16 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
1
A lengthy school exhibit lists dozens of first grade through high school entries, from weaving and penmanship to paper cutting and landscape drawings. Included are numerous prize amounts and student names, plus animal and agricultural showcases from Wyoming Training School and local vendors.
A bustling fair page shows ribbons for Sanderson and Gilliland livestock including a grand champion Holstein cow and Moyne ribbon heifers. Entries list bulls, heifers, hens, pullets, turkeys, and wide assortments of apples, plums, pears, and jelly preserves with prices and boxes of varied produce, plus sewing clubs and baked goods.
Associated Press reports Smyrna in ruins after a night of fire and massacres. Refugees crowd the water fronts fleeing Mustapha Kemal Pasha’s forces amid executions and atrocities. Greek soldiers are said to be decapitated or killed, with villages burning as Turkish advances pressure the region. Official dispatches note most foreign consulates destroyed except Spain Belgium Norway.
Henry Ford began suspending operations as a protest against what he calls exorbitant coal and steel prices. The shutdown will be complete when the last shift leaves tonight, affecting about one hundred thousand workers across five Detroit area plants and other Ford operations nationwide.
W K Young has sold an interest in Cash Grocery Mesas. Wand and McCrea of Riverton arrive in Lander with families to join the business. Young plans to devote more time to produce from Lander valley farmers for Wyomiag Casper markets and expand sales.
Street mobs roamed from the Battery to the Bronx as straw hats sparked clashes. Hat wearers faced attacks with nails and other weapons. Police battled widespread disorder with many hats damaged and a dozen arrests reported amid intense heat.
Ming Muriel Rockefeller, granddaughter of John D Rockerfeller and daughter of Harold McCormick, opened a millinery shop today half a block from an elevator and a third floor flat. She aims to make her own way without relying on her famous father or grandfather.
The army dirigible C-2 was en route to the coast at Beatt Field Belleville Illinois and landed without trouble after a night warning. It is expected to depart for Port Sill Oklahoma on Sunday or Monday.
The Lander members of the O. BE. 8. who attended the grand communication at Rawlins returned here yesterday. Attendees included Mrs. Leslie Mead, Mr. L. J. Harnberger, Mrs. Palix Wilson, John Bruce, and Mr. LeRonignol. Rawlins morning session was well attended from all parts of the state and described by visitors as one of the largest and most successful in Wyoming O E 8 history.
The Fremont Natural Gas Co discusses gas consumption in the year 1900s, noting usage more than double 1910 levels and over three times prior years. It reports widespread gas appliances including ranges, water heaters, and street lamps, with about 45 million people lighting and cooking with gas across homes and businesses.
Chicago dispatch reports railroads negotiating with shop craft workers amid a partial settlement. Chicago and North Western leaders demand dismissal of workers hired to fill vacancies from the strike wave. Negotiations with Northwestern began yesterday and will not bar union members from returning to work Monday.
Washington dispatch notes Representative Keller of Minnesota pressing impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty over the rail strike injunction. The House Judiciary Committee adjourned after Keller’s preliminary statement. Also mentions a faculty picnic at Lady Boosters Park with teachers from several local schools enjoying a feast.
The Congregational Sunday School reports 200 attendees at their annual Rally Day held Sunday September 24. Volunteers are invited to help enhance the program and ensure a memorable event for all participants.
The Musical Research Club announces a 9:30 pm Monday reception in Premont Library classrooms open to all. London musician Frederick Boothroyd will perform two solos with local and visiting artists from Lanier. a casual program follows with refreshments. Mov L K Marnsberger hosts tour guests Mr Vorbis and family from Kenosha during a Yellowstone trip.
A disrupted notice shows Cheitian Science services canceling a planned event at Captain Nickoveen offices. The schedule for children at Orda is disrupted with unclear details and a vague invitation remains.
Twenty five thousand Christian women and girls have been conveyed to the interior and distributed among the soldiers, says a dispatch to the Times from M Lastar is editor of Karmos newspaper who has arrived in the land Mitylene.
In Portland on September 16 the first night of the Episcopal convention saw lively debate during a four hour session. The House approved seven prayers amid sharp disagreement over the Prayer Memorial. Rev Dr Alexander of Boston pressed deputies to apologize to the chair in a parliamentary flap.
Mrs Guy Hobertson entertained Friday Club ladies at her home in Puposia, with three bridge tables and high score by Mrs Edwarda. News includes a bridge accident near George Downey ranch, minor injuries to Leslie Beoggans, and several residents traveling for business or visiting kin in Davenport, Burkburnett, and Kadellife College, with various departures and trips noted.
Reverend August Rehwardt of Riverton will host Lantern Interviews at the Odd Fellows Hall in Lander on Sunday evening. The event invites local residents to discuss community matters and share perspectives in a casual setting.
OCR fragment notes a meeting or event involving Rey A M Janus and a community at the church Budd te Sumihoy school 108. Attendees and exact purpose are not clear in the text.
Church notices announce services at 11 am on the Bombay arrival day with seater seating and broad attendance planned. Details indicate a morning gathering and a weekly moot for parishioners in the local community.
Jackson California dispatch reports a fire trapping forty seven miners in a quartz slate mine near Arde Nut workings. Rescue crews bore through a final barrier a mile below to end the 19 day ordeal. Officials expect the trapped men to be released late tomorrow as crews press to complete the shaft.
Health authorities issue quarantine amid reports from Mexico City. United States and foreign dispatches describe political filings in Denver and social unrest in Constantinople, with fires on the Mississippi riverfront and a fatal incident in New Brunswick. Weather and racing news follow, including a long-distance run and a speedway event scheduled near Kanab City.
Washington dispatch reports a disrupted address with presidential aides citing security concerns. The event altered schedules and prompted a brief halt as the crowd reacted with scattered questions and brief interruptions.
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