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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1917

Page

5

Wyoming October crop report shows larger wheat oats and potatoes

The October crop report from Wyoming notes higher preliminary yields for all wheat at 4 070 000 bushels and oats at 9 430 000 bushels, with potatoes forecast at 1 910 000. Hay stands at 1 267 000 tons, prices favor wheat 202 vs 120 cents, oats 76 vs 52, potatoes 120 vs 04, hay 14 60 vs 10 90 per ton.

Weatort Union News Service Cheyenne Wyoming Bureau of Crop Estimates Weather Bureau U.S. Department of Agriculture

Wyoming Odd Fellows Elect Officers At Annual Session

The Wyoming Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs held sessions in Cheyenne with ball and reception at the Elks home. Officers named include F. D. Brigham as grand master and Fred A. Proctor as deputy grand master, with a slate of grand officers and encampment leaders from multiple towns. Inside sentinel C. S. Warner Evanston and outside sentinel C. M. Conger Cody appointed for next year.

Cheyenne—Basin Wyoming

Tragedy as 2 Year Old Drowns at Home Tub

Riverton reports the drowning of Donald Duntsch two year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur F Duntsch. He fell into a water tub used for watering horses at the family home and drowned before assistance arrived. The mother found him minutes after he disappeared, his feet protruding from the tub.

Riverton Donald Duntsch Arthur F. Duntsch

Two Charged With Cattle Stealing in Big Piney

Kemmerer Tom Conners and his nephew Ralph Conners faced a preliminary hearing in Big Piney court for cattle theft. Tom Conners was placed on a $500 bond while Ralph Conners remained in the county jail unable to post bond.

Kemmerer Tom Conners Ralph Conners Big Piney Court Ralph

Leases Bring Over $260000 for Indian Lands in Casper

Announcement of Pilot Butte and Maverick Springs withdrawals details unprecedented development plans. A small army of workers, drills, and drilling expenditures are tied to boosting Casper prosperity as over $250000 was paid into government coffers when leases on Indian lands were sold to highest bidders.

Casper Pilot Butte Maverick Springs

Prominent Rock Springs resident dies after barroom shooting

William Park owner of the Park Hotel attempted to separate Edward Walsh and Gilbert Hamlin during a barroom altercation. Walsh drew a revolver, Park intervened, Hamlin struck Walsh, the gun fired into Park's head above the right eye, and he died shortly after.

Rock Springs William Park Park Hotel Edward Walsh Gilbert Hamlin Walsh Hamlin Park

Twin Boys Die of Diphtheria at Douglas State Fair

An investigation into the identity and whereabouts of a lonepeddler, described as an aged German, follows the death from diphtheria of Aaron and Arthur R. Dieleman, ten year old twin sons of W. W. Dieleman. Their mother and three year old sister are in critical condition from the same illness.

Douglas Aaron Arthur R. Dieleman W. W. Dieleman

Midwinter events from Cheyenne to Casper

The Wyoming list notes Dec 10 13 events including Cheyenne Masons meeting and Rawlins Board of Trade creation. Glenrock building forty homes and a Lander hotel annex 60 rooms. Big Piney timber camp opens. Liberty bonds sales rise at Fort Russell. Worland grain trades 11 000 sheep.

Cheyenne Rawlins Board of Trade Glenrock Lander Big Piney Greybull Fort Russell Worland Riverton Casper Girls’ Friendly Society Burns

Fashion Notes and Local News From Cheyenne

A mix of home sewing trends and social items from Cheyenne includes silk and cotton undergarments in crepe de chine, empire nightgowns with envelope chemises, and lace trims. Community updates cover oil wells, church construction, post office strain, and local events with names like Elkhorn, Lincoln County, Casper, and Thermopolis, plus Halloween party ideas for children.

Taft Visits U. C. Balloon School at Fort Omaha

Ex president Taft inspected the Fort Omaha balloon school where 800 recruits train as observers for the Army Air Service. He observed 4000 foot launches guiding artillery and praised the new branch as the eyes of the artillery. Training fills positions as veterans depart for active service headed to France and Belgium.

