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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
15
Wyoming’s lone representative Frank W. Mondell is hailed as a national leader and floor organizer. The article predicts a landslide reelection on November 2 citing his long service and beneficiary land laws for ranchers and homesteaders.
Miss Helen Irving, a Carbon County native and longtime Rawlins teacher, seeks the county superintendent post on the Non Partisan ticket. She holds a professional teacher’s and administrative certificate, educated at Wyoming University, and has taught in Encampment, Carbon, Walcott, Saratoga, and Rawlins.
Three of Wyoming’s leading businessmen are selected as presidential electors by the Republican party. The party asserts these men are prominent Republicans known statewide for success in private enterprise.
Peter Kooi of Sheridan built a significant coal mining career after opening mines years ago and later sold interests to private life. He served as general manager and became a renowned business figure in the northern region. The text notes his prominence and mentions a presidential elector role.
James Michelson of Big Piney Wyoming, known as Jim Michelson, is praised as one of the Wests most successful cattlemen. The article highlights his faith, hard work, and broad holdings, noting his wide recognition and fellow feeling in the state.
J M Schwoob of Cody, longtime state senator and prominent Republican worker, chosen unanimously as presidential elector for the Big Horn Basin. Described as the strongest and best man for the role, with extensive state legislative experience.
Dr L A Williams of Hanna is the Republican candidate among three representatives for Carbon County in the Wyoming State Legislature. A ten year Carbon County resident and local physician, Williams is described as young, progressive and in touch with county needs.
The Republican party presents Harry A Hunter of Big Creek as a top qualified representative for Carbon County He is a prominent rancher and stockman with prior legislative service and a proven record The statement urges voters to re elect him on November 2 and claims stronger support than two years ago.
R H Alcorn is presented to Carbon County voters as a Republican candidate for State Legislature. The editor lauds him as a strong, progressive leader with public publicity experience from the Rawlins Republican. The piece urges solid GOP majorities to empower the governor to enact beneficial measures.
Miss Malinda Miller, Republican candidate for County Clerk, is a Carbon County native with schooling at Rawlins and Gem City Business College. She served as deputy county clerk under L. B. Magor and R. A. Magor, earning praise for accuracy, courtesy, and deep understanding of county clerk duties.
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