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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
10
Wyoming report notes an appropriation of 20000 for destroying wolves coyotes and other predatory animals to protect livestock. Work conducted by the bureau of biological survey aims to curb predators in mountain regions with much of the funds expected to run in the Rocky Mountain states.
A forest fire started near the railroad south of Tuermopoleis and spread three miles square before being brought under control. Stock men organized a party to help fight the blaze but faced water shortages and poor firefighting facilities during the afternoon.
Aug 15 in Thermopolis ACG Hamilton and associates have left hotel lines of the cemetery association to drill for hot water. They work without a drill to tap a large reservoir believed to underlie the stream feeding the springs. Eastern investors are said to be—interested and the project will be thoroughly exploited.
A dramatic scene shows Red Cross workers in wet trenches treating a wounded British soldier under fire. The medic team administers care at the spot because evacuation was impossible, a Tommy beside him with a bandaged foot.
In Thermopolis on August 15 the convict crew led by Foreman Ed Welch moved to the Duncan lane area near Embar to begin road repairs. The project aims to first restore the Owl Creek road valley to good condition, then proceed along the route with uninterrupted work through the season as directed by commissioners and voters. A small crew under Road Supervisor George Whittaker will join the Owl Creek effort after finishing current tasks.
A 19th century health notice warns that persistent coughs resistant to ordinary treatment may cause serious lung issues. It promotes timely care, proper living, and a patent medicine as a supposed remedy, with a focus on avoiding disastrous consequences and emphasizing quick action.
The project spans Coal Gulch with a concrete pier bridge and continues down the gulch to Kirby. Sand Drawge crosses on three concrete piers, marking improvement by eliminating two troublesome crossings and the pull over the Kirby bill.
Laramie August 15. Dr Kline and wife have arrived and become permanent residents. Dr Kline will head the department of modern languages at the University of Wyoming, succeeding Henry Mert who moves to California.
Owing to vacancies from the removal of Cousoiimen Low Mayead M If Weelery and the resignation of Councilman Maurice Flavin, a special election is ordered to fill the board seats. The election is set for Saturday August 18 at Thermopo precinct. Polls opened with a local price 75 cents per proceed. Contact 403- Joe West 19th Phone 664 for details.
Seekers of oil leases in Goshen County form Goshen Oland Gas company in Cheyenne with Jess Yoder J G Bunn Charles A Elquest Willis W Austin and Carl M Hardman as officers. Machinery ordered to Chugwater for drilling on J G Bunn ranch near Bear Mountain.
Mrs. Sarah A. Souter Brown widow of John Brown and mother of Mia Will Graham Beasie and Tom Brown died at 10 AM Sunday from a complication of diseases. Funeral held at 2 PM Tuesday with services to Dean Thornberry. Born in England she came to the United States as a child and settled in Boston before moving west and marrying in Laramie where she spent most of her life. Her husband was a Union Pacific locomotive engineer in the early days of the line.
Two Casper based companies filed articles with the secretary of state. The Cook Chemical Co plans pharmaceutical and chemical goods manufacture and distribution with 25000 capital stock. Directors include M Price Ray J Cook HKHW Nichols. The German Wyoming Oil Co claims capital stock of 1 000 000 with directors and incorporators F M Allen Lincoln Lewry Calvin M Cox Charles B Staghe and J Z Hmerick. State Leader seeks a new 10 point set and a new ex point set for its business manager address.
The Burns county fair opens a new stock judging contest for boys sixteen and under. Contestants judge draft horses dairy cows and hogs with points explained by a judge. Prizes total $5 for first $2.50 for second and a flashlight for third. Contact H B Colum secretary for details. Place orders for dairy cows are also outlined with current Holstein prices and buying guidance.
London reports in the local wheat market that Chicago price increases are blamed on a German American conspiracy to push up prices and embarrass the entente allies.
The Green River Valley Roundup is scheduled in Marbleton Wyoming on September 14 16 16. Local organizers promote the event as a regional athletic and community showcase with anticipated crowds and activities across three days.
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