State Fair Adopts Stable Prices Amid Big Plans
The 1920 Wyoming State Fair and Stock Show announces no price increase despite higher costs in labor, transport, and materials. Management promises the greatest fair yet with enhanced cattle, sheep, horse divisions, substantial cash prizes, and extensive agricultural exhibits coordinated with the University of Wyoming and local agents.
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American Oxford Down Record Association
American Shropshire Registry
American Hampshire Sheep Association
Wayne Dinsmore
The
Horse Association of America
Realis
Percheron Society of America
American Shire Horse Resociation
Wyoming
Ewel
Board of State Fir Managers
Board of State Fair Managers
University of Wyoming and Agricultural College
Charles S. Hill
Charles 8. Hill
State Fair
Courageous Resolution Endorses War Service Leaders
The American Legion adopts a resolution condemning the department of war over treatment of slackers objectors and evaders during and after the war. It praises Captain Marella A Newell a capable commander from New York stock and notes his sacrifice in offering services at the nation s greatest need.
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American Legion
Department of War
Baker
Union
Wyoming Legen
Legionnaires
Legion
Marella
A. Newell
Newell
New York
Republic
The New Commander of Casper Post Sees Mixed Reactions
Members of George Vroman Post No. 2 supported Peter Nyé for state commander but were disappointed in the outcome. Local delegates defended their stance, saying they did not seek to control convention actions and rejected annexation of honors. The piece highlights tense legion politics and calls for avoiding intra post power struggles.
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George Vroman
Peter Nyé
Casper
Poste
Casper Post
Legion Politica
Retiring Commander Chas Hill Lauded for Service
The retiring state commander Chas Hill, age 93, is praised as an able and efficient officer whose work advanced the organization. His leadership kept the group responsive to needs and ready to act, with confidence that his advice and counsel will continue to guide efforts after retirement.
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Chas
Hill
oMece
Bones Unearthed In Hamlet Garden Near Dover
In Forbes Robertson's garden near Dover two ancient skeletons were uncovered, prompting talk about England's famed actor's Yorick speech. A private hearing notice states no responsibility for debts contracted by Oscar Carlson or Hy Carl A Carlson dated 8-10-31.
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Hamlet
United Preas
Dover
Mall
Forbes Roberston
England
Yorick
Oscar Carlson
Hy Carl A. Carlson
Man Arrest Follows Gift of Distilling Apparatus at Express Office
Sheridan Wyoming August incident reports arrest after man claimed a distilling apparatus given by a cousin in Chicago. The gift, described as a still of commercial capacity, prompted police action when the recipient appeared at the express office to claim the item. The report notes the gift sparked legal questions about ownership and use.
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Natrona County
Sheridan
Wyo
Qinor
Francis¢to Naninn
Exprean
Chicago
America
Sessue Hayakawa
U. S
Wyoming
Uncle Sam
Jackies
Fatty Arbuckle
Wife Provides Husband Bond in Cow Killing Case
Aug. 10. Orring Go Wikgin, a single butcher recently arrested on a charge of ferally killing a cow owned by the Frederick Bros., has posted bail of $4,000 for district court appearance. His wife furnished the bond.
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Torring Wye
Orting Go Wikgin
Firederick Bros
Lusk Aviator Buys Airplane
Lusk, Wee, Aug. 10 Walter Howell has purchased a Curtiss Oriole and will arrive with the machine in a few days. Lusk becomes the third Wyoming town to have a resident airplane with Howell as the owner and operator.
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Lusk
Wee
Tusk
Wyoming
Walter Howell
Chamea
Riots and political shifts sweep Milan and Europe
The report notes riots in Milan and political changes across Europe. In Wyoming discussions mention Cheyenne and Casper property planes while a German assembly grows with twenty two women holding seats. An Italian tenor arrested on anarchist suspicions on route to a Lammermoor performance is cited amid unclear pollen and dagger references.
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Milan
Touth
Lammermoor
Hin Sult
Oman
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Philadelphia
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Cs Storage CO
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Corona
L. C. Smith
Pnge 101
Wyatt Bldg
Colin Campbell
Scott & Sowne
John H. Miller
John W. Miller
Ben
Notary
Ben Really
ST. Phone
Otter
Sherian
Hieo
Needti
Dore
Dr. Newell
Oii
Detective Society
CHICKENS _ THE GUMPS hole Damn Family
Douglas Fairbanks
Liberty
Ian
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FIDE
Corner
Jefferwontia
Hubby
Lusk Aviator
Point
Cheyenne
Ssembly
Airdome
ED Theater
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Dorothy Gish
Ellen
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