27 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
1
A brick house is under construction in Big Piney with a comfortable interior. Erection of a front on the same lot has begun, signaling expected growth and satisfaction among locals for the developing farm building project.
Special to the Roundup reports a large meteor or comet seen near Bondurant on November 15 and 17. The brilliant fireball lit the day, brightening daytime in Sheridan height and dimming lamps. Locals say it traveled vast distances and may rest near Fall River, visible from Pinedale.
H Kéeltey of Daniel led a large cattle drive to Opal on Monday evening. The roundup caused cattle to stampede through the area with Charley Ball of Davied driving a herd toward Opal.
A jury in Oleon after ten minutes deliberation found George Hittle incurably insane for the murder of his uncle at the company ranch. He will be sent to Evanston asylum immediately, ending the public interest in the nine week case that drew state attention. The murder charge against A. Hittie will be dropped following the insanity findings.
A fragment outlines that private forestry in the United States should align with protective practices and practical forestry, noting a shift toward methods that pay, with emphasis on the role of progressive timberland owners and applied forestry concepts. The garbled text reflects editorial erosion of terms related to forestry policy and economic viability.
Director of the American Forestry Association told the national conservation congress that private lands make up only about one fifth of U S forest areas and that future timber should come from voluntary growth on cut over land or from redeveloped areas. He warned private forestry has been limited to small, often pleasure driven ventures and urged a large scale policy to sustain supply.
Society notes describe visits and events in Piney including Mr. Wm. Mills Jr. departing for Portland with family, Mrs. Fish hosting visitors, a sermon by Episcopal minister, a bungalow foundation for A. W. Smith, a Piney dance at the Daniels Store, Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Taunus, and plans for a Grand Ball at Budd's Hall with music and supper.
The text notes private forestry is retarded by large timber stocks low lumber prices and weak markets for minor forest products. It argues forest production is growing crops and stresses private forestry shows more logical development than in the past despite lingering policy concerns.
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