threshing over 100 bushels.
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Glen Nicholson
Burlington
Oil drilling continues at Neville Byron area by Montana Wyoming Oil
The Montana Wyoming Oil company advances on the J H Neville lease near Byron, drilling deeper after a derrick collapse. They aim for at least 3000 feet, believing a large oil pool lies in new lower sands. Ohio Oil also operates two rigs exploring the same sands, with both firms pursuing potentially valuable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana-Wyoming
Ohio Oil Company
Local business push to lure stores to town
The article notes strong prospects for Off Well Supply and Continental Supply locating stores here and urges a Progress club meeting to mobilize citizens. It also reports Kane State Bank cashier M B Rhodes opening a new bank, praising prospects for regional commerce and growth, plus a note on J H Neville storing and preserving Gano apples for future sale.
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Off Well Supply Company
Continental Supply Company
Progress Club
Rasin
Modern School Opens With Large Enrolment In New Building
A newly equipped building houses Businest School where Tuesday opening draws high enthusiasm. The high school reports 69 students, the largest ever, with 27 in primary, 38 in 4th and 5th, 29 in 6th and 7th, and 10 paying pupils on the south side. Faculty includes Prof G O Fuchs superintendent, W H Moore principal, Miss Lauritsen, Miss McNameara, Miss Johnson, Miss EByser, Miss Randall, Miss Thompson, and Miss Beasie Birmingham in music. New labs and training rooms added. overall, strong prospects for a successful year.
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Businest
G. 0. Fuchs
W. H. Moore
Miss Lauritsen
Miss McNameara
Johnson
Ebyser
Randall
Thompson
Beasie Birmingham
Tmusic
South Aide
Glhudys
Basin Gardens
Mies Dodd
Evrlier
Miss Williams Takes Rest At Thermop Olita
Miss Bessie Williams, a stenographer at Pioneer Bank, travels to Thermopolis for a several day stay after recently recovering from an operation she plans to try waiter work at the springs as she regains health. Special Fair Prizes announced by County Agricultural Agent Allyn H Tedman include $2.50 for best bull calf and $2.60 for best heifer calf under one year in any dairy breed. Prizes paid personally by Mr Tedman after judges declare results.
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Bessie Williams
Pioneer Bank
Thermopolita
Misa Williams
Allyn H. Tedman
Tedman
Grand Lodge Delegates Journey To Casper Meet
Delegates travel details note H. Smith leaving for Casper on Tuesday as a representative of the Meeonic barge. Cody’s Merion Williams and Dallas Tinc also listed from Meeteetse along with BE Haw.
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Grand Lodge
H. Smith
Casper
Cody
Merion Wiliams
Dallas Tincoun
Meeteetse
BE. P. Haw
Weeklong teachers institute praised for success
Misa Forrest of Bozeman praised the Bi sta teachers institute held last week, calling it among the best she attended. She credited superintendents of Washakie and Big Horn counties and noted lively demonstrations by Miss Randall and Miss McNemara. The event lifted local teaching into greater interest and enthusiasm with careful planning and low expenses for instructors.
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Bista
Mise Forest
Bozeman
Washakie
Big Horn
Miss Admit
Laramie
Miss Randall
Miss Forrest
Mary Hatfield
Donaldson
Pig grows fast under careful feeding and care
A southern sow raised seven piglets at a time while one girl reared a pig by hand with care. The ten month old pig weighed 225 pounds and cost less than five bushels of corn to raise, feeding on kitchen waste alongside corn. The other seven pigs grown by the mother averaged 87 pounds dressed. G W Zonu and wife traveled from Greembull yesterday.
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Decatur
Ag & Bam
Baced
Welgbt
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Rige
Laman
W. KR. Fults
Mre. Hime
Johnsons Pease Co
Gladys Hod
Prise
Aum B. Alten
the County Fair
Ome
KR. J. Bischoff
Sheriff Wickwire
Thermopolia
F. P. King
Tad Chetke
Merchants National Bank of Baings
Wickwire
Business Enterprises
J. H. Neville
Dui
Mr. Neville
Teachers’ Institute
Ody
Ped Modern Building
W. Zoru
Grembull Yeaterday
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