Cokeville District Sees Dry Farming Growth and Mining
By C. Davie the Cokeville district shows expansion in dry farming with ranchers and homesteads filing nearby while crops face frost. The area reports strong sheep and hog industries, high grade stock, and a new gravity water system. Mining includes phosphate, onyx, coal, copper, and the Collett mine mother lode discovery. Livestock shipments reach 586 cars with 45 cars of phosphate as Cokeville solidifies its commercial role. Noblitt wins a third term as Lincoln County Wool Growers president. he also serves as Cokeville Bank cashier.
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Cokeville
Border Way
Geneva
Sage
Cakeville
Valuabel
Station of Border
United States
Collett
Altho
Hobble Creek
Cokeville Station
Goose fattening tale at Hotel Kemmerer cellar
A bizarre incident recounts a goose kept in the Hotel Kemmerer cellar to fatten for Christmas. A man named Billy Metinnis reportedly entered the area on a Sunday seeking supplies and was attacked by the fated bird, with confusion surrounding the events and ages.
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King Smith
Kemmerer Har
Billy Metinnis
Mr. Gander
Hiss
Hilly
St James Episcopal Church Service Notes
Fragmentary church service text mentions morning prayer and Christian rites. Readable names or dates are unclear but indicate religious observance and devotional activity at St James Episcopal Church.
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St. James Episcopal Church
Children of America Plead For Armistice and Peace
A petition from American children calls on world rulers to end the war now. They urge submission of disputes to The Hague for fair settlement and vow to promote peaceful resolution in future conflicts. The letter highlights suffering of children across Europe and Asia and the loss of fathers and education due to war.
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National Peace Committee
America
Grace Raymond Hebard
Laramie
Wyoming
Hague Tribunal
Europe
Asia
Papworth Missed on County Officer Photo
Mr. Papworth, a Lincoln County stockman and pioneer of Star Valley, failed to have his picture ready for the pays alongside other county officers. His friends praise his popularity at the polls and expect him to uphold the high standard for the county official role.
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Papworth
Star Valley
Lincoln County
Mrs A W McCune Visits Elkol and Salt Lake City Trials
Mrs A W McCune returned from a week with her daughter Mrs Jay A Quealy at Elkol and a visit with another daughter Mrs Ray Naylor newly elected Salt Lake County treasurer. They traveled with Mrs P a Quealy to Carter for a noon train. Mr McCune, touring mining properties in South America, expects home soon and plans California winter.
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A. W. McCune
Salt Lake City
Jay A. Quealy
Elkol
Ray Naylor
Salt Lake County
Carter
P. A Quealy
Mr. McCune
South America
California
Skeleton Found Near Sablet Ranch Identified as Unknown Man
Coroner Embree and Sheriff Hansen were called to a Sam Fisher ranch site ten miles north of Sablet where a four man skeleton was found on a high point east of the ranch. The remains appeared to be long dead with no burial indications. the skull identified as that of a white man and no identity was recovered.
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Embree
Sheriff Hansen
Sam Fisher
Sablet
Fossil man arraigned on assault charge before Justice
John M. McMino of Fossil was arraigned before Justice R. Lee Craig on an assault and battery warrant sworn by C. O. Wainwright. The warrant issued Saturday evening. Sheriff Gudmundsen took McMino to Fossil by auto. He pleaded not guilty and was allowed to post recognizance to appear for trial Thursday afternoon.
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John M. McMino
Fossil
R. Lee Craig
C. 0 Wainwright
Une der
Gudmundsen
McMing
Card of Thanks for assistance during illness and death
To the friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother we extend heartfelt thanks for kindness and support. Edwards and family express gratitude for visits flowers and prayers.
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Edwards
McGrath's Famous Serial The Million Dollar Mystery
The Cammna presents The Million Dollar Mystery serial starting next week to entertain readers through winter. Readers can view illustrations at New Kemmerer Theatre on Wednesdays from January 6. The tale exposes secret Black Hundred ceremonies and dramatic exploits by Harold Molrath in a sixteenth page length weeklong run.
