Big Horn County Exhibit at State Fair Returns with Ribbons
Big Horn county people arrived back in Basin on Sunday, proudly carrying ribbons from the state fair. Visitors at the depot shared in the joy and noted the exhibit’s strong appeal for attracting homeseekers to Douglas. The county’s success draws many to the fair and boosts local prospects as about forty families have already settled nearby this summer. Planning for next year’s fair begins to capitalize on the region’s standout exhibit.
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Big Horn County
Basin
Douglas
Joe Denny
Big Horn
D. C. Henry
Misa Myrna May
Jake Schenk
Banner County
Persimmons
Farmers Fair Association
Big Horn Basin
Not a rock or chuck hole in Park county reads October 4th
Editorial urges Big Horn county to imitate Park county in a good roads day. Park county sets October 4 with all residents tidying roads under the slogan Not a rock or chuck hole in Park county reads October 4th.
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Big Horn County
Park County
Here an Other Year Rev Jones to Stay in Basin
Word came early in the week that Rev and Mrs R M Jones will remain in Basin at least another year. They attended a conference in Buffalo and returned Tuesday. Jones received high honors including assistant historian and a sermon assignment for Torrington next year.
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R. M. Jones
Basin
Buffalo
Jones
Wyoming
Torrington
Worland
Kletzing
Sundance
G. O. Hopkins
Riverton
Thermopolis
H. 2
Shepherd
Lander
Letter from Frank Kerns on Bank of Co C at Camp Greene
A letter from Frank Kerns of Co C 3rd Wyoming Infantry describes Camp Greene Charlotte life. He notes low altitude about 300 feet, a large camp to host about one hundred thousand, and that Oregon Montana and Wyoming men are present. He recounts an Omaha bridge incident and describes locals as backwoodsmen.
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M. R. Douglas
Frank Kerns
Basin
Co. C
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Wyoming Infantry
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
Omaha
William English Passes Away in Otto County
The county mourns prominent rancher William English born June 324 1869 died September 17 1917 at age 48 2 23. Survived by wife and six children. Funeral sermon by Rev Hopton Powell with Modern Woodmen conducting. Death from abdominal hemorrhage during pneumonia.
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Wm. English
Otto
Mr. English
Hopton
Powell
Basin Wedding Unites Knox Kendall and Cleo Christensen
A Basin wedding was held Friday night at eight o'clock at the Episcopal church with Dean A. H. F. Watkins officiating. Groom Knox Kendall, a Basin resident since spring, is the brother of Mrs. H. Martindale. Bride Cleo Angeline Christensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christensen of Cowley, has lived in Basin about two years and counts many friends. They plan to reside in Basin, staying at the Martindale home briefly.
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Basin
Episcopal Church
Knox Kendall
Cleo Angeline Christensen
Dean A. H. F. Watkins
Sterling
H. Martindale
Frank Christensen
Cowley
Martindale
Glenn Spence Charged After Incident Held on Bond
Glenn Spence was brought to Basin by Sheriff Wickwire on the first of the week charged with a reported incident by Esther Hurst. He is held on a $1500 bond and his case will be tried at the next term of court.
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Glenn Spence
Basin
Wickwire
Spence
Esther Hurst
Hay loader accident near Burlington injures Osco Noble worker
Elmer Kruger was thrown from a hay load Wednesday and brought to Basin Hospital. He is feared to have a fractured skull and is in serious condition.
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Elmer Kruger
Oscar Noble
Burlington
Basin Hospital
British Artillery Blitz Continues on Ypres Front
British artil lery bombardment of German lines in the Ypres sector and across Flanders persists with no large infantry advance yet. Berlin fears rising shell output as Hout Bolad wood to Lys river reports describe heavy bombardment. Haig's guns increase drum fire while raids occur from Alaine valley to Lorraine on the western front.
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Ypres
Flanders
Berlin
Hout Bolat Wood
River Lys
Helgo-French
Haig
Artois
Alwne
Lorraine
Global war updates reveal shifts on multiple fronts
Reports show heavy ammunition use on the Aisne and near Verdun as Italian raids and artillery press on the Trentino front. In Lugano valley near Carzano the Italians captured 200 prisoners, while Austro Hungarian attacks on the Bainsizza plateau are repelled. Romanian offensives in Moldavia continue as Russians seize a height south of Grozechti. Britain notes eight large vessels sunk in a week, with 20 smaller ships lost to mines or submarines, and the Platuria torpedoed. Argentina moves toward breaking relations with Germany as the senate votes.
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Aisne
Verdun
Trentino
Carzano
Lugano
Trent
Bainsizza
Cadorna
Fokshani
Moldavia
Grozechti
Ocna
Berlin
British Admiralty
Germany
Soldiers raid I. W. W. headquarters in Los Angeles
A crowd estimated from 200 to 400 soldiers stormed the Industrial Workers of World headquarters in Los Angeles late today. The disruption interrupted activities at the office as typewriters and other equipment were mentioned in the chaotic scene.
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Los Angeles
Industrial Workers of 4 World
Soldiers Loot San Pedro Street Headquarters in Silent Raid
Soldiers marching in columns on San Pedro and Fifth streets entered the local headquarters and destroyed all furniture, paper, and equipment. No casualties or arrests reported, no complaints filed, and no warrants issued by police.
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San Pedro Street
Fifth Street
Phillip McLoughlin
McLoughlin
Trip Through Sugar Factory Ends With Supper at Rogers Home
A pleasant trip through a sugar factory ended at the Rogers home where Mrs. Rogers hosted a supper for eleven guests including workers on a new house farmhands and unexpected visitors. The hospitality was praised as the judging at the county fair awarded blue ribbons to Mrs. Rogers displays.
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Rogers
Mabel
Big Horn County Wins Sweepstakes Prize at State Fair
At the state fair Big Horn county earns the sweepstakes prize. A small group oversees the county exhibit and receives praise for the success amid celebration and handshakes.
Big Horn County fair praises and calls for ongoing support
Report reflects on the Wyoming state fair and Big Horn county fair efforts. It praises exhibitors, highlights amusements, bands, and diving horses, and urges readers to back future fairs with enthusiasm and civic pride, noting leaders and local attendees. It emphasizes continued growth toward the Big Horn Basin Fair and a broader county collaboration.
Mineral company offers 100000 shares at ten cents
The firm plans to drill to an anticipated depth for oil and fund development through a 100,000 share offering at 10c. Funds will cover unforeseen costs and maintain continuous development as stockholders are promised gains across current and potential fields. The Eddy brokerage agreement is cancelled and prices will be set by the company office.
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Treasury
W. A. Eddy
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Anderson & Osborn Publishers & Proprietors
Boyd V. Osborn
P. P. Anderson
Jack Kerns
William English
Platuria
Standard Oil Company
Norway
Chamber of Deputies
I. W. W. Nest
Department of Amusements
Sec. Higby
Baxter Adams
Dr. Carver
Lovell
John Rogers
T. J. Jones
Henry Armeling
Will Gould
Allyn H. Tedman
J. F. Weber
Republic Oil Company
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Coal Creek
Big Muddy
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Crystal Creek
Gyp Creek
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