Wyoming Ranks Eleventh in WWI Volunteer Troops
A War Department table shows Wyoming sent 8,948 volunteers and 8,790 drafted men in 1917 18, totaling 81 percent volunteers. Nationally Hawaii led with 42.8 percent, Delaware 81.6 among states, and Louisiana lowest at 12.9.
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Senator Kooi recounts Los Angeles earthquake shocks
Wyoming resident Peter Kooi and family returned from Los Angeles where strong earthquake tremors disrupted the city. Kooi described the morning disturbance at the Lankershim hotel with groaning sounds and falling-rough sensations, prompting crowds to flee and panic to spread through streets.
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State Demographics and Totals Across Regions
The listed figures show state level totals for population or metrics across several states including Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming and overall totals. Values include multiple numeric tallies and percentages indicating distribution or growth alongside regional identifiers.
Bachelors Oublay Burns Benedicts In Sunday Ball Game
Burns Wyoming reports a noon Sunday baseball game between married men and single men with the single men securing the win. The note lists visitors and local residents visiting family homes and traveling to Cheyenne, Denver, Estes Park, and Hillsdale during the period.
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Herschel Stattler
Gillette
H. B. Colburn
Chicago
Lucile Dassow
Cheyenne
Cole
Nebraska
Colorado
John W. Bozarth
Hillsdale
A. A. Pughs
Denver Artist Will Beautify Theatre
Casper Wyoming August 3. J H Boge a noted sculptor decorator and wood carver with assistant August Fredian formerly manager of the Denver Terra Cotta works visits Casper to decorate the Rex theater and the Catholic church. Boge is known in Colorado for work in the law library and the court of appeals in the Denver U S post office building.
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August Fredian
Denver Terra Cotta Works
Rex Theater
Boge
Colorado
Lawibrary
Court of Appeals
United States Post Office
Denver
Laramie Refinery Opens With Celebration Planned
Laramie, Wyoming August 5 the Midwest Refining company refinery near Laramie opens tomorrow with visitors from Midwest Refining Standard Oil Ohio Oil and Illinois Pipe Line. A 3 pm Casper Midwest versus Laramie Midwest baseball game follows plant inspection. A 7:45 pm banquet at the Connor hotel precedes a dance at Woodman hall for locals.
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Laramie Midwest
Casper
Connor Hotel
H. A. Gish
Laramie Council of Industry
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Woodman
Caing
Cullen
Rock River
Three Boys Held on Charge of Robbery
In Laramid Wyoming on August 3 Jim Dale 28 Jack Palmer 17 and Ralph Palmer 16 are held on 250 bail each for robbing two men returning home to Encampment Friday night Henry Tilford and David Twiford were cleared as uninvolved Dale claims desertion from the US Army and seeks transfer to military authorities The Palmer brothers pleaded guilty and hope to repeat the plea in district court to start serving any sentence imposed
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Jack Palmer
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Beng
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Oil Claim Locators Form Association in Wyoming
The Muskrat Protective association is formed by oil placer locators in SHOSHONI Wyoming. It will hire John Lind former governor of Minnesota to represent members in Washington under the leasing act. Expenses will be paid by assessments on the claimants of oil placer locations.
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Minnesota
Washington
Casper Unofficial Count Sees Population Over Sixteen Thousand
Casper's unofficial census reports a total population above 16 000 after a March to August effort covering Casper and suburbs outside city limits. Chamber of Commerce tally lists Casper proper about 14 200 with additions and neighborhoods totaling 1 872, while government bureau figures show a population under 12 000.
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Baker
Midwest
Government
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Casper
Judge Burgess to Preside at Woods Murder Trial
SUNDANCE Wyo Aug 3 Alleging intimidation by her husband to conceal the murder of Laban Woods, Mrs Helen Hickey seeks divorce from Frank Highley. The divorce action likely before the murder trial set for October with Judge Burgess of Sheridan expected to preside.
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Hlene Hickley
Frank Highley
Hickley
County Fair Premium Lists Soon in Laramie County
Burns Wyoming August 3 The Herald Publishing Company reports the Laramie County fair premium lists are being prepared and will be released soon by the fair committee and organizers.
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Burns, Wyo
Herald Publishing
Laramie County
Railroad Official Makes Inspection Tour Near Walden and Coalmont
Carl M. Owen of New York, secretary of the Colorado, Wyoming & Eastern Railway company, and general counsel, is due in Laramie to inspect the railroad property. He plans a tour extending to Walden and Coalmont, Colo., and will file a report.
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Laramie
Wyo
Carl M. Owen
New York
Colorado, Wyoming & Eastern Railway Company
Walden
Coalmont
Colo
Mr. Owen Reports Yellowstone Tour and Rail Condition Review
Mr. Owen has toured Yellowstone park and will assess the physical condition of the railroad. He plans to make recommendations for the future based on his observations after returning. The trip centers on infrastructure and maintenance needs highlighted by his site tour.
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Owen
Yellowstone Park
Pioneer Ranchman of Laramie Buried
Henry Bridger a longtime Laramie ranchman was found dead in his bed and buried this afternoon He was 65 born in England and a bachelor leaving four nephews W H Bridger Harry Margetts Claude Margetts and Lawrence Margetts
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Wyo
Henry Bridger
W. H. Bridger
Harry Margetts
Claude Margetts
Lawrence Margetts
England
Excellent Crops Seen Over State
Prof. T. Parsons agromist from the University of Wyoming, visiting Cheyenne, reports excellent crop conditions across the state. Dry farming and irrigated areas thrive, with certified grain earning about 35 cents more per bushel. Parsons notes value in standard seed and reflects on his Washington trip with the Stockman-Farmer, joining key committees and gaining broader agricultural insight.
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University of Wyoming
Washington, D. C
Wyoming Stockman-Farmer
American Agricultural Hostors Association
Meredith
Washington
Rent Too High Forces Elevator Crew to Quit
Workers building the city county elevator quit after rent disputes and a Frontier Days absence, halting progress. A several man crew had torn away foundation, erected cables, and moved the project along until the festival pulled them away, leaving the work in a standstill.
Rent surge drives workers to seek other jobs in Denver
Rooms in demand soared as rents more than tripled forcing workers to return home and seek other work until prices fall. They left for Denver at the start of last week and expect to be back within a day or so as the Bank of Service and The Stock Growers National Bank invite business.
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Denver
The
Bank of ‘Service
Stock Growers National Bank
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Seeks Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for fast cough relief. A 75 year old customer from Spokane recounts stopping a harsh cough after using the product, claiming it coats and soothes inflamed throats and clears mucus. It asserts no imitation matches its effectiveness and notes availability everywhere.
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Mary Kisby
Spokane
Foley
Cheyenne Bank Stocksrowers National Bank Report
A chaotic scene in Cheyenne as hundreds of people cluster with pockets out saying banks and chalking up concerns about the Stocksrowers National Bank. Police monitor the tense gathering amid questions about bank stability.
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Stocksrowers National’ Bank
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