Yellowstone tourism rises with 125000 forecast
Horace M. Albright, superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, predicts 125000 visitors this season an increase of 25000 from last year. He credits improved access via Yellowstone highway and canyon road and argues better park roads would boost federal revenue and regional tourism.
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Washington
Horace M. Albright
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Highway
Greybull
China
Gabriel
Albright
America
Yellowstone
United States
Maine
Hawaii
Lawrence C. Phipps
Colorado
Senate
Phipps
Civil Service Exams To Be Given Again
The Civil Service Commission notes that recent exams in Cody Wyoming and other cities for apprentice picture engraver apprentice letter engraver apprentice engraved steel plate finisher and apprentice siderographer did not fill the required numbers. Reexaminations will be held on April 4 1923. Interested applicants should apply to the Secretary of the U S Civil Service Board at the local post office for details and blank forms.
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Civil Service Commission
Cody
Wyo
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Secretary of the U. S. Civil Service Board
Greybull Poised for Big Growth Says Local Doctor
Dr S L Myre cites railroad insight and Lincoln Land investments as signs Greybull Wyoming is set to become a major town. Railroad mergers and potential terminal status, plus mineral finds and cooperative farming, boost optimism for a future of rapid expansion.
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Greybull
S. L. Myre
Tribune
Myre
Lincoln Land Company
Burlington Railway
Burlington, Northern Pacific
Colorado & Southern
N. P
Great Falls
Mont
Governor approves motor vehicle transfer bill with county clerk certification
Governor Ross signs a law requiring a county clerk certified bill of sale with every vehicle transfer. Two state inspectors will be appointed under the secretary of state and hold sheriff equality powers. The measure targets automobile thieves.
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Ross
Secretary of State
Madrid Imparcial notes gifted sons with X ray vision
The Madrid Imparcial, cited by the London Daily Mail, reports two sons of a Spanish nobleman possess X ray like eyes that can see through metal but not porcelain or paper. The piece playfully suggests testing their power by trying to see through women.
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Madrid
Governor Vetoes Tax Fact-Finding Commission Bill
Governor Ross vetoes the state tax fact finding commission bill calling it unnecessary expense and condemns the legislature for passing that measure and rejecting the severance tax bill.
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Ross
McNay Visits Town With Park to Park Highway Aide
Fred L. McNay traveled to town Tuesday accompanying a representative from the Park to Park Highway association to discuss regional highway plans.
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Fred L. McNay
Park To Park Highway Association
Midwest makes best bid for oil lease on Section 36
The State Land Board heard bids on Section 36 of the Salt Creek field with Midwest Oil Company seeking a new lease amid competition from Haskell interests and others. Midwest touted preferential leasing rights and warned that leasing to rivals could trigger heavy production pressure and lower prices.
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Midwest
Salt Creek
Haskell
State Land Board
Cheyenne
North and South
Scott Ferris
Midwest Company
State of
Wyoming
Texas Producing Company
John W. Hay
Rock Springs
Wyo
Derrick Oil Company
Douging Wyo
Ross
Middle States Oil Company
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Miles City
Mont
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Casper
R. E. Fee
G. A. Hinman
Greybull Lions Club
Big Elks Initiation and Boxing Night on the 14th
The Elks lodge plans a party with forty candidates to be initiated on the 14th. A banquet at 6 PM in the First State Bank building, lodge opening at 8 PM in the High School auditorium, then twenty rounds of boxing. Main event: ten rounds Batting Drake of Thermopolis versus Bert Costeleno of Red Lodge Montana.
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Lodge of Elks
First State Bank
Battling Drake
Thermopolis
Bert Costeleno
Red Lodge
Mont
Costeleno
Drake
Snowballing in Street Creates Mixed Hazards Near School
Snow and mild temperatures make Main street ideal for snowballing yet dangerous outside school hours. Participants in the fray are not generally hostile to passersby though their shots miss the targets more often than not, raising safety concerns.
Thermopolis Debates Free Camp Grounds Versus Small Toll
Thermopolis weighs keeping free tourist camp grounds for the coming season against charging a modest fee for accommodations. Officials consider impact on visitors and town revenue while seeking public input.
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Thermopolis
Greybull Gridiron No More as Basketball Season Ends
Greybull High closes its basketball season with a 2 win 14 loss record. The team lost to Basin 24 23 on Basin floor, 31 20 on Greybull floor, and 26 10 to Cody. Brown Pierce and local guards led scoring while defense held but weak shooting hurt. Outlook for next season looks brighter with most players returning.
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Greybull High
Basin
Greybull
Jones
Brown
Foe
Cody
Reich
Pierce
Garland
Wikerson
Wilson
Pritchett
Smith
Fee
Myers
Kirk
New Industry for Greybull Opens with Dermadeen Clay
The Western Chemical Laboratories led by C. R. Onslow begins marketing Dermadeen Complexion Clay after a Monday shipment of patent jar caps arrives. Fisk pharmacy acts as local agent while Onslow ores expands to bentonite based products including toothpaste soap paste and valve grinding compound. Dermadeen clay is said to outperform existing clays in Greybull.
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Western Chemical Laboratories
C. R. Onslow
Onslow
Fisk
Greybull
Cody High Eyes State Meet Trip Despite Greybull Ban
Cody High plans to send basketball players to the State meet in Laramie funded by school events. Greybull officials barred the home team, a disappointment after a hard season and strong team spirit amid losses and rising talent.
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Cody High
Laramie
Wyoming Herald
Cody
Lloyd Buchanan
Greybull
Frank Emery
Reich
Big Horn Basin
Basin
Cars for Rent at Greybull Vulcanizing
Announcement lists cars available for rent at Greybull Vulcanizing and Battery Company. Details include vehicle types and rental terms.
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Greybull Vulcanizing & Battery Co
Yakima Kid Takes Count in Ten-Round Bout
The Thermopolis Record reports a Saturday Gebo fight where The Yakima Kid was knocked unconscious ten seconds before the final bell by The Fighting Sailor. The injured boxer did not regain consciousness until 4 AM Sunday and remained hospitalized.
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Gebo
Yakima
Thermopolis
Police Chief Targets Mock Law and Order Advocates
The police chief vows to crack down on groups posing as defenders of order who evaded city dog tax. Instead of seizing dogs, he plans to jail owners or use soft nose bullets to subdue them.
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Law and Order
Snowstorm Dumps Snow Across Big Horn Basin
A major snowstorm produced 10 to 12 inches of snow in the Big Horn Basin, reaching into Colorado last Friday night and Saturday. Farmers and the range expect benefits from the heavy fall.
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Big Horn Basin
Colorado
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