B M Graders Near Finish on Powder River Line
General Superintendent Madden says grading on the Kirby Powder River line will finish soon except for two culverts. Decking will be done as trains approach each bridge to avoid extra wagon freighting. Johnson work in the canyon should end by January first, allowing track progress toward Wind River. Tunnels in the canyon will be completed tonight and machinery left until Burlington train service begins. road likely won’t start until August or May next year.
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Kirby
Powder River
Madden
MacArthur Bros
Johnson
Wind River
Mullen
Canyon
Burlington
Shoshoni Gazette
Baptist Church Dedicated in Casper
The new Baptist church was dedicated Sunday with Rev. George L. White of Salt Lake City preaching. Rev. W. T. Voorh of Wheatland assisted. Pastor Rev. Revere R. Hopton led the effort as Casper built a modern chapel on Keech and Delaware streets in five and a half months. Church members celebrate the new home and the pastor’s energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
George L. White
Salt Lake
Wyoming
Utah
W. T. ©Voreh
Wheatland
Chery
Revere R. Hopton
Hopton
Casper
Keech and
Delaware
Une Baptist Church
Ube
Eid
Portland Mecca for Wool Growers
The National Wool Growers Association meets in Portland starting January 4 as the industry's most significant gathering in years. Key issues include tariff Schedule K and wool tariffs with Taft and Congress leaning toward revisions. 6,000 industry participants expected over four days, plus a national sheep and goat show at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
National Wool Growers Association
America
Taft
Tariff Board
L. O. Lively
Wyoming oil fields hailed as prime western resource
Casper-Omaha Pipe Line discussion touts Wyoming fields as vast and prolific. The Wyoming Oil Producers' Association plans to oppose foreign capital and wildcat drilling while backing a Casper to Omaha pipeline to boost independence and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyoming
Wyoming Ol Producers’ Association
Wyo
Omaha
Jiplakin
Forelirn
Wieher
Iity
Asbestos Mills Push Operations Across Regions
The International Asbestos Mills and Power Company moves ore from Binith Creek mines to Denver for reshipment, with plans to load twenty five tons daily. Executives including R K Brand and J C Moss travel between Casper Denver and Elyria for holidays and business. The North American mill nears start up within ten days after the mountain show, while the Smith Creek mill halts during Mr Parker’s absence. A Northwestern Asbestos Millis Company meeting grants expanded powers to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binith Creek
International Astes Mills and Power Company
Denver
Ghlearu
R. K Brand
Wyoming Consolidated Company
Mesisucrete Company
Casper
J. C. Moss
International Asbestos Mills and Power Company
Elyria
Ohio
North Western Asbestor Millis Company
James I. Kury
Wyoming asbestos firm to open Casper offices
Details of Trever and Wyoming Asbestos a Wyoming corporation. Directors are Denver businessmen with valuable district claims to be developed. Capitalization 8500 shares. J B Barnes Jr named resident agent. Casper offices planned for immediate business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trever & Wyoming Asbestos
Wyoming
Denver
J. B. Barnes, Jr
Casper
Don Lobdell to Host Free Dance at Colbeum in Casper
The sensation of the week announces a free dance by Don Lobdell at the Colbeum on January 2. An invited audience from Casper is urged to attend, with a tame orchestra and light refreshments. Dancing begins at 8:50 and the main event occurs at 10 o'clock.
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Don Lobdell
Colbeum
Mr. Lobdell
Casper
State Bounty Funds Exhausted and Wolf Threat Looms
The state legislature appropriated 60000 for predatory animal bounties in Wyoming, but funds are nearly depleted with only about 1000 left. Claims exceed 300000, delaying payments until a winter appropriation. Expect trapping through March 1, with new funds likely only for animals fed after March 1 next year. Wolves threaten stock, as stockman Mr Meneke reports killing four wolves and noting a seven foot pelt. Local officials, legal matters, and social notes follow including court terms and Christmas travel.
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Wyoming
Sawyer
al Meneke
Sweetwater Country
Lip Loup
Meneke
Sweetwater
Edgar Evans
Big Muddy
Mondell Proposes Parcel Post and Land Sale Bills
Representative Mondell introduces a parcel post system for rural free delivery routes with postage scales for parcels from ounces to twelve pounds. He also seeks authorization for the interior secretary to sell public lands outside forest reserves to the highest bidder at public auction or sealed bids, a proposal facing veto or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondell
Mondel
Unlucky Accidents Reported Around Casper Town
The Casper area reports a string of mishaps including Idella Miller breaking her arm on a lawn mower while playing, a wagon wreck near Center Street, John Cwighian’s severe ride accident, and hospital visits for treatment. Other incidents involve a loaded Derringer mishap at Adsit Hotel, Dan Sullivan’s wagon wheel accident, and near-miss injuries from various town events.
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Casper
Welling
Erutcher
Idella Miller
Gud Mes
H. BE. Miller
Pard
John Cwighian
Voughland
Wm. Schultz
Adsit
Kile
Dan Sullivan
Lanchely
Thie
Weile
Blu
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Te Secretary of Agriculture
My Horn
Urenee
Reclamation Service
Northwestern
Wyoming & Northwestern
Buffalo
Rawlins
RatLnoan Prom Casrea
Rawling
Nebraska Coal and Power Company
Uasper
Carbon Country
Baggs and Dixon
Nebraska (Hal and Power Company
Howe
New York
Casper-Omaha
Carpenter
Patterson
Lander
A. H Cobb
Kansas City
Lawton
Oklahoma
Pt. Worth
Texas
Ue Coliseum
Uio
Casper Mercantile Company
Center Street
Umea
Weber
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