Congo Mining to Reopen Battle Lake Property
The Congo copper mine near Battle Lake, owned mainly by Rawlins interests, plans immediate reopening using a special assessment to fund men and machinery. They aim to extract two carloads of ore first to test profitability as copper prices rise, hoping the venture spurs further mining in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo Mining Company
Battle Basin
Congo
Rawlins
Rawlins Republican
Battle Lake
Promsing
Navy Seeks More Recruits From Mountain States
As war expands, navy strength rises from 66 000 to 164 000 with 140 000 enlisted by September 1 nationwide. Colorado, Wyoming and Northern New Mexico sent 1150 since April, twenty men weekly from the district join training at Great Lakes before assignment to new ships. Enlistment age is 18 to 35, and most ratings remain open to volunteers, with local recruiting offices listed to answer inquiries and boost quotas.
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Germany
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Navy
General Electricians
Yeomen
National Army
Great Lakes
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
Grand Junction
Cheyenne
Mountain States
Great West
Walton elected cashier of Stock Growers Bank Cheyenne
J H Walton secretary and GM of the Tribune Publishing in Cheyenne has been elected cashier of Stock Growers National Bank and will assume duties on October 1. W C Deming of the Tribune will take over Walton's Tribune interests. Walton also manages Wyoming Stockman and Farmer with over 40,000 circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Walton
Tribune Publishing Company
Cheyenne
Stock Growers National Bank
W.C. Deming
Tribune
Waloon
The
Walton
Wyoming Stockmac-Farmer
Northwest
Stock Growers National Bank of Cheyenne
County Correspondence Highlights Rural Activity
I C Platt was in town Sunday. The Boyd brothers were hauling lumber last week. Mrs Toothaker spent Saturday and Sunday in Encampment visiting. Miss Ruth Cornell stayed a few days with relatives in Saratoga. Dettinger and Bridges families visited Forney. Hayden left Beaver for Fred Platt’s to visit weeks. Nelson and son John worked on the Nels Anderson ranch two weeks. Toot baker and Nora prepared to move to Olathe Colorado after two months here. Mansheim left for Colorado. Mary Hayden will study at Fort Collins with Miss Alice Quinby this winter. Haying finishes as Encampment valley ranchers report best day ever. Frank Bridges family moved to Hunton ranch for land work. Jas Blackhall rode to Rawling with his sister and mother. Toronto trip for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bridges
Jim Anderson
Mrs. Forney
Hayden
Beaver
Fred Platt
Nelson
John
Mary Tootbaker
Nora
Olathe
Colorado
Nels Anderson
Clara
Mary Hayden
Fort Collins
Alice Quinby
Frank Bridges
Hunton Ranch
Mr. Bridges
New Serial Promises Gripping Installment For Readers
A tantalizing teaser invites readers to watch for the first installment of a new serial promising a big treat. The message urges vigilance and hints at an engaging, long awaited continuation.
Homestead Survey Party Organized for Field Work in Wyoming
The first field party for work under the 640 acre homestead law was formed last Friday in Gillette to locate homesteads in northwestern Wyoming. Senator Kendrick sought two more parties to decide homestead cases statewide, viewing the effort as key legislation to settle unoccupied territory.
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Wyoming
Gillette
Smith
United States Geological Survey
Washington
J. B. Kendrick
Geological Survey
Kendrick
Congress
Cheyenne
Local and Personal Items From Encampment Area News
Local notes report winter rye seed sales and area farming activity. Residents and visitors including Anderson, Pratt, Coram, Manz, and many others travel to town, attend dances, church events, and meetings. Encampment people engage in telephony repairs, bank work transfers, and ranch plans. several residents travel to Cheyenne and Saratoga for business and social affairs.
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Stock Growers Bank
Record
Mr. Walton
Gilbert Rhinehart
Oodaker Ranch
Beaver Creek
I. C. Platt
Boyd Brothers
Ruth Cornell
Saratoga
Mrs. Dettinger
Ralph Platt
Frank Mansheim
Jas. Blackhall
Rawling
Minsie Johns
Toronto
Canada
Frank H. Spearman
Author of
Henry de Spain
Nan
Rchie Anderson
Carver
Hansen Ranch
Joe Pratt
Roy
Ofly
Nevada
W. Leslie
Chey Cone
Masonic Grand Lodge
Minnie Coram
Possertive
Joe Manz
Miss Marjorie
Floyd L. Johnson
Boone
Iowa
Archie Anderson
K. A. Tidball
State Bank
DL Scopt
Haskell
Texas
Minnie Corum
Ed_ Simiger
Slater
D. Hayden
L'Neaday
Haroll Neiswender
Banka
Migs
Dolly Mopka
Hawkns
Mr. and
Myre
W. PF. Hopka
Henry Flohe
Bingham Rauntch
Flohr
E. H. Parkison
Mildred
Master Hoyt
Charles Sanger
Buck Roberts
Sanger Ranch
Mr. Sanger
James R. Little
Ed Hagerman
Plummer House 1
W. Nicol
Eastern Star
Mra
McDonald
Baker
W. &,Tilton
Florence M. Ferry
O. KB. S
Mro
WW. Johnson
Karl Clhristensen
Elgar Vane
Gora Mason
South Dako
A. J. Chicester
Min
Duck Brown
Arvehie Anderson
Eveaaipment Valley
Trent
W. By Hayden Priice
Aderson
Yarbaw County
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