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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
2
In Wheatland Wyoming 22 000 sheep are being fed for market by local feeders as alfalfa and small grains are abundant. The mild climate and large hides support a thriving Wool and Sheep industry with Harrison Wells described as a modest hunter who obtained a valuable hide to tan as a trophy.
In Laramie Wyoming G W B and B MacKillip mayor of Saratoga and L B E Teschner showcase a new wheel design with solid rubber tire and internal springs to absorb shocks. They claim the invention mirrors pneumatic tire performance and plan Detroit demonstrations to auto manufacturers.
Solon Wells, a resident 12 miles north of Leo, Wyoming, found tracks in snow leading to a rock mound near his home on December 23. He armed a 35 calibre revolver and fired, reportedly emptying the chambers after engaging a mountain lion at close range.
December 1914 ends as Laramie’s coldest month in 20 years with a mean maximum of 9.5 degrees and a minimum of -27 degrees. Precipitation reached 1.82 inches and total snowfall measured 15.9 inches, according to Prof H G Knight of the experiment station.
Wheatland Wyoming district stirs as North Laramie Land Co plans spring drilling twelve miles northwest of town. Prospectors anticipate oil expansion across Wheatland region with gas presence noted after a dynamite blast on the W L Avers ranch. No firm development plans yet.
The passage notes that the development of the discovery is not yet clear but will be thoroughly investigated in the near future. It mentions expectations of a detailed examination and potential findings to follow. The tone is forward looking and anticipates formal inquiry.
GUERNSEY Wyoming January 6 Work at the grading camp on the Burlington line extension proceeds despite cold weather. The plan aims to finish preliminary work in two months with a steam shovel opening the south approach and a road built around the mountain for the north approach. The tunnel length is estimated at 7100 feet.
Florence area remains snowbound with roads blocked and travel nearly impossible. Several teams managed to reach Chugwater two weeks ago, but conditions have halted progress. Local residents, students like Carle Billings and Edna Samuelson return for holidays amid winter setback.
The article notes deep snow since late November that hurts farmers and ranchers who struggle to feed stock, with many short on hay and grain. Some range horses have died, but owners are gathering and feeding remaining stock. Lucien Quimby heads to Chugwater with 8000 sheep for winter feeding as chinook winds arrive.
A poetic meditation on spiritual growth tracing the soul through shifting fortunes of resolve, hope, and trial. It notes alternating triumphs and setbacks and culminates with the soul mature under the Lord’s rule. The verse reflects moral and religious growth through changing inner states and external influences.
An appeal for Swamp Root as a treatment for kidney, liver and bladder issues. The ad cites widespread kidney disease, urges trials and regular purchases, and notes a 50-cent to 1-dollar bottle range plus a five- and ten-cent mail offer for samples. It lists symptoms and endorsements from readers while naming multiple locations and individuals in a promotions-heavy style.
A compiled entry lists arrivals by region including INTER OCEHAN with Leo Powell Douglas N A Fleischer Douglas M T Goswell City Paul BE Nelson Ceter Alti Pendergraft Wor land Miles Shepherd and METROPOLITAN details Hessie Wells Douglas C W Pierece Sunrise Jotn McGill Laramie Fred McTygue Fee la Alexander Cross Douglas Robert Cross Douglas Bertha Allen Casper Lena Muller Wheatland Joby Mull en Wheatland Louis Cook Wheat land.
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