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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
4
Advertising rates listed per column inch and per line for local readers with minimum charges. Obituaries and notices with profit are charged at local reader rates and require cash with copy. Display ads must reach the office by Wednesday for current issue and by Wednesday afternoon for local readers. All ads run until discontinued.
In the rush to press last week several items were missed including social functions. The paper vows not to overlook any future news and will publish any item received.
A notice seeks a couple of saddle wonies to supply feed and care records. The request emphasizes reliable suppliers and dependable record keeping for ongoing feed operations. Potential bidders are urged to respond with credentials and availability.
The Carbon County Journal argues that settling broad acres with farmers will boost sheep numbers by increasing feed. Ira B. Casteel supports cultivation to produce more feed per acre than grazing. Critics cite markets for grain, but the piece notes top markets are stock feeding, with Carbon county already shipping thousands of sheep for fattening. The Platte valley and Snake river regions could supply ample feed if properly cultivated. Those opposing settlement are said to be in their own light.
In a personal letter R H Alcorn editor of the Rawlins Republican commends noted improvements in the Record and promises full cooperation for the good of Encampment valley and all other parts of Albany County.
The Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening was led by Adrian Wolfard as appointed leader since Miss Jessie Cunningham was ill. Next Sunday the topic will be How to Exterminate the Saloon led by Mrs Adrian Wolfard with assistance from Harlan Nickell.
An Episcopal notice recalls George Washington as a celebrated churchman baptized in infancy, notes his vestry service at Truro parish, and mentions the pew he used in Philadelphia’s Christchurch. The message advocates Christian unity and offers spiritual books and instruction from Wa, H. Haupr, marking 30 years since his licensing to preach.
Mr Estes of Denver sent fifteen new books and Mrs Farquhar of Pottsville two. Titles include Works by Crewdson Wells and H. G. Wells with various authors. Reading room hours limited to Saturdays and Sundays two weeks. books free but must be returned within two weeks or special permission granted. Also listings for sale or trade items and a mail order subscription note.
Department of the Interior notices a land offer at Cheyenne Wyoming. Alfred Williamson of Encampment Wyoming filed for final five year proof to claim NE 4 SE 4 and other parcels in Township 15 N Range 84 W on March 16 1916 before U.S. Commissioner James R. Little. Witnesses listed: John J. Williams Harry Wirth Charles T. Fait John Wambaker all of Encampment Wyoming. Witt Reto Register
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