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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
16
The account notes heavy losses in Laramie and surrounding areas with potato crops reportedly killed in fields near the city. Flower and vegetable plants of tender varieties also suffered widespread damage. DW Gill relocated to 1624 Capitol Avenue.
Frank Furner faced a grab of bad luck when his car rammed the curb and struck the front of his Pine Bluffs shop. Both north entrance panes shattered, metal frame damaged, new plate glass ordered, prompt service advertised with reasonable prices.
Vice President Marshall spoke at a Scottish Rite Masons jubilee in New York urging the United States avoid European entanglements. He argued dual citizenship questions arose only with war and praised loyalty of immigrant descendants while urging a respectful isolation of spirit in world affairs.
Lander Wyoming September 18 a deal closes with approval needed from the interior department in Washington Wind River Petroleum company secures a half interest in cooperative properties with the transfer completing the agreement and awaiting final clearance Local officials noted the significance for regional oil assets and future development plans
In Lander County the Five Hundred Cosperative Oil Company leases 980 acres on the Tat River reservation. New interests agreed to pay a substantial bonus and drill properties. A well drilled last winter produced, despite temperatures around 46 degrees below zero, financed by five hundred men who bought one share for $60 and paid $6 monthly.
Local Weather Report in Cheyenne Wyoming for 24 hours ending 6 pm September 18 1917 shows clear weather. Temperatures ranged from 42 to 63 degrees with light frost observed yesterday morning. Gusts peaked at 24 mph from the northwest.
Casper Wyoming Sept 8 News notes that Powder River cap rock is cited as an oil trap by F G Og of Bert and Thomas bankers Lake City and investor Dick Evans former Salt Lake mayor. They visited the Powder River field with Col Sam Newhouse and indicate Casper Embar oil interests may follow. Colonel Newhouse plans to tour Casper after field men report back. Mrs Sam Newhouse is noted for Salt Lake social prominence and entertainment.
ENCAMPMENT Wyo Sept 18 The Congo Mining company plans immediate active operations at the Congo property near Battle Lake. The mine, long promising in the Battle Lake area, has faced challenges in mining and ore transport but is set to resume. The Rawlins Republic reported the decision last week.
The mine sits in a tough ore extraction area yet copper prices about triple the level when it last operated. Owners expect to reopen and earn solid profits by supplying markets again.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina has recognized the new republic of Russia. President Irrigoyen signed a decree formalizing the recognition amid diplomatic moves. The dispatch notes caution over incomplete details and curbs on further reaction from the Snerman Company.
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