Basin area spelling contest crowns Byron and Perkins pupils
Basin Republican reports a county spelling school held at Basin with pupils from nearly every district. Esther Johnson of Perkins wins first prize a 5 dollar gold piece and Lillian Peterson of Byron takes second. Byron pupils post 99 percent averages while Lovell groups average 98 percent. About 60 pupils competed in a spirit filled event praised by judges and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Basin
Esther Johnson
Perkins
Manderson
Lillian Peterson
Byron
Lovell
Laramie
Nichols and Lytle Practice Before U S Land Office
Nichols and Lytle of Sundance Wyoming practice before the United States Land Office District Court and United States Court. The firm handles land office matters and related district court actions for clients in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundance
Wyoming
U. 8. Land Office
District Court
U. 8. Quourt
Wyoming Nomination Scene Sees Broad National Debate
The Wyoming political outlook centers on biennial primary elections and state conventions to nominate electors and party platforms. Varying loyalties favor Borah Cummins Root Roosevelt Hughes and Wilson foes, with protectionist agriculture interests shaping tariff views as Democrats seek re nomination and federal army preparedness rises. Ellendale school opens April 3 with Miss Thompson of Moorcroft in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Tribune
Wyoming
Progressive Party
Republican Party
William E. Borah
Idaho
Iowa
Senator Cummins
Root
Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Wilson
Knox
Burton
Weeks
Chic
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Democratic Party
United States
Ryan
Ellendale
George Congleton
Butte News Briefs On Local Farm Life And Visits
Hanny Parson traveled to Moorcroft on Monday. John Bryant works to improve his farmstead. School ends this week after a successful term. Butte residents prep farming tools for work. Charles Baker and family visited Andrew Parsons last Sunday. W B Smith and family of Manson Arkansas visit W Bryant as they plan to move nearby. Charles Wood and son Earl traveled to Moorcroft after gathering household goods and farming implements and faced a Monday storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanny Parson
Moorcroft
John Bryant
Butte Country
Charles Baker
Andrew Parsons
W. B. Smith
Manson
Arkansas
W. Bryant
Charles Wood
Earl
Community Notes From Moorcroft Democrat 1916
Church services announced for April 6 and 8 in Government Canyon. Local efforts seek a weaving factory to produce Colonial Rag Rugs and meet growing demand. Several townships open for entry April 12. Local residents Alva Clawson and John Dirks swap properties. Illness and recovery updates for Mrs. Sam Wooldridge and Mrs. George Jolley. Mort Ingraham offers horses for sale April. Elmer Cadwell dies after illness at Rocky Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Home Journal
Carl Garman
Sheridan
Ed Pollock
Ford Auto
Moorcroft Democrat
George Jolley
Mort Ingraham Ie
Elmer Cadwell
Rocky Point
Globe
Wyoming Votes Republican as Weather Foreshadows Snow
The Wyoming election heads for Republican choice amid discontent with Mexican policy and taxes. A late blizzard warning may bring snow to ease dry farming grounds. The community mourns the sudden death of Carroll Kimball's youngest daughter from LaGrippe relapse and extends sympathy to the family. burial occurred at Nelle Fourche cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Donald
Nelle Fourche
Wyoming Should Elect Based on Ability Not Wealth
The Wheatland Times discusses how campaign costs deter capable but poor men from running for office. It argues founders intended equality of opportunity, urges Wyoming to elect by brains not bank rolls, and suggests public funding or principled choices as a national example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Ridgely
Wyoming
Hopkins
United States Senate
Wheatland Times
Hopkine
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Sundance
Wyo
Marcel
Frank M. Kelney
Bernardo R. Giachino
Alva
Onne
A Pioneer in Congress Advocates Preparedness
The House approved a military bill boosting the peace army by 40 000, with Mondell and supporters, including Speaker and leaders, backing a realistic preparedness program. The 220 000 amendment failed 183 to 108, while Wilson’s approval was cited by Chairman Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Congress
House of Representatives
Mondell
Congressman Mondell
House
Wyoming
Champ Clark
Kitchen
Hay
Wilson
Federal Reserve Act criticism from the American Banker
The American Banker editorializes that the Federal Reserve Act has not delivered a national system as hoped. It notes unrest among smaller banks, claims burdens exceed benefits, and suggests officials in the Treasury may shape many unseen costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve System
United States
Treasury Department
New York State
Mente Tone
Ution Tee Tae Cou
Natio Daisies
Ell Son Non
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gonza Mudd
Globe Office
Wm. P. Parks
Rockypoint
Saddle Guild
H. H. Kiehl
Hulett
R. L. Bucher
Nichols & Lytle
Harry P. Ilsley
Sundance, Wyoming
B. ©. Noble
J. L. Bostwick
Posoffice
Bb. H. Harms
D. D
Belle Fourche
Smiley-Gay Hardware Store
W. Blatt
Butte
Church Services
Government Canyon
Terhune, Ie
Goldie
Alva Clawson
E. C. Proctor Place
John Dirks
Sam Wooldridge
Boyes
W. Y. Patton
Carlile Store
Ie County
R. K. Mespell
Carlile, Wyoming
Aladdin Mercantile Company
Fred Sutton
Rulett
UA Ud
Timothy
P. D. Hazelbaker
John Barlean
Alzada
Montana
Ervin Richards
W. W. & I. L. Driskill
Hulett State Bank
Kherson Food
M. L. Stephenson
Saskatchewan
Speartiead
Dakota
M. C. Brown
S. D
Frank Gervasi
Aladdin
Graham Aoeve
W. H. McElroy
Ion Mar
I. E. Prost
Buennes
Belle Pourche
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!