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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
22
Denver and Eastern markets report a fair to good cattle trade with steers selling from 9 to 10 a hundredweight and cows up to 7 a hundredweight. Demand remains strong for beef cattle and feed stock while veal calves and lambs show steady prices amid active inquiries and good overall activity.
Omaha market prices list cattle and livestock with figures for steers cows and heifers. Prices shown include lower bids and various classifications across sizes and grades.
The United States Geological Survey notes a 1917 rise in coal output over 1916, with soft coal production surpassing past records. Daily rates in mid-summer reached about 1.9 million tons, then 1.638 million in mid-August, and 1.823 million in late September. First eight months of 1917 yielded 363.5 million tons, 37 million more than 1916. Anthracite shipments rose 16 percent.
Joe Ward, a desert prospector for 37 years in Southern California, is reportedly worth millions and earning nearly $100,000 yearly while lawyers settle claims from Mojave desert litigation. He resumes prospecting as his cash potential grows at about 176000 dollars over two years.
City Clerk I J J Showalter certifies nominating statements and petitions filed for Cheyenne Wyoming offices to be voted at the October 23 1917 primary. It lists commissioners John A Martin David Nimmo Edward T Storey William Homer Woolston and mayoral candidate Edward W Stone no primary for mayor due to sole nomination.
The Bright Star Oil Company, incorporated in 1917, failed to file a statutory agent and principal office certificate within the required period. As a result, the company forfeits all franchises and authority to transact business in Wyoming. Done at Cheyenne on October 8, 1917.
The document records a public hearing notice and declarations of incorporation for The Advance Oil Company in Wyoming. It lists publication dates in 1917, the company’s aim to acquire lands and produce oils, capital stock of 250 900.60 dollars, 50 year existence, five initial directors, and Casper Natrona County as the operations area with W. B. Fry as agent.
Dr. W. A. Wyman has been named to succeed Dr. O. K. Snyder as city physician. He assumed charge yesterday after being selected from three applicants. Dr. Snyder was called to federal service and is being treated at Fort Resell.
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