Rapid progress on highway work in Laramie county
State highway department reports exceptional progress on multiple road projects in Laramie county. Lincoln highway 25 miles west of Cheyenne and Torrington road grading advances, Greely Denver road grading near completion, several reinforced concrete bridges opened or nearing completion, flood-damaged eastern bridges rebuilt, and Pole Creek and Crow Creek structures advancing toward traffic.
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State Highway Department
Laramie
Buford
Torrington Road
Horse Creek
Greely-Denver
Cheyenne
Laramia County
Pole Creek
Crow Creek
West Tenth Street
Greeley-Denver
Laramie County
Tortington Road
Road projects to connect Cheyenne with state and neighboring routes
The state highway department lists ongoing work in adjoining counties aimed at completing a connected network. When finished, Cheyenne will have a fully surfaced road system linking to all parts of the state and to eastern and southern states.
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State Highway Department
Cheyenne
Dwyer Flats to Gain Irrigation Under Major project
Wheatland Wyoming July 29 The Wheatland Time reports a plan to convert the Dwyer flats from dry farming to irrigated farms. Max Pam of Chicago overseeing a preliminary survey for a reservoir and canals to water 40 000 acres, with final surveys this season and construction hoped for next spring. If feasible water could reach landowners at a reasonable price, with irrigation likely by 1922. The project could boost Dwyer country value tenfold.
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Wheatland, Wyo
Wheatland Time
Dwyer Flats
Times Office
Max Pam
Chicago
North Laramie
Pam
Dwyer
Cheyenne Gears Up for Aerial Mail Route Hangar
A first air letter from New York to Cheyenne Mayor Ed P Taylor marks Cheyenne as a new division point on the New York to San Francisco aerial mail route. Three all metal planes will land at Wales field Fort Russell while a 15 000 dollar hangar rises on a 200 acre site east of Sloan's lake ahead of the second week of September. Six postal planes will be based here with two in reserve and two on the Omaha and Salt Lake City runs.
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New York
Ed. P. Taylor
New York City
San Francisco
Praeger
Cheyenne
Wales Field
Fort Russell
Post Office Department
Laramie County
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Post Office Department
Warren Avenue
Sloan’s Lake
Omaha
Irrigation Project Aims to Expand Platte County Farms
The plan envisions turning homesteads into smaller farms with water access, supporting several times the current population and greatly boosting Platte county wealth. If completed, irrigated farmland would stretch about twenty five miles north of Wheatland through largely undeveloped country.
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Platte County
Wheatland
Cleansing Physic Promoted For Digestive Ailments
A wholesome gentle physic is urged to relieve constipation indigestion sick headaches biliousness bloating soar stomach and gas by restoring regular bowels. It emphasizes mild and thorough cleansing action.
Postal air service to establish headquarters here
Information received by President Archie Allison of the Chamber of Commerce indicates the postal air service will set its headquarters in the city. The announcement suggests a boost to local commerce and transportation, with officials awaiting further details on routes and dates.
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Postal Air “Service
Archie Allison
The
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Insurance Concern Raised Over Underwritings
Toronto July 29 John G Gamber president of the Fire Marshals association of North America urged careful scrutiny of every suspicious fire amid fire insurance written on inflated valuations in remarks before the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The leader warned that business has been too good for insurers and urged vigilance.
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Toronto
John G. Gamber
Fire Marshals’ Association of North America
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Inflation fears and market pressures sting firms and insurers
The speaker notes prices stay high, warehouses overflow with food and clothing, while many firms and individuals cannot endure price drops. Speculators may overplay their hand, risking losses, and fire insurers worry about inflated valuations amid the inflationary environment.
Strychnine Fatal to Olson's Horses in Wyoming
A report from Wyoming details two Olson horses dying after eating oats laced with strychnine. The incident prompts a police and agricultural investigation, with officials seeking leads and rewards for the perpetrator.
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Olson
Poison Found in Laramie Man Pete Olson Case
State chemist reports Pete Olson from Laramie poisoned by strychnine. Authorities say the poison was involved in the case though further testing or details on motive and suspects are unclear. Investigation continues with local officials coordinating with federal agencies.
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Pete Olson
Laramie
Olson Horses Poisoned in Farm Attack
Five other horses recovered after being poisoned. The note suggests an enemy targeted Olson, leaving a damaged claim of sabotage amid farm livestock.
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Olson
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