Wyoming High Schools Invited to Hobson Prohibition Oration Contest
Rev John Pearson outlines a state and district level oration contest on the Hobson prohibition amendment. Six districts hold April contests with a May 15 final in Douglas, awards include a diamond medal and gold medal, and local schools must provide transport and entertainment for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pearson
Anti-Saloon League
Douglas
Teachers’ Association
Dumm
Fee
Schwiering
Anti-Saloon League of
Wyoming
Jad Salts Promises Kidney Relief from Meat Related Aches
An old remedy advertises Jad Salts as a quick fix for kidney discomfort caused by rich foods. It claims tablets in water cleanse clogged kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and ease nighttime urination while promoting overall kidney health. The text touts affordability and a pleasant fizz. It also mentions a drink made from grapes and lemon juice mixed with Metha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolke
New Bank to Open in Douglas in Cantril Building
Douglas Wyoming January 91 The Commercial Bank and Trust Company prepares to open in the Cantril building with mahogany fixtures installed. Officers are George W Metcalf president J Van Burg vice president and C D Zimmerman cashier. Bank aims to begin business when the Diebold safe arrives around February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Wyo
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
George W. Metcalf
J. van Burg
C. D. Zimmerman
Diebold Safe
Sheridan poultry show draws crowd with record entries
Sheridan Wyoming January 31 The Northern Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock association opened its annual show with 257 birds entered. The hall was crowded and officials noted demand far above last year, nearly doubling the previous display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Wyo
Northern
Wyoming Poultry, and
Pet Stock Association
White Wolf Breaks Weight Records in Wyoming Display
A white wolf pelt eight feet long was shown in Lander Wyoming after being caught in a trap in Dubelsa country. The animal dragged the sprung trap for about a mile before being killed. The carcass weighed 226 pounds, the largest wolf reported in the Du Bois country.
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Lander, Wyo
Lander
Dubelsa
Dubois
Converse County Awards High SchoolContract to Architects
Douglas Wyo January 31 Rose and Peterson Kansas City architects awarded the contract for the new Converse county high school. Estimated cost 35 000 dollars. An election will be called to vote 45 000 dollars in bonds to cover site and furnishing costs.
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Douglas, Wye
Burlington Settles Claims for Damages
Burlington and Robert Parker settled all claims for damages caused by the 1912 disaster that damaged several local institutions. Edward T. Clark, claim adjuster for the Burlington, and attorney from Sheridan participated in the satisfactory adjustment with all parties.
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Gillette
Wyo
Edward T. Clark
Billings
Burlington
Robert Parker
Sheridan
Measles Epidemic Closes Cody Schools
Health officer orders closure of Cody schools due to rising measles cases. At closure time 19 confirmed cases and many suspected, with further orders anticipated as the outbreak grows.
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Cody
Wye
Indian Guide at Fort Washakie Nearing Blindness
John Enos a centenarian Wind River elder near Fort Washakie Wyoming faces progressive blindness after a long life linked to frontier history. Once Fremont’s famed guide he is now 103 and reportedly bathes in the river each winter and summer, a daily ritual noted by local reporters.
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Lander
Wyo
John Enos
Wyoming
Fort Washakie
John C. Fremont
Fremont
Missouri River
Pacific
Crown Country
Wind River Reservation
Wind River Country
Wind River
Rocky Mountains
Great American Desert
Sierras
California
Admiral Sloat
Monterey
Enos
Rock Springs Seeks 126000 Hotel Plant
Rock Springs boosters urge subscribing stock to erect a $126000 hotel. The plan calls for a local stock company to buy a suitable site and build a modern hotel with up to date conveniences, staffed by an experienced manager, at a cost of at least $25000. A new hotel is presented as a major need due to travel public dissatisfaction.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Central Wyoming Creamery formed in Douglas with 50000 capital
A new creamery company The Central Wyoming Creamery Company is organized in Douglas Manville Wyoming with a 50000 capital stack of which 26000 will be sold immediately The firm pledges to secure a market for all cream offered and to expand dairy cattle if supply runs short The notice also mentions the Undermaalin Sale of the year starting tomorrow at Ingersoll s and the State Leader as a Wyoming want medium
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Manville
Wyo
Douglas
Central Wyoming Creamery Company
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Darkener Promises Youthful Look
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair, reduce dandruff and shine, and rejuvenate appearance. It claims natural, even color with simple use and wide reader approval.
