Big Horn County Fair Preparations Under Way
Preparations for the Big Horn County Fair are nearly complete with the palace structure in hand and first cargoes of alfalfa arriving. W. J. Booth L. E. Watson D. A. Null and T. W. Spratt oversee construction as exhibits, parades and dances promise a premier western fair. Sam the Wild Horse Rider and a strong racing lineup heighten anticipation with horses arriving from Cody and riders testing bold showings. The fair opens with a 10:30 parade and daily events, hosted by W. C. T. U. along with local sponsors, as families seek a grand western exhibition.
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Big Horn
A. T. Wirteon
W. J. Booth
L. E. Watson
D. A. Null
T. W. Spratt
Douglas
Fair Board
F. E. Smith
Acme Amusement Company
Sam
Cheyenne
Roosevelt
Cody
Harnese
J. T. Hurst
Jones Fires
H. L., Mead
Crcuit
Better Babies Contest Aims at Health and Appearance
A local paper describes the Better Babies Contest as a modern baby show focusing on physical and mental development. Physicians evaluate infants with a livestock show style scoring system, awarding prizes to the highest scoring children and noting deficiencies in others.
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Elandarde Sul
Machinery Arrives for Shoshone Creamery
The machinery for the Shoshone Creamery arrived last Friday and during the past week has been installed in the building. It is thought the creamery will be ready for business in a few days now.
Russia Language and Beer Reflections by a Chicago Ex Consul
Robert D. Oldfeld, former Chicago consul, discusses learning Russian, language use in Russia and the Baltic provinces, and German influence in breweries. He notes vodka as Russia’s widely known drink, and contrasts drinking customs with German beer culture observed during his five years there. Washington Post.
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Russia
Robert D. Oldfeld
Chicago
Baltic
Angala
Aly
Washington Post
Local Volunteer Clears Streets Improves Grounds and Aesthetics
Chas Garland donated teams and men to clear the street near the tall grounds of the stables and other weeds. The cleanup greatly improves the street’s appearance and will be appreciated by Lupe and later visitors.
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Chas Garland
Thestles
Vis Lupe
Reception for teachers at the Bueln schools
The W. T. U. will give an informal reception to teachers at the Carnegie Library Friday evening. The event aims to honor educators and foster community ties.
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T. U
Bueln
Quraegie l Lbrary
Mpriday
Evenkag
Oil Found Four Wells Brought In East Side Basin Field
Four wells on 320 acres east of Basin reveal oil in paying quantities though no gas yet found. Big Horn Oil & Gas Co. plans more drilling, hoping to strike gas and prove a large field. Local optimism cites extensive untapped lands and potential for rapid development and regional prosperity.
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Big Horn Oil & Gas Company
Indor Department
Greybull and
Bauln
Wyoming
Washington
Greybull
Big Horn Oi & Gas Co
Basin
Torch
Republican
H. T. Lam
Federal control urged to halt interstate cattle with tuberculosis
Wyoming and western states need federal protection as diseased cattle are shipped across borders. Dr. Davis and state veterinarians urge enforcement of quarantine and inspection to stop tuberculosis spread, noting lack of federal action on interstate movement until proper funding. Tuberculosis risks to humans, especially children, and unsafe milk from infected cattle are emphasized.
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Wyoming
National Bureau of Agriculture
B. F. Davis
Association of State Veterinarians
Missouri Valley Veterinary Association
D. F. Ruston
Washington
Db. C
Athels
Sbionis
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Georgia
Montana
Colorado
Oregon
Idaho
Davia
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Veternario
Estale Canilary
Laramie
Nitrona
Converse
Illinois Tuberculosis Cattle Trade Curb Urged
Editorial notes ongoing quarantine efforts to halt shipping of diseased cattle from Illinois. Gov appoints Live stock sanitary board and new state veterinarian to remedy conditions, urging buyers to seek test details and consult veterinarians before purchasing dairy cattle in Illinois.
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Iimols
Davis
Liloncia
Illinois
Ilinois
Cheyenne Langer
Fire At Depot Damages Mrs Fetters Home
Last Friday evening Mrs H Fetters, ironing with an oil stove in rooms over the depot, caused an explosion and blaze. Firemen quickly fought the flames with the company hose. Items were ruined by water and smoke, likely several hundred dollars. Wise and Garland used autos to haul hose carts. both carts overturned at the Big Horn County bank corner, wheels broken.
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Big Horn
Women peel tomatoes at Ritter plant for club fundraiser
Members of the Woman's Club visited the Ritter tomato factory last Friday to peel tomatoes, creating the largest run in the plant's history and boosting club funds. Prizes for team peeling were awarded to Miss Winifred Patten and Mrs. A. W. Goons, with high school girls later setting a new record.
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Woman's Club
Ritter
F. A. Wise
Winifred Patten
A. W. Qoons
Antiere
Fraternity Hall
Myrtle Gould
Episcopal Guild
John Weintz Family Visit Highlighted in Buffalo
John Weintz of Hyattville visited Buffalo with his son John and daughter Miss Annie staying with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Webb. The son returned home Tuesday while Miss Annie will stay to resume studies at Johnson County High School. Weintz, a prosperous Big Horn county rancher, notes a favorable year for ranchers and farmers in his area.
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John Weintz
Hyattville
John
Annie
Buffalo
L. A. Webb
Weintsz
Johnson County
Weinte
Big Horn County
Bulllalo Valce
Horticulture Meeting Set in Douglas October 1 1918
The Wyoming horticulture group schedules its annual gathering in Douglas on October 1 1918. The state fruit commission gains use of the lecture room in the new agricultural building for meetings through the full week. A church lunch counter runs during the fall to raise funds for the hospital church and serves lunches on fall days.
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Wyoming
Douglas
State
Fabt Commission
Wyoming Congressman Attacks Bank Plan in Tariff Clash
Washington Sept. 16 Representative Mondell argued that Republican currency reform aims to support industries facing Democratic tariff pressure, while condemning the Glass bill as creating a partisan central bank. He warned against reserve rules that could squeeze country banks and undermine the nationwide banking system.
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Washington
Mondell
Mendell
Monetary Commission
Aldrich
Commission
Mr.Mondell
Jackson
U.S
Democratic Party
Federal Reserve Board
Mr. Mondell
Reserve Board
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Ind
Emma Twllon
Johnson-Freeberg
Charley Johnson
Kane
As Guata Freebore
Park County
Lou Blakesley
Justles Horwell
W. W. Murphy
Edna Clokesley
Ladies of Woman's Club
Ritter Factory
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