The Virgin Islands as U S Territory History Note
A historical account recounts the 1492 discovery of the Virgin Islands, Danish possession for centuries, and their 1917 sale to the United States for five million dollars. It notes St Thomas as a key strategic port and reports Admiral James H. Oliver as the first American governor.
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Virgin Islands
United States
Islands
United States Congress
Europe
Denmark
Mande
St. Thomas
St. Johns
Virgin Ands
James H. Oliver
Children Shopping Service Brings Fees-Free Goods to Pelletier Store
The Pelletier store in Sioux City launches a children’s shopping service to harness young shoppers. Mothers receive order blanks, departments assign child-friendly sales staff, and parents praise the program as teaching value and proper choice while keeping kids engaged.
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Mary and
George
Pelletier
Sioux City
Santa Claus
Aridng
P Yetler
Childen
Sia
Pelletier's
Littl Mary
Johnnie
Soni
From Ranges Rebuilt to Cash Sales at Forrest Keepen Plant
A California entrepreneur grows a lawn mower business from repair work to a 147 by 190 foot plant with nearly 300 rebuilt ranges in stock. Sales reach about 3000 units yearly, cash only, with guarantees and tests before shipment. Also notes seasonal toy displays at York Boulevard Pharmacy and a Casper saver using a Dime Pocket Bank toward life insurance.
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California
Aaset
Forrest
Forrest Keepen
Casper
The
National Bank of Commerce
Lander berry crop contracted for Casper shipment
V. V. Scoggan of Scogan Produce announces a contract with Casper Storage to ship the Lander valley berry crop. The fruit will arrive daily from the field in perfect condition from July 1 through the onset of freezing weather.
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Om V. V. Scoggan
Scogran Produce Company
Lander Wiw
Casper Storage Company
Lander Valley
Japs Overpower Mexican in Rawlins Incident
In Rawlins Wyoming on June, several Japanese residents surrounded and overpowered a Mexican man who was attacking a Japanese home. They held him until sheriff arrival.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Jane Garcia
Stolen Horse Suspect Captured Near Tyler Ranch
John Kelso, who stole a horse from William Tyler east of the city, was arrested yesterday afternoon by deputy A. B. Kyte in the Pumpkin Butte country.
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John Kelso
William Tyler
A. B. Kyte
Pumpkin Butte
Auto Club 70 to Be Given Send-Off at Luncheon
The Casper Natrona County and Wyoming communities will host an Auto Club luncheon to promote local interests. Elections are scheduled in conjunction with the event, announced by the Wyom. Chamber of Commerce members.
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Rebekahs
Natrona Rebekah Lodge
W. L. Kuykendall Rebekah Fodge
TOF
Peestas
L. _E. Garey
Miness Rhe
Wallace Leavitt
Ing
Auto Club 70
Casper
Natrona County
Wyom. of Commerce
Auto Club
Hen
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Caribbean
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
West Indies
Mansfield
Rac Por
New York
Vend Vorrest
Los Angeles
Thig
Tradktomda
Fred Forrest
Muckogee
Oklo
York Boulevard
Highland Park
Calif
Arthur Maher
Joseph Maher
New York Operaes
Erie
Sunday Union Orchestra
Iris
Lander
Texas
Guinan
Marge O'Tnoonet
James OL Milagraph
Tyler Ranch
Elwood
Bretsch
C. F. Bailey
Wiliam Kocher
de. T. ‘Je Drow
J. H. Donavan
Chayenne
Colorado Springs
Colo
Interstate Dental Association
Maurice Growdon
Th State Tax Board
Jos. I. Schwartz
Iris Theater
House OF Quality Pictures
Rs Theater
Katherine McDonald
Eve and the Serpent
Matt and
Jeff
the Mint Spy
Tom MIX
Vitagraph
Pugs
Webed Commercial Company
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