New Refinery at Casper to Cost 250000
The Mid West Oil company awards the refinery contract to Hammond Ironworks of Warren Pennsylvania for Casper Wyoming. The plant will cost about 260000 and handle 5100 barrels daily with expanded land and rail trackage. Directors in Colorado Springs plan immediate enlargement to 10200 barrels per day and a yearly target near 3006000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Wella
Alll
Board of Directors
Colorado Springs
Wyoming roads to unlock natural and historic wonders
Rancher Henry Schoonmaker of Alcova, en route to eastern points, urges Wyoming good roads to reveal Oregon and Oregon trail sites. He cites Independence Rock, Devil's Gate, Miner's Delight, and a Fremont carved cross on Independence Rock. Roads are poor now, but better routes could boost tourism and camping along the Sweetwater and Platte corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schoonmaker
Alcova
Cheyenne
Schoonmaker
Wyoming
Daughters of the America
Oregon Trail
Fremont
Qregon
Miner's Delight
Independence Rock
Frewont
Schoonmuaker
Tonketog
Will Rebuild Temple in Cody After Wind Damage
Contractors Bruor & Stanton, who led the Cody Masonic temple and opera house project, announce plans to restore the almost wrecked building. Bricks stood to full height but missing trusses caused the collapse. total cost about 28000 dollars with 25000 already paid by the Masonic Building association led by Secretary of State Houx.
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Cody, Wye
Bruor É& Stanton
Masonic Temple
Operas House
Cody
Masonic Building Association
Vl, Houx
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Campaign Claim
A garbled report states Chamberlain’s Cough remedy is claimed to cure colds with no superior. It alleges pleasant taste and opium content. A London-area woman is said to sell the product and to provide medicines for Arctic expeditions.
Quits Road for Horses Death in Auto Crash
Charlee P. Miller and W. J. Wood were in an auto accident on Moore hill while driving to Hardy. Miller died from a crushed neck and body injuries. Wood escaped with minor injuries. Miller, born August 25 1883 in Pennsylvania, lived in Hardy then Hulet before entering mercantile business with Carl and Robert Garman. He was an Odd Fellows member and highly regarded in the community.
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Charlee P. Miller
W. J. Wood
A. Martin's
Miller
Moore Hill
Wood
TJ Wag
Mardy
Neb
Mra. Miller
Mra
W. FF. Leslie
Carl
Robert Garman
Pennsylvania
Hardy
Hulett
Chaplin
Oddfollownw Lodge
Old Age Emphasized and Remedy Promoted by Tablets
The piece contrasts noble views of old age with common ailments and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets taken after supper to improve digestion, liver tone, and bowel regulation. It promises relief from despondency and urges purchase from dealers.
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Chamberlain
Franklin MacVeagh Heads U S Government Cattle Table
Under his charge as secretary of the treasury 2 280 head of cattle are kept by the government at Fort Stanton New Mexico. Of the total 110 are dairy cows and the rest are on the range for beef.
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Franklin MacVeagh
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Fort Stanton
N. M
Substitutes for Leather Hit By Pure Shoe Act
The proposed Pure Shoe Act in the U S House of Representatives targets leather substitutes in boots and shoes. It requires legible outside stamps naming substitutes and makers and imposes fines up to two thousand dollars with possible imprisonment. Violations may include repeated offenses and penalties doubled on subsequent convictions.
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House of Representatives
Committee On Interstate Nd Foreign Commerce
Praise Federal Road Aid Plan Highlights Interstate Network
Federal aid for roads prompts letters from officials inclining toward a coordinated system. Massachusetts and South Dakota officials stress selective spending and cooperative control to avoid pork barrel politics. Analysts note highway growth demands a new funding base and equitable shares for towns, counties, and states.
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George C. Diehl
A. A. A. National Good Roads Board
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Sohler
National
South Dakota
Will
Horae
Necesary
Diehl
Federal role in interstate highways as described
The excerpt argues that major highways crossing state lines and serving national centers should be built at federal expense. It stresses that interstates linking capitals and population hubs, and routes carrying most travel from outside the state, deserve federal funding.
Nine Dollar Living Wage Proposed for New York Working Women
Washington reports Mrs. Florence Kelley of the National Consumers League announces a revised living wage of nine dollars per week for New York City working women. She cites high living costs and rents, argues industry sustains poverty, and supports minimum wage boards tested in Australia and England.
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Washington
New York
Florence Kelley
National Consumers League
New York City
United States
Kelley
Australia
New Zealand
England
Consumers’ Teague
Refusal of Loan Triggers Double Tragedy in San Francisco
Mrs. Rita di Rovey, wife of retired Italian army officer Franci di Rovey, was shot dead in her San Francisco home by M. J. Howley of Scranton, Pa. Howley killed himself afterward. A pocket letter to his mother blamed her for failing to send money and hinted at a suicide mission. Professor Fritz Kreuger, UC instructor, was in the apartment rehearsing a German play with di Rovey when the shooting occurred.
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San Francisco
Rita di Rovey
Franci di Rovey
M. J. Howley
Scranton
Howley
J. Q. Howley
Dl Rovey
Fritz Kreuger
University of California
di Rovey
al Rovey
Krueger
Tragic Shooting Leaves Mrs. di Revey and Howley
Witnesses recall a moment of low voices followed by two gunshots. The body of Mrs. di Revey lay on the floor while Howley sat upright with a fatal head wound. Howley, about 25, recently involved in a separation from his wife who had moved to Seattle weeks earlier. Mrs. di Revey known in German circles and once a professional stage performer.
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di Revey
Howley
Methodist Minister Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Rev. James A. Lewig of Milaca Minnesota recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds coughs and croup and urges trial. He asserts it has been a welcome guest in his home for years and predicts long term use by many. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
James A. Lewig
Milaca
Minnesota
Grand Opera Tour Planned for Western Cities
Andreas Dippell of the Chicago Opera Company has completed plans for a far western tour. The western segment begins after the second season in Denver from Feb 3 to Feb 26, with a month to six weeks of performances in Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Portland Denver Omaha Kansas City St Louis and likely Salt Lake City.
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Philadelphia
Rocky Mountain Estates
Pacific Coast
Andreas Dippel
Chicago Opera Company
Aben
Dallas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Enthusiastic Voter Pledges All-Day Support to Senator
Senator Sorghum quotes an eager supporter who vows to vote for him. The man says he will begin work at polls when they open and spend the entire day campaigning for the senator, promising full-day effort. Subscribe for The State Leader.
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Sorghum
Parrot as Witness in Murder Trial Proposed
A northern district attorney suggests placing a parrot on the witness stand in a murder trial. The bird may prove more reliable than a rehearsed witness who risks perjury.
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New Orleans
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Casper
Londown
Optometrist
Wiveth Jewelry and Optical Company
17Th Sr
Bia Modesto & Pipitone
Capitol Ave
MERIA
Concha
Sam Broncha
Eddy Street
Prince Albert
Bite
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Jimmy Pipe Joy
Grand Opera For
Parrot
A. T. Hale
W. 17Th St
Sakee SS
Max Davis
W. 16Th St
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