Wyoming Day Observed in Douglas Celebration Highlights History
Wyoming Day in Douglas featured a dinner honoring State Superintendent Feith K. OChirk and University of Wyoming trainer MH la Eby. Senior and junior classes performed, debates and recitations followed a program on frontier civilization. The event fostered the formation of the North Platte Valley Historical Society with rural teachers receiving instruction.
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Douglas
Feith K. O Chirk
Atreetion
Aid Ir MH
la Eby
Rurn
Umeresty of
Wyoming
Tihee
Lawrences Smith
Paul Datesman
Faye Tillard
Clay
Entors
Harvey L. Eby
Gpon
J. Erwin
W. E B. Kaplin
Michael Henry
Malcolm Campbell
George H. Cross
J. C. Shaw
Charles T. Snyder
Chaplin
Hill Nye
North Platte Valley Historical Society
Ford credits German peace proposal as meriting applause
Detroit, December 14 Henry Ford head of the Copenhagen peace conference praised Germany's peace proposals calling them the logical time for peace and stating there is no winner in war and that prolonging suffering should end. He expressed hope Germany's proposals would be well received.
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Detroit
Mich
Germany
Henry Ford
Copenhagen
von Pethmann-Hol
Musterole Quick Relief Ad Claims No Blister
An old newspaper advertisement touts Musterole as a white ointment made from oil that replaces the need for cloth dressings. It promises fast pain relief for sore throats bronchitis croup congestion lumbago and feverish symptoms and notes doctors and nurses recommend it to patients.
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Nou
Mary
Wool Growers to Meet at Thermopolis Seat
M Noleon president of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association announces the next annex meeting will be held at Thermopolis January 15 16 and 17 1917. The meeting aims to allow attendance at the national organization meeting in Cherennme with no time loss. Reduced railroad rates are arranged across the state and private cars are expected from Omaha Denver and possibly Strong City.
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Thermopolis
M. Noleon
Wyoming Wool Growers Assoriation
Wyoming Wool Growers
Thermoapolis
Wilkson
National Organization
Cherennme
Commission Companies
Omaha
Denver
Posiitg Stong City
University Professor to wed in New York
LARAMIE Terr 144. Knight professor of geology at the University of Wyoming and curator of the museum is in the east to wed Miss Edwina Hall in New York on December 23. The couple plan to return to Laramie in January where Knight will resume his duties, with George Abbot of this city best man. Knight is the son of Mrs Emma Howell Knight and the late Professor W C Knight long a professor of ecology.
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Laramie
Ter
Howard Knight
University of Wyoming
New York
Edwina Hall
Miss Hall
George Abbot
Boston Technological School
Knight
Dr. Knight
Emma Howell Koight
Profesor
W. C. Knight
Columbia
Casper Woodth Wins Athletic Honors at Ohio Wesleyan
Casper area athlete Pyron Dumm received the football W award from Ohio Wesleyan University for his varsity season work. He captains the track team and excels in shot put, with praise for resilience and versatility at guard or tackle during a hard year.
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Casper
Pyron Dumm
Ohio Wesleyan Univerity
Dumm
Ohio Wesleyan Transcript
Hospital St
Wyoming Wonders
Tiny
Umm
Hillsdale Pupils Present Entertaining Program
Hillsdale high school students staged the enterta inment An Eye With Riley under supervision of the faculty. The show drew a record attendance and the basket social raised over 100 dollars to help pay for a new piano. Superintendent R R Champion and aides Miss Reed and Miss Hollman were praised for backing the effort. A follow up program is planned for February 22 Washingtons birthday.
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Hillsdale
Riley
Hillsdale High School
Hoosier Pool
Hilledale
R. R. Champion
Miss Reed
Miss Hollman
Washington
Merritt Well Produces 500 Barrels Daily
Casper reports the Merritt company deep well in Big Muddy area sunk Sunday now yields between five and six hundred barrels daily by tank measurement. The first deep well in the field has heightened interest, with rigs rising widely as development accelerates.
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Casper
Merritt Company
Ohio Company
State U Board Holds Meeting in Laramie
The University of Wyoming board of trustees meets in mid winter session with full attendance. They confer a bachelor of arts degree on Flora Krueger and review four library administration building plans. They seek legal guidance on oil land leases and discuss royalties and campus development.
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Laramie
Dee
University of Wyoming
Huniway
Edith K. C. Clark
Cheyenne
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Flora Hh, Krueger
Rawlin
State Land Board
Board of Trustees
University
State Board
University Board of Trustees
F. B. Burke
Mary B. David
Douglas
CC. D. Spalding
F. 5. Burrage
Pioneer Rochford Killed in Montana Dynamite Explosion
Timothy Rochford, a western Wyoming pioneer railroad man and longtime Ft. Bridger resident, died in a dynamite blast at Libby Montana on December 4. Funeral services were held at Fort Bridger with Rev. Sugrie officiating. Survived by wife Margaret and children I J Clark James Edward Ted Carrie Katheryn Mary Nellie Ira and Lucy Rochford and Mrs T H Roe.
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Lyman
Timothy Rochford
Wyoming
Ft. Bridger
Libby
Mont
Fort Bridger
LeRoy
Montana
Margaret Rochford
Mra. I. J. Clark
Fort Steele
Wyo
James Edward
Ted
Carrie
Katheryn
Mary
Nellie
Ira
Lucy Rochford
Fort Dridger
T. H. Roe
Youth Arrested for Stealing Liquor
SUERIDAN Dec 14 Albert John 27 and Alfred Agpdriseon 16 were arrested last night for alleged liquor theft from a local store. They are confined in the county jail awaiting further charges and inquiry.
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Sueridan
Albert John
Alfred Agpdriseon
Prohibition Progress and National Debate in 1916
The piece traces rapid growth of prohibition sentiment across states from Nebraska to Utah, noting the federal amendment momentum and recent political impact. It highlights nationwide shifts, party dynamics, and public opinion turning against liquor, with international commentary from The London Times and examples from Maryland's dry counties.
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United States
Kansas
Maine
North Dakota
Georgia
Oklahoma
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
Congress
Central West
Philadelphia
The Movie Tells A Lesson From A Fort Worth Screen
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram note describes a film where two women vie for the same man. One girl wears wealth and status while the other appears humble. The arc centers on which woman the hero chooses and the daughter's affection for her father.
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The
Fort Worth
Daughter
Beau
Hero
Child’s Provisional Request for Money for Furs
A child states three times to a parent, Papa, I have 5 dollars, if you give me 40 more I will have enough to buy the furs I want. The quote records the calculated total and the persuasive approach used to obtain funds.
The Ukelele Mandolin Mock by Press Agent
A brief item notes a punny comparison calling the ukelele a mandolin with a press agent. It suggests a playful jab at musical instruments and publicity in a Boston Transcript style.
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Boston Transcript
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