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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1913
Page
10
The 1913 year brought major gains in Wyoming with rising cattle and sheep. dairy and irrigation expand dry farming along with large oil production. Salt Creek and Casper refiners expand capacity as oil output surges toward billions of barrels, boosting state wealth and attracting investment.
The Byron of Dlg Itern and Salt Creek fields lead production with high attention before the war. Spring Valley in Vinoa county yields high grade oil though volumes are small but future wells will boost output. Huron Cody field in Big Horn shows gas and oil prospects, with a small Byron refinery linked to wells near Cowley. Standard Oil recently paid £2,000,000 for holdings, signaling strong expectations. Gas from Hyron and related fields furnishes fuel, with Wilson-authorized drilling continuing. a new large gas well now supplies light and fuel to the area.
An ad promotes an electric washing machine as a cheaper, faster, and safer alternative to hand washing. It claims clothes come clean and white, with less risk of damage, and that a machine can pay for itself within twelve months by saving monthly labor costs. A simple setup uses soap, water, and an electric outlet.
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