Wyoming Legion Notified of National Stance on German Actors
Casper Wyoming December 12. Spo Harry Fisher of the American Legion has received a telegraphic message from National Commander Frank D Oliver outlining the Legion’s stance on German actors and plays. The resolution from the Minneapolis convention condemns any attempt to resume German activities or public performances that minimize German guilt and calls posts to act through proper authorities when needed.
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American Legion
Casper Mayor John Leeper Dies in Chicago Hospital
Casper's mayor John F. Leeper died in a Chicago hospital after a series of throat cancer surgeries. A 52-year-old resident for 30 years, he was elected in 1917 and would have completed his term next month. He led Elkhorn Oil and other ventures, developing the Dig field. survived by widow and son Carol Leeper of the United States.
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Casper
John FP. Leper
Chicago
Leeper
Elkhorn Oil Company
Ile
Carol Leaper
Unituring
Riverton Banks Surpass Million-Dollar Mark
Riverton Wyoming banks have exceeded one million dollars in deposits, reaching $1,004,129.37 as of November 47th sources. Local financial growth is highlighted as a sign of town advancement and a predicted doubling within the next year.
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Riverton
Wyo
Bis
Fourth Well Nears at Hamilton Dome Oil Field
THERMOPOLIS Wyo December 12. Well No 4 of Petroleum Producers is down about 400 ft at Hamilton dome. The company plans a new well about every 30 days from operations start in spring. It is expected Hamilton dome will become a large field. Drilling progress is hampered by coal shortages in the area.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Petroleum Producers Corporation
Hamilton Dome
Ohio Brings in Two Large Producing Wells
CASPER Wyoming December 12 The Ohio Company. after a Thursday hit in the Lance Creek field. reported a second well as strong as the first. Both wells are expected to settle down to less than 2, units unclear but noted as high yielding.
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Casper
Wyo
Ohio Company
Lance Creek
Station Agent Not Guilty In Burlington Case
Thermopolis Wyoming December 12. W C Bist former station agent for Burlington railroad and agent for Adams Express company was found not guilty by a jury in district court on instruction from the judge The court held that no criminal conduct had been proved.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
W. C. Bist
Burlington Railroad
Burlington and the Adams Express Company
Sheep Drift Near Medicine Bow Threaten Farmlands
Rural report from Labramin Wyoming notes flocks moving far from pastures as storms and feed shortages push sheep toward risk. Officials urge vigilance as scattered herds approach roads and agricultural lines.
Wyoming University Dismisses Students Over Coal Shortage
The University of Wyoming in Laramie announces the dismissal of students until January due to a coal fuel shortage caused by a minors strike. Christmas vacation will start early, with the break set before December 20.
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University Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Girl narrowly escapes death when brother fires revolver
ElizabEth Allen, 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mia Valdex Allen of Elk, was shot in the lower stomach when a 45 automatic revolver discharged accidentally by her brother. The bullet entered the front and exited near the spine, a wound nearly as large as a half dollar. A physician guided treatment. nurse and Dr Huff aided. She was taken to Jackson and treated at St. John's hospital. If infection is avoided she may fully recover.
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Jackson
Wyo
Elizabeth
Mia
Valdex Allen
Elk
Joe Markham
Moran
Dra, Huff
Cline
St. John's Hospital
Ste
Oil Man to Fly from Texas to This State
Mrs. A. B. Toliff, wife of a Texas and Wyoming oil operator, guest of her parents in Laramie, receives word her husband will fly from Texas to Denver and then north toward Greeley. He expects suitable weather to permit the trip and will wire plans to meet in Denver for further air travel.
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Laramie
Wyo
A. B. Toliff
Texas and Wyoming
Texas
Denver
Tarker
Leetra
Greeley
Buffalo Garage Destroyed by Fire in Buffalo Wyoming
Fire destroyed the garage of the wee Motor company in Buffalo Wyoming causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Authorities say most of the building was covered by insurance. Six injured people were reported in the blaze.
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Buffalo
Wyo
Wee Motor Company
New Bank Planned for Buffalo Wyoming
Buffalo Wyoming December 2 A new bank with capital of 50000 dollars is planned in Buffalo. Stock sales are progressing satisfactorily to promoters P C Watt likely to be president and Ralph KR cashier.
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Buffalo
Wyo
P. C. Watt
Ralph KR
Encampment Canal Irrigation Extends to 3000 Acres
Encampment Wyoming reports the Encampment Canal and Irrigation Company plans to irrigate about 4500 acres of new land next spring, extending the 3000 acre project north of town. Water from the North Fork will be stored in reservoirs to ensure supply. officers include H. A. Hunter and James Blackhall. Builders A. Ferry and R. P. Boyd prepare rock work and earthmoving tasks.
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Encampmnt
Wyo
Enca ‘Nt Eecho
Encampment Canals
Pew Irrigation Project
Encampiment
Encampment River
North Fork
Encampment Canal & Irrigation Compov
H. A. Hunter
James Blackhall
F. H. Healey
Geo. G. Austin
A. Fairman
PF. J. Lordier
A. J. Ferry
R. PF. Boyd
Fatal Fire Accident In Idaho Family Home
In Tetonia Idaho a young girl died after mistaking gasoline for kerosene and pouring it on a fire. An explosion covered her clothes with burning oil. family members could not extinguish the flames and she perished.
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Jackson
Wyo
Tetonia
Ida
Wyomig
van Leeuwen
Moroney claims navy ships carry distilleries for water needs
F I Moroney C Q M of the naval recruiting office says every navy ship has its own distillery to produce fresh water. He explains evaporators heat salt water into steam which is cooled in a distiller to yield drinking water, noting it keeps boilers from salt water damage and aids medical hygiene aboard ships.
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F. I. Moroney C
Navy Department
Woman Buried Under Debris But Unhurt
In Riverton Wyoming on December 12 a gas explosion at the Producers Refiners Sand Drawfield camp blew the dining room and kitchen apart when the gas well valve was opened. Mrs Martin, a camp employee, was buried beneath debris but survived with a severe shock and bruises.
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Riverton
Wyo
Producers Refiners Company
Sand Drawfield
Martin
Big Oil Land Lease in Piney Field Reported
In Lincoln county Wyoming on December 12 George D Danley of the Wyoming LaBarge Dry Piney Oil Co. leased 5,000 acres of deeded land from the McGinnis Land and Cattle Co. The Piney field property is among the choicest, sought after by several parties for years. The deal centers on a royalty arrangement plus a cash bonus paid to the landowner.
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Kemmerer
Wryo
Lincoln County
Leason
George D Danley
Wyoming-LaBarge-Dry Piney of Company
McGinnis Land and Cattle Company
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Germany
Ohio
Reagu
Big Revolver
Sister
Encampment Canal & Irrigation Company
Moroney
Navy
Bahy and Gulklee
Hobbs
Huckfeldt & Finkbiner
Navy Recruiting Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
SILK
Macao
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