Eminiscences of Bill Hart and HS Cowboy Outfit
Paul Mobert recalls Western star Bill Hart and the Hart ranch in Holly, describing rodeo rules, bronc busting practices, and the evolution of horse saddles and safety norms. He highlights old vs modern contests, bucking rules, and the camaraderie of cowboys at gatherings and roundups across the cattle country.
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Bill Hart
HS Cowboy Outfit
Hart
Fraley Point
Holly
Bill Mart
Dakota Plains
Bill
West
Cowboys Bucking Contests and Rodeo Legacy Explored
A nostalgic survey of rodeo events from bulldogging to bucking broncos highlights frontier myths and famed figures. It notes Cheyenne Frontier Days origins in 1897, mentions Old Steamboat, Bill Hart and Buckskin Hamilton, and contrasts Mexican vaquero traditions with American cowpokes. it also traces saddle evolution and chaps from early to modern times.
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Wild Stoely
Ous
Bill Hart
Minnie
Bill
Mexico
West
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Nevada
Northwest
Wyoming
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Wandering Man Dies of Sunstroke in Wyoming Desert
In Rock Springs, Wyoming on July 22 John Stoddard a waiter wandered barefoot in the desert for two days before rescue. He died soon after being found by Sheriff John Stoddard. Death attributed to sunstroke. he likely wandered away in a demented state near Point of Rocks after railroad workers reported seeing him wandering in the sun.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
John Stoddard
Sherif John Stoddard
Stoddard
Point of Rocks
Licenseless photographer leaves town
Police court reports N. R. Arnold a crippled photographer charged with running a street photography stand without a license. He admitted continuing to take pictures despite the ordinance and was fined fifty dollars, the minimum, which he could not pay.
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N. AR
Arnold
Yellowstone Park Sees Record Summer Travel This Season
Yellowstone National Park reports its busiest season ever with travel projections surpassing 60 000 arrivals. By July 16 95 visitors entered the park, and July 6 set a new daily high of 988 entrants. Fisheries Commissioner H M Smith arrives to coordinate expanded park service cooperation.
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YeLlowstone National Park
Yellowstone Park
United States Commissioner of Fisheries
H. M. Smith
Washington
Park
Bureau of Fisheries
National Park Service
North America
Poisoning 7000 Acres Prairie Dogs Ordered by Hammond
The Hammond Packing company orders 1000 pounds of poisoned oats from the county agricultural agent to kill prairie dogs on 7000 acres adjoining town. Prairie dogs on the company’s land have not been poisoned for nine years and are causing substantial damage.
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Hammond Packing Company
Local Wrestlers Arm for Rematch at Railroad Club
Local bouts feature Frank McCarroll of Boise defending against challenge from Butcher Kid who lost the Tuesday match. McCarroll won the first fall in 25 minutes, Butcher Kid the second in 35 seconds, with the third decided by the referee. Peter Buzikos of San Francisco plans a title defense against the Masked Marvel of Omaha in a program organized by Charles Hackenschmidt at the Railroad Men’s club.
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Butcher Kid
Frank McCarroll
Boise
Idaho
Bulldogger
McCarroll
Railroad Men's Club
Reseree
Peter Buzikos
San Francisco
Masked Marvel
Omaha
Charles Hackenschmidt
Busukos
Civil Service Exams Announced for Timber Inspector and Agent
Local officials post notices for civil service exams including a Timber Inspector on August 19 with pay 84.40 daily at the station and 7.36 daily at mills, a Special Agent for Commercial Education on August 26 with salaries 3000 to 3500, and an Assistant Instructor for Motor Transport Training School with pay 1500 to 2400. Candidates must file education and training details and submit a thesis. exam date to be announced.
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Staion
Life Sentence Given At Industrial Institute Worland
The state board of charities and reforms was notified of the first life term at the state Industrial Institute in Worland. Judge Raymond of the Seventh Judicial district sentenced Claude Simmona of Campbell County for a statutory offense involving a 16 year old girl.
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State Board of Charities and Reforms
State Industrial Institute
Worland
Tis
Raymond
Seventh Judicial District
Claude Simmona
Campbell County
Mrs Waldman Recalls 32-Year Use of Foley’s Remedy
A Freane California widow aged 66 recalls 22 years of service noting she first tried Foley’s Money and Tar thirty two years ago to ease winter coughs and bronchial symptoms. She says it continues to help her whenever needed.
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A. Waldman
Glenn Ave
Freane
Cal
Foley
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Bert
Purley Eagle
Abstract OF
Laramie County
Pioneer Title & Loan Co
John Donnellan
New York
Cheyenne
Pickett
Mexico City
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Steamboat
Dick Stanley
Frontier Park
Chéyenne
Bert Rollins
Bill “Hart
Bul Martin
Buckskin Hamilton
Kit Carson
Cread
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Gompart
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