Casper asbestos prospect praised by state officials
State Geologist Edwin Halk and State Immigration Agent C W Williams traveled through Casper examining resources. They reported Casper mountain hosts the world’s richest asbestos potential with a 25 foot vein and pledged to boost Casper asbestos to the world. Williams plans pamphlets and new Wyoming state materials to attract settlers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Halk
C. W. Williams
Casper
Capitol
Casper Mountain
Hall
Orld
Williams
pFerent Industries
Wyoming
New Life for Range Faces Fresh Grass Growth
Men who ride the range note new grass appearing where ground was bare years ago. They believe range deterioration in the early decade stemmed from overstocking and expect revival if rainfall continues.
Anxious Whispers On Burlington Route Choice
Towns along the Wyoming and Northwestern await a decision on the Burlington extension from Thermopolis. Indications favor a canon route west of here, with Buffalo Creek deemed unfeasible due to heavy grades and long tunnels. McArthur Brothers crews in Shoshoni estimate a short tunnel on the canon route and the project appears likely to connect at Shoshoni then proceed east to Orin Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming & Northwestern
Burlington
Thermopolis
Canon
Buffalo Creek
Northwestern
Shoshoni
McArthur Brothers
Seta
Thonsele Apening
Sheoshoni
Orin Junction
City to rush Burlington and Northwestern project
The plan envisions rapid construction with the Burlington railroad in the city and the Northwestern line extending from Lander to the coast. Casper and the district would advance significantly, moving forward in large steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Our
Lander
Casper
E T Peyton Found Mentally Unbalanced by Jury
E T Peyton demanded an inquiry into his sanity after a complaint to authorities. A jury heard the case led by Dr. Carter with Peyton acting as his own attorney. His conduct and questions convinced the jury he was mentally unbalanced, and he was sent to Evanston asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Peyton
Carter
Peyton
Evanston Asylum
Drunken Thieves Scare Mrs Palmer at Becker Cabin
Three intoxicated men, described as tramps, frightened Mrs. E. P. Palmer and her children at the Becker cabin on the mountain south of town. Around 8 pm they approached the hillside home and she fled with her children toward the Carpenter ranch as the suspects moved toward the foot hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Ranch
Poisonous Woody Aster Patch Threatens Wyoming Sheep
Dr Nelson of the state experimental station warns of a poisonous weed called Woody Aster causing sheep deaths in interior counties. He describes a typical patch near gumbo clays with green leaves spotted by a fungus containing the poison and asks informants to report losses to help prove the theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Interior
Natrona County
Ambrose Hemingway
Casper
Aven Nelson
District High School Carries in Local Vote
In the ese sector voters on Tuesday decided on organizing a high school district. Seventy seven votes were cast in this district, all for the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Land Office
Local Land Office
Register Price
Casper Preas
Casper, Wyoming
Pathfinder Irrigation
Reclamation Service
W. Price
Register
Grand Central Hotel
Howard Pollock
Pollock
Spring Creek
Basin
Clarence Williams
Sargeant
Cody
Gatchell
Peyton Agala
Asane
Mr. Builder
Mandt Mountain Wagons
Henney
Plain Paints
Hudson
Casper Coal & Lumber Company
Ave Nelson
Woody Aster
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!