Unusual Divorce Case in Box City Missouri
In Box City on June 13 C F Gill a bricklayer of 1622 Nebraska Street won a divorce from Mary Gill his wife and her mother Nancy Gavitt after a contested petition. The couple cited desertion while Mrs Gill claimed cruel and inhuman treatment. Judge Gaynor granted the divorce, noting Mrs Gill’s residence in Loramie and her prior marriage, with circumstances long known locally.
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Box City
Town
C. F. GH
Nockman
Nebraska Street
Haw
Mary GI
Mia
Nancy Gavitt
Gaynor
Gill
Loramie
Wye
Gil
University Notes Medal Awards and Special Assembly
A university note reports a special assembly held early this morning with two senior ovations given. Medals and prizes for the school year were awarded including cadet honors to Freemin O. Bower and Min Faith Miller. The Pleid Day Contest will be followed by a sermon Sunday afternoon at 3:00 by the Rev. A Hoghin.
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Voice of the People
Mary Grines
Progress of Education
Nelson
Freemin O. Bower
Min Faith Miller
Iri
Corjmn
CG. D. Moly
Mart Potty
Wny
Hale Grounie
Mr Mole
A. ©. Hoghin
Wyoming Packing Houses See 75 Percent Sales Drop
Cheyenne June 18 Local agents of the big four packing houses report a dramatic fall in Wyoming sales, over 75 percent, due to the expose of Packingtown merchants. Merchants refuse to place orders, raising concerns that the big packing firms may be driven out of business. Some agents have halted state trips and tell patrons to telegraph for requests, as Park Dance to night.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Big Four Packing Houses
Wyoming
Crowds Gather for Shoshone Lands Registration in Sheridan
Sheridan Wyo June 13 W F Stewy from Washington arrived and is preparing registration clerks. A large force of clerks expected tonight. The Burlington plans six extra trains daily during two weeks of registration with over 100 people per car. Temporary cottages and big tents go up to house and feed the anticipated crowd.
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Sheridan
Wyo
W. F. Stewy
Washington
D. C
Kile
Burlington
Sheridin Fe
Helma Johnson and Peter Monson Marry in Denver
The Denver papers report the marriage of Miss Helma Johnson of Laramy and Mr. Peter Monson of Hanna Wyn in Denver on Sunday. Monson works as a midney helper in the Hanna shops.
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Denver
Helma Johnson
Laramy
Peter Monson
Hanna, Wyn
Monson
Hanna
Startling discovery at The Boomerang office
Colonel Jabez Cook bursts into The Boomerang claiming the First National Bank vault lock was tampered with. He suspects El Crumline and Dick Spalding, arguing wind and sand patterns indicate their possible involvement and challenges them to prove an alibi or admit wind effects caused the damage.
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Jabez Cook
First National Bank
Eee
Conan Doyle
el Crumline
Dick Spalding
Mineral Pamphlet 18 Out Albany County Resources
The Almanac notes Albany county mineral resources pamphlet published by the Laramie Commercial Club. It proclaims reliability of articles vouched for by county business and professional leaders. The eighty page booklet details mineral resources and development opportunities with illustrated cuts. Park Dance To-Night.
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Albany County
Laramie Commercial Club
Senate Master Over House In Lingering Congress
Washington reports the Senate has nearly finished its work with all appropriation bills passed except the diplomatic and consular, while the House lags and risks prolonging the session into July. The pure food bill and rate legislation loom, with the omnibus building bill, or pork barrel, pressing for immediate action as House leaders sing of dissension and delay.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Senato
Burrows
Foraker
Insurgents Rise Over House Conference Actions
Publican members debate the House conferees action amid dissatisfaction warnings. Insurgents within the party press for reform as Congress hesitates on adjournment. Speaker Cannon notes July 1 seems unlikely and July 6 appears a possible adjournment date.
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House
Congress
Cannon
How to Use Poison in Curing Meat Exposed in Pamphlet
A pamphlet from Born Packers Supply Co details meat preserving methods described as adulteration. It includes a “hand preserving pump” and a hypodermic-like needle, with instructions on injecting a preservative into ham. Recipes name Lord Boltdifine, Enameltoid, Keystone products, and Zanvo Carbo, claiming safe results if handled properly.
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van Buren Street
Roosevelt
Upton Sineclair
F Romulators of Beef Trust
Armour & Co
Born & Co
Mr. Born
Lord Boltdifine
Keystone
Funeral of Council Man Oscar Rogers
Funeral services for councilman Oscar Rogers were held at 3 pm from his Clark Street home under Knights of Pythias auspices. City officials and Knights of Pythias pallbearers attended as local shops closed in tribute to the late public servant.
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Oscar Rogers
Mother Earth
Clark Street
Order of Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythiax
J. T. Jones
T. H. Trewatha
Fred Fisher
J. S. Bartlett
Chas, Heewald
P C Rauner
Sunday Law 6000 Appeal in Cornwall Case Dismissed
Cheyenne reports the appeal in Bally Cornwall against the Prohibition Alliance was dismissed by the State Supreme Court for improper form and missing legal requirements. Judge Carpenter previously ruled the Sunday closing law unconstitutional, a ruling that stands though likely to be revisited in county courts. Also, Daniel Spieer v Frank Welser sought an injunction but was denied in district court.
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Cheyenne
Bally Cornwall
Supreme Court of
Carpenter
Bis City
Daniel Spieer
Frank Welser
Merchant advertisements offer value and trust in trade
The piece urges reading merchant notices and ads to save money and find desirable goods. It humorously contrasts gossip with honesty, noting that a real man who advertises shows a line of goods that “speaks” and may include advantageous items for buyers.
Man laments lost umbrellas and blocks aisle with rain shedder
A man complains of losing about fifty umbrellas left on cars and describes a quirky habit of placing a rain shedder between himself and the aisle, causing him to stumble when leaving his seat.
Town of Gouldsboro Founded by Jay Gould in Pa
Gouldsboro in Lackawanna county once named for Jay Gould, founder, now a deserted village. Report from School Superintendent Taylor notes the public school attendance has dwindled to fifteen pupils and local tanneries and sawmills have disappeared.
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Ja Y Gould
Gouldsboro
Lackawanna County
Jay Gould
Taylor
He Guessed It Prose Dialogue Snapshot
A brief exchange between Bunjay and Wisewan reveals a banter about smoking a weed. Wisewan declines after having one before, while Bunjay offers another. The fragment captures casual dialogue and character tone.
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Bunjay
Wisewan
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India
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Second St
W H. Frazee
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