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Newspaper
The Indian Guide
Location
Shoshoni, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1897
Page
2
A Fort Washakie Wyoming publication notes subscription price and post office details while praising Indian Territory newspapers. It emphasizes the printing press as a motive power of civilization and endorses keeping The Guide going to support education, citizenship, and progress for Indigenous communities.
The article notes the treaty for the sale of Hot Springs was dropped from the Appropriation Bill, risking a delayed or unsettled agreement as the current treaty nears expiration. Indians face renewed negotiations with the government, and prompt ratification could have reduced distrust and safeguarded their interests.
An industrious people advance civilization as schools leaven law on an Indian reservation. With an energetic Azent encouraging all workers on the reserve, rewards and progress follow. The schools on that reserve are full and the people progressing.
A frontier letter by Yellow Plume, an Arapahoe, written after learning English, describes a coal find near a rich reserve. The writer notes the region holds good coal and ponders locating a payable seam, but confirms no definite pay streak has been identified yet. Capt. Wilson is mentioned in connection with presenting coal samples from Yellow Plume.
An Indigenous miner named Yellow Plume reports to Capital Wilson at the Shoshone Agency in Wyoming on February 1 about coal work. He notes two workers Wolf Bear and Red Plume, asserts coal is good, asks for help to continue mining and to receive supplies like flour, meat, coffee, and sugar to sustain their labor and living.
The ailing elder known as Chef Washakie, aged three, was visited by Reverend Roberts who agreed to baptize him. Washakie expressed relief at staying with Washington’s lane and concerns that white men could not erase it for his children. He lamented leaving white friends and his offspring, wishing to stay longer but fearing death.
A rough local notice from The Owl Creek Valley Alert in Mitcieton, describing past printing efforts and upcoming improvements to the press. It mentions December and January references, sage brush era, and a promise of better production in the future.
Captain Wise proposes a bold plan for summer to recruit a model warden at the Agency. He envisions new tireing routines and a cowl object in the garden as the centerpiece of the initiative.
The speaker notes that full blood students advanced most due to regular attendance. They explain mixed blood children were often late enrolling, delaying progress. The intrrogator’s surprise underscores that regular attendance and earlier English familiarity gave full bloods an edge, despite mixed bloods’ potential.
A report notes the granary at the Agency mill is too small causing inconvenience for the Indians who have expectations tied to its capacity. The passage reflects mixed sentiment about the situation and its impact on local operations.
A fragment recalls Washakie evaluating a eager young man who hoped to work among his people and teach them about a rod. Washakie inspected him closely and asked if the youth truly understood his own k nown beliefs and abilities.
The ladies guide Mrs Roberts group has raised over four hundred toward building two mission churches. One for the Arapahoes and another for the Sheshines. This prompts philanthropists to contribute to a worthy cause.
George Lerry moved into his new house last week and is busy finishing a tine barn for 12 horses and digging a well. The house features a tine porch on the reservation planned to be painted the Sioshone natural color, red.
Ludiana led paper claims top world status with few pages and sharp edition. Lander Clipper notes its distinction and praise for concise reporting.
Unclear OCR text suggests a winter incident near Pine Liles Avenue involving Fite Arysthoes. Authorities pursued charges or bail terms following the event, with limited readable details available.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a single Tajian paper on Whited Stites and questions about listing five officials in a bi county context. The text is garbled, with missing names and places, yielding no clear events.
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