Destructive Work of Alfalfa Weevil in Utah and Idaho
The alfalfa weevil, introduced near Salt Lake City, has spread through northern Utah and into Idaho and Wyoming, destroying about half of the annual alfalfa yield. Eggs hatch into green larvae that feed on new shoots, causing major losses to both first and second crops. Preventive methods include brush dragging and a weighted barrow drag, though effectiveness relies on dry, sunlit soil reaching about 120 degrees to kill all stages. Spraying with arsenate of lead offers an alternative for large fields, but requires proper equipment and remains dangerous to livestock only if misapplied.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Bureau of Entomology
Hardiest Fall Cover Crop Winter Vetch Identified
The article extols winter vetch as the hardiest fall cover crop, outperforming crimson clover by surviving winter and boosting early spring growth. It describes vetch as a deep rooted pea family plant from Russia with purple flowers and high sweetness for bees, and suggests sowing method using rye as a nurse crop and proper soil preparation.
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Russia
Seed burial by brush harrow after first storm
Back of drill hoes and the spread seed may be covered by the brush harrow. The first heavy shower will cover the seed, aiding germination and planting success.
Blanching Celery Methods in Early Gardening
Blanching celery may be done by piling dirt around stalks or placing boards along rows. Some growers use drain tiles over plants for whitening. There are several kinds of patent paper or wood bleachers used to whiten celery.
Geese Grow in North Wyoming Farms for Profit
Geese flocks expand on North Wyoming farms with moderate sizes and rising profits. Farmers report steady demand and better returns, reflecting a shift toward poultry diversification and local market opportunities.
Cement Walks Are Cheap and Durable
Narrow cement walks around buildings are nearly as low cost as board walks and, if constructed properly, require little or no future replacement.
Market Burplus Males Reach Weight Milestone
Market Burplus males are reported to reach a weight of a couple of pounds, marking a notable growth milestone. The observation notes the gradual progression in weight as these individuals develop.
Wyoming State News and Upcoming Fairs
Western Union reports numerous county fairs across Wyoming including Carbon, Laramie, Uinta, Natrona, Big Horn, and the Wyoming State Fair at Douglas. Other items note a new Catholic church at Rawlins, river trout stocking, a $25,000 school at Rawlins, a tie plant at Riverton, labor events, a fatal mine incident at Carneyville, a convict escape, and various local developments and weathered spots across Casper, Sheridan, and Cheyenne.
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Union News Service
Carbon County
Saraona
Ableton
Big Horn County
Sin
Wyoming
Douglas
Center Street
Casper
Rawlins
Creer
Sunrise
Kirby
Dixon
Hudson
Bages
BE. A. Orchard
Grass Creek
Wyoming State Federation of Labor
Cowboy Rangers
Buffalo
Carbon Timber Company
James Carroll
Peter Carroll
Sheridan
Dutch Creek
Foster
J. EB. Newell
Kelly Creek
Johnson County
Denver
Preston
Comstock
Jawbone Gulch
Riverton
Northwestern Railroad Company
Riverton Timber Company
Paul Bogzier
Carneyville
Sheridan County
Albert Gifford
Big Horn
Kane
Gifford
State Census Returns Show Wyoming Population Decline
State census figures from 18 of 21 Wyoming counties delivered to Secretary of State Frank J L Houx indicate a population drop from the 1910 federal census. Total Wyoming population may not exceed about 143,000, despite rapid colonization and county creation since 1910.
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Western
Union News Service
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Frank J L. Houx
EAGO
Weston
Campbell Park
Hot Springs
Lincoln
Niobrara
Platte
Goshen
Campbell
Washakie
Sievaee Wieus Oaks Carbon
Converse
Crook
Fremont
Johnson
Laramie
Wscesses
Tees
Natrona
Ciaueensesa Sen
Senee
crTry
Dee. Inc
Sheridan
Rock Springs
Sas
Casper
Evanston
Douglas
Lander
Superior
San Green River
Fire at Rock Springs Coal Mine Stuns City
A blaze destroyed the tipple and elevator of Central Coal and Coke Company mine at Rock Springs. Loss estimated at 80,000 dollars, the largest fire in the city. Hundreds may be unemployed temporarily while crews clear debris for rebuilding. some workers will aid cleanup. Incendiary origin hinted.
