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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1916
Page
3
The article reflects on Wyoming’s livestock era, praising cowboys for their devotion and skill, noting how the industry built wealth after setbacks in 1887 and 1889. It highlights cowboys from New York and the East who joined Wyoming, their values, hardships, and the shift as investment grew.
The speaker recalls the winter blizzards that devastated cattle herds in 1886 87 and stresses early feeding and planning. He notes transportation advances, recounts rebates and five star rail passes used by riders, and praises improvements by railroad companies while stressing prudent stock protection.
The speaker recalls railroad commitment to livestock business, noting agencies courted stockmen and offered full transport support during storms in Wyoming. Union Pacific is credited for preventing ruin by hauling grain and offering passenger service adjustments, foregrounding railroad loyalty amid Frontier Days.
Wool receipts in the Boston market up to date exceed last year’s corresponding period by 76 million pounds, total over 274 million. market strength not fully reflected in arrivals. A firmer tilt for woolen goods manufacture persists, with continued movement of Australian and western fleeces and notable western fleece activity.
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