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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
4
Report from Laramie notes heavy frost and plant damage near the city. Ropes of potatoes said killed in some areas while flowers and tender vegetables suffered losses. DW Gill relocates to 1624 Capitol Avenue.
Frank Furner faced a mishap when his car rammed the curb and struck the front of his store in Pine Bluffs Wye. Both north entrance panes shattered, the metal frame damaged, new plate glass ordered, and prompt service offered with reasonable prices.
Vice President Marshall told Scottish Rite Masons in New York that dual citizenship questions were not raised before the war and that the United States must avoid European entanglements. He urged an isolation of spirit while preserving loyalty to the flag for all immigrant families.
Lander Wyoming September 18 a deal closes with interior department approval pending whereby Wind River Petroleum Company acquires a half interest in cooperative properties.
In Lander County the Five Hundred Cosperative Oil Company plans to drill on a 980 acre lease on the Tat River reservation. New interests agreed to pay a substantial bonus and proceed with development. A well drilled last winter produced well despite a thermometer below zero. Financing came from five hundred men each buying one share for $60 and paying $6 monthly.
Local Weather Report from Cheyenne Wyoming for 24 hours ending 6 PM September 18 1917. Report shows clear weather, high 63 degrees, low 42, NW wind shifting NE, light frost observed yesterday morning. Precipitation since January 1 totaling 12.08 inches versus normal 11.82. Meteorologist L H Daingerfield signs the report.
Casper Wyoming reports that Col Sam Newhouse may enter Powder River oil prospects after a visiting party led by F O G Dern and Dick Evans inspected the area. Dern urged Newhouse to reserve Casper Embar Oil company capacity while Salt Lake capital, driven by Newhouse, may pour into the region. Mrs Newhouse once entertained King Edward VII and Salt Lake social circles. Newhouse’s Wyoming venture could bring major investment and development.
ENCAMPMENT Wyo Sept 18 The Congo Mining company plans immediate active operations at the Congo property near Battle Lake in the Battle Lake district. The ore has been difficult to mine and transport up to now but the firm forecasts resumed mining and shipping shortly according to Rawlins Republic.
The mine sits in a difficult ore extraction section, but with copper prices about three times higher than during previous operations, owners believe opening the mine will yield good profits and a profitable market despite current losses.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina has recognized the new Russian republic after President Irrigoyen signed a decree to that effect. The brief note also mentions a varnish article from The Sherman Co. ltd.
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