Sheep Feeding Boom Drives Wheatland Industry Push
In Wheatland Wyoming on January 6 a report notes 22 000 sheep fed by Wheatland feed workers as alfalfa and small grains abound. The mild climate allows cheap feeding and a forthcoming industry aims to grow with the sheep herd. A large hide of nine feet four inches long weighing about 300 pounds is kept as a trophy by Mr Wells, a quiet hunter.
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Wheatland
Wyo
Wheatland Colony
Wells Wan
Haa
Mr. Wells
Spring in Spoke to Replace the Pneumatic Tire
In Laramie Wyoming mayor MacKillip and L B Teschner demonstrate a new solid rubber wheel with internal springs designed to absorb shocks like a pneumatic tire. They claim experts deem it perfect and plan a Detroit demonstration before manufacturers.
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Laramie
Wyo
An. G
W. B&b. MacKillip
Saratoga
L. BE. Teschner
MecKillip
United States
Teschner
Detroit
Solon Wells of Leo Hunts Mountain Lion in Snow
Solon Wells of Leo Wisconsin tracked tracks in fresh snow on December 23 and found a rock mound near his home 14 yards away. He used a 35 calibre revolver to discharge his six shots into a mountain lion discovered near his dwelling.
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Wyomings
Solon Wells
Leo
Wio
Hanna
Laramie Records Coldest December in 20 Years
December 1914 marked Laramie’s coldest month in two decades with a minimum of 4 degrees and a record low of minus 27 degrees for the month. The mean maximum was 9.5 degrees, the lowest in 20 years, while precipitation reached 1.82 inches and snowfall totaled 15.9 inches.
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H. G. Knight
Univerality
lLaranie
Wheatland Oil Fever Grips Wyoming Town
Wheatland Wyoming reports plans to drill for oil in the spring on land 12 miles northwest of Wheatland as prospecting increases in the area. Experienced oil men see favorable conditions for wells surrounding the town and natural gas has been detected in nearby drainage areas. A dynamite blast on the W L Avers ranch ignited gas flames that burned briefly before being extinguished by wind.
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Wheatland
Wye
North Laramie Land Company
W. L. Avers
Discovery development to be investigated soon
The fragment notes ongoing work on a recent discovery with expectations of thorough future investigation. It hints at plans for deeper study and official review, without providing specific names, dates, or locations. Further details are not present in the excerpt.
Burlington Line Tunnel Extension Progress at Guernsey
Winter conditions slow but do not halt progress on the Burlington Line tunnel extension at Guernsey Wyoming. Crews advance grading for the south approach using a steam shovel while a northern road is built to bring in equipment. About 7100 feet of tunnel remain to be excavated with two months to preliminary completion.
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Guernsey
Wyo
CAI
Snowbound Town Notes and Holiday Homecomings
Florence remains snowbound as roads vanish under new snow and skits become the main means of mobility. Local students Carle Billings Edna and Ray Samuelson return for Christmas from Boulder and Wheatland while families visit, plan travel to Boulder for winter, and share holiday gatherings near the Samuelson and Webster homes.
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Edna
Ray Samuelson
Wheatland
Snowbound Youths Promise Return Next Summer
The article notes Margaret Illington school travelers delayed by deep snow and the promise of a return next summer. Farmers face hay and grain shortages as heavy snow since late November burdens ranchers and has caused livestock losses while ranchers feed stock and corral animals. Lucien Quimby sails for Chugwater with 8000 sheep to feed through the rest of winter as chinook winds arrive.
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Lucien Qumby
How Does the Soul Grow by Susan Coolidge
A reflective verse from Susan Coolidge on the soul’s uneven growth. It traces alternating states of effort and doubt, fortune and failure, until enduring faith prevails as the Lord governs the soul. The cadence underscores spiritual resilience through trials and seasons of progress.
Thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen by many
Public health warning promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims widespread but untreated kidney disease and urges readers to try a sample and buy bottles at drug stores while offering a mailed information book.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Binghamton, N
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Arrivals list from multiple towns and cities
A compiled notice lists arrivals by region including INTER OCEHAN and METROPOLITAN sections. Names such as Leo Powell Douglas N A Fleischer Douglas M T Goswell Paul BE Nelson Ceter Alti Pendergraft Wor land Miles Shepherd Hessie Wells C W Pierece Sunrise Jotn Mc Gill Fred McTygue and others appear alongside locations like Laramie Saratoga Wheatland and Hartville.
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Inter Ocehan
Leo Powell
Douglas
N. A. Fleischer
M. T. Goswell
City
Paul BE. Nelson
Ceter
Alti Pendergraft
Worland
Miles Shepherd
Metropolitan
Hessie Wells
C. W. Pierece
Sunrise
W. Brown
Little Horse Creek
Chris Berg
Jotn McGill
Laramie
Fred McTygue
Feela
Alexander Cross
Robert Cross
Bertha Allen
Casper
Mrs. Fletcher
Hartville
Lena Muller
Wheatland
Joby Mullen
Louis Cook
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GettingeReady
Florence
Carle Billings
Boulder
Colo
University
J. Snider
J. P. Webster
Mrs. R. ©. Johnston
G. O. Samuelson
TI. Anderson
Mrs. I. 3. Doggett
Lily Anglew
Bordeaux
Margaret Illington
Capitol Avenue Theatre
Susan Coolidge
Gins
Glenrock
E. O. Orchard
Normandie
A. Brown
Rawlins
John Bramm
Paul St. John
Moorcroft
Horace FE. Adams
Hecla
Charles Jacobson
Carpenter
W. A. Taylor
A. C. Afflerback
Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyo
Daily Leader
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