Hail Three Feet Deep In Wyoming Storm
Ranchman Henry Mudd and his family escaped death by climbing Carlon walls as a flood swept through the Sybille country south of Wheatland. The storm dumped hail three feet deep in places, damaged ranch buildings hay and grain, killed livestock, and flooded cellars. several houses were struck by lightning with no injuries reported. The auto were carried away and demolished during the rush of water.
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Wreek Newspaper Union News Servies
Cheyenne
Wyo
West Clevenne
Wheatland
Hall
Sybille
Kenry Mudd
Sybille Cafton
Curion
Lightning Strikes Boy on Allen Ranch in Pass Creek
A severe electrical storm hit Saratoga Sunday. At the Allen ranch 12 miles east on Pass Creek Raymond Ault, a two year old boy, was struck near while mowing and knocked from his seat. He later became paralyzed on one side and was under care after a Saratoga doctor treated him.
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Saratoga
Allen Ranch
Pass Creek
Raymond Ault
Four Unmarried Men to One Woman in Wyoming Census
The new Wyoming census reports 21,351 unmarried men 21+ and 9,940 unmarried women 21+ out of a total population of 141,705. Whites numbered 79,939 males and 65,920 females with other races also listed. Also, Edward Tracey, thrown from a horse, was rescued by an unidentified passenger who jumped from a Burlington train to fend off the animal and convey him to Donneville for care.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Edward Tracey
Burlington
Donneville
OLeary Bound to District Court for Shootings
James O Leary a miner is bound to the district court after shooting Frank Webb and Mrs Leaming and striking Grandma Wilson with a revolver while attempting to shoot Mrs O Leary He is wounded in the leg from a shot fired by neighbor Gamble The case is tied to Rawlins district court proceedings
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Rawlins
James O'Leary
Frank Webb
Leaming
Grandma" Wilson
Coal reserves in Rock Springs field exceed 142 billion tons
The United States Geological Survey estimates that in the Rock Springs coal field, within 3000 feet of the surface and beds at least 2.5 feet thick, the extractable coal exceeds 142 billion tons, indicating abundant resources for mining in the region.
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Rock Springs
United States Geological Survey
Crawling Hunter Shot to Death at Gruel Ranch
Cody Henry Chapman a leading stockman in the section was killed by an accidental discharge of his bull while he crawled under a fence at the ranch of Charles Gruel. The incident occurred as he pulled the animal toward him and underscores dangers on ranch operations.
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Hunter
Cody Henry Chapman
Hin
Charles Gruel
Fall of Coal Breaks Miners Back at Gebo Mines
Thermopolis resident John Jubar sustained a broken back and Stanley Lynch suffered many bad bruises and contusions when a fall of coal occurred in a room where they were working at the Gebo mines.
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Thermopolis
John Jubar
Stanley Lynch
Gebo
Lightning Killa Boy: deadly storm strikes McClelland family
A thunderstorm near Shoshoni, Wyoming, struck Duncan McClelland's sons while guiding the family cow home. One boy, 11, was killed, another badly burned and may not recover. The incident marks the sixth Wyoming death linked to Hehiotug in the past 30 days.
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Duncan McClelland
McClelland
Wyoming
Wyoming State News Roundup and Local Tragedies
Wyoming news notes cover state events from county fairs and the upcoming state fair to militia encampments and public service actions. Reports include deaths at Sundance and Pine Bluffs, a man near Manville wounded, and a miner’s suicide near Reliance. Also noted are oil and dairy developments near Thermopolis, a bucking horse sale in Cheyenne, and infrastructure issues in Moorcroft Sundance and Diamondville.
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Carbon County
Saraam
Marbleton
Park County
Cody
Laremie
Cheyenne
Uinta County
Boariver Valley
Evanaton
Kane
Natrona County
Casper
Horn
Ainin
Douglas
Morgan
Wyoming Public Service Commission
Mountain Valley Cooperative Telephone Company
Bundance
Parrell
Crook County
Sundance
Hans Dream Ends As Cruel Miller Is Punished
An old miller Hans abuses his patient wife Martha over small troubles. A mysterious old woman appears, promises to grant Hans freedom from Martha, and takes Martha away leaving Hans to face cooking and loneliness. He bungles a simple meal, realizing his folly as the tale ends.
Martha Restores Hope in a Humble Home
Hans, unable to light a lamp, frets over Martha and their marriage. He climbs to the roof, but slips. Martha remains nearby, cooking and keeping house. Later he finds his pipe, but discovers potatoes in the kettle and baking biscuits. He eats gratefully that night and kisses Martha, calling her the best wife.
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Martha
Hans
Watch chain carp device by Wakefield Rogers Ark
The Scientific American describes a toy device invented by B O Wakefield of Rogers Arkansas. It is a diminutive carp or sucker shaped accessory worn on a watch chain badge or carried in a pocket. A ribbon winds on a roller inside the hollow body and carries photographs or pictures with printed matter of any desired character.
