National League Schedule for 1916 Featured in Examiner
The Examiner presents a full National League schedule for the 1916 season in its sporting pages. An illustrated piece profiles Welker Cochran as he pursues billiard championship glory. J G Hibben and wife return to Big Piney after selling holdings in Rigby Idaho and plan summer with daughter Mrs Fred Graham in Merna.
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The
Examiner
Welker Cochran
J. G. Hibben
Big Piney
Rigby
Idaho
Mrs. Hibben
Fred Graham
Merna
State Lands Vacant for Lease near Cheyenne
The Examiner lists vacant state and school lands eligible for lease across multiple ranges and townships including Range 111 and Range 118 with numerous sections. Blanks and leasing details will be sent on request. Direct all communications to G. Hopkins, Commissioner of Public Lands, Cheyenne.
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G. Hopkins
Cheyenne
W. O. W. Band Progressing Nicely
Last Wednesday the band boys played their first tune together and their enthusiasm grew. The community in Big Piney has shown support, and Woodmen are invited to join to add life to Wyoming.
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Big Piney
Resident minister desired by people
In Big Piney residents gathered at the office to discuss securing a resident minister. Rev. Reese attended and spoke with townspeople about support. After interviews and promising responses, officials expect a resident minister to be in place by May 1.
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Big Piney
Rev
Reese
Proposed Enlarged Homestead Bill in the Senate
The 1916 measure proposes stock raising homestead entries of up to 640 acres on lands designated stock raising by the Interior Secretary. It allows entries in compact form, requires permanent improvements or $1.25 per acre, and outlines eligibility, designation, and transitional rules for existing homesteaders within a 20 mile radius. The bill sets terms for entries, proofs, and potential additional tracts under the homestead laws.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Game Census To Be Taken By Rangers In Wyoming
In cooperation with the U S Biological Survey the Forest Service begins a Big Game Census across the Wyoming and Teton National Forests. The aim is to draft a plan for managing domestic livestock amid dense game populations and to allocate range for cattle and sheep. Forest Supervisor Alva A Simpson leads the effort with local officers assisting. Simpson will focus on Hoback Basin Buffalo Fork areas and Jackson region while Wyoming Forest officers conduct the work on their forest.
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U. S. Biological Survey
Forest Service
Wyoming and
Teton
Alva A. Simpson
Wyoming Forest
Entry and Conveyance Under Act Restrictions for 640 Acres
The act allows entry and title to 640 acres while requiring compliance with the act and homestead laws except as changed. Lands relinquished or reconveyed are then subject to Interior Department rules. Section 7 excludes homestead commission provisions for entries under this Act. To be continued next week.
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Secretary of the Interior
Town Council Proceedings Big Piney March 7 1916 Adjourned
Regular meeting with no quorum adjourned to March 14. March 14 1916 adjourned regular meeting with Mayor L D Tanner and councilmen present. Absent G F Whitman. Bills read and allowed for Town Marshal E G Crail 75 dollars and L S Brown 25 dollars, Town Clerk G Trittipo 10 dollars. meeting adjourned.
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Big Piney
Town of
L. D. Tanner
D. B. Budd
J. L. Black
F. D. Chapel
G. F. Whitman
E. G. Crail
L. S. Brown
G. Trittipo
Annual Meeting of Big Piney Roundup Association
The Big Piney Roundup Association holds its annual meeting on March 21st 1916 at Big Piney. All members are requested to be present. F. A. Fear secretary-treasurer.
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Big Piney
St Patrick's Day Ball Set for Budd Hall
Tomorrow evening Budd Hall hosts a St Patrick's Day Ball described as a hard times affair. No fines will be collected and attendees may choose to wear ragged attire.
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Budd Hall
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Wyoming
the Examiner For Magazines
Salmon P Chase
the Treasury
President Lincoln
Supreme Cour
State Bank OF
Senate OF the United States
Committee On Public Lands
Marbleton State Bank
Marbleton
Rangers
Big Piney, Wyo
Deering
Jenkins
Henney Mt
Peter Shuttter
Morine
Mandt
Martin
J. I. Case
Big Piney Mercantile
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