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Cammna
Harold Molrath
Rus
Hinckley Visits Kemmerer on Inspection Run
H. A. Hinckley of Salt Lake City superintendent of motive power and mechanics for the Oregon Short Line system visited Kemmerer on Monday in his private car. He succeeds J. F. Dano, a veteran railroad man well known across the system. The visit was a general inspection and Hinckley was pleased with local conditions.
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H. A. Hinckley
Sat Lake City
Oregon Short Line
Kemmerer
Mr. Hinckley
J. F. Dano
Nystem
Mr. Hipckley
Found Guilty in Coal Theft Case at Diamondville
Joseph Wormald of Uckaville was found guilty of stealing coal from Short Line trains at Cokerlie. The jury verdict followed a noon Monday trial before Judge C. S. McDonald. Wormald pleaded not guilty after the change of venue. He was fined $36 and costs totaling $64.15.
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Joseph Wormald
Uckaville
Cokerlie
McDonald
Diamondville
Sammon
Hobt Christmas
Wormald
Craig
Diawodville
Prohibition Move Is On From Denver
Arthur J. Pinch, longtime Colorado anti saloon league leader, selected to head Wyoming’s coming statewide prohibition drive. National anti saloon image directors met in Westerfeld Ohio on November 20 to plan strategy with Wyoming and Utah included.
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Denver
Arthur J. Pinch
Colorado Anti
Hotel for Sale at McCum toe Labo
The Commercial Hotel at McCum toe Labo offers an 18 room property described as a ready to operate lodging venture. Prospective buyers are noted to consider quick takeover of the established guest services and local reception area.
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McCumtoe
Labo
Reckest
Christmas Cheer prompts mindful holiday spending
An editorial urges readers to consider charitable spending this Christmas, choosing local merchants to support the community. It frames the season as a time of giving and urges judging advertisements carefully to find affordable gifts while benefiting neighbors and workers.
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Christ
Free Matinee at New Kemmerer Theatre For School Children
Mr Whitten announces a free Christmas matinee for all school children with special pictures including fairy tales Hansel and Gretel Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. The 3 p m show day features special pictures for children and a Christmas night program presents The Last Volunteer a six reel war picture at regular prices.
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Whitten
New Kemmerer Theatre
Hansel and
Grethel
Cbsidies
Leg Injury Report From Fenner Ranch Incident
Dr Marquis attended Ed Banks lessee of the Fenner ranch after Banks broke his left leg while hauling coal on the surface dealing job at the Wright ranch. The fracture was severe but Banks is said to be recovering well and moving along.
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Dr. Marquis
Wright Ranch
Ed Banks
Fenner Ranch
Burned by Powder Ey Brown of Diamondville
A man identified as Ey Brown of Diamondville was severely burned by powder on Friday while at work. He suffered burns to the head face arms and neck but is recovering and the prognosis is hopeful for further improvement.
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Ey Brown
Diamondville
From Clear Creek Canyon Ranch Heir of Pioneer Settler
Wm. Lewis went from Fox air ranch to Clear Creek Canyon ranch on Monday and returned yesterday morning with supplies. Son of BR. H. Lewis a pioneer who settled near the mines in 1885. He is years old and in good health. The family runs an excellent ranch near Fossil with a fine herd of cattle.
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Wm. Lewis
Foxair
Mr. Lewis
BR. H. Lewis
Clear Creek Canyon
Fossil
Hubbel Improves Road Between Towns Enhancing Route
A. Hubbel completed a fine stretch of road work between there and Diamondville inside the town incorporation. The gulley route was widened about four feet and raised three feet ensuring a notable upgrade to the link between the two towns. The Hubbell crew usually yields positive results upon finishing such projects.
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A. Hubbel
There
Diamondville
Tha
Hubbell
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C. Davie
A.D Noblitt
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the Children’s Peace Petition
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Belgium
French Republic
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India
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the Mikado
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