Platte County Fair Board Adopts Plans for 1909 Event
Platte County Fair organizers elected a new board including B Cochrane H W Loomis and C J Haut with Henry Clark and Guy Agnew retaining old seats Henry Clark named president Cochrane vice president C J Whwat secretary Guy Agnew treasurer Loomis state agent The meeting outlined premium improvements fair dates and new features to attract county and outside exhibitors Special trains from Cheyenne and Douglas planned Dates to be set with other regional fairs and jurors for livestock and crop divisions to be announced
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Wheatland
Wyo
Platte County
Cochrane
C. J. Whwat
Guy Agnew
H W. Loomis
Cheyenne
Douglas
Wyoming
Nebraska
Fahavicultures
C. J. Hauf
Ad for Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
Walter Shirver of Hope Arkansas testifies to dramatic kidney recovery after using Kilmer Swamp Root. The letter, notarized by A. Ware on March 25 1972, endorses the product as a cure after years of sickness and failed treatments.
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Walter Shirver
Hope, Ark
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Sample Request
A misspelled note to Kilmer & Co from Binghampton offers a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet about the kidneys and bladder. It promises to convince skeptics and mentions availability in Cheyenne Daily Leader. Regular bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Baby Burned In Red Hot Ashes In Wyoming Pit
In Sieridan Wyoming on April 28 two year old Robert Stevens fell into a partially covered ash pit while playing with others. He sat on red hot ashes, suffering deep burns to the lower trunk thighs and right leg though non fatal. His father Mr. Thad Stevens rescued him within seconds.
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Sieridan
Wyo
Robert
Mere
Thad Stevens
East Hurkitt
Nérése
Beating the Bush Turned Cough Remedy Campaign
A brief urges readers to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds noting its remarkable cures and worldwide reputation. The product is described as widely praised and available from all dealers.
Ranch Gets Fine Bunch of Brood Mares
Cody Wyoming April 28 A car load of brood mares arrived for Fred Garlow new manager of the Irma hotel They are an exceptionally good stock and will be kept at the TV B ranch A carload of furniture belonging to Mr and Mrs Garlow and a half car of trophies and curios gathered by Colonel Cody arrive to be stored in the Irma hotel.
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Cody, Wyo
Fred Garlow
Irma
Mother Not Home Fire Destroys Trumbull House
In Laramie Wyoming on April 28 Mrs L W Trumbull and newborn baby faced a hospital stay while her suburban home burned. Fire broke out before noon when no one was home except Mr Trumbull who tried to save belongings but wind drove flames. Most furnishings were lost with only a few pieces saved.
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Laramie
Wyo
L. W. Trumbull
Mr. Trumbull
Still Flocking 10 Van Tassell Residents Work Rushmore Men
Van Tassell Wyoming April 20. T. H. Holden unloaded a car of household goods this week. Tim Lerden unloaded a car of posts and plans to past range. John Ee and W. H. Backhaus of Coad Nebraska unloaded a car of household goods Monday and are preparing for work. Frank and Julius Meyer and P. J. Gindt of Meadow Grove also unloaded their car and will soon be home on claims south of town. Tow Halfetty and C. Frank Meyer handle a mixed car from Rushmore Minnesota and Sheldon Iowa. They stored goods in their shack and will be ready for orders. Bruno and Herman Leus of Meadow Grove rode the passenger train Wednesday and Friday morning their car of implements and furniture arrived.
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Tow Halfetty
C. Frank Meyer
Rushmore
Minn
Sheldon
Iowa
Bruno
Herman Leus
Meadow Grove
Homestake Buys Large Timber Tract in Sundance District
The Homestrake Mining company completed a deal for a large tract of timber in the Sundance district of Wyoming from the Bowman estate. The tract covers sizable timber value and the price is reported as $60,000. Principal owners include Julius Deathon and R Bowman, with Desdwood Ben and Dr Howsdan of Gundance also named.
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Homestrake Mining Company
Sundance District
Wyoming
Bowman
Julius Deathon
Dr. Howsdan
Gundance
Tim
Ten Cent Box of Cascarets Ad
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a purifying laxative to cleanse stomach and bowels. It claims they remove undigested food and toxins, relieve liver bile, and prevent headaches and indigestion. Dosage notes, price ten cents, and bedtime use promise morning improvement. Endorses universal use and child friendliness.
King Confesses in Murder of Ben Volker at New Fork
Lander Wyoming April 28 Jack King alias unknown confessed to County Attorney Winslow last week detailing how he killed Ben Volker of New Fork in December. Volker’s body was found in a straw pile on his ranch after neighbors reported the dog dug up remains. An inquest offered no clue. King, last seen with Volker, had been jailed on murder charges. He waived examination and his full confession is not yet public.
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Lander
Wyo
Jack King
Winslow
King
Ben Volker
New Fork
Volker
New York County
Ne Pacific
Man Named King Admits Killing Volker At Ranch Cabin
The statement details Kings admission of fatally shooting Volker at a New York post office meeting and later concealing the body on a Volker ranch. King describes retrieving rifles, burying Volker in a straw pile, fleeing with the weapon, camping outdoors, and attending the inquest after the body was found.
Advice on Rheumatism and Health from Dr Lewis Baker
A column of medical tips presents cures and prescriptions for rheumatism and various ailments. It lists iodide of potassium mixtures, salicylate, and other compounds, plus instructions for coughs, stomach distress, and weight gain. The piece includes multiple reader questions and doctor responses.
Incomplete fragment about crime and king figure
Fragmentary line references crime, a king figure, and implied fear or duty but lacks clear details or context.
Sheridan Rivalry Questions Clean-Up Totals in Town
Sheridan officials estimate fall cleanup material at about 867 tons with some reports incomplete. City wards 1 and 2 contributed 220 loads. southern ward areas added 141 loads. Mayor Kutcher cites total costs between 200 and 250 dollars.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Timates
Toni Thia
Losde
Caroll
Man Donahue
Loada
Collerio
Kutcher
Large plow outfit shown in Van Tassel Wyoming
Van Tassell Wyoming April 2 LePorte Van Sant unloaded what was described as the largest gas engine and plow outfit ever brought there. The gear includes plows, feeders, crushers, harrows, discs and more prepared for big operations with plenty of work ahead.
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van Tassel
Wyo
LePorte van Sant
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Dr. Kilmer
Tir, Kilmer & Co
Binghampton, Nn
Mr. Stephens
Norfolk
McMillan & Shepherd's
Florsheim
McMillan& Shepherd
Atlantic
New York
New Mogland
Canada
Union Pacific
Chicago
St. Louis
A. Broerick
Mts Pacific
R. S. Ruble
17Th Street
Denver, Colo
van Tassell
Homestake
King Vaya Volker
Atable
Volker HV
Laura
A. KR
Mises
Beatrice
Lewis Baker
Colege Bldg
College Elwood
Dayton
Ann
Hae
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