Newspaper Man Makes Good in Sheridan
Hundreds of citizens recall Hon. George W. Perry with pleasant recollections. He was editor of the Rawlins Republican and later involved with the Sheridan Post before entering banking. The bank’s New Year statement shows $470,848.51 in total figures. James E. Colpriff is president, Perry is vice president, and C. L. Hung is cashier.
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George W. Perry
Rawlins
Sheridan Post
Bank
Raa
James E. Colpriff
Perry
C. L. Hung
Laramie
Growing Corn in Wyoming Proves Promising Trade News
Reports from HE Upton News and Basin Rustler show shipments of corn to Nebraska for experimental purposes. The piece notes Wyoming's shift from “raise hell and heifers” stereotypes to substantial corn production with alfalfa, corn, rye, and hogs forming a strong mix. It urges locals to join in and prove Wyoming can grow better corn than early South Dakota.
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HE Upton News
Basin Rustler
Nebraska
Wyoming
Mark Twain
Ing
South Dakota
Reading Will Effect the Mind
The editor of the Hulett Globe dubs himself afflicted by politiciais and sees political meaning in trivial events. He warns that such “common enemy” Democracy thinking blends factions. The piece suggests readers switch away from dream books as mental infirmities are contagious.
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Hulett Globe
Gunderson
Carey
Globe
Wheatland Times
Rocky Point Pointers Recap From Last Week
A compact roundup from Rocky Point notes Herb Hemenway losing a valued horse on the range, Sam Rundel completing his ice harvest first, Wm Parks family as early callers, and local moves including Clossons planning a schoolhouse finish and Mrs. Orvil Closson visiting the Black Hills. Earl Davidson and kin spent New Years near New Haven. Geo Jones bought a wind mill and force pump. Frank Stearns saws wood, Charley Jones buys Mell West’s farm, land sales on the flats reach four this fall, Ralph Closson now has a first class outfit, with Charley Stevene aiding seasonally. Mr and Mrs Chase of Ewing Nebraska returned home after Wyoming sojourns. Elsie Closson accompanied them for winter.
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Orvil Closson
Black Hills
Earl Davidson
New Haven
Geo. Jones
Frank Stearns
John Pant
John Okee
Ross Seigler
King
Gumbo Flat
Dick Arnwine
Ranch Creek
Powder River
Chas. Austin
Parks
King Brothers
North Fork
Charley Jones
Mell West
Divide
Charley
Ralph Closson
Dad
Charley Stevene
Mrs. Chase
Ewing, Neb
Wyoming
Elsie Closson
Reward for arrest or conviction of cattle thieves
A $500 reward is offered in cash by W. W. and J. L. Driskill for the arrest and conviction or information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons killing, stealing, or unlawfully handling any cattle belonging to the undersigned.
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W. W
J. L. Driskill
North Bear Lodge Guests and Dances Near Pine Creek
North Bear Lodge residents Mr and Mrs D W Tracy are at home on Pine Creek. Miss Vera Durritt and sister Mary Parkins visit their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C J Derrickson. A merry crowd attends the dance at J H Bates with plans for January 16. Basket supper, all invited. Mr and Mrs Will Smith and Mr and Mrs C J Derrickson dine Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben Krinning for a very fine time.
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D. W. Tracy
Pine Creek
Vera Durritt
Mary Parkins
C. J. Derrickson
J. H. Bates
Will Smith
Ben Krinning
Local Notes and Social Roundup From W Y S M
Ben Laney from Gillette visits W D Kelly spent Sunday at S F Haptonstall s. Rakestraw aided W D Kelly saw wood Monday. Fischer s dance well attended. J J Minnich began work at his new house Monday. Fred Batten indisposed last Friday and Saturday. Vernon Powell arrived from Iowa Tuesday evening via Moorcroft. John Okie and George Harper from Rockypoint early week. School opens next Monday with Mrs J W Bush in charge. Mrs L D Rathbun slowly recovering. We offer fifty dollars for information leading to trespass arrests on our ranches.
