Overland Mail and the Race to the Pacific
A historical survey of overland mail’s rise from slow ship routes to a rapid continental network. It traces early postal pressures, Butterfield and Central routes, the Pony Express, and the telegraph, highlighting key figures like Russell, Holladay, and Wells Fargo, ending with the 1869 railroad milestone transforming western communication.
Wyoming News Highlights Move to Build New Federal Housing
Wyomings top officials report aims to erect a new federal building in Casper to replace a limited home. J. Anders, former prisoner How the Wyoming state penitentiary near Rawlins, was arrested and returned to custody. The Cheyenne carnival dates October 22 to 28 at Cathedral Hall. Mrs Adaline Weber, 60, died in a Chicago train accident en route to a family reunion in Grand Rapids Michigan. Two hundred lawyers serving the Chicago Northwestern railroad employees will travel Wyoming between September 12 and 23. Poisoning prairie dogs completed in Campbell County across six townships, distributing 4759 pounds of poisoned oats over 15227 acres. The Hereford ranch east of Cheyenne undergoing reconstruction after Crow Creek flood, about $100,000 spent. Emerson Cottage dormitory at the Wyoming State Training School expected by Nov 1. Clarence Votter of New York and Frank Whitefield of Chicago sentenced for taking $40 from a rancher near Walden after a ride in his own car. William Tagh of Evanston elected president of Wyoming Bankers Association at Lander. Keshiiah Week planned at University of Wyoming starting Sept 18 with newcomer orientation. Sierra Madre land and water project west of Saratoga plans to store winter water for Carey act lands. Pickwick Stage Line seeks intrastate certificate to operate across Wyoming along Lincoln Highway, facing competition from Union Pacific. Casper chosen for 1931 convention. Hopkins of Rawlins elected grand master. Old Timers Association of Guernsey incorporated with a board of directors.
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Casper
Wits
Anders
Wyomlae
Cheyenne
Adaline Weber
Uncrasey
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Grand Rapids
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Central
Northwestern
Wyoming
Campbell
Wyoming Hereford Ranch
Emerson Cottage
Wyoming State Training School
Clarence Votter
New Yor
Wrank Whitefield
Hicaze Ware
V. J. Tidball
Urs
Tarl Clark
Walden
Volo
Ater
Laramie
Fort Collins
Wiliam Tagh
Evanston
Wyoming Bankers’ Association
Lander
RB. Weston
Juckson
Association
Carl Schumaker
Ir. Esmay
Donsles
Catherine Snyder
Caspar
University of Wyong
Majestic radios offered at unheard-of price value
Majestic promotes its radio sets with claims of superior precision workmanship, 1000 inspections, and guaranteed satisfaction. The ad highlights widespread trust with a million homesCustomers are told Majestic adds 5000 new owners daily and promises reliable year-round performance.
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Majestic
Majestic Desser
Grigley
Grunow Company
Chicago
U.S. A
Fragmentary chatty notices on love work and travel
A fragmented text features a playful exchange about marriage tasks and a vague note on money and social unrest. It mentions engagement, travel, and a western venture context, with implied informal dialogue and care themes. The piece reads like stray lines rather than a cohesive article.
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