Oil prospectors seek relief from conservation clamps
Judge J A Riner of Cheyenne rules for oil men in the Big Horn Basin urging action against Conservationists. The piece laments new commissions to study fuel prices and calls for a commissioner to restrain conservationists so pioneers can exploit public domain resources and check monopoly.
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J. A. Riner
Cheyenne
Big Horn
South Dakota campaign opens with crowded field and land prices
In Butte County, Republican sheriff candidate J. W. Malvin joins W. W. Young for auditor and Ray Sheldon for state attorney, with T. G. Brown, K Ely, R F E Terrill, 8 C Berry, Etta M. Davis, George A. Fry, and Henry M. Stearns also in the race or considering entry. Nearby, Hantz, Dan McCutcheon, and D. KR Evans weigh similar moves as the slate grows. A Torrington land purchase sparks price talk with 130 dollars per acre for 40 unimproved acres, while an Iowa sale echoes across Crook county land values and hints at war stocks opportunities.
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South Dakota
Butte
J. W. Malvin
W. W. Young
Ray Sheldon
T. G. Brown
K Ely
R. F E. Terrill
8. C. Berry
Etta M. Davis
George A. Fry
Henry M. Stearns
H. C. Hantz
Dan McCutcheon
D. KR. Evans
Torrington
Iowa
Rock Rapids
Nebraska
The
Globe
Crook County
January 1916 Coldest In Twenty Years In Rapid City Area
The Globe notes that January 1916 is the coldest of twenty years at Sheridan and the coldest of 27 years at Rapid City, suggesting it may be the coldest ever in the region. The article urges an elementary pedagogy course for teachers, argues for better schools, and discusses district and primary election timing for the new Seventh Judicial District. It also questions the eighth grade graduation, urging its elimination from public schools.
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Eer
Rapid City
Sheridan
Weston
Crook
Campbell
Seventh Judicial District
Invisible Government and Crook County School Plans
In a brisk note the writer contrasts an “invisible government” with public oversight and praises Supt. Green of Crook County schools. The piece hints at a forthcoming institute program and commends Green as a capable, essential leader for the county.
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Green
Crook County
A Noble Outcast at Hall Lifts Oddfellows Benefit
A large audience braved bad weather and grippe to see the Hall production of A Noble Outcast by local talent led by Robert Brown. The Brown family carried key roles while strong supporting partisans delivered a commendable performance for the Odd Fellows benefit, highlighting town progress and community effort.
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Robert Brown
Brown
Oddfellows
Hulett
New School Opens Near Chet Moore Place in District 2
Nena Willson now teaches at the newly organized school near Chet Moores place in district No 2. George Oliver visited the center last Tuesday with Mr. Farmer who recently located near Oliver ranch. New settlers arrive and take their lots, while John Bant Sr. seeks medical help and relief from ranch work. Del Storm bought the Bloxom ranches on Little Missouri River, promising profit. Mr and Mrs W N Closson and their new son return from Ewing Nebraska to their Rocky Point home. Rev Brown conducted services at Alva last Sunday. Yvonne Leslie owns a new piano.
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Nena Willson
Chet Moore
George Oliver
Farmer
John Bant Sr
John
del Storm
Missouri Iver
Crook County
Del
Farmers Institute Schedule for Crook County Lectures
The Farmers Institute lists speakers and dates across Crook county towns. A. E. Bowman and E. F. Burton visit Sundance February 22 23 with Miss Kolshorn there February 22 23 and Hulett February 25. Aladdin February 25 Farrall February 26 Moorcroft February 28 Pine Ridge February 22 Tower February 20 Hulett February 24 25. Lectures include lantern views and are designed to offer worthwhile content for attendees.
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Istitute
Crook County
A. E. Bowman
E. F. Burton
Sundance Pebruary
Aladdin
Farrall
Moorcroft
Kolshorn
Sundance
Hulett
Thomas F. Parson
Dr. Kirkpatrick
W. Kk. Reeves
Reading Circle Promotes National Rural Teachers Course
The newsletter discusses pamphlets on the National Rural Teachers' Reading Circle for teachers, noting a two year book-reading requirement to earn a national level certificate. It urges forming local circles to reduce book costs and lists book selection guidance and supplies availability.
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Rural Teachers’ Reading Circle
Rural Teachers’ Circle
United States Commissioner of Education
Bulletin
Library Association
Jackson
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