Wyoming Oil Boom Expands As Wells Multiply Across State
Wyoming investors press for rapid drilling with Mountain States Oil securing 7000 acres and promising high grade gasoline and kerosene from Cody wells. Riverton and Converse counties report strong flows as water limits ease and railroads commit to oil fueled burners.
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Cody
ARC
Mountain States Oil Company
Denver, Cinednansad
Cheyenne
Cudlo- Elste
Beon
Burlington Railway
Wyomning
Montana
Riverton
Midwest
France
Blondard
Wyoming
Ivar Riverton
Ohio Oil Company
Slapdadd Corporation
Standard Company
Converse County
Gumiber
Wyoming Rail Expansion to Tie Gulf-Puget Line to Cheyenne
The 1913 Wyoming rail overview describes the Hill system extension to Nebraska and east, costing about 2 million dollars. Burlington and Northwestern plans include Cheyenne Orin Junction improvements and a Buffalo branch toward Casper, creating faster Cheyenne access and three coast-to-coast routes. Union Pacific doubles main line tracks, boosting Wyoming transport links. state officials Forsyth and Houx forecast strong 1914 progress and farm settlement aims. Dayton Ohio appoints Henry M. Waite as city manager, replacing demoralized administration and preparing needed reforms.
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Wyoming
Burlington System
Burlington
Puget Sound
Big Horn Canon
Thermopolis
Canon
Powder River
Chicago and Northwestern
Casper
Orin Junction
Thee Colorado
Southern
Cheyenne
Polots
Billings
Hill System
Cheyenne and Northern
Bow
Wendover
Gulf To Puget Sound
Brush
Sterling
Bridgeport
Guernsey
Hillings
Clearmont
Buffalo
Clear Creek Valley
HII
Salt Creek
Sne
Denver
Northwestern
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Oregon
Omaha
Ogden
New York Householders Rally Over City Tax Rates
Four New York men returning from South America vouch for the quality of city metals in Rio de Janei ro. Nearby householders on a street received notices noting complaints of high taxes and urged property valuations so justice could be served. Condemnation and sale of lots followed for a planned public improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
New York
Rio Doe Ynery
New York Tribune
Plaza at Tampico Amid War Turmoil
The Plaza at Tampico becomes a battleground as factions clash and foreigners are urged onto U.S. warships. The town suffers heavy shelling and destruction while troops in the area endure the fighting and await reinforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Royal servants in England hired through registry agency
A London registry agent explains royal household staffing, noting British workers only, age ranges for men and women, full-time duties with good quarters, and pension prospects after years of service. Promotions exist, and the king approves special grants in cases of misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
dSyal
London
Buckingham Palace
New York Press
Grandest of All and the Storm at Sea
A fragmentary quotation questions what is the grandest thing in the universe. Victor Iugo cites a storm at sea as mighty, then argues that unclouded heavens and midnight skies pale beside the human soul. The text ends with dramatic phrasing and a vivid, stylized conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Iugo
Unfortunate Exchange About World Population
A brief dialogue features Peper lamenting misfortune after a teacher claims 1.5 billion people exist worldwide, prompting Peper to declare himself the "most stupid" of them all. The exchange captures a child’s exaggerated self-doubt in response to a large figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peper
Filegende Blatter
Put Out and Dispossessed Man Mentioned by Judge
In a courtroom remark the judge notes Jinks appears greatly put out as his landlord moves to dispossess him. The exchange captures tension over housing and eviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinks
Judge
Beyond Hope and Hunger in Troubled Times
Louise struggles with loss of appetite and dread of food as Jilin notes she refuses doctor approved items. The text portrays misfortunes and fear like lurking hyenas, urging courage to face them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayond
Louise
Jilin
Incorporation Notice for International Skin and Cancer Institute
The International Skin and Cancer Institute is incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming on November 24 1918. It is authorized to manufacture and trade medicines and to buy sell lease and maintain hospitals and institutes with rights to sell or lease state or territorial rights. Capital stock 100000 shares of 1 each, term forty years. Directors for first year John D Alkire Charles D Campbell and Winifred Fullerton. Agent for service John D Alkire 269 Railway Exchange Building Denver Colorado and A Tugden 418 Clavens Bank Building Cheyenne Wyoming.
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International Skin and Cancer Institute Company
Secretary of State
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Colorado
John D. Alkire
Charles D. Campbell
Winifred Fullerton
Railway Exchange Building
Denver Colorado
A. Av Tugden
Clavens Bank
Public Notice of Homestead Final Proof Cheyenne 1914
Department of the Interior notices John M Neddeau of Cheyenne Wyoming intends to prove up his homestead claim. He filed two entries in 1908 and 1909 and will present witnesses Thomas Lubben Theodore Smith William Ruktaschel and Homer Neddeau at the U S Land Office in Cheyenne on January 23 1914.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
John M. Neddeau
U. S. Land Office
Thomas Lubben
Divide
Theodore Smith
William Ruktaschel
Homer Neddeau
W. &. Chaplin
Register
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Wm. Myers Dry Goods Co
Wolla
Ot City
Eminent Geologiete
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Oklahoma
Teas
Bull Creek
Natrona County
Conant Creek
Lander
Fremont County
Byron
Oregon Basin
Wie Horn
Park
Moorcroft
Campbell County
Newscastle
Weeton
Loak
Niobrara
Converse
Bpring Valley
Uinta County
Mediecine Bow
Carbon County
Natrona
Hot Springs
Lincoln County
Johnson
Natrona Pipe Line Company
Chadron
Neb
Colorado and Southern
Robert B. Forsyth
United States
Frank L. Houx
Wromling
Union
Dayton
Henry M. Waite
Goethals
Panama Canal
Mr. Waite
Dayton, Ohio
John Woodger
Newcastle-onu-lyne
Yarmouth
Westminster
Canse
Uncle Sam
Charbor
Carry
Sundae
Degid
Pervorcementa
Pletcher
Ife
Ike Hyenas
Jeu
Astoria
Kolakov
Kodaks
Gaurdon Ton
Denyl
Bros
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