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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
7
The Denver market showed light cattle offerings and demand with steady prices versus last week. Beef steers sold up to 10.25, dry lot steers 7.75 to 12.25, cows to 9.59, bulls and veals up to 12.60, hogs steady to strong, and sheep trades active with lambs up to 15.00 amid a strike not impacting activity.
Kansas City Missouri reports cattle and hog receipts with mixed results. Hogs sell higher with heavier weights at roughly 15.25 to 15.55 per cwt and lighter pigs around 12.50 to 14.00. Cattle receipts reach 31,000 as market declines, with prime fed steers near 12.75 to 14.80 and western steers from 9.00 to 12.60, cows 6.00 to 9.50, and calves 7.00 to 12.50.
Chicago hog and cattle trading data indicate receipts around 27 000 hogs and 25 000 cattle with market strength for hogs and ease to steady for cattle. Nebraska and Omaha markets show varied levels for sheep and cattle with lambs around 14 60 to 15 60 and yearlings near 11 75.
Casper report details C. B. Watkins with forty stitches for scalp wounds two leg gashes and a back wound after a late night domestic disturbance. Watkins, husband of the assailant, was treated by Dr. J. C. Kanff and is expected to recover. The unnamed woman was jailed on domestic disturbance charges as the motive is believed to be jealousy.
In Denver July 23 midwest refining company shares rose to a new high of up to 179, compared with 170 on Saturday. The stock opened at 176 and peaked at 178, then slipped to 174 bid 175 asked. Merritt price remained near Friday’s close while Glenrock V Petroleum rose modestly and Kinney advanced. Field reports say Kinney and Merritt wells may yield around 1000 to 1500 barrels daily, with Kinney expanding drill work and offset wells under way.
Fred W. Harper of Lynchburg Virginia, a 15 year law veteran, was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks at the Boston grand lodge. A former partner of the late Senator John W. Daniel, Harper has long served in Elks leadership including Virginia state president and ritual committee chair.
In Washington on July 23 officials announced a probe into reports of poisoned courtplaster possibly distributed by German agents in the Midwest. Assistant Attorney General Sipps said the department would examine distribution methods and germs, advising consumers to avoid unverified remedies and use only approved sources.
Casper July 23 drillers push to recover tools from the Fusher as the Merritt field shows rising output. Officers estimate daily production at 1500 to 1800 barrels, with others predicting near fabulous flow once deeper sands are reached. The Ohio well on Plorst section 16 and the Merritt on section 7 show increasing yields as work continues near Wall creek sand.
In Baggs Vicinity July 22 farmers fear fall hay prices may top five dollars a ton with oats also rising due to reduced yields from the late season. Range condition is excellent with abundant feed if rains come. cattle head into winter in prime condition, contrasting last year’s losses.
Lovell Wyoming school board advances vocational education under the Smith Hughes bill. Approved plan funds half salaries for an agricultural and domestic science teacher for a year, with federal grants covering the other half. Students will earn school credits for year round demonstrations and shop work, including boys’ agricultural projects and girls’ home economics training.
Twenty persons were injured in Seattle when violence erupted as Puget Sound Traction Light Power aimed to run cars through the Brownfield district. Sixteen hundred platform men walked out on Tuesday seeking recognition of their votes.
Am dera CC Willudsen of Granite Canon Wyoming filed a sworn statement June 10 1916 to purchase Lot 2 Section 2 Township 1N Range 70W Sixth Principal Meridian under the Timber and Stone Law. Estimated land value is 0 with timber valued at 82200 for small fence post trees and building material and 100 for stone suitable for building. final proof set for September 29 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver Cheyenne Wyoming. Protests or contest affidavits may be filed at any time before patent issues.
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