Love and marriage defy obstacle in Wyoming tale
A nine teen year old Mia Yoakum daughter elopes with stockman Walter Olpin after her mother files a warrant. The couple wed at a Justice of the Peace crossing into Colorado while a legal fight looms over parental objections. Trial postponed to January 26 as both sides seek counsel.
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Tages
Byron
Josephine Yoakum
Mia
Jane Yoakum
Walter Gilpin
Wyoming
Colorado
Gilpin
Olpin
Giipin
Jumatice
Peate BK. W. Leggett
Here
Bowels Promoted as Healthful with Care Treated
An old advertisement touts Cascaret s as a product that keeps the bowels clean and strong with natural action. It claims overall health benefits for the body and markets Cascaret s at 19 cents a box for a week s treatment.
Cold Remedy Ad Mimics Medical Notice
An old printed ad promotes a cold and grip remedy claiming to remove the cause. It mentions a call for the full name and hints at a signature linked to Grove with initials E and W, and numbers like 25. The ad resembles a promotional medical notice rather than a verifiable medical warning.
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Grove
Golden Prairie brass band forms in state brief
A group of musicians in the area organizes the Golden Prairie brass band. In Denver a list of Wyoming visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. F. DefFenbacker and others. The Ladies Auxiliary to the B of L E plans a social dance at the A Co U W ball on Wednesday Jan 25. Damaged mention of window shades at Sherman & Ca.
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B. of L. E
Opening an Account This Month
The note expresses a desire to establish a banking relationship this month and invites the recipient to assist in opening an account. It highlights eagerness to begin business and participate in new financial arrangements.
Hot Springs County Bill Aims to Carve New Wyoming Territory
The legislature considers creating Hot Springs county from Fremont and Big Horn counties. Boundary lines favor local residents with mineral lands and potential coal sites. Proponents cite unity among taxpayers and future economic growth, aided by the B and M railroad route toward Thermopolis.
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Billy
Sullivan
Senate
Hot Springs
Fremont County
Ble Morn
Big Horn
Fremont
Gebo
Colorado
Minnesota
Big Horn County
Big Horn Hot Springs
Wyoming
Union
Eleventh General Assembly Vows to Advance State Interest
Politicians of the Eleventh general assembly pledge to act in the people’s best interest and to use their best judgment for the state's advancement as they create laws and policies.
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General Assembly
Pape’s Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief for Indigestion
An advertisement asserts Pape’s Diapepsin digests any food in minutes, curing indigestion, gas, heartburn, and sour stomach. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes 60 cent capsules available at pharmacies with dramatic testimonials and mass usage in the United States, England, and Canada.
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United States
Eingland
Canada
Pape
Velin Declines State Board Appointment Amid Wyoming Talks
Professor Velin of the University of Wyoming declines duties on the state board of examiners. Professor Creager of Laramie informs Rose Bird the appointment cannot be accepted. Joins Cheyenne high school principal to fill the vacancy, amid Sherman Co. enameling reports.
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University of Wyoming
State Board of Examiners
Creager
Laramie
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Rose A. Bird
Misa Bird
J. T. Velin
Cheyenne High School
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Barin
Harry L. Wise
Cascarets
Aries Est
Reiler
Sherman Ca
Onion Mercantile Association
Onion Mercantile Company
Nalysé
HOT Springs CO. Division
Mot Springs County
Crosby
B&m
Thermopolia
Price
M. Davis
York Stores
W. 16Th St
Velin
The
Sherman Co
Cheyenne
Noah
W. 17Th St
Moffat Building
WM. Myers Dry Goods CO
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