Wyoming Homestead Acts Mark Large Acreage Designations
A Geological Survey letter to Senator Kendrick reports rapid progress in Wyoming under the enlarged homestead act and stock raising act. By April 29 1919 the secretary approved 1 126 360 acres as nonirrigable, bringing total Wyoming designations to 2 546 746 acres in seven months and 24 775 000 acres overall. Nearly 5 000 000 acres designated for entry under the stock raising act completes favorable action on over 7 500 applications.
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Wyoming
Senator Kendrick
Smith
The
Geological Sur
Mr. Kendrick
Federal Home Loan Banks Plan Delayed After Conference
After a Washington conference the United States League of Building and Loan Associations decided not to push a federal home loan banks bill to the extra congressional session. A federal home loan board would supervise regional banks with capital minimums and membership limited to associations to boost loan funds and aid prospective homeowners.
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Washington
Legislative Committee
United States League of Building and Loan Associations
Congress
Convention of
Building and Loan Associations
Detroit
Federal Home Loan Board
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Senate
London Faces Severe House Shortage Across the City
London endures a serious housing shortage with many residents occupying unlikely shelters. A leader in women’s movements reportedly houses in a converted stable while others live in old motor buses along the Thames. Huts tents caravans and house boats may become common if summer weather stays favorable. The only group spared seems to be discharged soldiers returning from dugouts and tents seeking a real home.
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London
New York
Thames River
Tommy Atkins
Immigration Problems After War
The article argues postwar unemployment labor unrest and immigration interlink. Current laws are inadequate. urgent legislation is needed to restrict and regulate immigration raise naturalization standards and educate resident aliens for citizenship to prevent Bolshevist influence in America.
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America
Albany County to Aid Highway Toward Walden
Albany county commissioners approve 12000 for road building along Weed Creek from Wood's Landing to the Colorado state line toward Walden. The federal government plans to add a matching sum for a route through the Medicine Bow forest reserve, forming the main link between Laramie and Walden. The first round trip of the automobile stage reported good road conditions after leaving the mountain trail.
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Laramie
Board of County Commissioners of
Albany County
Weed Creek
Wood's Landing
Golorado State Line
Walden
Medicine Bow
Knoxville Woman Named First Deputy Criminal Court Clerk
Miss Danny York of Knoxville is named the first deputy criminal court clerk in Tennessee, marking a historic milestone in state justice administration.
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Danny York
Knoxville
Tennessee
Rail fires prompt coal switch debate in Union Pacific report
In Laramie the safety committee of Union Pacific reports fires across districts, with the seventh district near Rawlins showing no losses, while the sixth district between Laramie and Rawlins records a mounting fire cost. Sparks from passing locomotives blamed, and Rock Springs coal touted to reduce losses, potentially altering coal choices and raising sleep-at-night concerns over Hanna coal.
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Laramie
Wyo
Republican
Safety Committee
Union Pacific
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Sifth
Rawlina
Hanna Coal
Rock Springs
Cours
Lowal «Afficinia
Fire safety concerns in coal car operations discussed
An operating official warned that fire could occur even with care and delay, noting steel coal cars and cargo remain at risk. The remarks stressed the persistent danger of fires affecting coal transport and the potential for substantial damage if preventive measures fail.
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Feas
Calif
Riverton Project Officers Outline Survey Push
H. D. Com, project manager for the United States Reclamation Service, outlines planned survey work for the Riverton project. A new sampling unit will open at Shoshoni mid May to cover ranges five and six east, with Pavillion staff moving in June to range four east. Headquarters remain at Riverton until a railroad and facilities are developed inland.
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Riverton
H. D. Comstock
United States Reclamation Service
Shoshoni
Pavillion
Wanted washing and lace curtains done at home
A small classified notice offers washing and lace curtain service for 50c per piece with pickup at 2224 Bent sheet. Contact through phone 055M 13. Connelly and Tupper advertise shoes for men.
Ohio faces dry constitution without enforcement plan
State and local officials warn enforcement of a dry constitution is weak without a strong state police or legal framework. The General Assembly must pass enforcement measures and wait for a November referendum before they take effect. Saloon league and anti prohibition groups expect a campaign and renewed efforts to influence the vote and license renewals.
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Colimbaus
Hquer Bralifia
Ohio
Saloon League
Paloan P
Nome
Ohio Home Rule Association
Wet” Organization
Ip Plannine
Anti-Saloon League
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Carey Avenue
Federal Home Loan
Wyoming Trust & Savings
Laramie County
Speenseem
Harry
Henderson
Frances Willard
Connelly & Tupper
Fort Collins Glee Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wyoming Book Store
Western State Oil & Land CO
Buck Creek
Rock Oil Producing Company
Tsance Creek
Harvey Creek
Capital
Joseph Gaurst
Harvey, Hawley& Garsi
Attye
Douglas
Wye
Emery
le Bonte
Porter
Gashier Gonverse County Bank
R. G. Virtue
Secy
B.D. Hawley, Joseph
Geret, KL. A
Whippie
Virtue
Ee York
Mem Widener
Philadelphia
Bens
Peek Cena Mae Oerb
Princip Winslow Taylor & Company
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