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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
15
Light cattle run in Denver with fair demand and steady to higher prices for cattle and hogs. Chicago and Kansas City reports show weakness in hogs while cattle remain steady to higher, with various price ranges for steers cows calves and feeders.
A morning photograph shows the aftermath of the Black Tom explosion in Jersey City with a warehouse ruin along the waterfront. The blast destroyed large ammunition supplies for the Allies, while later reports from Omaha list cattle and sheep market receipts and price ranges. The document also identifies L. F. Kohler as agent of a Wyoming company residing in Byron.
Corn per hundredweight $1.76. corn chop per cwt $1.75. wheat per bushel $2.25. Native hay $18.00. Nebraska hay $14.00. oats per cwt $1.76. Alfalfa hay per ton $14.00. straw per ton $2.00.
Notice states that a corporation named B. and P. F. Oil Co was organized in Wyoming on Saturday July 15 1916 at 9 15 a m. The company aims to own oil land bore for oil extract gas lease sell and operate pipelines and related property with capital stock of 600000 divided into 50000 shares of 10 each. Five directors named Badger Kier M Wolts M D and IL Blute will govern its affairs.
An official notice from the State Board of Land Commissioners announces sale by public auction on August 30, 1916 in Cheyenne Wyoming. The land described totals about 600 acres in Township 15 North Range 66 West and includes terms for payment, minimum bid, and possible full payment at sale.
Notice of sale under the State Board of School Land Commissioners order. The Commissioner of Public Lands will auction the East half Northeast quarter Section 25 Township 18 North Range 63 West P M in Cheyenne Laramie Wyoming. Parcel FP 2200 appraised at 13339 18 per acre. Sale to highest bidder.
Advertisement details sale of school lands with bids at least three quarters of appraised value and not less than 10.00 per acre. Balance may be paid in up to eighteen annual payments with 4 percent interest. Purchasers may pay in full at sale. The State Board reserves the right to reject bids and seals dated July 26 1916. President G Hopkins signs.
Notice declares no meeting of Prudential Insurance Company of America policyholders will be held at Newark New Jersey on December 4 1916 at noon to select fifteen trustees for the board. Eligible voters are policyholders aged 21 or older with policies in force at least one year who may vote in person or by proxy for Forrest F Dryden.
The list details numerous trains including No. 17 Cheyenne Fortsand Firer, Los Angeles Limited, California Express, Pacific Limited, Overland Limited, Mall Coach, Fast Mail, and regional services. It provides arrival and departure times across several routes, with notes on extra fare services and key stations such as Cheyenne, Denver, Portland, and Casper.
General trade sales position advertised by Continental Jewelry Co Cleveland Ohio offering weekly 935.00 for expenses with vacancy August 15th in 144-52 Continental Bldg. Wyomi ng area noted.
A reliable manufacturer invites a general sales manager to establish an office and lead salesmen. The ad promises lucrative profits and a liberal compensation plan, with a travel allowance to Chicago for suitable men. Secretary, 2012 Republic Building, Chicago.
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