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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
1
Frank May reports that ranch youths set a trap at the hay stacks and kill many rabbits each night. A recent night yielded over 90 rabbits as a tight netting surrounds the stack and an inclined lumber snow ramp keeps rabbits from digging under. Morning hunts with dogs follow for sport.
Cokeville Volunteer Fire Department hosts a dance at the Opera House Monday evening January 15. Tueller Orchestra provides music, admission is one dollar with extra for lunch by the Ladies' Guild.
During our Annual January Clearance Sale we offer a special inducement to Cokeville patrons. Our stock of Furniture, Ranges, Rugs, etc., was never more complete than now. Call and see us. The Vingent Furniture Co., Montpelier. 13-27.
The act authorizes designation of stock raising lands up to 640 acres for homestead entry. It details eligibility, contiguous entries, residence and improvements required, and process for applications. Officials note designation and design circular issuance will take months with waterworks withdrawal paused.
C. C. Collett of Tabor Alberta Canada visited Cokeville for several days this week. One of the first white settlers in Cokeville he now owns a large ranch in Canada. This was his first Cokeville return in 19 years and he noted the town's growth. He is uncle to T. K. Collett and left for Canada Wednesday. The Register will keep him posted on Cokeville happenings.
Henry Kirkner writes from California about Los Angeles sights and the International races at San Monica. He recalls yellow fruit groves pepper trees and flowers, notes high costs for meals, and mentions a tragic crash and the death of writer Jack London, ending with regards from Cokeville.
United States Marshal H F Hudson of Cheyenne arrested several Bear Dancers in Diamondville last Saturday night. Report claims three dancers were imported from Italy and may be sent home. Owners of one dive face potential Mann White Slave Act charges as Diamondville ends Bear Dancing.
James P. Reynolds, long time Sugar Company employee in Cering Neb, is promoted to assistant bookkeeper at the Bayard Neb factory. He has been serving as store bookkeeper at the Gering factory since last fall, with the new role marking a single step up in the company.
Wool buyers push beyond 30 cents for re entries of the 1916 clip. Salter Brothers report a dealer offering 40 cents for Arizona wool, suggesting futures may rise. Senator Irvine cites Arizona woolland prices and industry faith in gains ahead despite current rates.
Secretary of Agriculture announced allocations for road and trail work in national forests. Wyoming is set to receive 410000, with other states receiving funds ranging from 42 000 to 70 000 each.
A brief notice touts butter wraps and farm station offerings at right prices from the Register office, signaling a marketplace update with emphasis on value and accessibility.
The Fourteenth Wyoming Legislature opened at noon Tuesday in Cheyenne with 57 members present. James W. Christman presided the senate. W. K. Jones was elected speaker of the house. C. D. Oviatt became speaker pro tem. J. W. Todd was senate president and S. Skovgand VP. Balloting for speaker gave Jones 83 votes to 21 for Sullivan.
The National Wool Growers Annual Convention opened at the Utah Hotel with over 1000 delegates in attendance. Governor Bamberger welcomed the flockmasters as speakers addressed topics including bounties and predatory wild animals. Cokeville sheepmen attended and Dr. Campbell reported his Cokeville office will be open all winter.
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