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Ben Laney
Gillette
Vernon Powell
Iowa
Moorcroft
John Okie
George Harper
Rockypoint
J. W. Bush
L. D. Rathbun
Local Notes From Tower Area Include Coyote Trap and Travel
George Allen trapped a coyote Sunday morning. Sam Haptonstall assists Minnich with a new base. Ray Ott freighted to Moorcroft early in the week. R. W. Rakestraw and family suffered bad colds. Bill Anderson aided Mark Gordon with poles on Saturday. Bridge for Ripley crossing now in Moorcroft. Pearl Lagest rode the stage from Tower to Pine Divide Monday. Ernest White was sick Saturday night but recovered Sunday. Dr. Lebo and family visited Owen Conley seeking wheat. Press Beauchamp went to Moorcroft Monday to load freight for Tower. Conley’s hosted a surprise dance last Wednesday night for Art’s kin birthday.
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George Allen
Sam Haptonstall
Minnich
Ray Ott
Moorcroft
R. W. Rakestraw
Bill Anderson
Mark Gordon
Ripley Crossing
Pearl Lagest
Tower
Pine Divide
Ernest White
Dr. Lebo
Owen Conley
Press Beauchamp
Conley'’s
Art
Alva Village News and Social Notes
Keep your eyes on Alva and watch us grow. Mrs L A Miller ill but improving. Walt Parnell was in town on business. L A Johnson of Deer Creek hauling wheat to Alva. Don’t forget the big show and dance at Alva Saturday night January 17. Miss Hilda Nielson helping Mrs A C Woodcock with house work. H H Gunderson and Bert Rathbun in Alva on business. Mrs Jack Minnis very ill but improving. Nels Parkins lost a horse this week. Dusty Miller ready to serve meals at all hours. Creamery meeting January 17 at one oclock. Village smithy busy. give him a trial. Claire Cook returned from Moorcroft. B P Colvin, Vic French and Laurel Dewing motored to Hullet to Ben’s Ford in 40 minutes, back in 45. Mrs Morna Wood returned to Sundance from her par ents.
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Alva
L. A. Miller
Walt Parnell
L. A. Johnson
Deer Creek
Hilda Nielson
A. C. Woodcock
H. H. Gunderson
Bert Rathbun
B. P. Colvin
Vic French
Laurel Dewing
Hulett
Ben
Ford
Free Vaccine Offered to Sundance grazers for Black Leg
Forest Supervisor Knowles has received blank forms to obtain Black Leg vaccine from the Bureau of Animal Industry. Vaccines will be provided free of charge upon approval. Black Leg appeared in several Sundance Forest localities in late summer 2013, and stock owners are urged to apply and help stamp out the disease.
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Knowles
Sundance National Forest
Bureau of Animal Industry
Sundance Forest
Midland bank backs dairy industry with loans and checks
In the country west of the Ocouii River a Midland county bank lent farmers 28000 last spring to buy milk cows and now cashes more than 7000 in monthly checks, supporting local dairy expansion as far as its capital permits. Community updates note residents returning from work trips, new assignments, and local illness.
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Ocouii River
Midland Loane
Butite
Arthur Johnson
Sioux Falls
Uechaus
Sam Skherman
Missouri
Wyoming
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Scryy ST Ai
Aladdin Livery Barn
J. H. Chittin
Aladdin
Tion
Hulett Livery
Fred Sutton
Shubert
A. B. Shubert, Inc
Jofin Pearson
Mouutedoser
Eethen, Wyoming
Sheridan
Rockypoint Pointers
Herb Hemenway
Sam Rundel
Wm. Parks and
Closson
Mr. Kerchabell
Little Powder
Frank Houtz
North Bear Lodge
Miller Creek
Fred Batten
Asher Knepper
Addie G. Baker
Wills Pioneer Catalog
Fay
Oscar H. Will
Bismarck
Madama
Reed
McCall's
Acs
McCall
Fug Call Company
Jack Minnis
Nels Parkins
Dusty Miller
Claire Cook
Morna Wood
Mary
Sundance
SALEN
Abe Brown
Wyo
Flarry Bates
Esther Schloredt
Lead
Tugsell
A. L. Stoddard
Dena Johnson
Kk. W. Garman
Blake
Meadames Ezra Wollen
Henry Breza
Frank Proctor
Nichols & Nettlehors
LAWT
U. S, Land Office
District Govt
U.S. Court
H. Chittim
Harry
Lsley
Wto
Frocd W. Blatt
J. L. Bost
Vni
Patsisign
Nes Lohort
Eligge
Postofice
Hwlett, Wycming
Federal Cours
Land Office
Guadanoce
A. GC. Turneture
Justice of the Pesce
Hulett Roller Mills
Hulett’s
Hulett Country
L. J. Schiller
HOTEL
Dee Lee
Hulett, Wyoming
al Hows
A. Pearson
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