Platte County fair planning advances under new board
Platte County stockholders elected three new board members B Cochran e H W Loomis and C J Haut with Henry Clark and Guy Agnew continuing. The board elected Henry Clark president and Cochrane vice president C J Whwat secretary Guy Agnew treasurer and H W Loomis state agent. The meeting discussed premium revisions fair dates talent program highlights and new features for 1909.
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Wheatland
Wyo
Platte County
Cochrane
C. J. Whwat
Guy Agnew
H W. Loomis
Cheyenne
Douglas
Prominent Kidney Sufferer Praises Swamp Root Remedy
Walter Shirver of Hope Ark testifies that Kilmer Swamp Root cured his kidney disease after other doctors failed. He says he was bedridden, then improved quickly and is now able to work, urging others with kidney trouble to try the product. Notary A. Ware swore the statement in March 25, 1972.
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Walter Shirver
Hope, Ark
Sample Bottle Offer From Kilmer Co Promoted
Cheyenne Daily Leader notes a solicitation from Kilmer & Co offering a sample bottle of Swamp Root to prove its claims. The ad promises a booklet on kidney and bladder health and lists regular bottle sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Baby burned in ash pit near Sieridan Wyoming
Two year old Robert Stephens fell into a recently cleaned ash pit in the yard while children played. He sat in red hot ashes, burning the calf and lower trunk and upper thighs. He was promptly rescued by his father and is expected to recover after weeks of pain and shock.
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Nérése
Try Chamberlains Cough Remedy for Coughs and Colds
The ad urges trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy next time a cough or cold appears. It claims remarkable cures and worldwide praise and notes that the preparation is sold by 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 pronounced an exceptionally good stock and will be late on the TV B ranch A carload of furniture the personal property of Mr and Mrs Garlow arrived in the same shipment as well as a half car of trophies trinkets and curios gathered by Colonel Cody over the years They will be placed in the Irma hotel.
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Cody, Wyo
Fred Garlow
Irma
Mother Not Home Fire Destroys Trumbull House
LARAMIE April 28 Mrs L W Trumbull who is in hospital with a newborn baby faced the loss of her suburban home to a fire that broke out Saturday noon. Only a few furniture pieces were saved as the blaze, fanned by a brisk wind, consumed the dwelling while no one was at home except Mr Trumbull who rushed back to rescue belongings. The fire’s origin is unknown and the loss included nearly all personal possessions.
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Laramie
Wyo
L. W. Trumbull
Mr. Trumbull
Still Flocking 10 Van Tassell Residents Work Remain Busy
Still Flocking 10 Van Tassell residents unload and prepare for work this week in Van Tassell Wyoming. Families including T H Holden Tim Lerden John Ee and W H Backhaus from Coad Nebraska unloaded goods and plan to keep hauling. Meyer Gindt P J Meyer from Meadow Grove also worked on their claims while Rushmore and Sheldon teams move in supplies. Bruno Herman Leus Meadow Grove rode in and delivered implements and furniture for storage and future use.
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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 Wyoming
Homestake Mining company completed a deal for a substantial timber tract in Sundance district Wyoming from the Bowman estate. The neta timber area is described and the price paid is reported as 60000 dollars. Principal owners include Julius Deathon R Bowman Desdwood Ben and Dr Howsdan of Gundance.
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Homestrake Mining Company
Sundance District
Wyoming
Bowman
Julius Deathon
Dr. Howsdan
Gundance
Tim
Ten Cent Box of Cascarets Promoted for Purifying Bowels
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a superior laxative, claiming they cleanse stomach and intestines while removing bile and toxins. It emphasizes a ten cent price, no groin gripe, and benefits like relief from headache and indigestion, urging daily use for households and children.
King Confesses To murder Of Ben Volker In Wyoming
Jack King, real name unknown, confessed to County Attorney Winslow last week detailing how he killed Ben Volker on December 17 at a New Fork ranch. The body was found in a straw pile after neighbors saw the dog uncover the remains. King had been jailed on murder charges and waived examination prior to his confession, which reportedly describes a plan to flee with an accomplice and the robbery of Volker before the killing.
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Lander
Wyo
Jack King
Winslow
King
Ben Volker
New Fork
Volker
New York County
Ne Pacific
Murder near Volker Ranch: King’s rifle fatal encounter with Volker
King met Volker at a New York post office and later at Volker’s ranch. King, armed with a rifle, claimed Volker threatened him. he shot Volker as he approached. He buried the body in a straw pile, moved Volker’s rifle, then departed, wandering afterward and attending the inquest.
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Volker
New York
King Vaya Volker
King
Atable
Volker HV
Doctor Lewis Baker Advice Column Prescribes Remedies
A promotional advice column lists various home remedies and drugstore treatments for ailments such as rheumatism, colds, stomach distress, constipation, weight gain, dandruff, and bedwetting. It includes prescriptions using iodide of potassium, sodium salicylate, colchicum, sarsaparilla compounds, and several tonics, with instructions for dosage and purchase.
Incomplete Text Item
Fragmentary OCR notes reference crime and a king but lack clear facts or context to summarize into a coherent item.
Sheridan Rival of Spotless Town Evaluates Cleanup
Sheridan officials estimate the city’s cleanup haul at about 867 tons with early reports incomplete. Ward 1 and Ward 2 crews led by Commissioner Carroll and Mayor Kutcher contributed roughly 220 tons, while 141 loads came from the southern end and other wards, with total costs pegged between 200 and 250 dollars.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Timates
Toni Thia
Losde
Caroll
Man Donahue
Loada
Collerio
Kutcher
Large plow outfit attracts attention at Van Tassel farm
Van Tassel at Van Tassel Wyoming displays the largest gas engine and plow outfit ever brought there. The setup includes one plow, feeders, crushers, harrows, discs, and other equipment prepared for large operations with plenty of work ahead.
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van Tassel
Wyo
LePorte van Sant
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Florsheim
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Mts Pacific
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Hae
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