Remarkable Wyoming Life Story of W Boyd Moorcroft Pioneer
W Boyd of Moorcroft and St Paul, at seventy, reclaims a life in Wyoming starting at Casper in the late 1800s. He rebuilt wealth after financial losses, earning fame as a flock master with homes in two elites. He endured widowhood after 64 years of partnership and remains vigorous, attending the Sheridan Presbytery meeting.
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A.“W. Boyd
Moorcroft
St. Paul
Wyoming
Casper
Ely
Former Laramie Pastor Married in Bergen Norway
Senator J W Johnson received a letter from Rev T P Hansen former Weat Side church pastor in Laramie stating he married a Danish lady in Bergen on March 12 He met her on the steamer which carried the remains of his former wife to Norway The union follows a friendship formed after crossing to the other side Friends of Hansen smile at the news hoping to meet Mrs Hansen eventually Hansen lived in Laramie for years preached at Joliet briefly and has not yet brought his wife to Laramie
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Laramie
Wyo
J. W. Johnson
T. P. Hansen
Weat Side
Bergen
Norway
Rev. Hansen
Mr. Hansen
Jolist
Hansen
Former Chief Shippy of Chicago Dies at 78
George M. Shippy, former Chicago police chief, died at his home at age 78. He led the police department in earlier years and was born in Illinois, with a career noted for steady service and public safety.
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Chicago
George M. Shippy
Police
Kidney Trouble Vanishes With Swamp Root Remedy
A patient reports severe kidney trouble resolved after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The letter from Mrs Joins Jones of Oranville New York describes prior weakness and weight loss and claims full recovery and improved health after continued use. The notice invites readers to request a sample bottle and mentions availability in drug stores.
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Mes. Joun
Ss. Jones
Oranville
N. Y
State of New York
County of Washington
Joins Jones
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Men Urged to See Exhibit by School Children
Sheridan Wyoming April 14 Preparations are under way for a downtown public school art exhibit to be held early in May. A vacant room on Majin street will host the display with evening sessions for patrons who cannot attend during the day. The plan aims to attract male viewers, especially fathers, to view pupils works and boost interest in schoolwork. The exact date remains undecided.
Evanston May Seek Free Village Mail Delivery
Evanston Wyoming April 14 In response to a Postmaster Pugh suggestion a department representative will visit to study the feasibility of establishing experimental village free delivery The move excites citizens who hope for a favorable report and swift service installation benefiting the city
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Evanston
Wyo
Pugh
Roper
Plowing Begins in Sheridan as Spring Arrives
Sheridan Wye April 14 spring is here with the first plow toed at Home ranch and general plowing planned for tomorrow. Frost depth five inches yesterday but warm weather promises the frost will retreat. Local stores have sold seeds to farmers and reports say several have bought new farming machinery.
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Sheridan
Wye
Home Ranch
Nephew Weds Chicago Girl Sparks Family Dispute
Ouimago April 14 broke that Frutoe Plasa a 18 year old son of a high Ecuadorian official wed Pauline Dole of Chicago. Report says the marriage angered a wealthy relative who cut his remittance and threatened disinheritance. The bride reportedly favored a Spanish girl instead.
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Ouimago
Frutoe Plasa
Rephew
Ecuador
Chicago
Misa
Pauline Dole
Plasa
Dangerous night ride with body strapped to a toboggan
Sheriff Henry Dahlem rode 160 miles of snow covered trails to Cody with the body of James Smith strapped to a horse and with Tony Rodpachek, the accused killer, beside the victim. The party used skis and a toboggan to transport the body from the Kitchen ranch to Cody for an inquest and autopsy.
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Cody
Wyo
James Smith
Kitchen Ranch
Henry Dahlem
Tony Rodpachek
Smith
Jalil
Vogel
Bennett
Rodoschek
Dahlem
Jack Hancock
Crandell Creek
Kitchen's
Rodosthek
Burke
Martin Ranmael
Dahiem
Hancock
Ranmael
Rodoachek
Crandell
Smith Ranch
Wolf Is Forced To Carry Mail
Big Pinby Wyoming tale of Perry Bowlsby who by winter uses a dog team to haul mail from Daniel to Bundaract. He trained a large grey wolf to pull a small sledge but the animal balked at the task and now snarls at leather, prompting Bowlsby to design new muscled gear.
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Big Pinby
Wyo
Perry Bowlsby
Mr. Bowlsby
Daniel
Bonduract
Ling
Bowlsby
Man Injures Toe With Rifle Ball At Wyoming Ranch
Lees Olson at his father’s ranch near Backwith in Queeville Wyoming punctured the flesh of the right big toe with a ball from a 30-40 rifle. The ball went through the fleshy part of the toe, leaving the bone unharmed.
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Queeville
Wyo
Lees Olson
Wyoming Adopts New Auto Law Requiring Licenses and Plates
The new auto law goes into effect this year in Wyoming. It requires all owners to obtain a state license and display distinctive license plates. The secretary of state will issue plate numbers, record licensees, and enforce penalties for violations.
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Cheyenne
Secretary of State
Doctor's Advice on Health and Beauty Questions
The column offers home remedies and prescriptions for various ailments. It cites multiple readers like "Anxious Wife" and "Elsie M." and provides instructions for using compounds, tonics, and sulfur-free pills to treat bedwetting, stomach issues, dandruff, weight gain, rheumatism, bronchial trouble, indigestion, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, obesity, and constipation with specifics on dosages and ingredients. The piece closes by inviting further inquiries to Dr. Lewis Baker in Dayton Ohio.
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Lewis Baker
College Bidg
College Elwood Sts
Dayton
State vehicle licensing act provisions on fees and public highways
The text outlines annual license fees of four dollars per vehicle, exemptions for non residents who comply with home state laws, and the use of collected funds for county road improvements. It also mentions the secretary of state issuing duplicates, temporary revenue handling, and that local authorities cannot impose extra licenses or restrict free road use.
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State of
Wyoming
Secretary of State
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Nord
Boyd
Sheridan Presbytery
Shippy
Ontoago
Crofut & Knapp
John B. Stetson
McMillan & Shepherd
Parker
Notary Public
Binghampton, N.Y
Wolf
Ry Ayer
Elsie M
Ned Drug Store
Weiles
Walog
Samed
Wilk
G. B
Mia CC
Hirsh, Wickwire
Schloss Bros
Pere
Ion
W. F. Daiker
Carey Avenue
Asher
Ciu
Gach County
Temorary
Atate
Slate
Hin Ehall
Reaers
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