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Rock Springs
Central Coal & Coke Company
O Neill Buys Big Ranch in Big Piney Watershed
Thomas D. O'Neil purchases the Cottonwood Land and Live Stock Company holdings in a deal exceeding 100000 dollars. The Cottonwood ranch covers thousands of acres of range and bottom land and yields about 2000 tons of bay annually.
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Big Piney
Thomas D. O'Neil
Cottonwood Land & Live Stock Company
Will Construct All Steel Bridges in Wyoming Line
The Burlington announced that all steel railroad bridges will be built between here and Casper, and along the line in this state, as part of a broader program to upgrade the rail network.
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Cheyenne
Burlington
Casper
Atale
Weston County Fair to Be Held in October
Weston County plans a county fair in October. Officials cite ideal crop conditions and favorable range as key factors for a successful event. The Newcastle-Weston area anticipates a bustling showcase of local agriculture and community activities.
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Weston County
Newcastle
Copper market shows underlying strength amid rising output
Western mining news reports New York lead at 4.50, bar silver 484 cents, spelter 15.23 in St. Louis, copper casting at 17,374. Miami Copper raises regular dividend from 0.50 to 0.75 per quarter. Tom Reed mine July output near 4,000 tons with 100,000 dollars of ore sent to mint. Aug 1 marked a milestone in Tom Reed Gold Road district with first 30 ton shipment of 30 dollar ore from United Western mine and two million bonanza nearby, along with three major mining strikes.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
New York
St. Louis
Miami Copper Company
Tom Reed
Bisbee
Copper Queen
Calumet & Arizona
Shattuck
Tom Reed-Gold Road
United Astern
Copper, oil and mining activity across the Southwest region
Reports from mountains and plains note staking at Mountainier copper mine and oil drilling near Playas Lake. Katy Company advances near Fierro while Mogollon properties change hands in a $100000 Socorro deal. Prospectors uncover high grade lead silver in the Tesuque basin near Santa Fe. Kelly Creek ore tests yield $6 per ton in gold. Orchard claim in Grass Creek returns a second oil well. Texas Company plans Casper storage with one tank at the depot. Comstock gold mine at Silver Crown adopts a working policy as veins show in Jawbone gulch near Cheyenne.
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Playas
Playas Lake
Fierro
Katy Company
Socorro
Socorro Mining & Milling Company
Mogollon
Mogollon Gold & Copper Company
Mogollon Mountains
Little Box Canyon
Tesupue
Santa Fé
Kelly Creek
Johnson County
Grass Creek
Texas Company
Casper
Comstock
Silver Crown
Fairview
Cheyenne
Jawbone Gulch
Rich mineral finds and mine activity reported in Colorado
In Cripple Creek reports claim a rich mineral find on the Henry Adney property at Rosebud hill. Starkweather and Wilson, leasing the Ingham vein of the Doctor Jack Pot estate, push operations through the Raven tunnel with strong ore output. Smelter capacity for zinc ores gains about 100000 tons annually. The Tungsten Mountain Mining Company is revived with new financing. A 5 percent wage increase for workers begins August 11 by the Ohio Colorado Smelting and Refining Company. The Broad Gauge mine near Gilverton advances toward production under Pueblo capital. In Salida, after nine years idle, work restarts on the Hirschberger tunnel on Cameron mountain with a 600 foot drive.
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Cripple Creek
Henry Adney
Rosebud Hill
Starkweather and Wilson
Ingham
Raven
Boulder
Ohio-Colorado Smelting and Refining Company
Colorado
Burna’ Gulch
Gilverton
Pueblo Capital
Lole
Salida
Chaffee County
Idia
Hirschberger
Cameron Mountain
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State News
Theyoming Federation of Labor
Mexico-Wyoming Petroleum Company
California
A. C. Carton
Sheridan Ie
Hoaplta
George Hanna
Ivan G. Eiliott
Jack” Eiliott
Justicn W
MH. Edward's Court
District Court
Elora Elliott
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Uryr
Vanes
O'Neill
Western Mining News
Arizona
New Mexico
Mountaineer
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