11 Aug 1955
Page 1
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text discusses Wyoming newspaper history, mentioning Barrow and Barrow’s papers, a monthly known as Sagebrush Philosophy, and a Douglas publication. It notes sample items and local neighbors, suggesting a retrospective look at regional press legacy.
The account describes a sunny calm day for the 1905 Fair with attendance around 2500 and strong agricultural, livestock, and mineral displays. It mentions a Denver Chamber visit, a football match between Douglas and Chadron, and a court notice about Frances Marion Noble seeking letters testamentary in an August 1955 petition.
A historical note recounts Hernan Cortes and companions landing in North America with cavalry, listing horses owned by Diaz Castilla, Puertotair e, Velasquez de Leon, Olid, Montejo, Maria, Escalante, Ordas, Dominguez, Gonzales, Moron, Baatia, Ortis, and others. It traces these Barí lineage horses as forebears of the mustang, underscoring their role in horse history and the West. The piece also mentions local social items including the Triangle Club meeting and Kemmerer visitors.
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