Designation of grazing homestead lands discussed in letter
A Washington D C letter from October 21 1920 informs Encampment Wyoming resident Jas R Little that the Geological Survey will act after the Reclamation Service report is reviewed. Areas not yet irrigable will be designated, with ongoing updates through Mr Mondell. A social dance at city hall hosted Democratic candidates last Thursday with music by Mr and Mrs Raymond Ault and treats for attendees.
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Washington, D. C
Jas. R. Little
Little
Mondeil
Geological Survey
Reclamation Service
Mondell
City Hall
Raymond Ault
Saratoga
Largest mountain lion killed near Medicine Bow Lodge
Forest Ranger M. E. Armes with Charles L. Plummer and A. J. Kennaday killed the largest mountain lion in the valley last Thursday on Barrett Ridge seven miles from Medicine Bow Lodge. The seven foot long beast weighed about 200 pounds and was blamed for calf and colt deaths. Hunters used hounds purchased by Ames and Plummer. the cat was treed, shot twice in the breast, then shot in the head to finish it. A separate note reports H L Morris injured by steel filings in his left eye at the National Garage. D M Tourtelot took him to Rawlins for treatment and he regained use of the eye.
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M. E. ‘Armes
Charles L. Plummer
A. J. Kennaday
Barrett Ridge
Medicine Bow Lodge
Messrs. Ames
Plummer
French Creek
Bear
Saratoga
H. L. Morris
National
Wich
D. M. Tourtelot
Rawlins
University of Wyoming Needs Funds for Expansion
An Encampment Echo letter from Edward Tennant urges Wyoming residents to support a major University of Wyoming expansion. He cites heating bottlenecks at four boilers, two overcrowded dormitories housing 130 students, scarce classrooms and library space, and the need for a new library, a larger gym, an engineering building, and a Hoyt Hall addition to serve growth and reduce living costs. The university reports about 200,000 dollars annual income, with prior year figures noted.
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State University At
Laramie
Edward Tennant
The
Echo
Wyo
Encampment Echo
Encampment
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Hoyt Hall
Engineering
Wyoming University
Wyoming University Funding Plea From Student Letter
A university financial breakdown shows 193 860 27 total with 19 000 from oil lands 30 000 from university owned agricultural lands and 144 660 23 from taxation. Ep Tennant urges support to expand Wyoming’s university and improve its standing among states. A letter from Donald Rankin to be published next week.
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University of Wyoming
United States
Ep. Tennant
Donald Rankin
University At
Laramie
Absences noted and local moves in regional school district
Regna Simms was absent Monday. Ball Kuntzman and George Kuntzman and Karl Tennant missed school on Monday and Thursday/Friday. Carol Brownlee entered first grade last week. Mrs Schalk county superintendent visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs Byron Tillou traveled to Walden Colorado Sunday. George Kuntzman returned Monday from a two weeks vacation at Casper and other points. Mr and Mrs J H Schmidt plan to move this week to the ranch home formerly the W H Cox place. They renovate the property and plan full ranching while Jake continues saddle and harness work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kuntzman
Karl Tennant
J. H. Schmidt
W. Hl. Cox
North Fork
Jake
Local and Personal News Circulates in Encampment
Arthur Chamberlain arrived from Pueblo en route to California for the winter to visit his parents the Ch Chamberlains. W W Daley of Rawlins, state legislator, attended the firemen dance and campaigned for Republicans. Sanger party from French Creek ranch stayed for the Halloween dance. Sheriff A A Sanders, candidate for reelection, mingled with voters at the Democratic dance. Firemen’s Halloween dance and turkey supper drew large crowds and funds. Mrs Myrtle E Schalk visited to promote her Non-Partisan candidacy. KE L Chamberlain family moved into town for the winter from Cow Creek. Tom Walraff reported a large potato crop stored due to market shortages. W A McKay of Rawlins, GOP central chair, visited Encampment for the Republican ticket and dance.
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Arthur Chamberlain
Pueblo
Colorado
Ke, L. Chamberlain
California
Myrtle E. Schalk
Democrativc
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.H. Schmidt
American Red Cross
Wagton
America
Joseph Gray Kitchell
Steff
W. Luis Mora
New York School of Art
Myure
State University
State Bank
CHAS
Tre
F. H. Healey
Bessie Barriscale
Regna Simms
Ball Kuntzman
Carol Brownlee
Mra. Schalk
Byron Tillou
Walden
Geo
Kuntaman
Casper
Geo, Lang
Deer Country
W. W. Daley
Chas. Sanger
Mr. Sanger
I. H. Sanger
A. A. Sanders
Carbon County
W.H. Cox
Indian Valley
Idaho
Ed. Newman
Geo. Kuntzman Real Estate Agency
Tom Walraff
Tom
W. A. McKay
Republican County Central Committee
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne Creamery Co
Encampment Stores CO
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