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Newspaper
The Indian Guide
Location
Shoshoni, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
4
Fragmented narrative covers oath taking and a judge admonishing a bold witness while the War Department issues an order designating a Native reserve for exclusive military use. It recalls Fort Bridger and early Shoshone relations, with vague references to mounts and troops from Nevada and Mount Vernon Alabama.
A fragmentary colonial-era note describes a tribe called red-headed Indians rumored in the region between Monterey and Vera Cruz. The text claims they are clan-based, little history is known, and they allegedly endured conquest and upheaval, with vague references to origins and peaceful interactions with Mexicans.
The passage describes the Lien as posture people and docile, with customs deemed primitive. It notes they may hold and till their lands in their own crude way, led by leadmen and a chief, and identifies them as blooded Didians, distinct only by their fiery red hate.
In a Senate discussion of the Indian appropriation bill Senator West alleged critics misstate education efforts. He claimed his western trip showed schools run by faithful teachers and denied claims of travesty. The exchange centered on the quality and uplift of Indian schooling across regions.
A Wind River Wyoming pupil writes to a friend about schoolwork and weather. The brief letter mentions arithmetic geography and English study and expresses hopes for better English practice. It notes upcoming vacation and a desire to improve.
A letter from Josiah Old Man at Wind River Boarding School on Shoshone Agency Wyoming dated April reports the school’s activities. He describes monthly entertainment, recitations, drill, and printing work plus daily routines of morning police and afternoon classes. He closes with affectionate brotherly wishes and requests a reply.
A fragment from a school notice describes students in the laundry and afternoon activities. It mentions playtime with ball games, daily routines, and anticipation of a vacation two months away.
A friendly late 19th or early 20th century letter from Mariarer Friday discusses daily school routine at Wisi River Boarding Service in Wyoming, asking about work and study plans and noting improved times this year. It mentions afternoon programs, reading lessons, and hopes to hear back.
Readable lines mention siblings, travel, and school life with scattered proper nouns such as Seoul, Wind River, and Haein. The text appears as muddled OCR, combining questions about reading a book, daily routines, and a request for humorous writing prompts. No clear event or outcome emerges.
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