Rumor of Bancroft Retirement Haunts Oregon Short Line
The rumor that W. H. Bancroft vice-president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line will retire June 1 st prompts praise for his long service. He is credited with reforms and expansions aiding Wyoming Idaho and the railroad’s growth. tributes say his departure would be a loss to the system and region.
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W. H. Bancroft
Oregon Short Line
Bancroft
Wyoming
Idaho
Mountain Home
Bush Livermore
Calvin
Moving Picture Car Prompts Safety Push in Oragen Line
A moving picture car in Poratello highlights safety cautions for handling explosives and precursors. New Kemmerer yard switchmen H C Radford’s transfer. JC Manson attended a stock shipment lawsuit. WT Bancroft inspected a train near Parma. A west border accident killed two riders and damaged cars, blamed on yard crews during engine movement near a blocked train.
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Oragen Short Line
Poratello
JC Manson
WT Bancroft
Parma
Wiaho
Kemmerer
Air school started by Oregon Short Line in Pocatello
The Oregon Short Line has started an air school in Pocatello under Assistant Superintendent Joslyn, a veteran engineer. An expert lecture will run from 10 to 12 a.m. for engine men and 2 to 4 p.m. for train men, addressing conditions under their care. The talks cover automatic wiring, a key modern invention continually improved, and employees should attend to stay current.
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Oregon Short Line
Pocatello
Joslyn
Wse
Snow settles as sheep feed improves in Shirley Basin region
Edward Anderson of the Shirley Marina visits Kemmerer and reports snow depth around 11 inches. Sheep feed conditions have improved as moisture increases but water holes froze, delaying drinking. East of their area Swan Live Stock Co. bands face 20 miles to feed, requiring trail-breaking to reach flocks. A short thaw could worsen the situation.
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Edward Anderson
Shirley Marin
P. J. Quealy
Kemmerer
Swan Live Stock Co
New High School Carnival to Benefit Athletic Association
A school carnival and grand opening will be held at the New High School building this Saturday evening. Proceeds go to the Athletic Association. attractions include a Dancing Pavilion, Bluebeard's Wives, Oriental Dancers, For Women Only, Candy Kid, Living Pictures, Mutt and Jeff, and more. Refreshments such as hot taffy, ice cream, cake, and punch will be served.
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Jligh
Athletic Association
Bluebeard
Igh
Won Prizes At Kemmerer Theatre Bazaar Draw
Winners listed from the Guild ladies Bazaar raffle held during a Wednesday evening sale. Prizes included a Navajo rug donated by Sheriff Mansep for placement in the county jail, a table centerpiece to Ryan Sammon who plans dancing lessons, an easy chair for Jud's comfort, a dull won by Edith Davis who reportedly did not need it.
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Kemmerer Theatre
Sheriff Mansep
Ryan Sammon
W.J. Witherspoon
Jud
Edith Davis
Nurses Outen Exam Hosted By D Edwards At Box Party
Dave Edwards the Minkerton detective who was shot by blackmailers weeks ago hosted a box party for Dee hospital nurses last evening at the Opera theatre. He has been in hospital since the shooting and is now able to be about a few people at the theatre recognized the gun expert in attendance. Mrs James Wiggs, daughter of Mr. Edwards, was with him during the outing.
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Dave Edwards
Minkerton
Dee Hospital
Orpeum Theatre
Edwards Tie
Superintendent Maggie Nicholson Tours Star Valley Schools
County superintendent Mrs Maggie Nicholson traveled through Star valley districts visiting schools. Following state instructions, examinations were to be held in Kemmerer during the holidays.
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Sitar Yaney Naypena
Maggie BF
Nicholson
Star Valley
Athonss Witd
Kemmerer
Three Feet of Snow Closes Hamsfork Logging Scene
Joby Norwan reports three feet of snow on Hamsfork head, with heavy meadow losses. He plans to spend winter in Frontier. A few workers remain, but operations likely to halt next week amid harsh conditions.
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Joby Norwan
Hamsfork
Frontier
Oil field activity renewed in LaBarge region
A Kemmerer meeting led to a lease between LaBarge Oil Co and Kemmerer LaBarge Oil Co with J B Bariani and New York capitalist C B Stranahan. A 2000 foot well is planned, Sublet Co rig moved east of Kemmerer, Burritt to manage, with strong funding and oil seep indications.
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LaBarge
Kemmerer
LaBarge Oil Company
Kemmerer-LaBarge Oil Co
J. B. Bariani
C. B. Stranahan
New York
Mr. Stranahan
A. G. Burritt
Ez Emery Named Assistant Manager at The Wilson Hotel
The Wilson Hotel in Salt Lake City promotes its European setting with 200 rooms at 81 to 81.50 daily and 150 bath rooms at 81.50 to 82 daily. It serves luncheon 12 to 2 and a Table d Hote dinner 5 30 to 6 30 with 50c. A free hotel bus operates from the station and it serves Wyoming visitors as a headquarters.
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Ez Emery
Wilson
Salt Lake City
Bath
Wyoming
Strucel Exits Miners Exchange for Boise Ranch
Gregor Strucel left last week for a Boise Idaho ranch where he plans to settle. He sold his Miners Exchange interests to Martin Begush and Geo Kalan who seek a new license and will run the business. Begush has long been with the exchange and the new owners report interior improvements including a new door. The notice ends with a subscription reminder.
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Gregor Strucel
Boise
Idaho
Miners’ Exchange
Martin Begush
Geo. Kalan
Martin
Miners Exchange
Boston Wool Market Review with Tariff Change
Dan's Review notes the tariff removal on wool on the first of the month prompted heavy withdrawals from bonded warehouses, mainly by manufacturers. Domestic wool values stayed steady with fair demand while London auctions showed firm prices and Australia and New Zealand reports echoed firm values.
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Dan
London
Australia
New Zealand
Gift suggestion for Tax Cam Era subscription during Christmas
The message urges sending a Tax Cam Era subscription as a weekly gift for relatives during the coming year, noting Christmas is near and suggesting it as a suitable present.
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H.C. Radford
City Drug Store
Air School
Shirley Basin
James Wiggs
Lidwards
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Burritt
Boston Wool Market
Kemmerer Savings Bank & Trust Company
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