Prospecting for Oil in Wyoming’s Folding Basins
A field narrative by Professor Artur Lake describes prospecting in a vast Wyoming district from Evanston east into Medicine Bow Basin. It documents anticlinal domes, synclines, and Round Mountain and Oyster Ridge folds, with tar seepage near Cumberland and the Rain Bow Hills’ colored plateaux, plus potential oil zones in deeper Tertiary basins and the Bridger Basin corridor.
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Wyoming
Bear River
Evanston
Union Pacific Railroad
Twin Creek and Fossil District
Oregon Short Line
Medicine Hutte
Medicine Butte
Round Mountain
Fox Hills
Leramie
Muddy Creek
Cyater Ridge
Cumberland
Diamondville
Oyster Ridge
Little Muddy Creek
Laramie
Stangy
Oregon
Bridger Basin
Fox Hilla
Larame
Bell
Green River
Colorado
Scotland
New Zealand
Wasatch
Great Bridger Basin
Alwan Plateau
Bo Boone
Kemmerer
Nort Bridger Basin
North Bridger Basin
Wyoming oil horizon cited by Prof Knight
The Dakota sandstone is deemed one of Wyoming’s most promising oil horizons by Prof C W Knight. Local Cheyenne forecast: partly cloudy, cooler tonight. Wednesday likely cooler. Denver forecast notes partly cloudy conditions with cooler weather midweek.
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Dakota
C. W. Knight
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Westenday
Denver
Keystone mine funded for large scale Colorado Springs Pueblo
Investors in Colorado Springs and Pueblo pledge 950,000 for Keystone mine development. Forty thousand dollars will be spent locally to push extensive development and popular belief holds the mine could become a major American producer. The report notes rising employment, shifting mine output, and a net increase in coal and mineral production across the region while forecasts remain optimistic about future growth.
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Pheblo
Installation at Immanuel Commandery Hall Ends Year
Last night Immanuel Commanding No. 8 Knights Templar elected officers for the year and installed them by Past Grand Master J. T. Holliday. New officers include Eminent Commander John He Bhrock Generalissimo Harry Pascal Captain General J. H. King Prelate A. Jones Senior Warden Hugh Hynds Junior Warden C. L. Little Treasurer Jease Converse Recorder J. B. Gates Standard Bearer N. K. Boswell Sword Bearer H. D. Richardson Sentinel J. J. Fisher. Next Monday and thereafter the Commandery remains open until nine o'clock p.m. No goods ordered after six will be delivered the same day. The Labor Union appeals to citizens to order goods in time for delivery before nine. If you have no mercy on the men, regard the horses.
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Immanuel
No. 8
Knights Templar
J. T. Holliday
H. D. Richardson
Sentinel
J. J. Fisher
Immanuel Commandary
Timne
The Show Last Night at Hello Bill
A medium sized house enjoyed Hello Bill with warm appreciation. James F. Macdonald as William Pulter delivered an inimitable comic performance and song. B. B. Wiltsie as Christopher Cutting drew loud, silent laughter throughout the show.
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Bill
J. F. Macdonald
William Pulter
Wiltsie
Christopher
Happy Cal Wagner Visits R R Lines For Coast To Chicago Trains
Travel agent Happy Cal Wagner of the C M and St Paul Railroad visits the Boomerang to study through trains from the coast to Chicago. He aims to boost business and set up through services for passengers.
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Cal Wagner
C. M
Chicago
University team lineup for Saturday game with Cheyenne High
The lineup lists positions and players: Full Back Kennedy, Left Half Merz, Right Half Rice, Quarter Downey, Center Taylor, Left Guard Gillispie, Left Tackle Vollmer, Left End Davis, Right Guard DeLario, Right Tackle Murphy, Right End McCullough.
Obituary Poem Echoes The Shepherd Of New York
The piece presents an obituary style tribute mixing biblical imagery with personal loss. It evokes a shepherd figure guiding souls and reflects on mortality, faith, and communal grief in a poetic, lyric voice.
Males Buy, Raise Funds For Better American Hrillin Trust
Peter Mordhirst led a small group who purchased four head of cattle, weighing about 140 pounds each, for the Better American Hrillin trust. The team raised $700 in the effort, highlighting a local community drive to support the cause.
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Peter Mordhirst
Honeht
Brody
Engine 1688 Derails Then Repeats Rails Return
An engine numbered 1688 ran off an open switch in the yards with all wheels down. Under the yard master’s precise guidance the monster engine was quickly pulled back onto the rails, restoring service within minutes.
First Gun Is Fired In County Attorney Contest Quietly
The race for County Attorney in Laramie remains unsettled as Gibson claims victory with no statement, while Downey’s attorney Groesbeck opens a contest alleging missing judge signatures on ballots from outside precincts. Voters recall missing clerk reports and possible miscounts across precincts, sparking broader political tensions and potential investigations in coming years.
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Corlel Bawney
Thomas Th. Gibsom
Elwetion
Laramie
Alto Uttael
Fifth City
Willig
Flo Jr
Groesbeck
Downey
Notable railway pitch through historic scenery to Washington
A fragmented midwestern pamphlet describes low rates to Washington via Chesapeake and Ohio and the Rhine Alpine line, promising grand scenery and historic routes. It cites W. B. Conklyn of Chicago and ends with a quotation about hope and happiness attributed to Johnewn.
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Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio
W. EB. Conklyn
Wark Street
Chicago
Mrs Percy Lambert Dead In Denver After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Percy Lambert sister of A W Whitehouse and former resident of Laramie Denver, dies after an appendicitis operation. She was born Hilda Whitehouse, lived with her brother at the Hed Buttes ranch, married Percy Lamb, then moved to Cripple Creek and Battle Lake. Funeral held in Denver. The piece also promotes the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway and its miles, equipment, and services.
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A. W. Whitehouse
Laramie Biss
Denver
Denver Monmlay
Percy Lamb
Lamb
Lani
America
Thie City
Windsor Barn
Cripple Creek
Battle Lake
Lanih
Chie Elty Mtil
Chicagscawankee and St. Paul
Wisconsin
Iews
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Missouri
Upper
Peninents
Michigan
Omaha
Chisato
Tale Ly Hrowning
West
Lake Elty, Vuh
Nothing to Laugh At From a Correspondent
A humorous yet muddled correspondent piece describes a recital tale told for entertainment. The narrator recalls a borrowing story and a crowd reaction, noting laughter at an old joke that stirs mixed feelings among the audience. The fragment hints at older readers recalling past performances and shared amusement.
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Uina
Professor Artur Lake
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Briieh
Amd
Balnnes
Kenetene
Abel Fenedd Gliaiey
Siuinley
Ben
Shepherd
New York
Trittne
Thomas H. Gibson
Johnewn
Percy Lambert
Hilda Whitehouse
Fierist
Veen
Silkeline
the Temple OF Economy
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