27 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
Five to enter three to start with various events and entrance fees. Ranging from pony and chariot races to cow ponies and bucking contests, prizes include cash and equipment like chaps. Fees listed vary by event and place riders in top finishes.
September 20 event features steer riding and bucking at Lurro Hall with Lurie and Marbleton headlining. Green River Valley hosts a 75 purse contest at the arena.
Mr Robert Hereford and Miss Maude Johnson wed in Cottonwood district on Tuesday August 24 Justice Durnfod officiating The bride wore white china silk lace trim with the groom in black The couple plan a honeymoon in Wyoming with many friends sending best wishes
Excerpts show affectionate greetings and small exchanges among residents. Mentions Mrs Lewisy D and Edith Carpenter tied to a high school memory. A bungalow visit request and news of Nellie’s travel from Dest to rest and well wishes circulate.
Governor Joseph M. Carey proclaims September 7, 1914 as a day to observe labor, urging citizens to honor toil, seek fair wages, shorter hours, and protections for women and children. The message calls for closing places of business and uniting in observance to elevate dignity of labor and promote useful citizenship.
Mr and Mrs Glen Hawk welcomed a nine pound boy on Sunday August 23 at the Kvedell Hotel mother and child doing nicely A baby girl arrived Wednesday August 26 to Mr and Mrs Wm Midis at their home in Big Viney Billie waved a broad smile when addressed as papa
Former local resident Hl. B. Stevens writes from Mull Idaho that he halted there and asks mail forwarded to Buhl. He notes crops look good though fruit and potato crops are short due to late weather. Some alfalfa fourth crop ready. best wheat and oats yield from 20 to 10 per acre. Best wishes to old friends.
A resident minister will take charge of St John’s Episcopal Church on September 1. All are cordially invited to attend Sunday School and the Sunday services at the church.
For sale a Thomas White cook stove in good condition. Inquire at Shipley's Cafe for details.
Fragmented OCR note advertises sale of AI sized hogs labeled as the best strain in a western county. The fragmentary text mentions reeiven with every lor and odd terms like S07 Severts, with no clear dates or organization.
Fragmentary classified notice lists items including a coffee and hot water urn an ad dreag form a showcase and a vague count of hens two sons and a price inquiry directed to Leab with zero dollars quoted Further readable details are insufficient to determine a coherent event or outcome.
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