Argentina Brazil South America trip letter from Hoekine
From Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro Frank M. Hosking recounts observations of urban and rural life in 1918 South America. He notes class divisions, street life, port commerce, and land and cattle prices near railways. He reports on cattle markets, prices in pesos and gold, and prospects for land purchases in Brazil and southern colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Hoekine
Well Keown
Oan
Cokoville
Argentina
South America
Matot
C. Watt Brandon
Meakins
Expression of thanks for kindness after bereavement
A family expresses heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness and sympathy after a bereavement. They mention appreciation for thoughtful words and the beautiful flowers received, signed by the family and children.
Wool Holding Shrinks Sheepmen Hold Large Wool Crop
Local shepherds and prominent wool men report large quantities of clipped wool held in corral stocks. Prices are expected around two and a half to three quarters per dollar, with estimates of at least one to two million pounds held at Fossil and Matthew corrals. Wool quality varies as shearing continues, including shipments by S. B. Curtis to B. Harris Wool Company.
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Visa Corsa
T. Hunter Salmon
Kemmerer Ookeville
Matthew Corral
Foasil Corral
B. Curtis
Cokeville
B. Harris Wool Company
Fossil Corral
Sunday Afternoon Sport in Fossil Digs for Lost Overland
A Sunday tale recounts Jud Witherspoon a local Overland dealer driving car No 82 into a water hole near Fossil with E L Smith and a newspaper man. Mud and misfortune follow as attempts to rescue the trapped car unfold with Dr Marquis and a Haynes roadster aiding in a humorous regional vehicle mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud
Wbh
Howlee
Dr. Marquis
Fossil
Catherine Mebroom and Andrew Zita Stewart Wed in Diamondville
In Diamondville, Miss Catherine Irene Mebroom daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry A Mebroom married Andrew Zita Stewart of Diamondville Wyoming at the Epical church home of the bride. Dean Thornberry officiated in the presence of family and friends as the couple received hearty congratulations. They plan to reside in Diamondville where the groom has a cottage prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Irene Mebroom
Henry A. Mebroom
South Eighth Street
Andrew Zita Stewart
Diaville
Wyo
Dean Thornberry
Epicopal Church
Diamondvill
Laramie
Road Work Began Progress on Green River Valley Route
Work started all week on the new Green River valley road five miles from Kemmerer across the county ridge toward Hay with Orlando Carthe as contractor. Laborers at the site are under supervision of engineers Newbrough and Lloyd from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Green River Valley
Kemmerer
Couary
Hay
Orlando Carthe
Newbrough and
Lloyd
Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Semiannual Meeting
At the Odd Fellows gathering last Thursday night the semiannual election of officers was held, resulting in James Williams being named Treasurer and George Williams taking a leadership role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James We
Williams
Wool Trade Negotiations Move to Wyoming Market
Herbert L. Beaasts of Silverman and Bone Chiewge travels to western Wyoming this week to review wool supplies and potential pricing. He plans to draft a proposed deal with Wyoming producers and set terms for shipments, with expectations of price adjustments within a broad range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Beaasts
Silverman & Bone Chiewge
Laramie
Woatern
Wyoming
Local Scribes Record Muddled OCR Fragment in Town Notes
Fragmentary OCR lines hint at a local item mentioning a person and an event. readable words include Tow Gruner and Mhencor, with references to age and bread. Core facts are unclear, but the brief notes touch on a minor incident or reflection from the town archive.
Frontier School Contract Awarded to Linleats Lumber Co
The Frontier School building contract was awarded last week to Linleats Lumber Company at a Board of Education meeting. The project is estimated to cost about $4000 and aims to reduce the heavy expense of hauling students to Kemmerer in previous years. James Astbury, formerly of the local Junior High, will be Frontier School principal next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Frontier School
Lin [Eats Lumber Company
Board of Education
Kemmerer
James Astbury
Frontier School
Immense stock car trade reported by railroad officials
Railroad officials report a vast exchange of empty stock cars last week. The cars will head to Idaho and Oregon where stock shipments are soon to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Oregon
Attractive Medical Suite Opens Above City Drug Store
Doctors Hocker, Staford and Sanders have moved into a five room headquarters over the City Drug Store. The reception room will be run by Miss Rose Angelo who will also serve as a nurse when needed. An operating room with over a thousand dollars in instruments adjoins the reception area. Mrs. Tom Evans returned Friday from Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocker
Staford & Sanders
Paina
Cumberland No 2 town installs new water mains
Cumberland No 2 plans a water system upgrade to replace old pipes. Officials say the modernization will stop mud and leakage that plagued the town, improving supply reliability and cleanliness.
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Cumberland No. 2
Atto
Cumberland
Miss Laura Lee to Lead Cathedral Choir in Wyoming Convocation
Miss Laura Lee will travel to Laramie tomorrow to serve as organist director for the Cathedral choir during the ninth annual meeting of the convocation of the diocese of Wyoming. The gathering runs June 16 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laura Lee
Laramie
Diocese of
Wyoming
Cheyenne Tribune
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Watt Brandon
F. M. Hoskins
Buenos Ayton
Argentinos
Brandon
Promine
Apel
Atta
Brazil
Bea
Rome
Sie City
Reach
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janito
Hades
Texas
Thia
Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
Buenos Ayres
Pete Olson
Paraguay
Boston
Trontier
Uence Ayres
New York
Opy
Camera Vaulo
Frank M. Hosking
Gan Paulo
Brasil
National City Bank of N
Ek Hall
Peabody
Dick Brown
Cale
Tacotn County
Misa McBroom
Diamondville
Mr. Stewart
Broom
Mountain Trading Co
Odd Fellows Elect
Prince Albert
Perman Sandhees
Pringe Albert
P. A
Prince Albert Tobacco
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Tom Evans
Ogden
Laura Lee
Reson
Cenarco
Slate Baswing Company
Milwalicee
Paul Gabardi
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