Kemmerer Emerges Center Of Wyoming Oil Rush
In Kemmerer Wyoming county records show a surge in oil claim filings by November with the Flame Oil Company joining local stockmen to develop sites in the Fossil Field west of town. A group including L. B. Manin Florence Wilson and others filed notices on Dutch John claims covering over a thousand acres with rig work expected soon. The Fossil district holds large oil potential dating to a 1884 flow of 600 barrels at a nearby well and investors from Lincoln County pursue further drilling in the Tatàr district led by L Price of Copper.
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Kemmerer
Conty Clerk's
Company of Kanens Cltr
Lallarge
Niga
L. BO Manin
Florence Wilson
W. FE. Lay
J. Bo McMinn
Mary Lay
FB. Romph
Ruth Monin
J. F. Ross
Fossil of and Gas
Lise
C. D. Clark
Short
Lincoln County
L. Price
Tatar
Vaccine success lowers cattle losses in region
Sherman, Ie 7. County agent M Puller reports trickles of losses as vaccine use reduces disease impact. Fewer, widely spaced outbreaks offset by state law requiring disposal of diseased material. Demonstrations on Soldier creek ranches show government vaccine aid may reach stockmen free of charge.
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Sheridan
M. Puller
Puller
Sherman Welton
Balerrin
Soldier Creek
Pat Hayes Returns from Theateriving Trip
Pat Yieves, the sheriff elect, returns from a theater trip to Columbus and Omaha Nebraska. In Columbus he spent the holiday with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hayes
Pat Yieves
Columbus
Omaha
Neb
Chicago Packer Seeks Lincoln County Ranches
Chicago capitalists pursue large cattle holdings in Lincoln county. Al Osterhout's $200,000 deal with Jack and Dave Baum aims to close, backed by Swift Packing’s President and son-in-law. Swift Co. eyes Lincoln county as a prime cattle district based on stock shipments from the area.
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Swift Packing Company
Kansas City
Chicag
Baume
Uvem
Swift
Lincoln County
Rily" Sutton
Tintel
Rew
Gall Whitman
We Piney
Idilly
Sutton Place
Ed Fulton
Billy Enos
New Oil Well at Salt Creek drives Casper prospect
A new oil well near Casper in Salt Creek field was brought in by BR. J. Mosher. The well on the Hjorth lease, section 2, west of Balt Creek field, reaches 1950 feet depth and shows strong oil flow as sand was struck. Local beneficiaries include W. S. Kimball and others. several holders who sold were purchased by Casper investors.
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Casper Pee
BR. J. Mosher
Balt Creek
Casper
Fieet Elkhorn
W. 8. Kimball
Dr. Morgan
T. A. Dean
J. P. Smith
Patrick J. O'Connor
Gus Barlitt
Dodd Robinson
C. P. Taylor and Jones
Salt Creek
H. R. Lathrop
P. C. Nicolaysen
Wyoming Alumni Elects Officers
The University of Wyoming alumni announce officers and committees for the year 1917 18. They aim to increase activities and support for a tower replacement on the main building and to expand scholarships for Wyoming students. Officers listed include President C D Oviatt first vice president Mrs A E Bellis second vice president Miss Edna King secretary Mrs A Db Faville and Ross Moody as representative.
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Laramie
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
C. D. Oviatt
Telm
Mra
A. E. Bellis
Fdna King
Cody
Mra. A. Db
Faville
Ross Moody
Laratule
Sheridan Rifle Club Sees Strong 2016 Sharpshooter Line
Sheridan Rifle club reports a successful year with three expert riflemen five sharpshooters and two marksmen qualified for national buttons. Dr C Lee DeLee led the Wyoming civilian team at the national match in Jacksonville Fla as the club plans interclub competition to select a stronger state team for next year.
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Sheridan
Sheridan Rifle Club
National Rifle Association
War Department
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
C. Lee de. Lee
Wyoming
National Guard
Army
Navy
Wyoming Clube
Weerlns
Tegmae
Natrona County Sheep Growers Break Record
Casper reports a Natrona County lamb sale at South Omaha broke all records. Lew Scott said nearly a thousand head sold at 11 cents per pound with no discount, a first in market history. Great Western Advertising claims 2000 cars ahead of rivals in ten months, signaling strong demand.
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Casper
Lew Scott
Hie Lambe
South Omaha
Great Western Commission Company
Kid Kyte
Cooper
Natrona County
Lambs
Scott
Great Western Company
Sumer
Oil Merger In Wyoming Affects Lands And Prices
The article discusses a rumored merger among major Wyoming oil interests led by Midwest Refining and involving Midwest Oil Grass Creek Petroleum and others. It suggests new stock issues to finance land acquisitions and refinery expansion, with the Doherty interests potentially shaping competition. Critics warn merger could stall development and shift control to dominant firms or leave distant lands undeveloped.
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Jin
Midwest Refining Company
Midwest Oil Company
Grass Creek Petroleum Company
Tyateh
Compay
Reed Companies
Helief
Casper
Greybull
Doherty
Wyoming
Big Fellows
Bie
National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage Convention
Members of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage plan their annual convention in Washington DC on December 1 and 8. Mrs Arthur M Dodge president directs final preparations with Massachusetts delegates Mr Maleh Mos Ciulick Mee Robinsam and Mise Sears attending. The Decrebyterian Aid society will be entertained at the church parlors this evening by Mrs John Rees and Mrs Charles Wilseck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Associaton
Washington
L. C
Dee
Arther M. Dodge
Maleh
Mos Ciulick
Mee, Robinsam
Mise Sears
Maseachusetts
Decebyterian Aid Society
Une John , Rees
Charles Wilseck
Denver party visits Cheyenne on bus trip
From Denver Mrs M Mitter joins a group including 1H A Munson M F Roberts R D Pronk and L B Allyn for a day trip to Cheyenne with a bus itinerary and local sightseeing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rumanians In Retreat Amid Invasion Carves Up Supplies
Romanian forces retreat as invaders seize cattle and petroleum. Alexandria holds about one million dollars in stores while other cities are well stocked. Wallachia and food supplies are described as plentiful as terror spread among Romanians. The invading power appoints a governor, signaling temporary control.
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Alexandria
Wallachia
Rumania
Austria-Hungary
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Wyessiegiano Buyers
Cheyenne
17Th Street
Central Avenue
Mr. B. Bright
Mrs. Levinson
Conservator’s
Richard G. Piper
Hereford
County of Weld
Colorado
J, W. H. Brown
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G. Stewart
Hnesane
John Balch Parks
C.B. Gulick
A.M. Dodof
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Germany
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