Omaha Taft Fort Omaha France Belgium Berlin

Qualifications for Observation Balloon Pilots at Fort Omaha

The United States Army Balloon School at Fort Omaha outlines eligibility for 1st Lieutenant Observation Balloon Pilots. Applicants must be US citizens aged 19 to 35, energetic, of good character, and possess clean habits. After exams, they enlist as first class privates in the Signal Militia Reserve Corps, then train at a suitable pace before commissioning as a first lieutenant in the Aviation Section. Pay starts at 11 per month with quarters and food. later 24 a year. Applications via the President Aviation Examining Record at Fort Omaha Nebraska.

United States Army Balloon School Fort Omaha United States Signal Mnllsted Reserve Corps Lenutenant Signal Cmeers Reserve Corps Hets President Aviation Examining

Merger of All Swedish Match Factories Announced

Stockholm reports the merger of all Swedish match factories into one new corporation. The entity will issue 400000 shares of 200 crowns each to finance the consolidation. The move signals a major restructuring of the industry in Sweden.

Stockholm Sweden

Fancy vests set new fall style by Sire label

Fashion notes fancy vests as key accessories for the season. They add a distinctive touch to fall attire and are described in satin, faille, moire, Samite cloth, brocade, broadcloth and novelty fabrics.

Recount Ordered in Monday Prohibition Referendum

Des Moines reports Attorney General H M Harper orders a recount of Mon days special election ballots on constitutional prohibition. Unofficial returns show wets ahead by about 1000 in a 490000 vote total, with officials possible to alter the outcome.

Des Moines H. M. Harper

Russ Fleet Bottled Up at Moon Sound

Twenty Russian warships of various classes were bottled up by a German cordon in Moon Sound, blocking northward exits to the Gulf of Finland and south to the Gulf of Riga. An assault on Ocenel Island failed and the battleship Slava was sunk while other ships were damaged and the flotilla retreated to Moon Sound.

Petrograd Moon Sound Gulf of Finland Gulf of Riga Ocenel Island Slava

Samaria Siege Teaches Humility and Divine Victory

Lesson for November 4 on World Temperance Sunday analyzes 1 Kings 20 and the Syrian siege of Samaria. It highlights Benhadad's bluster, Ahab's initial submission, and God's delivering victory through unlikely agents, warning that drunkenness corrupts judgment and opportunities across morals, religion, and society.

Ilo Abiab Ahab Benhadad Samaria Israel Benhadwd

Short-Sightedness in Pursuit of Future Wealth

A reflective line by Leigh Hunt warns that both rich and poor often sacrifice present ability and enjoyment while chasing more means for the future. It stresses balance between current capability and future gains.

Leigh Hunt

Duty for All and Respect for Different Viewpoints

A concise quotation from A C Benson asserts that everyone should strive for a fair understanding of diverse perspectives rather than pushing to change others. It emphasizes mutual respect and thoughtful consideration over debate.

A, C, Benson

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Wyoming Crop Report U. & Department OF Agriculture O.C. F.and Rebekahs Peacemaker Wyoming State News Western Newspaper Union News Service Elkhorn Young Oil Company Fred Lydick Owl Creek Thermopolis Nellie Smedley Lincoln County Miners’ Hospital England Australia Laramie River Ava Wheeler Bridge Wheatland Ed Hunt Buffalo Kaycee New Baptist Church Laramie County American Lake G. M. McDonald Chugwater Dwyer Glenda McDonald Sheridan J. B. Kendrick John EB. Osborne Washington Everett McCumber Flattop Lusk Hospital Fort Collins Ohio Oil Company Ite New York Oil Company Salt Creek Clearmont Edgar Z. Steever Signal Corps United States Army Tulsa Oklahoma City Colorado Field Artillery Wyoming National Guard Regiment Field Artillery Forty-first National Guard H. D. Port W. Dunn Hilledale Veterinary Service Army Empire Styles U. C Fort Omaha College Uncle Sam Army of the Air Walatcoate Iowa Russ Fleet International Sunday School FL B. Fitzwater Eingllah Hitte Moody Bible Institute of Chicawas Western Newspaper Union Aecome Ponhadad
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