Itinerant wanderer seeks wagered globe tour tale
A cryptic note describes an itinerant traveler chasing a $30,000 wager with stops across Belgium Holland Germany Denmark Sweden Norway England Australia Bohemia. It mentions a move to Liverpool aboard Lost Roys drug store and hints at a reward and unclear names.
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Mikulec
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
England
Aussia
Bohemia
Liverpool
Wyoming Plans 100 Ton Ore Mill on Kelley Creek
Sheridan Wyoming December 23. A 100 ton per day ore mill to be installed on Kelley rock about ten miles below Buffalo next spring. The Lounsberry amalgamator backers report the test run of three tons yielded a gold button worth about 18 dollars and ten pounds of mercury. A larger mill may be installed next year as the property of the Sheridan brewing company expands with a park over a mile long and 60 cog all, donated by Kendrick Plane for beautification.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Kelley Rock
Buffalo
Lounsberry
Kelley Creek
Little Joe
Lounsberre
Sheridan Brewing Company
Kendricks
Kendrick Puts Add to Park in Sheridan's Lock
Sheridan Wyoming reports John F B Kendrick plans to donate a ten acre tract adjoining the Pioneer quark to the city. The park will gain valuable land near main street and extend the Jefferson area, bringing the park within two blocks of downtown.
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Kendrick
Sheridan
Wyo
Pioneer Quark
John FB. Kendrick
Jefferson
Yoder Denies Loss of Stock in Wyoming Snow
Jouse Yoder, famed Chugwater stockman, says reports of cattle losses are false. He explains a severe storm and deep snow followed by warm weather allowed crews to move and feed cattle, with many herds cared for by neighboring stockmen. He notes most cattle were fed locally and communications via telephones helped coordinate efforts.
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Stockman
Jouse Yoder
Wyo
Olatockwen
Seattle
No Loss in Substantial Hay Movement to Feed Cattle
The speaker praises nationwide efforts to transport hay to the Chugwater valley, stating there will be practically no loss and enough feed will last cattle through spring. He rejects reports of large losses as harmful and insists there is no truth to them.
Insurance Not State Commissioner, Cheyenne Leader Letter
Dear Sir I write to correct Capitol Notes in the Leader that described me as state Insurance Commissioner. I am a member of the board of charities and reform acting as a committee of one to inspect all insurance under the board's control and I do not serve as state commissioner of Insurance.
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Urd
Capitol
Board of Charities and Reform
Night Visit to Laramie Store Thieves Escape
Laramie Wyoming dawn raid at the Laramie Grocery broke in last week. Robbers entered through a window in the northeast corner and stole razors blades and other hardware valued at about 200. The store opened to discover the light broken and goods missing. Chief Bigman hinted at a clue but kept details private while police guard the railway station for suspicious strangers.
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Larasile
Wyo
Laramie
Bigman
Étrangere
Secretary Lane Analyzes West Coal Development Leasing
Secretary Lane argues for leasing public coal lands to balance rapid development with safeguards. He warns against wild exploitation, favors government royalty and control, and suggests extending leasing to oil, phosphate and potash. He notes oil will power navies and posits the U S already leads in fuel oil while other nations seek oil here.
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Lane
United States
Ireland
England
Lane urges reform of homestead and land leasing policies
Secretary Lane criticizes homestead law as exploited by land speculators who obtain patents and sell to lumber interests, depriving genuine settlers and national wealth. He supports harsher penalties for fraud and favors leasing western resources to fund reclamation, expanding funds for arid lands and broader interior department duties.
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Lane
Hoe Saye
Interior Department
Mutual Movies Impress Audiences At Atlas Theatre
Patrons leaving the Atlas praise Mutual pictures for heart in truest sense and enduring appeal. Viewers say cinema with lasting impact takes time to produce, not hours, and the Mutual brand delivers laughs and thought, leaving crowds still laughing and talking about the show.
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Moving Picture Companies
Mutual
Atlas
Mutual Movies
Rodel Defeats Flynn After Rushing Battle
In New York on December 23 George Rodel the Boer beat Jim Flynn in ten rounds. The decision favored Rodel on points though Flynn's rushing briefly forced Rodel backward and worried manager Jim Johnston.
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Rodel
Flynn
New York
George Rodel
Jim Flynn
Jim Johnston
Walker Reaches England on Big Hike
London report notes American champion long distance walker Joseph Miku lec has arrived in London after a major hike ending in England.
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Walker
England
London
Joseph Mikulec
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Child Health Tip
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanse for peevish children. The copy claims a single teaspoon clears "foul constipated waste" in hours, praises its pleasant taste, and warns to demand the genuine product from California Fig Shag Company with counterfeit cautions.
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California
Bablon
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