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Scientific American
B. O. Wakefield
Rogers, Ark
Lesson of Sufficient Rest for Overworked Children
A Haverbill Gazette editorial warns against excess play and exhausting activity in children. It argues many nerves and irritability stem from constant high energy without rest, urging parents and teachers to enforce ample sleep and quiet rather than punishing fatigue.
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Haverbill Gazette
Slow but Thorough Weeding Lesson Ends in Praise
A lady hires a boy to weed her garden. He works slowly yet leaves no stray grass behind. She scolds him then realises the garden is perfectly clean, declaring the method thorough and the result exactly what she wants every time.
Hints for Swine Breeders by Dr J H Covelman Idaho Station
Practical guidance on hog care to prevent disease. Keep pens clean and dry, avoid drafts, provide exercise and space. For sick hogs diagnose promptly, feed clean scraps, cook meat, and use calcium phosphate mixtures. Manage colds, worms, and rickets with specific remedies and hygiene. isolate sick pigs and burn dead ones.
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J. H. Covfman
Idaho Station
HALTER TWITCH METHOD TO ENFORCE QUIET HORSE STANCE
A halter twitch can calm a horse that will not stand or tends to kick. Drape rope over the head behind the ears, lift the upper lip, place rope across the gums above the teeth, and thread it through the loop. Tighten from the halter ring to make the horse stand quietly after a few pulls.
Provide Shelter for Pigs
Several men report pigs dying from digestive disorders, especially hogs on alfalfa pasture with little shelter. Keep pigs on a dry dust-free bed for comfort, and consult a veterinarian if they become sick or show signs of disease.
Breeding Animals Improve With Simple Fencing Setup
A small held of rope near the hog yards and several rods of woven wire fencing will prove valuable in conditioning breeding animals and young stock.
Not Always an Obstruction in Supper Joke
A husband loves jokes at supper. He tells of a surgeon operating for blindness on a young girl and finding a young man in her eye. His wife replies with wry humor that it would depend on the man she could have seen through easily enough.
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Hans
Martha
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hunting Trouble In A Street Altercation
A Louisville Times account describes Mike Hogan recounting an argument between Casey and O'Brien that escalated toward a fight. An urbane man in a frock coat intervened, imploring restraint as the crowd watched the tense exchange and Casey proclaimed a challenged taunt.
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Mike Hogan
Casey
O'Brien
Louisville Times
Skipping the Rope Debate In Baltimore American
A dialogue on rope skipping as a sport. A lawyer argues it can be dangerous, while a faddist defends its value for a client. The piece reflects urban attitudes toward fitness trends in Baltimore.
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Faddist
Baltimore American
Moving Picture Comedian on Vacation Resting Abroad
A vacationing moving picture comedian is described resting with his arm in a sling and head bandaged, as onlookers remark about his appearance and recovery. The caption notes his status as a performer while away from work.
Hope Springs Eternal
A fragment presents a witty exchange where a woman notes the footprints on the carpet as a playful cue. Ler Guckkasten recalls the moment with humor and a prompt to wipe shoes before proposing again. The quote reflects light, intimate dialogue and a teasing moral.
One Penalty of Fame in a Ptomaine Joke
A brief quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks fame and indulgence as a doctor jokes that even a renowned epicure cannot escape a touch of ptomaine poisoning. The gag frames dietary missteps as a humorous price of notoriety.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Googan Appears as Pitcher for Home Team
A late-arriving fan asks if the pitcher is Googan. The neighbor confirms Googan is in the pitc ers box and that he had not noticed him doing any pitching.
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Googan
Chicago Herald
Future of telephones Promises cordsless calls in air
A Washington Star exchange quips about future telephoning. A prediction envisions calling through the air without wires. A joking reply imagines an operator saying the air is busy, reflecting early speculation on wireless communication.
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Washington Star
Sympathetic Jibe Over Elopement Rumor
An unreadable fragment hints at sympathy for a poor fellow upset over an elopement rumor and possible dismissal of wages. The text is garbled and hard to parse but suggests a light social exchange about personal misfortune and financial concerns.
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Puget
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L. R. Davis
Owl Creek
Silas
Torgenson
The
Frontier Committee
Fort Collins
Platte County
Grass Creek
Jackson Hole Frontier Association
Spot
Charles Irwin
J. C. Conley
Earl Butsler
A. T. Harris
Manville
Conley
Lusk
Henry Erwin
W. R. Ruffcorn
Des Moines
Hat Creek
Reliance
Peter Pavich
8S. B. Pearson
Fort
Pine Bluffs
Laramie County
Sheridan
Newcastle
L. E. Kindell
Pueblo
Colo
Lincoln County Miners’ Hospital
Kendrick
Illinois
Theophiel van Lacke
Powell
Big Horn Forest
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Sheridan Forestry Office
Colorado & Southern
Union Pacific
Story
F. W. Cooper
Charles Sklaasz
John Demchok
Belle Fouche & Northern Telephone Company
Moorcroft
Mike McPartland
Pump Hon
Diamondville
Bans
Hang
Kodak
Lia
Beck
Heiain
Inter Mountain States
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Bookle
Salt Lake
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Utah
Boyd Park
Salt ST and
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