Uncle Sam Sells Nitrate to Farmers Across States
Washington reports Uncle Sam completed nitrate fertilizer sales to farmers under government program. Three shiploads arrived in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina, with total deliveries reaching hundreds of thousands of tons. Distribution run by bureau chief Charles Frond and county agents, funded by agriculture bill. Nitrate shipments eased reliance on private importers and may continue.
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Washington
Rel & Succene
Department of Peroculture
Harleston
Wilmington S. C
Savannah
Charles J. Frond
Department of Agricula
Shipping Board
Sam
Chile
Pinex Based Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Pinex cough syrup and a homemade remedy using Pinex, sugar syrup, and pine extract. Claims include relief from eel coughs sore throats and whooping cough in hours, with a large family supply for 44 cents, and a money back guarantee.
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Wayne
Licenses Proposed for Cheyenne Second-Hand Dealers
Cheyenne may require second-hand dealers and junk buyers to obtain licenses under a new city ordinance. The proposal sets fees of 50 dollars for second-hand dealers and 100 dollars for junk dealers. It would prohibit purchases from under eighteen, require a ten day holding period before resale, and mandate detailed reporting to police to curb thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Inquest in Harrigan Case Delayed by Transcript Arrival
The coroner's jury studying the death of Raymond G. Harrigan near Carr Colorado has not reached a verdict. The jurors have not met for days awaiting transcripts of testimony from the Colorado guards who shot Harrigan. Coroner Clyde Early says the case will continue once transcripts arrive.
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Raymond G. Harrigan
Denver
Colorado Constabulary
Carr
Colo
Colorado
Clyde Early
Piles Cured in Days by PAZO Ointment
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and you can sleep after the first application. Price 500.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Relief
Advertising copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for health, complexion, and freedom from dizziness constipation biliousness headaches and indigestion. Pills claim to drive out fermenting foods and provide quick relief, price 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Burlington to Build County Bridge at Glenrock
Glenrock Wyoming March 5 arrangements made with Burlington Railroad to construct the county bridge. Bids were withdrawn by Chairman Allen as the project moves quickly with the railroad firm ready to start soon. The aim is to complete before high water and restore direct river access to the Burlington station.
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Glenrock
Wyo
Burlington Railroad Company
Allen
Board of Commissioners
Douglas
Clenrock
Burlington Station
Scrosa
Wyoming oil progress pushes Colony near production
A Casper wire reports Colony is close to producing in Wyoming after another strong water strike at 2806 feet in Wild Horse district Colorado. Drilling resumes once water is eased off as Northwest Oil near completion in Big Muddy section 4. Maverick Springs activity accelerates with Crater and Charter planning multiple wells.
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Wyoming
Casper
Wild Horse
Pueblo
Colo
Columbine
Crater Oil Company
Maverlock Springs
Landem
Maverick Springs
Oil strike near Sour Lake and dividend declared by California Petroleum
Over 1000 feet drilled with oil encountered in well No 13 at Sour Lake Texas. Observers expect a well within days with potential output around twenty barrels daily. Well No 12 at the same site reported fifteen barrels daily. California Petroleum declares a quarterly 1 percent dividend on preferred stock payable April 1 to record March 26. Standard Oil of New York raises kerosene export price by 20 points to 16.20.
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Wayatt-Texas and Wyoming Oil Company
Sour Lake
Texas
California Petroleum Corporation
Standard Ol Company of
New York
Springs man dies after train strike near station
Harry Armstrong night clerk at the Park hotel was found dead along the railroad near Rock Springs Wyoming after a train passage. No witnesses, no clear cause. his brothers and body were en route to York Nebraska for burial. He was 58, a Nebraska native with a varied life as attorney and prospector.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Harry Armstrong
Park Hotel
Armstrong
N. E. Armstrong
Broken Bow
Neb
D. E. Armstrong
Sargent
York
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Socks Auction Dares Turn Old Shoes into Bargain
In Burns Wyoming on March 5 the box social at cement school house No 7 district 22 auctioned off old socks after Albert Romsa bought white socks for 5 dollars. He then dared to auction his own discarded pair, selling them for 2.75 dollars amid laughter. the buyer’s identity remains unknown.
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Burns, Wyo
Box Sodal
Albert Romsa
Romeo
Lncky
New School to Be Built at Round Top Reservoir
William Storey president of the board of education announced a new school building will be constructed at Round Top reservoir. The schoolhouse will measure six by twenty two feet and sit near the road east of Round Top. Eight pupils are currently attending Round Top school.
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William Storey
Board of Education
Round Top Reservoir
Round Top
Arrests for Selling Pass and Military Train Incident
In Laramie Wyoming William Crumfield a Black man was arrested for intoxication after selling a railroad round trip pass to a Black woman and getting drunk. He was fined six dollars and costs and ordered to report to Denver for army duty unless released. A second Black man Howard Watkins faced a similar fine. Two white men were also arraigned. one fined five dollars and costs, the other jailed for missing a train, claiming ignorance of laws and army rules.
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Laramie
Wyo
Wiliam Crumfield
Denver
United States Army
Howard Watkins
Union Pacific
Cheyene
Hide Thieves Searched In Riverton Wyoming
Sheriff Fob Gaylord County Attorney J P Longnecker Frank Clark and W V Seoggan arrived from Lander to recover hides stolen Feb 16 from Lander men. A search warrant was obtained and Riverton residents were checked, but the claim the hides were hidden there was untrue.
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Riverton
Wyo
Fob Gaylord
J. P. Longnecker
Frank Clark
W. V. Seoggan
Lander
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Ingle
Widdlemen
Agriure Department
Washjvccon
Mit
Harrigan
Oklahoma
Kansas
Whoming
Shivers & Company Investments
Broadway
Burlington
Northwest
Merrittt OU Corporation
Glenrock Sheep Company
Association
Choate Jeass
Keeley
Institute
Curtis Sts
Cola
Fae
Saliely
Andrew Carnegie
Citizens National Bank
Wilson-Fowler Brokerage Company
Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyo
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