Wyoming reservoir project seeks irrigation ditch and dam
The Wieter Land and Irrigation Company advertises for materials to build a supply ditch and diversion dam for Medicine Bow Reservoir near Medicine Bow town. The dam will require about 200 yards of concrete and four large headgates to divert Medicine Bow river waters into the ditc h the reservoir area covers 2500 acres with a 54 foot maximum depth and 20 000 acre feet of available water. Contractors must finish by November 15 to store water next spring. Capitalists Rocky Ford Cole back the project. The American Engineering Company of this city serves as the engineering firm.
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Curious Editor Knocked Out by Plank in Wyoming
Sheridan Wyoming June 8 Hay don M White editor of the Buffalo Voice was knocked unconscious near the wrecked bridge as a plank slipped from a workman and struck him on the head. He was carried to a nearby building and treated. Doctors say the scalp wound is not serious and he will be home for a few days.
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Mr. White
Powell voters approve school bonds in Wyoming town
Powell Wyoming June 18 voters approved a 1500 bond issue to build a school home. The tally was 423 for the bonds and 4 against. The school board will meet tomorrow to review quotations for how to best use the funds in a new school building.
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Casper Growth Foreshadows Prosperous Building Year
More than fifty new dwellings valued from 1000 to 5000 dollars are under construction or finished since January 1 in Casper, signaling a strong economy for contractors and lumber dealers. Wool prices rose with Barber and Miller selling clean grade fleece at over 17 cents. Basin apple growers predict a record crop as trees heavily loaded, though some fruit must be thinned before maturity. The National Highway discussion closes this fragment.
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Jee Miller
Lust
Basin Apples
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Mig Horn County
Route and incidents mark Worland region dispatch
The article notes the finalization of the South Fork trace route from Dufffalo to Cody and reports Burns, a livery stable fire at Subridan, a drowning body found near Thermopolis, a damages verdict for Big Horn Power, a youth horse thief captured near Lander, a Sunday school convention planned at Reel Springs, sheep losses from winter, and a Worland cloudburst that washed out 800 yards of Hanover canal track affecting trains.
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Mic Horn Mountaine
Cher Creek Canyon
Burke's Ranch
Worland
Tensleap Canyon
Hagin
Hasina
Cody
Subridan
Powers Frame
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Thermopolis
BIG Magkes
Myron &. Walker
Samuel W. Hardman
Big Horn Power Company
Fremont County
Melvin Gulnard
Lander
Hanover Canal
New York Clearing House Charges Burden Small Banks
June 18 report shows New York Clearing House fees levied on country banks for check collection amount to about 7 cents per item or ten times cost per thousand. With millions in volume, annual profits reach about 40 million dollars and dividends up to 40 percent. The committee says these charges bind smaller banks to Wall Street power and allow the Clearing House to dominate national banking.
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Tavenner
Washington, D. C
Money Trust
New York
Wall Street
Clearing House Association
New York City
New York Clearing House Association
City Scouts clinch undisputed city title with 12th straight win
The Scouts dominate the season with a 12 game winning streak sealing the city championship. The Democratic investigation is noted as a growing menace despite barely starting, highlighting political tensions surrounding figures Truckey and Carroll.
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Truckey and Carroll
Scouts Sweep Tigers in Doubleheader
The Scouts defeated the Tigers in a two game series yesterday morning. In the opener the Scouts won 12 to 7 with Myers pitching for the Scouts and Truckey for the Tigers. The second game ended 14 to 6 as the Scouts outhit the Tigers behind batteries Guetin and Smith.
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Guetin and Smith
Wedding Gift Display Promises Fine Keepsakes and Style
A local display offers an extensive collection of silverware, cut glass, fine china, and other wedding gifts. The selection emphasizes unique, standout items for couples seeking something beyond the ordinary.
Wyoming Democratic Platform Calls for Progressive Reforms
The Hemocrats of Wyoming urge independence voters to back a program promoting public land reform, water rights, eight hour workday, convict-made goods labeling, Australian ballot, direct Senate elections, recalls, and good roads. They commend Governor Carey and state officers for irrigation work and urge Taft endorsement and Republican unity for continued progress.
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Oregon
Repubiican
Office of State Labor Commissioner
Carey
State Land Board
Wyoming Central Irrigation
Taft
Wyoming
Espera
William H. Taft
Republican Party
Warren
Mobile
Congress
West
Helio
Commonwealth
Francis KE
Warma
Frank W. Mond
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Platform and Wyomin g Demands for Progress
A speech criticizes Republican platforms as lacking pegs for Democrats to hang issues on. It praises Stan Patlium and asserts Wyoming people, like others, seek progress only through alignment with the Democratic party, claiming they are coming to join.
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Patlium
Wyoming
Democratic Party
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