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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
12
The article argues it will be nearly impossible to determine if a defect justifies exemption and questions whether a wage earner should prioritize country or self preservation. It notes Solomon's wisdom may be required for many cases and expects many disputes with boards, yet public trust hinges on perceived fairness and conscientious work by board members.
Gas continues to flow from section 6 well as water column in the hole struggles to contain it. Officials indicated today the well might be reached by Wednesday morning.
The piece discusses draft boards assessing exemptions, stressing fairness and human impact. It argues boards must act honestly to preserve public faith, balancing life value with impartial decisions amid wartime pressures.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a government order directing 36 American railroads to move 815 empty freight cars to 54 lines, showing public benefit from nationalized operation. It questions rail managers' credit and urges fair treatment of railroad property during wartime. The piece rails at editorial pitfalls and hints at coming winters and war in Europe.
Washington reports the war revenue bill may clear later. The oil land amendments under section 20 protect bona fide occupants or claimants developing oil or gas lands, preserving patent rights and lease preference against withdrawal orders. The measure remains pending until the revenge bill passes.
The Notches dome, 12 miles north of Rock Springs, Wyoming, yields a promising petroleum field. A well drilled by the Midwestern Refining Company reached 560 feet, then sand and oil filled the hole to 2000 feet. Associates led by Joe Marquis and Duncan McClerland plan immediate drilling on holdings, with oil rich in gasoline enhancing field value.
Drilling operations extend the Tig Muddy field north and west toward township 69 range 77 and township 82 range 77. Dig Dear and Equality companies drill two wells in section 12 to 16 with shale overlay. A wall down 1600 feet is reported and a fifth well is planned four to five miles further west.
Reports from Tusk indicate rising interest in oil projects as several leasing firms enter the field. Supplies are being shipped to Buck Creek and Cow Couled regions for drilling on sections 36 and 16, with activity near the Tom Pell ranch and Lance Creek. Beison Oil of Denver is set to drill after securing Lance Creek tract, while White Deer creek area undergoes validation work near Manville.
No notable events were reported this week as deep wells continued drilling in the Big Muddy field with limited public updates.
An exceptional Fort Russell gathering at Col and Mrs Fuller’s home featured young guests Marion Moses Mary Stewart Florence Bugler and Lieutenants Daugherty Weeks and Mowell. Col Frank M Caldwell visited Fort D A Russell on business. Mrs Wetherby left for Penton after a brief stay with Mrs H Kobbe. Lieutenant Putman departed for Fort Leavenworth awaiting his bride’s return.
In a Wyoming regiment narrative a trio of pet bears belonged to Hl company escapes rain seeking shelter near camp. The bears roam to company street and a tent before Sgt Chaney's supply tent receives one bear as a chilly, mistaken dog. The episode ends with the bears finding shelter and several soldiers waking to the unexpected visitors.
Beverly C. Daly of Laramie, city commandant of the university cadet corps and state examining officer for the officers training camp, has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain. The notice, long expected due to war department delays, confirms the advancement.
W M Jeffers of the Union Pacific urges shippers in the railroad’s territory to load freight cars to capacity to conserve transport assets. He cites May data showing flour cars at 22 tons of 43 ton capacity and coal runs averaging 41 tons of 47, arguing capacity use could save hundreds of cars and aid war effort.
Last Thursday night thieves broke in through a rear window at the Tepee pool hall in Burns and ransacked the premises. They took portable items including a punchboard worth about 40 dollars, candy, cigarettes, and tobacco, and efforts continue to locate the culprits.
Charles E. Noyes commanding the officers training camp expedition conducts a vigorous investigation into a delayed shell explosion during target practice at Marietta Ga. four spectators were injured including a white woman.
Casper news reports the Glenrock Gazette sold to a stock company capitalized at 10000 dollars led by G A Spaugh and J E Higgins. Guy F Saxton named managing editor as improvements are planned to boost Glenrock's status near the Big Muddy oil field.
An Ada led classified section spreads a major market story across the state, reaching all regional sections and informing readers of the broad reach and significance of the topic.
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