Paola Paola Community Notes Share Local Happenings
Paola residents enjoy a Friday hop and dances. visits stretch to Cheyenne with Mr and Mrs Omer Haskell and others. Local farming activity includes wells and barn plans by T Brannen and Wm Draba, while sled travel remains from Cheyenne to Pole Creek and Carey ranch teams haul freight to R Leith’s wagon line.
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Cheyenne
Pole Creek
Carey Ranch
R. Leith
Local notes from Florence Happenings and weather chatter
Florence neighbors report Olson arrival from Albin visiting Randolf household while Olson finishes a cosy house. Snow delays move to homestead. Visitors include Howard Anderson and baby at Johnston home. Chugwater supplies bought by I A Doggett amid forecast snow. Temple and Anglen visits noted. Quimby moves sheep to feeding pens and hay hauling underway. Long from Moravia praises Wyoming. Zephyrs shake stoves and tanks. Ned Foss shows a new steam plow for dry farm country. Orpha Samuelson narrowly avoids collision with a Poland China on a Snow Bank Special route.
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Florenceh
Wye
Mrs. Olson
Albin
Randolf
Mr. Olson
Ely's Cream Balm Puts Quick Stop To Catarrh
A vintage advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. It claims the mentholated, fragrant formula dissolves in heat to clear swollen membranes, relieve headaches, and stop nasal discharge for immediate breathing ease.
Snowbound Train Incident Stops Passage on the Line
A snowbound Special train derailed lightly as passengers were hurled from seats and rolled off the right of way. They escaped serious injury and continued on foot, while the Special was taken to a hospital. The report notes more snow arriving.
Maury Diggs Faces New Warrant Over Young Girl
In San Francisco a warrant was issued charging Maury J. Diggs former state architect with an offense against a 17 year old girl Ida of New Vant time named Mrs Elizabeth Pearring a doctor’s wife swore to the complaint. John Gilligan and John Doe Fisher are also named in connection with the same affair with Fisher said to be using aliases.
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Ban Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
Elizabeth Pearring
Ida
John Gilligan
John Doe Fisher
Fisher la
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State of
White Wolf
Converse County
Ingersoll’s
Niveth-Gorsline Optical Co
17Th Street
Combine
Paola
Omer Haskell
Ray Arnold
Tom Stanley
F. Brannens
A. R. Cowan
G. L. Strader
Leith
Art Reymore
John Bevan
Kirkbride
Horse Creek
P. L. Goggin
Nina Smith
Katherin Kints
L. R. Arnold
Paul Castle
T. Brannen
Mathes
Sneed
Sherman Stinley
P. O. Ranch
Draba
Wm. Peterson
Parker Homestead
Elmer Harris
Elmer
Roscoe Hendricks
Florence
Mrs. Howard Anderson
Baby
R. C. Johnston
Doggett
Chugwater
Mrs. Temple
Wm, Anglen and Family
Lou Quimby
Earl Anderson
Sunny Bank Farm
J. P. Webster
Mr. Martindale
Wheatland
Colorado
Mrs
Howard Anderson
J. O. Samuels
Mr. Long
Moravia
Ned Foss
New
Ned
Orpha Samuelson
Poland
China
Ely
Brinker & Carlson
Auto Livery Company
Eighteenth and Capitol
la Basih
Mather
Abe
Washington Street
Buffelo
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
North River
New York City
Federal Land & Securities Company
Newark OF Newark
West 17Th St
Burroughs Service
Burroughs
Oscar Sorensen
Sales
Mgr
17Th St
Denver
Maury Diggs
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