Two Men Survive Harsh Blizzard Trek to Medicine Bow
Nickerson and Dan Mathews nearly lost their lives while crossing 69 miles from Cold Springs Timber camp to Medicine Bow. They faced a wild blizzard, mile after mile of deep snow drifts, and freezing winds, locating their horses after hours of struggle then reaching Medicine Bow exhausted but alive.
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Medicine Bow
Wyo
Nickerson
Dan Mathews
Cold Springs Timber Company
Medicine How
Medicine Row
Old Timers Mourned as Carbon County Passes Dying in Wyoming
Rawlins Wro March 18 The old timers of Carbon county are rapidly passing away and soon most settlers who came here when Wyoming was a wilderness will be gone. Thomas Roberts born 1844 in Clifton county Ohio died at 69. He came to Wyoming about two years ago living here since. Survived by three children Mrs Marciai of Denver Mrs Cantlin of Sheridan and Fred Roberts of Ferrin Pap Roberts was a popular figure to both young and old and shared lively stories of early Wyoming days.
Roy Todiscki narrowly escapes drowning in Bitter Creek
Basin Wyoming March 18 Emmanuel Todiscki fell from the East Flat swing bridge while returning from school and was swept downstream. He was rescued by Robert Love and Mr Lowrey, aided by Dr Charles Freeman after a lengthy effort as rising Bitter Creek ran fast and strong.
Longtime Rawlins baker W J Smith dies at 71
Rawlins Wyoming March 18 W J Smith died at his home after weeks of illness blood poisoning was the immediate cause He was born in New York City in 1844 and moved to Rawlins in 1872 establishing a Front street bakery He married in 1876 and left nine children eight surviving William Henry Joseph and John were sons while daughters included Margaret Mrs L F Findeisen Mrs John Bangs H Reiche and Mrs H Childs
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Rawlins
Wye
W. J. Smith
Mr. Smith
New York City
Front Street
William
Henry
Joseph
John
Margaret
L. F. Findeisen
Charles W Freel Dies After Stroke In Newcastle Wyoming
Charles W Freel of Newcastle Weston county dies at the Newcastle house from a stroke of apoplexy aged 79 years 11 days after moving to the area many years ago. He was known for stock raising and farming contributions to the local community through his long residence.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Charles W. Freel
Weston County
Newcastle House
Free
Remains Laid To Rest After Ill Health And Stroke
The obituary notes a man in poor health for some time who suffered a first paralytic stroke over a year ago. His body was shipped to Clarkston, Iowa, on Wednesday morning for interment. Family members, including a son and daughter, accompanied the procession to the grave.
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Baefart
Clarkston
Iowa
Jamen Mreel
Mere
Jason
Colians Succeeds Metz in Wyoming County Roles
County officials in Basin Wyoming announce W S Collings as county attorney and Loren Gray as county assessor following Judge P W Metz elevation to district judge and Cilmore Hartigan named court reporter. Collins had lost the recent election to Metz by about 400 votes.
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Collins
Metz
Automobile Speed Caution Amid Home Safety Debate
A concise note contrasts car speed with home safety, noting vehicles can accelerate rapidly unlike a family residence, and underscores the need for caution in both contexts.
Custom Made Garments Offer Real Built-To-Measure Value
A clear advertisement touts strictly custom-made clothes as the best option. It contrasts $20 or $25 ready-made suits with true bespoke garments tailored to the buyer, promising superior fit and quality.
Spring Suits at $20 Prove Quality Beats Higher Priced Garments
A seller argues that his $20 suits match the material workmanship and finish of regular $35 items. He guarantees the same quality in finish and construction as the higher priced garments, challenging the notion that lower cost equals lesser value.
Eye strain causes headaches and nervous disorders says eye specialist
An eye and nerve expert asserts that most headaches and nervous issues stem from eye strain. He claims the eyes under normal conditions consume two thirds of brain nerve energy and warns against experimenting with treatment.
Burlington 10 opens gravel pit and line near Grover
General Superintendent E E Young and other officials visited Grover on Monday to announce the Burlington will open the gravel pit at the state line this spring. The project aims to prepare the division for heavy traffic once the Casper to Powell river link is finished, with through trains planned with the Northern Pacific and Great Northern.
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Grover
Colo
E. E. Young
Alliance
G. L. Griggs
Sterling
G. H. Hamilton
F. T. Darrow
Lincoln
Burlington
State Line
Casper
Powder River
Wyoming
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Grover Yards
Yeager
Wilsons Guards Face Heavy Duty After Rest
Washington March 17 The story recalls Tafts presidency when guards Wheeler and Sloan kept fit with gym work. With Wilson now president they moved from idle to constant motion during inaugurations and daily walks, quickly shifting from a walk to a run as they keep pace with events.
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Washington
Mr. Taft
Secret Service
Taft
L. A. Wheeler
Jimmie Sloan
White House
Wilson
Wheeler
Sloan
Wyoming Weather Compared Favorably With North Dakota
O C McIntyre former Heela ranchman now with the Indian civil service said in The Leader office that Wyoming’s weather is milder than North Dakota’s. He recalls five days of 40 mph winds and 32 below zero with five feet of snow at Devil’s Lake, and notes his transfer to the Shoshen reservation after a visit to Sioux country.
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Wyoming
Devil's Lake
Septtember
O. C. McIntyre
Heela
Indian Civil Service
N. D
Shoshen Reservation
In Mexico Presidents Come And Go In Troubled Times
The verse laments Mexico's political instability as a sequence of revolutions and changing rulers. It imagines a nation in turmoil with generals seeking power while the land remains shadowed by conflict and upheaval. The refrain repeats the line In Mexico, highlighting enduring strife and uncertainty.
Rural sanitation campaign cited in Arkansas effort
Hookworm disease costs Arkansas more than a quarter of the cotton crop says Hon. George B. Cook superintendent of public instruction. Physicians and teachers cooperate vigorously with the state board of health in promoting rural sanitation statewide.
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Arkansas
George B. Cook
State Board of Health
Ten Men Trapped in Kentucky Coal Mine Cavern
In Henderson Kentucky on March 18 a coal mine at Pakett s of Pittsburg Coal company trapped 130 miners by a cave in blocking the shaft entry. Officials say no deaths yet and hope to free them soon.
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Cavrin
Henderson
Mare
Pittsburg Coal Company
Banketts
Forms of salutation across nations and faiths
A compact survey traces greetings from diverse cultures. From Arab mornings to Greek inquiries about business, Italian and French courtesies, and the ancient Roman Salve, each form reflects its people. The early Christians' salutation is highlighted as especially beautiful.
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Spain
France
Germany
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Savas
State of
Roy
Custom Made
Frank Dubsky
West 17Th St
McInerny & Conway
Wiveth Jewelry
Deutscher Verein
Columbia University
North Dakota
Mexico
Mutt and
Jeff
Sunege
Ley
Juarel
Shores
SAM
Eddy Strert
Bud” Fisher
Oree
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