17 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
New weekly newspaper Pitot Mound Leader to launch in early December under FP E Horning as proprietor of Sheldahl Shift. Tom D Caverly to head the paper bringing Duninp Reporter and Herald ties and Moorhead Times publishing background.
Mr McKinnon remits two years subscription to the Globe incloses $2.00 and requests back issues since October. He and Mrs McKinnon send Christmas and New Year greetings to Wyoming readers and announce plans for a parish fair next year despite war. The couple, long-time residents now in California, remember old friends and their Globe habit.
Sioux Falls reports George H. Randall of Rapid City noting a Williams quarter section near Canton and Beresford sold at 122.50 per acre at public auction. Bought fourteenth years earlier at 10 per acre, the sale marks an $18,000 value rise, with bids up to 140 per acre as buyer showed readiness to pay. The Crook county sale is expected to follow the same pattern.
The Youths Companion publishers offer a new year calendar to every paid subscriber. The calendar features decorative mounting and practical usefulness. Arthur Johnson returns from Sioux Falls where he worked this season and plans to retain Crook county land, showing steady judgment. Leal Beimmer moves to main street in New State while Mans ter Rotewell remains at Sheridan.
Representative Monde, focused on post office matters, has pressed Washington for liberal consideration of star route service. Western states complain the Post Office Department is penurious in route approvals, leading to discontinuations and reductions. Monde has kept Wyoming routes open, though some have been cut or threatened, and will continue urging broader review.
The Hulett Sunday School presents a Christmas cantata titled Santa Claus' Headquarters at the I. O. O. F. hall on Thursday evening December 24, 1914. A welcome is extended to all attendees.
Senator Clark proposes a new plan sending free seeds only to those who request them, to avoid waste from indiscriminate distribution. The note urges readers to mail requests to Washington DC and promises courteous consideration.
The Denver Post article notes Mrs. J. B. Kendrick, wife of Wyoming's newly elected governor, will select a gown in New York for the inaugural ball. She shopped in Denver and New York, inviting a Denver shoe merchant to accompany her at her expense to aid in choosing the dress. Her gown is expected to surpass existing inaugural attire in the West.
An excerpted puff shows a printing firm bragging of high quality sale bills used for a farmer auction. It describes a freewheeling sale with dramatic bidding including a mother in law and mortgage, rival neighbors, and odd items. The piece ends by noting results incomplete and inviting contact.
Fragmentary text describes a ranch near Aladdin and travel to Sundance New Haven and Alva with mentions of insurance agencies and a Christmas season. An executor sale of horses was held by Ret Moore on Saturday. Scattered phrases reference agencies, companies, and a vague community tone.
W P Eselstine of Terry and Mrs Norby of Shelbyville Indiana married after answering an matrimonial ad. A sign language helper conveyed the sermon as Rev Treat presided. The couple planned to live on a Terry ranch. The event occurred after a rapid courtship spanning Sioux City and Hudson.
The church announces a special service next Sunday evening December 20 with hymns and readings. It includes Joy to the World It Came Up on the Midnight Clear and Hark the Herald Angels Sing plus a sermon titled The Messianic Advent and prayers and announcements.
Sherman Brimmer runs the forge while Abe Brown attends court in Sheridan. Floyd Cray stops by from Powder River to surprise his mother for the holiday. County Surveyor Blatt and Oliver Boone visit Hulett over the weekend. A brief winter reminder appears as a local reader asks whose Globe is in use.
Miss Gertrude Watson returns from Vancouver to enjoy life under the stars and stripes. A big Mask Ball at FO. 0. F. hall on Christmas night draws a expected crowd with special ads. Needle craft sale December 19 profits aid a merry Christmas. Local moves and visits include John Okie en route to Nebraska and Mrs Edna Williams nee Kester from Moorcroft. Chittims move into the Ed Kerer home, Mrs Clarence Fry improves at Alanda. Snow boosts moisture for stock. Mina Lee Baker back from Sundance. Flanders trial represented by local residents. Fireman's Fund calendars available from the company via Gundersons. Will Stoddard brings 2800 pounds of homegrown popcorn. Bert Dorsett and L A Johnson plan timber work in Tie Creek breaks with Uncle Sam permission. Limited wheat accepted at Globe office to pay subscriptions. Lost grey fringed wool shawl between Grants Bays and Hulett. return to Globe office. Watt Baker visiting Sheridan. Ed Kerer moves into Chittions’ vacated house. Leslie back from Moorcroft. Cranberries at the New Store.
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