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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1931
Page
4
The notice marks the Encampment Wyoming post office as second class matter since December 4 1919 under the act of March 38 1879 providing standard postal designation for mail handling.
Listing of subscription rates including one year six months and three months in advance and single copies. Also provides display advertising rates at 25 cents per single column inch per week and locals at 10 cents per line per week. Obituaries and cards of thanks are charged as other advertising when admission or profit is involved.
A Norwegian selling $100 worth of goods to Russia would receive $75 from his government if payment is not collected, plus $25 profit for himself, ensuring no loss and keeping the business viable.
European buyers piled into copper last week, taking 70 million pounds in three days and showing continued appetite. The note warns that beef, mutton and wool may follow, urging livestock to be kept alive as demand tightens and the market turns.
A reflective note on how American economic progress stems from a free competitive spirit. It credits courage and enthusiasm of a free, adventurous people, unhindered by government interference, as the driving force behind trade gains and rising living standards.
Clubs nationwide report rising inquiries about road conditions lodging inducements in western states. Wyoming emerges as a top sought resort due to a growing road program publicity campaign hospitality forests and camping facilities and favorable summer climate. With European conditions pushing Americans to see America first the state seeks a decisive effort to channel millions of dollars into domestic travel.
Little Ech0s reports Chas Fait’s business trip to town and W G Buckles from Parco visiting Encampment. Bakers Place offers picnic sets at 10 and 25. Mrs. Marrietta Mohs and Miss Beatrice Dixon attend a Saratoga dance. Encampment folks plan a four day Hog Park camping trip led by Mr and Mrs Nichols and Mr and Mrs Upwall. Encampment Bank invites discussion on services for customers and the community.
A curious observer asks what zodiac or sign fits a man who visits Rawlins one day then fish next day with black snakes four feet long escaping from his back hip pocket. The prompt suggests asking Jake Bashore for the answer.
Despite his years, Grandpa Jarrell fell into a beaver dam while fishing on the 4th and nearly drowned. He was saved by 12 year old Ella Pohlemus who was fishing nearby at the time.
Mr. Gee and O. Baker with daughter Mrs Spellman visit Dillom to recall memories. On return they meet R I Martin publisher of The Saratoga Sun and party traveling to Dillom, sharing a brief encounter.
Mrs E H Parkison and Mrs Robt Bechtel hosted the Ladies Aid at the Parkison home on July 1. A good turnout enjoyed a business session and social hour with iced watermelon. The group is hopeful for the Sunday School at the white church now underway, with Mrs Myrtle Taylor as guest of honor, mother of Irene Taylor the school superintendent.
A holiday reduced attendance for the Sunday Community Song service. Mrs Oscar Upwal presented I Love a Little Cottage and The Lilac Tree to an appreciative audience with piano accompaniment by Mrs W F Kuntzman. Local talent provided further numbers, including a piano solo by Mrs John Nelson, followed by sacred melodies. Next Sunday at 8 pm City Hall.
Wyoming Chapter 62 of the session laws establishes penalties for using foreign licenses to operate vehicles within the state. Violators face fines from 10 to 100 dollars, up to 10 days in jail, or both, with foreign plates proof of intent to evade local licensing. The act takes effect after passage, and enforcement is announced by Sheriff John McPherson of Carbon County.
Dorothy Buffehr Thelma Lauren and Marion Hathaway attended a Cheyenne event. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bayless of Bosler were guests of Mrs. and Miss Taylor who run the town telephone office.
The Bible is described as the best seller of all time and the most printed feature in American newspapers. The International Sunday School Lesson, prepared by Rev. P. B. Fitzwater, appears regularly in this newspaper and is said to be interesting, instructive, and helpful for readers of all ages.
A seven year old Cleveland boy visits Santa and names his Christmas wishes. Weeks later another Santa asks the same question and the boy bluntly says he expected memory lapses and calls Santa a chump.
Swedish chronicle recalls early Viking road builder Jarlabanke from a Taeby rune stone. More than 1,000 runic memorials from ninth to eleventh centuries are registered. The Taeby stone praises Jarlabanke for a swamp crossing now known as Jarlabanke's bridge, still in use today.
Encampment is emerging as a premier resort for top travelers with many guests over the holidays. The Boyd ranch hosted visitors from Nebraska and several Colorado towns, while Skyline Sky Meadows and Wilcox ranches overflowed. Bohn Hotel lists numerous guests from Rawlins Denver Cheyenne Longmont and Laramie among others, reflecting a busy season for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Ben and Jake Bashore were Rawlins visitors last week. Mr Wm Englehart was a guest at the Henry Flohr ranch Sunday. Mr and Mrs J Shaffer of Denver are guests of the Hoagland family. CREAM is up Butter fat 20c per pound Morgan Dairy Saratoga Wyoming. FOR SALE GRAINS All varieties for stock and poultry C D Terwilliger. Adv. Mr C H Ashley led Encampment Stores Co during proprietor Corlett and family absence. Wednesday South Fork hosted a fishing trip by Roy Dettinger and Jake Bashore. No luck reported yet. Sweetheart Specials and Black Cows at C L Novelty Store.
Frank Boyd and his family welcomed Mr and Mrs Paul Stevens of Denver for a weekend visit. Mrs Stevens is Mr Boyds sister and the two families shared a joyful reunion during the guests stay.
On Saturday Mrs Myrtle Taylor and daughter Irene hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Keer Mr Wendler Ruth and Margaret Wendler Miss Harvey of Boulder and Mr and Mrs Will Dyer of Cheyenne, at the event.
Mr. W. M. Englehart drove to Rawlins on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Crout. Mrs. Crout, who has been ill for some time, felt worse and chose to remain in the hospital there for a period of observation and care.
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