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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1917

Page

10

Dynamite Found Near Tunnel Entrance in Evanston

A bundle containing thirty-two sticks of dynamite was found concealed near the Alpen tunnel shaft in Evanston. Sheriff Twombly and county authorities investigated, seeking the person or party who left the explosives. Guard Captain Deed F Dreger and others were mentioned, with no clear clue yet. The incident follows a long-guarded tunnel linked to the Union Pacific line.

Tate Venter Hvanston Arcs Eunny Alpen Fientel Peter Day Steve Tavier Ata Mydil Uitteedy Tiilitard Altamont Tavier Bush Altminent Evanston Aft National Starv Aturer Deed F Dreger Theown Tunnel Chey Gore Riviliane Union Trier

Perfectly Good Auto Abandoned in Casper Road

Police recovered a five passenger Overland left on Center Street and towed it to Moores Garage after it had sat for a week or more near Towns End store. The owner may face charges for the derelict vehicle and the case follows similar local incidents.

Casper Asper Center Street Elorice Carto m Avivona Moors Werkard

Brooklyn Man Travels in an Ideal Fashion

Casper Aug 16 considerable attention was given to a houseboat built on a Ford body with a small cabin and beds on the auto. Shaffer of Brooklyn N Y and a friend Malone traveled in it to Casper. Malone left at North Platte while Shaffer resumes toward the west. The crew reports rough roads but the boat remains comfortable and steady for the journey ahead.

Casper Idk Cooper Ronson Raia Welds Ind Shaafer Brooklyn SN. Y Malone North Platte Shaefer

Merger Talks Spread Among Wyoming Oil Interests

A major oil industry merger moves forward as the Allen Company falls under the control of a syndicate led by notable financiers including A. Wiggin T. Coleman du Pont and J. Hoge. The Waleson group aims to align operations with Midwest Refining and other western holdings in Salt Creek field developments. The Delaware chartered Wyoming Oil Co absorbs several regional entities, reshaping ownership and leadership in Wyoming oil.

Caspar Pntry Wyoming Wyoming Mentern Tee Allen Company Camelets TY C Jockiing A. TH Wiggin T. Coleman du Pont A. Barton Heplom Berward R. Ajc Smith Hf Alexander Krestor Thorne F Kingsbury Curtis F. H. Witeheark HL Latteyteau Ira M Campbell Apr M MM. Tracy Edwin Matt Stevenson Taylor A. Prank Jodee James A Hoge J. P. Tartram W. Bartrat EB. J. Pearman Alien Old Company Salt Creek Chelds Wyoming Vetted Ol Company Delaware Wyomiee Petroleum Company Gashem Wyoming OF Company Rawhide #Basin Petroleum company Yoder OF Company Franklin Pettit Thomas J. Itvan IL. Chamberlaine Samuel A. Cunningham Jesse T. Yoder

Agronomist touts ideal barley for Wyoming fields

At Laramie Aug 16 agronomist Professor T S Parsons reports a barley patch named Charlotte Town No 80 sheds its beard at ripening making threshing easier. Seed came from Minnew Edward Istead of Canada and the plot could yield about fifty bushels per acre next season. Harvest begins this week with early varieties ripe.

Laramle T. S. Parsons Exrrement Station Charlotte Town Edward Istead

Wolves Roundup in Fremont County Ends in Few Wolves Captured

Casper dispatch reports the Farlow wolf roundup near Riverton drew big crowds and many riders but failed to net wolves. About 600 cowboys and 100 Indians formed a wide circle chasing antelope and coyotes. only two antelope and three coyotes were killed, with a total drive of roughly 1000 cattle and scattered losses.

Casper Farlow Delfelder Buck Fremont County Riverton Matimoh Brer Wolf Mr. Coyote Andrew Sweatridge Arapahoe Minfield Corral J. Okie

Farlow Sees Need for Next Antelope Roundup

Promoter Ki J Farlow expresses disappointment over the turnout of animals and says the roundup will be repeated in the fall. He blames captains for losing control and notes planned corral tweaks and training to ensure a safer, more successful drive next time.

Ki. J. Farlow Farlow Mr. Farlow

Pioneer Ranch Bought by Nebraska Man

WHEATLAND Aug 16 The Bullock ranch on the Laramie river covering 2200 deeded and 2400 leased acres with 250 cattle and 20 horses sold to Arthur Bumgardner of Alliance Nebraska. The deal follows a year of strong ranch activity and new ownership begins September 1.

Wheatland Gare Laramie River Arthur Bumgardner Alliance Neb General Bullock Indiana John Hunton

Modern Eve May Be Lose Near Wheatland

In Wheatland on August 16 Arthur Huntington of Foster Lumber found a pile of women's clothing shoes a leather handbag and other items near a lumber yard. Sheriff Roach took custody of the pieces and investigators seek the owners noting a suitcase may have been stolen from a train or auto and left behind.

Wheatland Arthur Huntington Foster Lumber Company Huntington

Negro Anxious to Join Fighting Forces in Wyoming

In SMERIDAN on Aug 16 George Brown alias Frank White, a Black man with multiple names, was picked up as a slacker and registered with the draft board. He claims to have served in a guard unit and wanders from plantation life into Wyoming, asking for any soldier job available and showing eagerness to fight.

Smeridan George Brown Frank White Brown White Green Elehth Wyoming Bors United States English

Corns and calluses vanish with Freezone treatment

Advertised remedy promises painless corn removal with Freezone drops. It claims immediate shrinking of the corn or callus and drying of surrounding skin, urging women to keep a bottle handy for quick relief.

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