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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
6
Thermopolis Aug 7 The Mexico Wyoming oil company plans extensive development in Gras Creek upper end with several wells expected to produce oil this season They are installing four new plants and standard rigs to accelerate production and market delivery.
A Pennsylvania woman describes nervous spells and anemia improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy for renewed strength and ability to work, and promotes free confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Reports indicate extensive drilling and production in the Casper district and Lane dome. Widespread freight movement, new ground and wells push forward with multiple prospects, including 1000 acres opened and the Pathfinder and Black Hills interests pursuing further potash and mining ventures.
Rispin interests of California acquire all of section 7 30 and 41-40-80 for 66000 dollars and plan immediate operations. Great Divide, Primero, and Great Western Petroleum companies report a new well on section 18 in the Tindale dome flowing over fifty barrels daily and headed for deeper sands within a week. Tiedale operations on section 36 show no oil yet though indications are excellent. High grade ore found on Wilson ground in Noteles field with strong flow. Standard Exploration contends a drill on Lock field for Swinele Ol company and holds large promising acreage near TusK with a full drilling program assured.
John Johnson was arrested yesterday afternoon for creating a disturbance at the Becker hotel. Police say he was partly intoxicated and the proprietor restrained him on the floor, ignoring Queensbury rules. Johnson is jailed and to be tried this afternoon for disturbance.
In Cheyenne the Hagenbeck Wallace circus arrives Thursday August 9 with three train sections. The flying squadron departs nightly at 10 p m to reach the city early, carrying commissary and a canvas hotel. A second train brings the Slngen beck menagerie and gear while the third carries performers officials and Pullman sleepers. A downtown street pageant of 19 00 will feature 1000 plus people and animals with 18 nationalities represented and a grand display of tableau wagons and floats.
The article notes two performances at 2 and 8 p m with doors opening an hour earlier, inviting the public to attend the Hagenbeck Zoo events.
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