University Herbarium at Wyoming Houses Vast Rocky Mountain Collection
Charles G. Baird highlights the University of Wyoming herbarium as one of the largest Rocky Mountain plant collections in Western America, with about 75 000 specimens. Professor Aven Nelson built the collection through field work since 1888, exchanging duplicates with institutions and sending specimens worldwide, including to Europe and Calcutta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Baird
University of Wyoming
Rocky Mountains
America
Aven Nelson
Rocky Mountain
Nelson
Wyoming
Eehe
Colorado
Wah
Nevada
Montana
Tolabo
Yellowstone Park
Laramie
Rocky Mountain Region
Yellowstone
Ira
Yelpark
Park
Royal Herbarium
Calcutta
India
Reward Offered in Arvada Wagon Burn Habeas Incident
One thousand dollars in rewards, combining state and Walsner interests, plus a $500 pledge from Governor Carey, totals $1,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction in the burning of the Wassner sheep wagon near Arvada during the week of January 31. Anton Sieber, herder for the Walsner flocks, was driven off at gunpoint as cattlemen attacked the wagon, triggering the sheep stampede.
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Arvada
Wye
G. W. Walaner
Walsner
Powder River
Anton Sieber
Wild Indian Horses Roam the Badlands Near Lyman
About 15 miles east of Lyman in the badlands, thousands of wild horses entertain a merry chase for would be captors. Known as Indian horses, they are interbred to small sizes and, after a time, domesticate into gentle animals. Riders visit the area often but usually return empty handed as the horses are wild and fleet like deer.
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Lyman
Badlands
Feeder buyers favor Wyoming stock in Omaha market
A. M. Akin and A. T. Griggs from Holholm and Akin ranches shipped seven cars of 3 and 4 year old steers from the Finey country to Omaha. The lot averaged 7.40 per hundred and led their class. Wyoming stock is in demand due to superior breeding and uniformly good shape, with southern bred stock drawing prompt discrimination.
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A. M. Akin
A. T. Griggs
Holholm & Akin Ranches
Omaha
Green River Basin
Kiges
Wyoming
Amalgamator inventor returns to Sheridan with funding
R Fred Lounsberry came back to Sheridan after months visiting Chicago and Des Moines Ind and secured capital for his patented amalgamator. He reports a hard but successful campaign with fifty machines contracted for leasing and ready for Des Moines factory delivery by May 1. Thousands in inquiries and plans for branch factories mark his push to keep Sheridan as headquarters.
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R. Fred Lounsberry
Sheridan
Chicago
Dee Moines
Des Moines
Lonsberry
Sheridan P
Sheridan Enterprise
One Laxative Claim and Mysterious Signature
A fragment notes a product billed as the only broad quinine laxative and references signatures B ew Grove. It mentions claims to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days, with unclear attribution to a person named She.
Eye strain linked to three quarters of cases
A study notes that in about 75 percent of cases the condition arises directly or indirectly from eye strain. It highlights prolonged screen work and reading as primary contributors, urging ergonomic practices and regular breaks.
Gusher at Casper Wells Doubles Output After Shot
The Balt Creek oil well at Schoonmaker tract in Casper Wyoming surged from 25 to 1000 barrels per day after a nitroglycerin shot to test reservoir pressure. Manager Brooka aimed to compare the producing interval with underlying sands and capped the well while awaiting storage.
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Casper
Wyo
Balt
Schoonmaker
Brooka
Perpetual Interest Calendar Sees New Publication
A new book titled A Perpetual Interest Calendar explains calculating days of interest and amounts. It uses 940 and 965 day year bases and is priced at 61.00 per copy. Published by Powere, publisher, located at 6269 Lake Wood Avenue, Chicago.
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Powéwe
Lake Wood Aveulie
Chicago
Railroads urged to arbitrate under Erdman Act
A 1913 letter from the Managers' Conference Committee of 64 eastern railroads to government officials argues for arbitration of the Firemen's controversy under the Erdman Act. It warns of public risk and urges hearings open to the public, noting concerns about the Act's fairness and urging vigilance against further wage demands by conductors and trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Muartii A. Knapp
U. 8
Supreme Court
G. W. W. Hangar
New York City
NS. Y
Agora
Board of Arbitration
Engineers
Erdman Arbitration Board
Firemen's Brotherhood
Elisha Lee
Conference Committee of Managers
Agricultural Expert for Fremont County Visit in Lander
The Dean of the Agricultural College of Laramie will be in Lander on Saturday the 11th to discuss securing an agricultural expert for Fremont County for the coming year. Federal funds allow assignment to a single county, but Fremont must cover half the expense. The visit aims to gain local cooperation and support from Riverton valley farmers and residents.
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Agricultural College of
Laramie
Lander
Thos
Fremont County
Riverton Valley
Riverton Republican
Men Who Are Not For Sale
Poem inspired call for honest steadfast men who do their duty and stand firm in truth and courage. It promotes integrity, self reliance, and moral strength as key to noble achievement, citing steadfast conduct and inner resolve.
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Speaker Pratt
Wyoming
Brideer Valley
Convicts Labeled Menace Prompt Arizona Reform Push
In Phoenix on February 21 petitions from 98 Florence residents were read in both chambers seeking prison reform. The document claims convicts roam Florence in citizen clothing, threaten families, and compete with free labor, urging limits on the governor’s powers and guards for convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
George W. P. Hunt
Florence
Cascarets Ad Claims Quick Relief From Constipation
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a nightly bowel cleanser that relieves constipation and related symptoms. It asserts the product purifies the stomach, liver, and intestines, removes waste, produces morning relief, and is inexpensive at 10 cents per box.
Barnett Ad Promises Specials Before Downtown Trip
Read Barnett's ad on page 3 before going downtown tonight. The notice highlights shop offers and before dark hours for the trip, presenting a practical local business reminder.
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Barnett
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claim
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for coughs and colds. It says the medicine is pleasant to take contains no opium or narcotic and always cures, with sales through all dealers.
Read Harnett's Ad on Page 8 Before Going Downslow
The note requests reading Harnett's advertisement located on page 8 prior to proceeding. It emphasizes a careful scan of the ad for details. The request implies focusing on specific placement and content in the newspaper page.
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Apa
Adv
Niveth Jwelry & Optical
Hapid Interest
Arizona
Cascarets
of Women’s
West Side Coal & Junk Yard
W. 17Th St
Knight
16Th Street
The
Modesto & Pipitone
Capitol Ave
American Electric Shoe Shop
Carey Ave
Chamberlain
Harnett
Minnesota
Bessie
Jessie
Philadelphia Telegraph
Concha
Sam Broncha
1604
Eddy Street
Chugwater
Swan Land & Cattle CO
Chugwater, Wyo
McInerny & Conway
Anl
Heal Estate
Kenta
A. T. Hale
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