02 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
1
Southern Wyoming presents vast unoccupied lands near Encampment with cheap irrigation via abundant streams. Livestock, agriculture, poultry, and mining await capital and settlers. The valley promises year round forage, productive ranches, and future ore production, inviting investors to explore development opportunities.
The United States civil service commission announces an exam for forest ranger on October 25 and 26 at multiple Colorado Wyoming South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Michigan locations. Candidates must be able-bodied men aged 21 to 40 with a medical certificate. The exam covers field tests and practical questions on land surveying lumbering land laws mining and livestock business.
State Examiner Newlin's latest abstract on Wyoming banks and trust companies through June 23 reports strong growth and sound finances. Seventy four state banks and two private banks indicate total loans and discounts of 8.107 million, deposits of 6.11 million, and overall resources around 11.225 million with profits and surplus indicating stability.
C E Rhoades of Cheyenne buys Dr. Bingham barber equipment and moves it to the Nickell building near Plummer saloon to open a new barber shop. Dusty Rhoades, regarded as a top barber in the state, plans to establish the business and relocate his family once residence arrangements are finalized.
James O Leary, jailed in Rawlins on a $1000 bond for attempted murder of his wife, hanged himself in his cell between 1 and 2 am Thursday. Despondent over confinement and prior threats to neighbors, he showed increasing despair as guards noted his crying and pacing before bedtime.
The Record man and E. C. Rhoades of Cheyenne visited the Coness ranch seven miles east of Encampment on a recent Sunday. They toured the large log buildings and gardens, met Mr. Coness, a noted flower grower and lettuce breeder, and left with several European lettuce varieties and a head of chard.
A guest reports mice fighting in a hotel room at midnight in Arizona. The sleepy clerk confirms the room and asks about the rate, replying that two dollars is paid. The guest retorts that for two dollars you should expect a bull fight.
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