Uncle Sam Starts Government Nitrate Sales to Farmers
Washington reports the government has begun selling Chile saltpetre nitrate to farmers at 16.50 per ton delivered to port and freight paid to the farmer. Three shiploads have arrived in Delaware and South Carolina ports with all orders sold and delivered. Charles J. Frond heads the nitrate distribution. county agents or farmer committees collect applications and payments, ensuring smooth delivery. Uncle Sam may continue in the nitrate business.
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Washington
Rel & Succene
Department of Peroculture
Harleston
Wilmington S. C
Savannah
Charles J. Frond
Department of Agricula
Agriure Department
Washjvccon
Shipping Board
Sam
Chile
Pinex cough remedy advertised with pine extract
An old advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup made from Norway pine extract. It claims fast relief from coughs and throat irritation, offers a home-made version using sugar syrup, and promises cost savings and a money back guarantee.
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Wayne
Cheyenne Considers Licenses for Second Hand Dealers
Cheyenne city council may pass an ordinance requiring second hand dealers to pay 50 dollars and junk buyers 100 dollars for licenses. The proposal bans purchases from under eighteen, enforces a ten day holding period, and mandates detailed reports to police to curb thefts in the city.
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Cheyenne
Inquest in Harrigan Case Awaits Transcripts
The coroner's jury handling the Raymond G. Harrigan case has not reached a verdict. The jurors have not sat for days awaiting transcripts of testimony from Colorado guards involved in the shooting near Carr. Coroner Clyde Early said 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 6 to 14 Days Druggists Promise Refund
The advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with instant relief from itching and better sleep after the first use. It offers a money back refund if the treatment fails and lists a price of 500.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised Quick Relief
An advertorial note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for health issues including dizziness constipation biliousness headaches and indigestion. It claims to cleanse fermenting foods and provide quick relief available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Burlington Will Build Big Bridge At Glenrock
Glenrock Wyoming March 5 Arrangements with the Burlington Railroad to build the county bridge have been made and bids drawn by chairman Allen of the board of commissioners were withdrawn The company will start soon and aims to finish before high water The old bridge is the only route to the Burlington station across the river causing long detours for residents and travelers
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Glenrock
Wyo
Burlington Railroad Company
Allen
Board of Commissioners
Douglas
Clenrock
Burlington Station
Scrosa
Oil news from Wyoming reports advancing drills and water strikes
A Casper telegram notes Colony among future producers after a water strike at 2806 feet in Wild Horse district. Northwest Oil near Big Muddy shows casing issues and near-term completion. Crater Oil pushes three derricks at Maverock Springs with ten wells planned, while One Hundred Old association well south of Douglas progresses with depth reached.
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Wild Horse
Pueblo
Colo
Columbine
Crater Oil Company
Maverlock Springs
Landem
Maverick Springs
Association
Choate Jeass
Douglas
Wyo
Wells Struck at Sour Lake Texas Oil Field
Reported drilling found oil in well No 13 at Sour Lake with over a thousand feet to go and stockholders optimistic a production well will come in within days. Earlier wells No 12 and No 13 at the same site yielded about 15 and 20 barrels daily. California Petroleum declares a 1 percent quarterly dividend and Standard Oil raises kerosene export price by 20 points to 16 20 per barrel.
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Wayatt-Texas and Wyoming Oil Company
Sour Lake
Texas
Standard Ol Company of
New York
Springs Man Is Killed By Train
The body of Harry Armstrong night clerk at the Park hotel was found beside a railroad track near Rock Springs Wyoming after 2 AM Wednesday. Indications point to a passing train as the cause with no witnesses to confirm the exact events. Armstrong aged 58 born in Nebraska had lived in Colorado and Wyoming for 35 years and leaves a large Nebraska family and an ailing mother.
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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 Stirs Laughter at Wyoming Bazaar
At Burns Wyoming on March 5 Albert Romsa bought white socks for 5 dollars at a box sodal bazaar in cement schoolhouse No 7 district 22. He wore them and auctioned his old socks for 2.75 dollars amid laughter. The identity of the winning bidder is not known.
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Burns, Wyo
Box Sodal
Albert Romsa
Romeo
Lncky
New School Planned for Round Top at Reservoir Site
William Storey, president of the board of education, announced a new school building will be constructed at Round Top reservoir. The schoolhouse will measure 16 by 22 feet and sit near the road east of Round Top. Eight pupils currently attend the Round Top school.
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William Storey
Board of Education
Round Top Reservoir
Round Top
Arrests Over Pass Sale In Laramie
In Laramie Wyoming William Crumfield a Negro was arrested for intoxication after selling a railroad roundtrip pass to a woman and getting drunk. He was fined six dollars and costs and ordered to report to Denver for Army duty. Howard Watkins another Negro was fined similarly. Two white men faced fines. one had a prior appearance and another was removed from a soldier train for attempting to board without proper passage.
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Laramie
Wyo
Wiliam Crumfield
Denver
United States Army
Howard Watkins
Union Pacific
Cheyene
Hide Thieves Sought in Riverton Search
Sheriff Fob Gaylord County Attorney J P Longnecker Frank Clark and W V Seoggan came from Lander to Riverton March 5 in search of hides reported stolen on Feb 16. A search warrant was used to comb Riverton premises but the claim the hides were concealed there proved untrue.
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Riverton
Wyo
Fob Gaylord
J. P. Longnecker
Frank Clark
W. V. Seoggan
Lander
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Merrittt OU Corporation
Glenrock Sheep Company
Keeley
Institute
Curtis Sts
Cola
California Petroleum Corporation
Fae
Saliely
Andrew Carnegie
Citizens National Bank
Wilson-Fowler Brokerage Company
Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyo
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