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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
21
A campaign narrative extols Park County growth led by Powell Ralston and Cody. It lauds irrigation canals, power plants, and modern amenities spurring settlement and prosperity. The speaker urges voters to consider Wilson’s actions before November elections.
The Basin based clerk of the district court in Big Horn county, R. H. Ahrens, appears assured of re election per reports from headquarters. Born 1875 in Attica Indiana, he arrived in Wyoming in 1907 and built a real estate career. He has served four years as clerk, earning respect among colleagues and jurists, and is active in Knights of Pythias, Rails and Modern Woodmen of America.
Harrey Drumm, a progressive candidate born in Omaha, moved with his family to Colorado, educated in Boulder, and came to Wyoming in 1909. He settled at Basin and entered public life, campaigning as a energetic choice for county treasurer this year.
Park County offers surplus water, proximity to Yellowstone lands, and a potential boom in home and farm settlement. The piece recalls the 1909 enabling act, Park County’s 1911 establishment, Cody as county seat, a $46,000 bond for courthouse and jail, and a projected growth with Powell irrigation and 15,000 homes. It emphasizes favorable land values and investments, aiming to attract settlers seeking higher returns.
Democratic candidate ars WoL Cus Holma born June 5 1573 in Havera Sweden is son of John and Brike Tunforse Holma. He moved to the United States in 1984 farmed Nebraska mined Black Hills South Dakota and Wyoming tourist operator in Yellowstone. Active in Wyoming good roads and lodge groups, he leads Cody club and is seen as likely Park county treasurer.
James W. Rosseau seeks a third term as Park County Clerk with strong local backing in Cody. Born in Missouri in 1871, he arrived in Wyoming in 1907 and has served two terms, earning respect among business leaders for proven ability and integrity.
Andrew J. Martin of Cody Wyoming a noted progressive Democrat and businessman born 1872 in Bedford Town. He ran stock raising ranching and mercantile ventures in Big Horn and Cody served Park County as commissioner 1911 to 1918. He married Sarah B Thorens in 1895 and raised six children while active in Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America .
Wires cross with Republicans over claims that prosperity stems from war munitions profits. Senator Penrose, opposing the war revenue tax on these profits, notes some have made fair profits and a very few substantial gains as the bill nears passage.
Johnson County sits in the northern Wyoming region bounded by Sheridan Campbell Converse Natrona and Big Horn. It spans about 60 by 80 miles with 2 6 million acres and the Big Horn mountains on the west. Buffalo is the county seat with 1500 residents and modern amenities including banks, schools, churches, a Carnegie library and an electric light system. The area relies on cattle sheep and grazing but fertile valley lands support dry farming as new settlers arrive from the Midwest. Agricultural agent F Scott aids newcomers while Buffalo’s commercial club drives local development aided by faster rail service from Clearmont to Buffalo and improved auto mail routes. The cattle horse and sheep industry is valued at about five million dollars in property with high market values in Omaha and Chicago. Readway as land office official and Democratic leader is highlighted for his contribution to county growth.
Robert B Robinson of Buffalo seeks the Democratic nomination for a four year term as Johnson County commissioner. A Wyoming pioneer for 28 years he built a career in ranching farming lumber and cattle. Born in Illinois he moved to Buffalo ten years ago and gained success in the lumber industry. He has three daughters and a son 都. the family is noted for stable business and civic involvement.
Ralph Reed of Buffalo emerges as a dynamic and popular Democrat, called a true believer in the cause. Born in Bloomington Illinois in 1854, he attended college at Jacksonville and another institution in Utah.
Peter C Watt of Buffalo, a prominent Wyoming pioneer and lifelong Democrat, has been chosen to run for a two year term as county commissioner. Born in Scotland in 1849, Watt moved to Canada before settling in Wyoming thirty two years ago. He previously served a four year term as commissioner in 1892 and a one year term from 1892 to 1891, and is active in local schools and the Methodist church while focusing on cattle and stockraising.
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