Irrigated land project nears completion near Wheatland
The North Laramie Land company's irrigation project northwest of Wheatland Wy finishes after a year of work employing over a hundred men. More than 100000 in wages and nearly 200000 in materials were spent, with two reservoirs and canal work creating 6000 acres of irrigable land. Wheatland gains business and Ava anticipates growth as the project settles with local workers.
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Wheatland
Wio
North Laramie Land Company
Canula
Ava
Mahera
Twenty eight scions to hunt in Wyoming mountains
Twenty eight sons of New York bankers and merchants arrived at Lander Wyoming to hunt buffalo and bear. A private car transported them under Charles C Moore who owns a ranch near Fort Washakie. Ages range from 16 to 21 and a physician accompanies them to monitor health as they plan a mountain stay through September first with hunting and fishing ahead.
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Lander
Wyo
Wyoming
Charles C. Moore
Fort Washakie
Wild Wear show crowns Rawlins rodeo winners
Four day Wild Wear show ends in Rawlins with Frank Carter taking top money and Sam Garrett runner up in the finals. Frank Garter wins the roping event with Hugh Clark second and Sam Burnell third in the bucking contest. Record crowd attended all four days.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Frank Carter
Sam Garrett
Frank Garter
Hugh Clark
Sam Burnell
Mother risks life to save child from cistern
Mrs A W Frasier a rancher's wife on Buffalo Creek near Sheridan Wyoming spent hours in icy water at the bottom of a deep cistern to rescue her two year old. She lowered herself by a rope and hauled the child up after reaching the surface. Both were brought to Sheridan for medical treatment.
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Sheridan
Wyo
A. W. Frasier
Buffalo Creek
Burlington 10 Boost Wyoming Crops by Exhibit
Immigration agent D. Clem Deaver invites Wyoming counties to supply farm products for a permanent Chicago exhibit by the Burlington Route. Locality signs will credit producers, and materials should be packed in boxes under 160 pounds for shipment. The railroad will provide free transport and staff to assist visitors and prospective settlers.
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D. Clem Deaver
Burlington Road
Wyoming
Chicago
Omaha
Clinton Street
Jackson Boulevard
Burlington
Missing Heirs Sought In $70,000 Wyoming Estate
Evanston Wyoming July 6 Rody Thornton deceased left property valued over 75 000 James Chrisman of Opal filed for letters of administration The court granted administration then J G Merrill of Bennington Idaho asked to appoint administrator with will annexed alleging a nuncupative will Merrill contends the will cannot probate and may trigger state inheritance Unknown heirs attorney John R Arnold appointed to represent missing relatives who survive the decedent but whereabouts unknown The case may go to Wyoming Supreme Court for appeal and further action
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Evanston
Wyo
Rody Thornton
la Barge
Unita County
Wyoming
James Chrisman
Opal
Judie Craig
Christman
J. G. Merrill
Bennington
Idaho
Mr. Merrill
D. A. Preston
Supreme Court
John R. Arnold
Immigration ads seek local exhibits and input
A historical notice invites communities to represent their locality in upcoming exhibits. Dr. CLM Deaver and L. W. Wakeley sign as immigration and passenger agents. The piece mentions assembling exhibits late September and requests written submissions. The text includes a humorous aside about a pupil's answer to a vocabulary prompt.
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Clm Deaver
L. W. Wakeley
Roads Depend Upon Dem House
Activist push for a broad public education campaign on good roads follows Democratic House support. The Good Roads movement plans a Atlantic City congress Sept 30 to Oct 5 to discuss tactics. After elections, mass literature and personal letters to Congress members will mobilize voter pressure for road improves.
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C. H. Tavenner
Wasahington
Good Heads
Amerikan Road Congrede
Atlantic City
N. J
Democratic House of Representatives
Good Roade Congress
Washington
Congress
United States
Ranch Employee Killed While Walking On Rail Tracks
A ranch hand identified as Cole Rife, age 60, was struck and killed while walking along the D. & RB. G. tracks in an intoxicated condition. The incident occurred near To-Dayvid J0)i' son in July. The report provides only fragmentary details of the crash and aftermath.
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Rife
Cole
I' Son
Wes
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