WIND RIVER BOARDING SCHOOL REPORTS BOUNTIFUL HARVEST
The Wind River Boarding School and Fort Washakie Agency completed a large wood, hay, oat, and wheat contract for the fort and agency. They harvested a cool potato crop and planted more seed than in 1898, with irrigation managed under Capt. Wilson. A banquet of Institute reports was held at Ogden, with discussions on Indian school employees and practical subjects. The Department donated 250 head of stock cattle to the Shoshone Indians, delayed to spring due to grass scarcity and a severe winter.
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Fort Washakie
Uni
Capt
Wilson
Omaha
Hailman
Rakestraw
Peal
Bt. Viets
Cheyenne
Okla
Edwin Schanandore
Oneida
Levi Lever Ng
Calvin Abury
Yakima
Sapt. Lemmon
Grandamerjon
Col
Indiana
Hag
Col John W Clark Relieved as Allotting Agent
Col John W Clark longtime allotting agent at Shoshone leaves for Georgia with his wife. He faced many difficulties and, despite setbacks, maintained courtesy and leadership. His successor, E J Wertrof Omaha Net, opens duties with dates and remaining allotments to finalize.
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John W. Clark
E. J. Wertrof
Omaha
Ian
Eld
Col. Clark
Georgia
Shoshone
Eagerly Awaited Loads Backed Up At Post Tie Sed School
Fragments show a scene where hay and wood were delivered with haste but unloading was delayed. References to a provoked crowd and a livery line imply a chaotic period with fifteen loads waiting to be unloaded at a local facility. Names and clear places are unclear in the text.
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Rome
Indian Agents Report on Reserve Vegetables Market Challenge
Indian Agents may write long reports about vegetables raised on reserves and may request supplies. A case years ago reported millions of pounds of vegetables. a farmer said it did not amount to hundreds. This year Cart Wilson seeks to find a market for the crops these Indians have raised.
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Wilsor
Short-handed by Missing Workers Dampens Monthly Output
This term our staff lacks four positions seamstress baker shoemaker and tailor plus two On Vacation leaves, leaving us decidedly shorthanded and unable to call the month a success industrially.
Indians Raise Grain For Self Support And Contracts
The Indians have shown progress by raising enough grain for their own sustenance and by supplying contracts at Post and School, demonstrating growing self sufficiency and productivity.
Fort Wassimbie Monthly Allowance Noted
An unclear fragment shows Fort Wassimbie receiving a monthly allowance. The readable text suggests a funding or stipend note but lacks concrete details such as date, amount, or approving authority. Further readable context is needed to form a complete item.
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Prem Ae
Flag staff installed at agency for soaring emblem
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs orders the American Flag to fly at all agencies sub agencies and government schools. Pending flag delivery, Vandervoort and Niklas completed a fine flag staff 99 feet tall from which the National Emblem will flutter.
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Commisner of Indian Affairs
Vandervoort
Niklas
Reverend John Roberts Helps Harvest Indian Grain
A heartfelt thanks to Rev. John Roberts for allowing the Agency to use his twine binder to harvest grain for the Indians. Two to three hundred acres of fine grain have been cut by this machine, saving much of it from loss.
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John Roberts
Wheat Threshing Reaches Ten Thousand Pounds
The Shoshone people threshed about 10,090 pounds of wheat using fails. Over nine days Mr. Small ground enough flour for two issues.
Italians Report Poor Mountain Hunting Success
Italians who have seen hunting in the mountains report very poor success. The game that was once abundant will soon be a thing of the past as the animals disappear, and the outlook remains bleak for future seasons.
Oats Field Near Lake on Lander Road Impresses Farmer
The best field of oats seen is that of Tigee near the lake on the Lander road. Described as Ride oat, the crop stands out for both quantity and quality, making it a standout for a single farmer to envy.
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Tigee
Lander Road
Native Tribes Embrace Blue Overalls for Daily Wear
Observers note Shoshone and Arapabor people increasingly adopt blue overalls as everyday attire. The shift signals practical dress and a civil, orderly appearance in communities.
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Wind River
Shoshone Agency
Wyo
Port Weste
N“Tan
Fort Wastinkie
Uigden Institute
Ogden
Mos
Call Ui
Miss Hank
Ties MrKenzie
Miss Jessup
Granger. Wryn
Is Niles
Landerthes
Genaral Coppinger
Perry and
Ryan
Rose Price
Entland
R. T. Emmet
New York
Jackson's Hole
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