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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1917

Page

2

Dynamite found concealed near tunnel entrance in Evanston

In Evanston Wyoming dynamite was found concealed under a toehes near the Alpen tunnel shaft. Sheriff Twombly led investigations to locate the party responsible amid hints of sabotage and stalled clues. Local officials note the tunnel’s significance as the longest on the Union Pacific line and guard it while the case remains unresolved.

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 on Casper Street

A five passenger Overland car left parked on Center Street near Town Ends store was abandoned for a week or more. Police towed it to Moors Werkard garage and may charge the owner with minor charges. Caspar residents report many stray items but this is the first automobile case of its kind.

Asper Center Street Elorice Carto m Avivona Moors Werkard Casper

Brooklyn Man Tours West in Auto Houseboat

Casper Aug 16 considerable attention was given to an outfit on the air of Cooper. A houseboat built on a Ford body furnished with beds shelving and living conveniences proved comfortable despite rough roads. Owner Shaefer of Brooklyn and friend Malone traveled to Casper with plans to continue westward.

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

Merger Watch as Wyoming Oil Groups Consolidate

An announced consolidation to unify Wyoming oil interests follows the acquisition of control by the Allen Old Company through the Wyoming Mentern On syndicate Tee. The Delaware chartered Wyoming Vetted Oil Company gains control of several distantly related firms, with Franklin Pettit and others named on the new board.

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 Celebrates Ideal Wyoming Barley Variant

Prof. T. S. Parsons at the experiment station reports success with Charlotte Town No. 80 barley. Seed from Minnew Edward Istead was grown to sow about a quarter acre next season. The patch yields about fifty bushels per acre, with heads free of beard at threshing. Harvest of early varieties begins this week.

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

Wolves Escape Hunters in Major Roundup Near Riverton

Casper dispatch reports the Delfelder roundup in Fremont County drew 600 cowboys and Shoshoni, seeking wolves, antelope, coyotes, and longhorns. Despite a dramatic scene, few wolves entered the eleven acre enclosure, many animals fled, and only a handful of coyotes and antelope were captured before the event ended.

Casper Farlow Delfelder Buck Fremont County Riverton Matimoh Brer Wolf Mr. Coyote

Farlow Eyes Fall Roundup After Disappointing Show

Promoter Ki J Farlow voiced disappointment over the turnout of animals and vowed to repeat the roundup this fall. He blamed captains for losing control and riding around hills instead of down draws, allowing antelope to escape, and pledged changes in corral setup plus training to ensure a more successful drive.

Andrew Sweatridge Arapahoe Minfield Corral J. Okie Ki. J. Farlow Farlow Mr. Farlow

Pioneer Ranch Purchased by Nebraska Man

WHEATLAND August 16 Pioneer ranching markets shift as 14 cent steers 60 cent wool spur retirements and buyouts. Arthur Bumgardner of Alliance Nebraska buys the Bullock ranch on the Laramie River with 2200 deeded acres 2400 leased acres 250 cattle and twenty horses. The sale marks a major regional deal. new owner assumes September 1.

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

Modern Eve May Be Lose Near Wheatland

Aug 16 Wheatland reports Arthur Huntington of Foster Lumber found women s clothing shoes a leather handbag and other items scattered near a lumber pile. Sheriff Roach took the articles into custody. It is believed a suitcase was stolen from a train or auto and left at the yard with usable items removed. Call Sheriff with any lost items.

Wheatland Arthur Huntington Foster Lumber Company Huntington

Negro Anxious to Join Fighting Forces Says He Needs a Soldier Job

In Smeridan on August 16 George Brown alias Frank White claims he is black and eager to fight. He says he may have served in the Eleventh Guards National Guard and wandered from a plantation to Wyoming. Deputy United States Marshal English reported Brown’s desire for a soldier job and asked to be directed to one.

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

Corn Treatments Promise Quick Relief Without Pain

An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn and callus remedy. It claims a few drops on the affected area instantly loosens the corn or callus, causing it to soak away with no irritation to surrounding skin. It urges women to keep a bottle handy for quick, discreet relief.

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