The Rendezvous and Conestoga Wagon Lore
A fragment recalls the Susquehanna valley known as Penns Woods and the Conestoga wagon era. It describes timber sources, wheelwright craft, wagon design, and the bells on wheels as status symbols, plus a 1762 Conestoga tilt by miller Jonathan Keefer and traveler amenities of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferge
Lanzuass
Ate
Pennnsylvania
Penn's
Othe
Willan
Perm
Virginia
Ibis Cross
Evern Beeleyy
Easter Seaboard
Ostl
Gwemp Otk
Gonerreys
Peiching
Ratrance
Jonathan Keefer
Prong plugs and three wire grounding explained
A vintage notice describes three pronged plugs and grounding. It explains that the third wire provides grounding through the metal outlet box and conduit. It advises consulting an electrician to install a grounded outlet back to the service entrance fuse box.
Valuable Income Tax Service Book Issued for Taxpayers
District Director Fuek announces a new edition of Your Federal Income Tax, the most complete service book in the history of the tax agency. It includes a detailed table of contents, a general index, and helpful references on pensions dependents estimated taxes sick pay and depreciation. Copies cost 25 cents at the Cheyenne federal office or 30 cents from the government. a companion volume Tables of Depreciable Property is also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fueek
Clark
Tax Collecting Agency
Inp
Cheyenne
Red Cross Junior Members See Wide Range of Projects
More than 21 million children in the United States participate as junior members of the American Red Cross. They engage in year round community, national, and international projects across various programs and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Red Cross
Wyoming Hunters Record Big Game Harvest in 1955
A. F. C. Greene of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission reports an all time harvest of 4 632 animals for 1955. Deer totals reach 51 123 while antelope total 33 050 elk 4 554 moose 580 mountain sheep 49 and bear 231. Residents sales fall amid population and license shifts while non residents rise. Hunter success remains high despite varied local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
A. F.C. Greene
Wyoming Game In Fish Commission
Greene
Seasor
U. & Department of Commerce
Veterans with heart disability feel Public Law 16 aid slow
A survey of 600000 disabled World War II veterans in Public Law 16 vocational training shows only a small share obtain steady work. About 40 000 suffer heart and circulatory issues. Nine of nineteen employed work full time, with earnings near 70 dollars weekly for some. Most veterans support families during training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esojs
Fashion Highlights for Winter and Spring Styles
County health news notes fashion focus for women with winter to spring trends. Wool jersey and cotton jersey lead favorites, tissue weight cottons rise, prints and pastels, coordinated colors in wools and cottons, delicate motifs and small florals dominate fabrics and outfits.
What Farm Employees Must Do In January
Sterling K. Peterson explains farm employers must report cash wages and pay social security taxes by January 21 1956 for any farm worker paid up to 100 cash in the year. Agricultural labor definitions cover farm work tied to raising and harvesting crops and livestock with wages credited to the employee’s social security account, benefiting both workers and families in old age and survivors coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling K. Peterson
Rock Springs
Shim
Seal Security Administration
Janary
Snow arrives with tilting town events this week
A light to moderate snowfall blanketed the area last evening and today. The community center hosts the Polio Dance by the Triangle Club on Saturday night in February at Community Hall, with proceeds supporting local health efforts.
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Myra
Rib -Cate, Waemins
Neal
Daniel
Tor
Vcterans News
Mick
Aino Teeing
HEA News
Goella McKinstry
Chevrolet
Smith Brothers
Kemmerer, Wyo
Sublette County
Pinedale, Wyoming
Hotel
Kemmerer
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Association
Betty C. Baehr
Secy
Treas
Court House
Wyo
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