Wyoming Oil Boom Signals Statewide Energy Push
The state moves toward major oil, coal, and mineral development as the Mid-West company in Casper operates at high daily output and the Wyoming Refinery and Pipeline opening tomorrow. Other districts around Lander and Uintas show activity, with Governor Carey urging restraint on wildcatters and stressing honest development of Wyoming’s oil, coal, gold, copper, and iron resources.
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Mid-West Company
Caspar
Wyoming of Fleida
Imwelos
Lander
Mik Morn Tasin
Spring Valley
Uinta County
Wyoming
Carey
Casper
Penn-Wyoming
Ashpit Babies Fight for Life and Dignity
In a Denver Republican reflection, the essay argues that unwanted ashpit babies face harsh neglect yet can become powerful forces for change. It lauds resilience, noting how adversity fuels progress and that society gains from recognizing every child's humanity and potential.
Springtime Whispers and Civic Echoes In Print
A fragmented column muses on spring joys and the pull of youth versus work, blending rustic imagery with a note on Roosevelt era pamphleteering. It cites Roosevelt and social ideas while reflecting on changing times and public discourse.
Tax burden shift blamed on rich in Washington DC
Wisconsin State Journal reports Henry George's analysis citing Washington DC blocks where poor whites and colored residents live show rapid value rises but land assessments lag. Noting mansions like the Wadeworth and Townsends, he claims exemptions favor the wealthy while the poor bear higher taxes.
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Henry George
George
Ben
Washington, D. C
Thes Wadewortha
Townsends
Thomas Nelson Page
Scott Townsend
Wadsworth
Rf. W. Patterson
Cost of living at all-time high says Bradstreet report
The Casper Record notes May 1 Bradstreet index shows living costs for 96 commodities at 9 2746, up 1 9 percent from April and 11 7 percent from two years ago. Breadstuffs provisions meats textiles drive higher prices. no halt in upward trend expected, hitting consumers hardest.
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Norn
Casper
Democrats in the National House Support Good Roads Plan
Sheridan Enterprise notes Democrats favor diverting funds from commissions and grand public buildings to a national good roads program. It argues government aid plus Wyoming partnerships could rapidly improve highways, ending wasteful spending on nonessential projects.
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House
Senate
National House
Wyoming
Httle
Sheridan
City Sprinkling Petition Prompts Thorough Schedule
The Leader urges city authorities to adopt comprehensive street sprinkling based on a business petition. With ample water in reservoirs the plan calls for two to three hours of irrigation twice daily using a single wagon in Cheyenne's large non paved area.
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Sievia
Cheyenne
Mercbanta
Meeteeten Looking Up Bright Prospects for Meeteetse
The Meeteetse News foresees a prosperous year with good moisture yielding a strong grass crop and fair wool prices. Rail improvements may bring Burlington line toward Greybull, boosting trade, transport, and settlement, while stockmen face grain shortages and road-building efforts continue in the county.
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Yellowdione Park
Ile Dormion
Burlington Railroad
Greybull
Burlington
Rarom
Meeteetse
Good Roads Movement Faces Rural Opposition
Rural and ranching factions resist the good roads push arguing it favors automobile users. They note that bad roads cause livestock losses and higher freighting costs, claiming better roads would have saved thousands of dollars and eased northern range transport.
Year 1912 Promises Banner Laramie Valley Harvest
The Boomerang notes strong indicators for 1912 with good crop ground and ample water. Cattle and sheep survived winter well, harvests expected to exceed prior years, and prices should peak as livestock markets open. An advertising push will leverage this production as solid proof.
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Laramie
Burlington Railroad Expansion Connected To Capitol Access
The Burlington line from Thermopolis extends southward promising easier travel to the state capitol for eastern and isolated regions. When completed and in service it will allow direct trips without crossing three states, altering regional travel patterns and fostering neighborly exchanges.
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Burlington Railroad
Thermopolis
State Capitol
Shian Wyomin letter on politics and land deals in 1912
A first person reminiscence from Dov Pixley of Shian Wyoming dated May 1912 recounts a political discussion with a visiting Southend missionary and a lawyer. The writer criticizes Republican and Democratic factions, discusses a proposed new post office in Ezra and land schemes, and mentions a syndicate behind land grabs aimed at limiting immigration and keeping control among a few investors.
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Honka
Ezra
Seothind
Kanada
Politikal
Evra
Republikans
Hera
Road link to unite state and boost freight rates proposed
In Cheyenne discussions claim a new route will improve markets for Big Horn Basin products and draw settlers in large numbers. The plan aims to knit the state closer together and secure better freight rates, benefiting especially the northeast region per Meeteetse News.
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Cheyenne
Big Horn Basin
Meeteetse News
Milkweed Misconception Teaches Cows’ Milk Myths
A city boy asks about a roadside plant and learns the plant is milkweed. The exchange notes a humorous belief that milkweed is feed for cows to produce milk, reflecting a rural education moment from a Chicago News source.
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Chicago News
Fragmentary talk shows political distrust and gossip
The snippet records banter about government control of coal mines with a humorous exchange. Hewitt-Gruet is described as a good-hearted fellow, while a remark about insurance and world order appears, ending in a light note from Puck style humor.
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Hewitt—Gruet
Jewett
Puck
Election Bet Sparks Kirkgate Wager Rumor
A stray quote from the Statesman reports a husband and wife debating a vote before a forthcoming birthday. The exchange hints at a playful bet on civic participation and personal milestones.
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Kerg Statesman
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