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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
1
Port land Oregon stands as the United States' second largest wool center with Boston ahead in sales. The article argues wool growing could become a major Pacific coast industry as favorable conditions and better flock handling boost regional wool quality and potential woolen manufacturing.
High wool and mutton prices push western irrigation farmers to raise and enlarge flocks. Reports to the USDA show many breeding flocks, some pure bred, with sellers aiding range-country stockmen. Wool pools form to pool supply and boost buyer competition. Owen Sweeney of Basin is the first charged under a new law for abandoning sheep without five days notice.
Regular town council session at Town Hall Monday evening saw Richard Roberts take the mayoral seat succeeding J A Larson. Jesse Gilkison became City Clerk as the council updates its roster with Smalley Morley Gilkivau Woodward and others serving as councilmen.
A telegraph from Dan Wooley announces Cokeville will host a two day Carnival in June 2021. Montpelier band to perform both days and Montpelier baseball team will face Soda Springs on opening day. Second day features Figx Water versus Bancroft in a rivalry game. Anticipated crowd noted.
The City Clerk will receive sealed bids for street sprinkling during summer in Cokeville up to June. Bids must be sealed and marked Bids for Street Sprinkling. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Olly Gilkison, Clerk.
The Cokeville Rifle Club meets at the range for its first rifle shoot on May 80 with eighteen members present. Winds hinder scores at 100 yards as shooters post varied results from 8 to 34 in a 50 point target. average score listed as 195.0. The club plans Saturday shoots going forward as windage familiarity grows.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Evanston Wyoming announces intention to submit Floatfoot claim for patent on the NWKN wy and SWYoky of Section 7 Township 28 North Range West, alleging the claimant has served as the father and heir of Charles Lattoy Layland. Protests or appearances are noted for the district hearing before United States Commissioner Tyran Jones at Kommener Wyoming on the specified date.
A haunted bank setting brings together a robber, two frightened girls on the second floor, and a new fraternity initiation next door. The Paramount feature The Ghost House stars Jack Pickford and Laurie Haff, shown Monday at the Opera House, with a plot of intermingled lives and a neat resolution.
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes swatting or disposing of roosters after breeding season to prevent fertile eggs from spoiling. The campaign aims to cut losses from fertile eggs valued at about 15 million dollars yearly, with weeks designated as Swat the Rooster to sell surplus male birds.
Ridgewell Collum's novel adapted for the screen with Charles Ray as the lead, exploring the rich man's son left to fend without guidance. The Paramount release promises a striking photoplay and debuts at the Opera House on Saturday May 14.
S. D. Noblitt Co. reports seed oats for sale with emphasis on dry farm production in Kherson area and compliance with Pure Food law. Butter wrappers printing offered by The RegLater Olive as advertised.
Local social and official notices across Montpellier and Kemmerer. visits by Gib Weaver and Dr. Madera. church gatherings, a wedding in Portello, a hospital case in Kemmerer, and community events at the Presbyterian and school groups. Includes fallings: wool shipments, floor coverings, and a planned Memorial Service with wartime reflections.
A San Francisco Bulletin report describes a seagull resembling the lost stormy petrel returning to Stow Lake waters. Sergeant McGee notes the bird avoids ducks and mudhens, befriends two Nile pelicans named Anthony and Cleopatra, and may face jealousy or danger from them or other birds.
A Yorkshire Post note recalls Private E Wischusen's 1900s bravery. Now his son Private Eric Wischusen of the Duke of Cambridge's regiment is praised for conspicuous gallantry in a June 1920 Voormezeele raid. He reached enemy trenches amid heavy fire, clearing them and aiding the raiders’ withdrawal. He is confined in hospital with a leg wound. home in Hornsey.
Geologists in Osage county report oil wells drilled beside Indian burial grounds are strong producers. Many cemeteries have been disturbed and crude oil has spouted from some trenches. The largest local producer near Pawhuska sits atop a high rocky hill overlooking the town.
The Red Cross ladies held their regular Thursday afternoon meeting in the Red Cross room. Plans for summer activities were discussed and members were urged to attend. Attendees included Mesdames Anderson Seagraves Reynolds Collett Morley Igo and Mary Reynolds.
Mary Pickford portrays a princess in a Pleasant story told to girls at a boarding school. The themed program features scenes from Arabian Nights with Princess Ali Baba Cassim and robbers, staged in a palace setting with vivid prop details.
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