22 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
Regulation details allow stock raising entrants with less than 640 acres to seek an extra 640 acre tract within a two mile radius. Contiguous and noncontiguous parcels may be combined under strict residency and improvement value rules, with five year proof windows and military service credits.
The Educational Guild schedules a program at the Washington Song Primary Room this Saturday evening February 24. Recitations, songs, and a flag exercise feature 48 pupils with performances by Wyoma Clark Helen Durfee Mina Baker Karl Gundersen Sallie Baker Glen Gueh Dexter Gunderson and Mrs Brandt. Speen High School note added on land matters from 640 acre home steads prior to February 1 with amendments likely. Herman H. Gunderson US Commissioner offers help. Also a notice seeking a ranch position via Globe Office.
A Valentine’s Day birthday surprise drew residents from across Elkhorn country to honor Guy Mewhirter. Ada Hutchins, C W Roberts, Arthur Morgan, and Wm Jolley formed the Elkhorn Quartette delivering superb harmony. Jim Brown and Morgan won an executionary contest, while Earl Woods claimed an autographed What I Know About Being Sold. Neighbors praised the jolly crowd and rural life felt strengthened by the gathering. Oscar Atkinson and Lew Atkinson visited from New Haven for legal business, Alva Clawson headed to Sheridan for contracts. question remains about the Indian who warned of a mild winter.
The document outlines entry rules for homestead land including 640 acre limits, cost sharing of improvements at 1.25 per acre, and the three year expenditure window. It notes driveways for stock rules, unsurveyed land limitations, and the need for prior entries to be described for identification.
Secretary Houston directs Supervisor Kelleter to set grazing charges for Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming. A 25 percent hike applies to yearlong rates. Summer grazing May 16 to Nov 15: 4 cents per cattle and 51 cents per horse. Winter Nov 10 to May 14: 41 cents per cattle and 45 cents per horse. Yearlong: 68 cents for cattle and 85 cents for horses. Permits updated immediately.
John Berger testifies in final homestead proof after seventeen years in the country. A party at the George Butts home entertained guests despite poor roads. Charles Woods and wife welcome a twelve pound boy, their tenth child. Fred and Mrs. Bothwell move to Alva to pursue town interests while enduring the grippe. Will Stoddard returns from Colorado Springs to improve Elkhorn creek ranch. Mrs. Charles Hardy leaves for Morristown with Lena Selby to attend school. Mrs CC Storm, seriously ill, shows signs of recovery.
Harry Faulkner suffered a broken leg when a tree kicked back pinning him for hours. Medical aid reduced the limb and he rests, while readers are urged to start land proof proceedings and note waiting times for papers and affidavits. Daisy Evans acts in a play next Saturday and Mrs. Mahoney recovers from surgery with nurse Miss Rhinehart assisting.
Sherman Brimmer led a lively crowd last Saturday including women children and wraps in a sled while Leal rode ahead leaving the dog to tag along. a merry scene. Mrs Janie Brown visited her daughter Mrs K B Stoddard and Ning Frost slipped in stealing all her house plants.
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