Record broken in Wyoming gravel loading methods
At Buford the Union Pacific gravel pit reportedly set a world loading record. James Cahill, in charge, says 405 cars loaded and 165 forwarded, with 104 to Oakley, 36 to Nebraska, four to the Wyoming division. Cars average forty eight tons. two brakemen aid in moving cars from loading track to freight yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanamif
Thenion Maecific
Buford Wntl
James Cahill
Road Department
Wyoming Division
Oakley
Nebraska
Wyoming
Cara
Cahill
Coaching Job for Frank Gick at Mercedsburg Academy
Princeton May 25 Frank Gilek former captain of the Princeton football team selected to coach football at Mercedsburg Academy next fall. Gilek played three years on the Princeton varsity squad. Behrman Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Frank Gilek
Mercedsburg Academy
Gilek
Bad Boys Found Guilty In Elk Destruction Case
Claude Bird was convicted of wanton destruction of elk and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Roy Bird, after his brother's conviction, pleaded guilty and received one year to 18 months. Deputies Wardens Sorenwon and George found the pair with three cow elk two rifles and other gear amid elk carcasses and teeth. A Kodak and photos of the slaughtered animals were offered as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Dieteret
Claude Bird
Roy Bird
Claude
May
Hird
Mont
Sorenwon
George
Wardons
Roy
Prospective Coal Vein Plans in Laramie Area
President J M Herbert returned from a tour of inspection in Coalmont and Walden. He said field owners will determine vein extent and a definite map will guide future work after current grouk is completed. A full company reorganization will lead to a new shaft and larger scale coal mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
J. M. Herbert
Coalmont
Walden
Wheatland to Get Magnificent New Library
Wheatland, May 25. Thanks to Andrew Carnegie and Hon. J. M. Carey Platte county will have a new library building. After months of effort by the library board secretary O. O. Natwick received word last Thursday from the Carnegie foundation that 812,500 has been appropriated for the construction. Funds will be available once plans and specifications from the county library board are approved by the Carnegie foundation.
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Wheatland
Andrew Carnegie
J. M. Carey
Platte County
Library Board
O. O. Natwick
Carnegie Foundation
May Tung in Gishien South of Bad Lands
Douglas May 26 Frei Pattee of Casper visited town to review his business interests and reported a well drilled last summer near the Bad Lands yielded fifteen gallons of lubricating oil. He plans more wells on the Eastman homestead with an Omaha firm, aiming to start soon. The steam plant will remain in place, and local development excitement grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Eastman Homestead
Omaha
Ita
Douglasite
France shows a great shell in proof of the new gun
The article claims France finally produces a great gun comparable to the German 16 inch weapon. It states the French shell measures forty centimeters or 5.7 inches and suggests the weapon would batter German border forts if French armies reach them.
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France
Building site secured for county library project
J. M. Carey offers to donate ground for a central library site. The library board will decide on site, hire architects, and prepare plans within days, aiming to complete the building as early as possible. The appropriation promises a large, credited facility meeting county needs for years, with thanks to Carnegie, Carey, Natwick, McDougall, and Mrs Fraoren for public benefits.
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J. M. Carey
Library Board
Platte County
Carnegie
Carey
Messrs
Nat~ Wick, McDougall
Mre
Fraoren
Douglas Chataqua Club Plans Summer 1916 Program
The committee in charge of the Douglas Chautauqua for the summer of 1916 is beginning to advertise the week's offerings. By the date, many will be in training to attend. The program will include the usual strong numbers with a possible couple of added attractions to please the audience.
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Iouglas
Comask
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Proves Merit
A testimonial from Anamosa Iowa praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for women. The letter describes relief from general weakness, headaches, and back pain after using the remedy, reflecting widespread patient experiences.
Rovereto Tyrol History Highlighted by National Geographic
Washington May 25 The National Geographic bulletin details Rovereto Tyrol on the Adige valley near Tarragnola. It notes Rovereto as a key industrial center with silk and a large Tecmo factory nearby, plus its railway links to Innsbruck Verona and its strategic role in ongoing fighting. The article traces Rovereto’s origin around 1200, its Venetian betrayal in the 15th century, and its later Austrian Tyrol control. It mentions Dante’s alleged exile refuge in the Lizvana castle and notes Antonio Rosmini erbati the Italian philosopher born there founding the Institute of Brothers of Charity whose US members are Rosiminians.
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Washington
Rovereto
Tarragnola
National Geographic Society
Irent
Adige
Adriatic
Trent
Leno
Terragnola
Piagra
Verona
Tgrmeco
Sacco
Lothair
Innocent I
Alps
Rom
Anacletus I
Dira
Over
Lizvana
Aouth
Republic of the Adriatic
Maximilian
Tyrol
Lixvana
Dante
Florence
Antonio Rosmini
Erbati
Rosmini
Institute of Brothers of Charity
United States
Rosiminians
League to Enforce Peace Meet Today
Washington hosts the first annual League to Enforce Peace assemblage starting tomorrow with an address by President Wilson and a Taft presiding session. The two day event ends with a New Willard hotel banquet on Saturday evening.
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Washington
League
Wilson
Taft
New Willard Hotel
N. D. Baker
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Oecar
League of Hatlens Promoted Amid European War Context
Propaganda from Winkiration signals a planned league to be formed as the current War in Europe unfolds. The supporters are described as comprising most political leaders in the country with a few exceptions.
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League
League of Hatlens
Europe
Crow Reservation Ongoing Petition on Major Estep Move
Worded motion before the commission on lading affairs contemplates opening the Crow reservation to petitioners. Major Estep, superintendent of the reservation, and Hebert Yellowtail with associated Indians have been summoned to Washington and are en route.
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Lading
le Spaia
Crow Reservation
Estep
Hebert Yellowtail
Washington
Hale
Enlisted Move Aims 40000 Fist Encampment Plan
Fragmentary OCR note describes a requisition to government for 36000 fry and mentions a May 25 date. It references Hayden National forest and Miner Creek North Fork as sites for encampment or related activity.
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Hayden National Forest
Miner Creek
North Fork
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Frank Gick
Geo. W. Daiber
Andrew Carneged
May Tung
Gishien
Lydia
Pinkham
ENE
Italan
League To
Nature
Tom Keene
Cigar
H. N. Boyd Company
Chow
Washglean
Bing
Chyenne
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