County division and electric lights for Gillette
The article urges securing a new county division, installing a municipal electric lighting plant tied to the water works, and creating a public park. It calls for a city vote in spring, a parks program, and plans for a new high school building on a raised block with classrooms, boiler rooms, and living quarters for a janitor, funded by selling current district land.
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Gillette
Burlington Company
Sione
Sheridan wedding ties Josie Tantum to Clarence Haigler
In Sheridan at noon on Wednesday November 80 1910 Miss Josie Tantum and Mr Clarence F Haigler wed in a simple ring ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Long. They depart for Kansas City then California and Old Mexico before settling at the groom's Big Powder ranch in Crook county.
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Sheridan
Josie Tantum
Clarence F. Haigler
Dr. Long
Burlington
Kansas City
California
Old Mexico
Haigler
Crook County
Lewiston
Illinois
Sundance
Bank of Gillette
Tle Bas
Gon
In Memoriam Ruth Dodds A Baby's Death
Ruth Dodds infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Dodds died after a three week illness Born April 6 1905 she passed away November 28 1910 A brief funeral was held at home with many friends and business houses closing in mourning Flowers sent by Yeomen lodge and others A poem describes the child as a blessing and compares her to a flower of paradise in a brief outpouring of grief.
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Ruth Dodds
W. A. Dodds
Little Ruth
Paradise
Darling
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sorrow
A grateful notice expresses deep thanks for comforting acts after a loved one's passing. The family notes heartfelt appreciation to those who brightened their dark days and supported them during their loss. Signed by Mr axp Mas and W. A. Dopps.
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Mr. Axp Mas
W. A. Dopps
Record Quietly Reveals 1910 U S Drink and Smoke Boom
The Internal Revenue Service released fiscal year 1910 totals showing sharp rises in distilled spirits to 163 million gallons and cigars to 7 billion, with large gains in fermented liquors, cigarettes, tobacco products, and oleomargarine. Moonshine production grows where state prohibition exists, and official figures exclude this hidden amount.
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Internal Revenue Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Flore Sane
Bureau
Revenue receipts soar beyond 289 million with 5 million cost
The internal revenue receipts on various items including playing cards and mixed flour exceeded 289 million dollars. Commissioner Cabell's organization collected it all at a cost of about 5 million dollars, equating to roughly one cent and 7 mills per dollar collected.
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Internal Revenue
Cabell
Partners for Prosperity in a Growing Town
A call for unity among residents and merchants to promote town growth. The piece urges not to undermine rivals and to support honest, fair dealings with customers. It warns that jealousy and infighting hasten decline while cooperation advances all citizens.
Wyoming Oil Convention Call Urges State Meet in Cheyenne
Governor Bryant B. Brooks calls oil men to a December 14 15 16 1910 convention at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne to organize state efforts and discuss laws pipelines rail transport and marketing to develop oil lands and protect against wildcat promoters. The message urges solid title to lands and favorable legislation to aid prospecting and industry growth.
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Wyoming
Congress
Bryant B. Brooks
Cheyenne
Bryant B. Bacows
Hay for sale near Sundance Wyoming
75 tons of choice hay offered for sale. Can be fed on the place if desired. For details call or write W. Harvey Sundance Wyoming.
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W. Harvey
Sundance
Wyo
Revival Meetings Continue in New Haven and Upper Mew
Rev Arthur Tipton has left New Haven and Upper Mew for Gillette returning later in winter to lead meetings in local school houses. Alva school house services are well attended with about twenty converts taking a public stand. Tipton plans further meetings in nearby school houses with announcements to follow.
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Arthur Tipton
New Haven
Mewhirter
Gillette
Alva
Tipton
Hulett Globe
Forest revenue share to Wyoming tops thirty four thousand
The US Department of Agriculture reports that for the year ended June 30 the 25 percent of national forest receipts allocated to states for roads and schools totaled 506 194 84 up 67 492 03 from last year about 15 percent. Wyoming receives 34 704 54 as its share to offset forest land withdrawal losses.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Wyoming
Surface Rights Act demands cultivation targets for homesteaders
The Larimer Republican notes the act of June 22 1910 requires homesteaders to cultivate at least one eighth of their land to non native grasses in year two and one quarter in year three and onward to proof. Entries in this class cannot be commuted.
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Larimer Republican
Summit Aerie to Nominate Officers for Next Year
Summit Aerie No. 1614 F. O. E. meets Wednesday evening December 7 to nominate officers for the upcoming year. The session includes a banquet and smoker after the nominations and all members are urged to attend.
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Summit Aerie No. 1614
Deputy U. S. Marshal Arrests Sheep Owner for Illicit Fencing
Cheyenne deputy marshal Leslie M. Snow detained C. W. Barney in Sheridan on charges of illegally fencing government land in Crook County. Barney posted $1000 bond for the next U.S. district court session in Cheyenne after appearing before United States land commissioner Allen L. Mason. Barney, a prominent Northern Wyoming sheep owner, was named in the Sheridan Enterprise report.
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Leslie M. Snow
United States
Cheyenne
Sheridan
C. W. Barney
Crook County
Mr. Barney
Allen L. Mason
United States Land Commissioner
United States District Court
Barney
Wyoming
Sheridan Enterprise
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Partners For Prosperity
Oklahoma
Westtern States
Union
the Surface Rights Act
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D. Perry
W. P
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