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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
1
Mayor Englehart issues a holiday proclamation for Friday April 6 urging all residents to join in shoveling snow to help stockmen feed cattle in the valley. The call comes as another snow plow was damaged, making communal effort essential.
The city council discussed improving and beautifying a park site during Monday night’s meeting. Residents favor a park open for evening and Sunday use in summer and proposed Arbor Day work by school children and citizens to plant trees and start landscaping. Water is plentiful and with minimal ditching trees and flowers can be properly watered to create a park to be proud of.
A harsh pattern of snowstorms disrupts rail operations from Walcot to Encampment. Engineer and snowplow detachments fail to reunite due to repeated wrecks and track damage. Despite delays, Mr. Austin keeps a crew shoveling, seeking to reach Saratoga and restore feed routes for stock.
Washington March 25 approved grazing allowances for the national forests for the coming season cover 8 400 155 sheep 2 120 145 cattle and horses and 4 600 swine. compared with last year the figures show an approximate net rise of 355 000 sheep or 71 000 cattle while sheep numbers fall as owners switch to cattle amid open range feed shortages. the forest service notes range capacity grows through protection against over grazing better stock handling and new watering points as poisonous plant eradication reduces losses.
Mrs Addie Wise expresses gratitude for personal and financial help after her accident. She thanks friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and assistance to her and her son Julian and hopes to recover and later return home among the community.
Guatemala's Minister Wye recounted an incident in Washington where hosts wore night gowns at a reception. Ladies doubted his tale, then learned the hostess wore a low neck evening dress, sparking jokes about dress codes and social scenes for foreign diplomats.
The president signed a land addition to the Whitman national forest in east central Oregon on a 1916 act. The parcels lie between Jutta Day Powder and Burnt rivers, adding about 4 000 acres of timber lands. many entries were canceled after fraud or mistake, restoring government ownership. Much of the rest is private cutover land with potential regrowth.
Notice of election to be held at city hall Encampment on May 1 1917 for mayor term one year and two councilmen term two years polls open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attest: W C Burke Clerk.
Miss Boyd unable to open her school Monday causes a two week closure due to unsafe roads. Local notes report visits among residents, ranch gatherings at Toothaker and Coothaker, and several trips to town amid ongoing travel difficulties from soft roads. A letter delivery scare adds to the week’s anxieties as stage travel remains unsettled. Mary Hayden rents her ranch to Adrian Wollard and Ira Wollard with Mrs Fothbergill as dinner guests at Toothaker’s. Ira Wollard also visits the Rollman ranch on business.
A Riverside fire Monday at 12:50 p.m. destroyed D L Condon’s saloon and Mrs Dunbar’s building with contents, totaling about 6000 dollars loss. No insurance, several named losses. Mint Gold Mining records burned. wind light aided containment. Condon plans to reopen.
Weather and bad roads canceled last Saturdays road meeting. It will be held Saturday April 14 at the city hall to discuss the road situation and gather ideas. Authorities urge cooperation from all residents. The German press accuses President Wilson of criminal carelessness in German American relations and dares him to start war.
Brush news recalls community happenings from residents like the Yoakums Barkhursts and Stouts, fires at Doc Condon’s saloon, and local business plans. It notes enlistments, labor appeals, regional politics, and regional incidents including a rail wreck inquiry and stock association formation.
The Whitman Ditional forest may hold lands valuable for timber production or stream protection. Several applications for exchanges of this character have already been submitted.
Directions from B. S. Tedman Jr of Platte County Agricultural Agent describe smut prevention for spring seeding. Use 40 percent formaldehyde, one pint per forty to forty‑five gallons of water, depending on seed type, and apply to grain before sealing in sacks or canvass for five to six hours. Ensure seeder hopper and contact sacks are washed with strong solution.
A preacher argues Easter centers on the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. He notes the crucifixion, burial, and tomb escape as historical facts and asserts a spiritual power explains the miracle. The piece urges believers to welcome the core Christian doctrine.
Nearly the entire fire brigade attended the Monday evening gathering but no meeting was held. The note stresses keeping interest up to stay united.
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