New Bounty Law Aims Payoffs for Predators
The new bounty law, passed by both houses and signed by Governor Carey, takes effect after last Saturday and authorizes bounties on gray or black wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, and oilheats killed within the state over two years. Pelt handling requires jaws and feet on the skins, presented to the county clerk, with the head and feet preserved for county commissioners to certify vouchers from the state auditor. Penalties include fines up to 500 for cruelty or mistreatment of captured animals.
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Carey
Financial Statement of Casper Industrial (189? to 1912)
The document outlines a financial statement for Casper Industrial from September 1 to March 1, listing cash in bank, rent, furniture, supplies, printing and stationery, telephone and telegraph, and secretary salary for seven months. It notes balances in bank as of March and August and references celebrations and conventions with related expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Industrial
Valance
Cory
Maret
Tdi Ces
Salt Creek Town Aims Modern Improvements
Salt Creek, home camp of the Midwest OF company, shows growth with a new theater store livery stable post office lumberyard and veterinary services. The town plans water works natural gas light heat and an athletic club room with a drug store and salon proposed by Dr. Miller for opening soon.
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Salt Creek
Company
Bs Fast
Nepinee
Miller Te Vlanning
Casper Wins the Final In Narrow Victory
Reported game details show Casper defeating Crawford by a slim margin. Key players from Casper contributed to the win while Crawford players fought hard, with a tense finish and several scoring plays shaping the outcome.
New Judicial Districts Established by Legislature
A bill increasing Wyoming's judicial districts to six was signed into law by Governor Carry. The districts are: First district includes Laramie, Platte, Goshen, Niobrara counties. Second district Albany and Carbon. Third district Sweetwater Unita and Lincoln. Fourth district Sheridan Johnson Campbell Crook Weston. Fifth district Big Horn Park Washakie Hot Springs. Sixth district Fremont Natrona Converse. Appointment of judges will be announced soon and take effect immediately.
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House
Senate
Laramie
Platte
Goshen
Niobrara
Counies
Albany
Carbon
Sweetwater Unita
Lincoln
Sheridan
Johnson, Campbell
Crook
Weston
Big Horn
Park
Washakiv
Hot Springs
Frenant
Natrona
Converse
Winter Appointed Judge for New Sixth Judicial District
Governor Carey appointed Chas. E. Winter judge of the new Sixth Judicial district comprising Fremont, Natrona and Converse counties. Winter, long based in Encampment, will move his family to Casper. The governor also named W. Metz of Park County as judge of the Fifth district covering Lusk, Washakie, Hot Springs and Big Horn counties.
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Carey
Chas, KE. Winter
Fremont
Natrona
Converse
Winter
Casper
W. Metz
Park County
Iwik
Washakie, Hot, Springs
Hig Horn
The Mail Order House Debate on Local Credit and Community Support
A historical critique argues mail order houses hurt local merchants by denying taxes, charity, and community support. It claims home merchants fund schools, streets, bridges, churches, and relief efforts through profits and taxes while mail order firms avoid such obligations. The piece condemns credit practices and contrasts perceived costs to the town with cash purchases.
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Levon
Chey
Uwe
Mall
Burlington Route Aims to Improve West East Haul
A Wall Street Journal feature argues the Burlington route from Powder River to Orin Junction Wyoming strengthens a low grade, water level link to connect Puget Sound to the Gulf, not for coastal traffic but to boost long haul west east operations and grain markets centered in Minneapolis and the Northwest. The piece notes northern rail connections at Billings and the impact on grain prices, milling centers, and regional trade.
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Wall Street Journal
Puget Sound
Gulf
Powder River
Orin Jonelson
Burlington
Grin Junction
Wyoming
Moget Sound
Poget Sound
Polite
Ther
Pacific Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Billings
Montana
Thurlington
Ciilein
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Turlington
Powder River Agi Orinhone
Lion
Colorado & Southern
Orin Junction
Cheyenne
Trate
Minneapolis
Uhere
Willers
Verve
St. Louia
Howe
Northwestern
Asking Bids for New Post Office in Casper
Bids have been asked for the construction of a new one story plus basement post office building in Casper to be opened on the ith of next month. The fireproof stone brick and terra cotta faced structure will face the Episcopal church and start as weather allows after contract. A 666,000 appropriation funds the project, promising a commodious facility for rapid mail handling and relief of crowded quarters.
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Postomee
Casper
Episcopal Church
Postofice
Postoffice
Sheep Stealers Halt Train Route From Riverton to Chicago
A train of sheep traveling from Riverton to Chicago stopped briefly in Carpet yards last week. During the stop many fat sheep were taken from one car. No trace of the culprits has been found, but local authorities are vigilant and seeking to apprehend them.
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Riverton
Chicago
Tims Mw
Moorcroft Oil Fields Draw Interest From Major Firms
The Texas ON CO and Wyoming Fuel Oil Co enter Moorcroft fields. M Carroll of the latter company says operations will begin soon. Wells may follow this summer as Moorcroft Herds lie west of Sundance in Crook County attracting national attention. Rocky Ford district near Sundance could become a testing ground for these operators.
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Texas ON C O
Wyoming Fuel Oil Co
Moorcroft Feld
M. Carroll
Litter Company
Standard
Denver
Moorcroft
Sundance
Crook County
Rocky Ford
Ywonce
Moorcroft Times
Casper Civic Club Meets and Plans Progress
The Casper Civic Club held its regular Tuesday afternoon meeting with strong attendance. Committee reports outlined progress across departments, and the club emphasized its non sectarian non political scope to advance Casper’s interests inviting interested residents to monthly gatherings at 8 PM in the Viterairy Counsel flag. An inaugural tune and light refreshments followed the business session.
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Casper Civic Club
Casper
Gils Town
Viterairy Counsel
New Pierce Arrow Truck Demonstration Hints at Casper Salt Creek Purchase
A Midwest firm showcases a new Pierce Arrow auto truck Monday morning to prove its capability for service between Casper and Salt Creek. If deemed workable, the company will buy the machine. The event features a tent and a guard detail.
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PierceArrow Auto
Casper
Salt Creek
Salt Creek Fields Seen as Big Oil Prospect
Frank M. Woods of Colorado Springs visits Cheyenne and predicts Salt Creek near Casper will become a major producing district with two merchantable oil qualities rivaling Eclipse. Casper aims to attract visitors with a modern hotel amid ongoing drilling preparations and a planned land company.
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Frank M. Woods
Colorado Springs
Cheyenne
Salt Creek
Casper
Wood
Penneylvania
New Employee Residences and Office Ready at Midwest Refinery
Two new employee residences were completed at the Midwest refinery and the new six room office building is now ready for occupancy for staff.
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Midwest
Thoughts on virtue and folly across fickle minds
A collage of social maxims and wry observations on gender sense of humor and daily life. The piece riffs on virtue nerves work and romance with peripheral quips about wives husbands and social norms in a voice that echoes turn of the century newspaper humor.
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DR. Price
Financial Statement
Onaper High Chon Ime
Crawford, Neottaske
Weeno Mabel
Caspar Boys
Orenford Rotuts
Lek
le Maha
C. E. Winter
Moorcroft Oil Fields
Pierce Arrow
Conant Field
Lysite
Hasen
Lowler
Canangeer Ruin
Kim
Huntle
Ike
Jake
Wisconsin
Adam
Sie Heighter
Curlyg Tal
Waltet
Leas
Leon
Henin Hees Flor Sale
Lobdell’s Bread
Burlington Railroad
Dr. Lalathe
SH Iean
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