09 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1922
Page
1
County Commissioners completed this year’s tax levies totaling 11.115 mills for state, county, school and related taxes. State tax falls slightly while overall assessed valuation drops from about 22 million to 19.1 million, prompting increases in General County and Common School levies and minor cuts to County Fair and Judgment taxes.
Mary Katherine Campbell of Columbus Ohio won the Miss America title at Atlantic City in the bathing beauty contest final, besting 36 entrants during the annual pageant.
The German motorship Myinelpio arrived in Los Angeles from Hamburg to begin the first regular German steamer service in Pacific waters. The Principio will be fitted with wireless and refrigerators and depart for Central America and Mexican ports on its inaugural trip. Virgil Wisher reports severe heat in Illinois while visiting Tolut with his parents.
Civilians flee as Turkish forces press toward a Greek city causing mass evacuation. The departure of planes is disrupted by shell fire. reports indicate chaos at the port and along the border as Greek troops contest the advance. Premier Kalogeropoulos expected to unveil new ministers tonight.
An intersting feature of the County Fair was a free-for-all stock judging contest with ten youths competing. Phillip Froese won first with 376 points, Jayton Marey second with 345, and James Duncan with Raymond Chapman tied for third at 355. The winners will represent the Lent High School at the state judging contest in Douglas next Tuesday under coach J D Hamilton. The article also notes a Methodist Society election and reports on local activities and refreshments.
Cromive sod McCong a large murals ture repairing team from Casper are temporarily in town. They have set up Humadlved at the Hensa-Cootidge furniture store to take orders and repair furniture. They can be reached at Henson and Coolidge.
An unusual sale notice promises discounts on grapes and related produce. It mentions Ole and Woe with terms like Gropae timarnin and hughet, along with names Dupont and O'Neal and a reward offer for returns.
A local notice warns readers about a conning poacher named Canning Phaches using a fake scheme at a nearby store. Officials urge immediate action to prevent further losses and advise vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
Nothing to say was the reply from union leaders and railroad heads as inquiries about the strike situation yielded no details. Judge Wilkerson planned to hear the attorney general's bid to make the injunction permanent, while the six shopcraft unions were summoned to a policy committee meeting, all maintaining a wait and see stance.
A four day heat wave in Chicago caused at least ten deaths and numerous protests. Intermittent showers cooled conditions as the temperature fell from dangerous highs to much lower levels.
In Cheyenne the state canvassing board announced official primary results August 22 with John W. Hay leading Hobart Cory for governor by 44? to 16,?667 and Frank Be. Lucas ahead of L. Curtin Hinkle for secretary of state by 316. Wilkin Rowse led Democratic contenders for governor by 1,258 as totals largely matched unofficial returns. Returns are complete except Teton County’s Democratic representative vote.
The county fair booth shipment to the state fair includes prize winners from Premont County Pair Id Youn fruit exhibit and St Stephen's Mission vegetables. A small chicken exhibit and rain damaged items accompany the display plus grade school work from Fremont County school and a Women's Work display by Mrs Meyers.
The ad promotes a new Pall Stylea stylus and related items, promising distinct features and low prices. It targets buyers seeking affordable options and highlights a release opportunity.
The Republican slate lists Mondell for Senate Winter for Congress Hay for Governor Lucas for Secretary of State Carter for Auditor Snyder for Treasurer Morton for Superintendent Mor ton for Public Instruction Woodruff Hardin Jenkins Jowett for Legislature ch Sheriff ch Weld Clerk Tweed Brown Brown for Surveyor Nelson Scott Benson for Coroner. The county committee urges full ticket support from Republicans and Democrats alike in Fremont County.
Elijah J. Pitts died yesterday at 2 00 PM at his son in law Charlo Oldhams home six miles southeast of Lander. He was 75 and had lived in Fremont County forty years after moving from Kentucky in the 1880s. He worked as a miner on Little Popo Agie then as a court house janitor before retirement. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the Baptist church in Lander with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Local notice states Mr and Mrs Hrace Nowlin welcomed a baby girl at Bishop Rune Dali Hospital. The item mixes community chatter with uncertain names and farm social details from a crowded, garbled page.
Washington reports indicate Mrs. Harding wife of the president is critically ill at the White House. Brigadier General C B Sawyer the attending physician says she had a fairly cool night and yesterday's complications are less threatening today.
A tribute to Henry Farlow who, for twelve years, served as Fremont County Clerk with unwavering diligence. He often worked from 5 am to late at night, earning the respect of colleagues and voters alike for his faithful public service and patient helpfulness.
Holy Communion at 7 70 a.m. Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Evening Prayer at Milford at 3 p.m.
Cromer and McComib a large furniture repair firm of Casper are here for a short time and have established themselves at the Benson Coolidge furniture store where they offer to take orders and repair your furniture in first class style. Call them at Henson and Coolidge.
A justice court in Washington denied the petition to vacate a temporary injunction restraining U S Marshal Snyder from interfering with a union meeting and inhibiting strike activity. The ruling leaves the injunction in place while similar actions against a U S attorney are not granted.
Notice states default on February 15 1921 mortgage by Casrie Demsher and John K Demsher to B E Award Kansas City Missouri. Foreclosure by public auction September 6 at courthouse in Lander Fremont Wyoming. Principal 1000 dollars interest taxes and fees total 1105.60. Property described as Northeast Quarter Section 33 Township 1N Range 1W of Wind River Meridian with improvements and appurtenances.
Report from Belvnew California September 9 says rescuers approach the Argonaut shaft where 47 workers have been trapped for twelve days. A chemical test reportedly shows no toxic gas reaching the entombed area, raising cautious optimism for a safe recovery.
Reports from El Paso say after an eleven hour battle Mexican Federal forces drove rebels from Pabuatlan Hidalgo amid rain of bullets. A detachment of the 88th federal infantry heads to oust remaining rebels. In Atlantic City, executives of the American Federation of Labor begin year long planning sessions led by Hamnel Gampert as they meet through next week.
The readable fragments indicate a debate in a hall where Minister Laval appeared and a labor group opposed a grave motion. Prof. diln Meteil commented on the motion while Michard Mullah reportedly opposed.
A garbled alert reports movement toward a rethrodement of King Cunehantiod of Graces and a reguling be nepert elly a Creek nowepayior under oversight by Telamdl uP Aireehni Arebb.
Fragmented text reports a government reading and political references with names like AJOK Mopper Company and ARlene WHOOKLYNE, mentioning May events, a gallery scene, and a melodramatic appraisal of a crowd. Readers should seek complete clipping for factual accuracy.
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