Wool buyers push Australian wool system in Wyoming letter
A Philadelphia letter dated February 28 1916 to The First National Bank Rawlins Wyoming urges adoption of the Australian wool system. It argues unsorted wool is undervalued, outlines price expectations for fine and crossbred wool, and promises contract terms including deliveries and payments to spurring Wyoming growers.
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Philadelphia
Tawitna
Carbon County
Australi
First National Bank
Rawlins
Wyomit
South Africa
Wyoming
Vivian
United States
Return from Casper Highlights Mystic Shrine Trip
A D Hosking and K M Turner returned from Casper with tales of the Shriner visit and admission attempts by a noted brother. Pete Oleon grew stronger as the journey neared the Mystic Shrine gathering while other locals, including Marshall Reynolds and Bob Christmas, extended stays in Green River and Denver for a theatre event.
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A. D. Hosking
K. M. Turner
Casper
Cerane
Sonn
Pete Oleon
Sande
Marshall
Reynolds
Bob Christmas
Green River City
Denver
Mr. Clean
Mr. Brandon
Ms Chapin
Brandon
Killing of Chick Bowen Highlighted by Public Safety Efforts
The piece extols the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific safety measures including flagmen, block signals, steel coaches, and automatic watchmen to protect passengers. It covers W J McClement’s Wyoming visit and recounts the Chick Bowen case linked to Bob Meldrum, his arrest history, a $1500 reward, and Meldrum’s mysterious disappearance after a fatal shooting in Baggs.
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U. P
W. J. McClement
Union Pacific
Kemmerer
Rich McMinn
McClement
Ogden
Cheyenne
Servis
Denver
Wyoming
Bob Meldrum
Mr. McClement
Cripple Creek
Colo
Toluride
Carboy County
Baggs
Rawlins
State Supreme Court
Buffalo
N. Y
Altho
Meldrum
Carbon County
Understanding the 1916 Land Act and Homestead Entries
The article explains how the 1916 act amends the 20 acre homestead policy, allowing entry on 320 acres of suitable non irrigable land before designation by the secretary. It notes safety in designations, government review before entry, and options for entry timing and residence counting under varying provisions.
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Secretary of the Interior
Laramie
Remarkable Price Swings Hit Merchants Amid War Rumors
Wide price increases sweep various goods as European conflict drives costs. Shoes rise sharply from low to 1.25 gross, furniture up about 18 percent, and dyes threaten shortages. Manufacturers prepare price protections and stock adjustments.
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Europa
Noted Missionary I L I Cuthbert Stricken With Appendicitis
Rev C E Cuthbert a Kyoto University English professor and former missionary to Japan was rushed to Lincoln County Miners hospital after a ruptured appendix left him in critical condition. Surgeons prepared for a late afternoon operation as doctors planned a consultation with Dr Pinkerton from Salt Lake City. Relatives in New York City and acquaintances in the Orient await word on his recovery.
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Kemmerer
C. E. Cuthbert
Kyoto University
Kyoto
Jai
Lincoln County Miners Hospital
Cuthbert
Japan
Empire of
New York City
United States
Orient
Kindall
Pinkerton
Balt Lake City
Kitty Arrives to Stir Halyeon House Playhouse Crowd
Kitty arrived amid uproar and applause at the Halyeon House causing confusion and a dramatic climax. The cast delivered strong performances and the audience left pleased, hoping to see more shows this year despite earlier mix ups.
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Kitty
Altho
Halyeon House
Attempted Assault Report After Night Dance in Kikal
An attempted assault occurred last week in Kikal during a dance. Two Pinlanders argued, caused a fight, and were restrained by an intervening party. After the event, four messengers encountered the offenders as they waited on the way home to relay they would stand by their actions.
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Gaturdar
Kikal
Dane
Seasion
Peterson Killed in Wagon Accident Near Rock Springs
Nels Peterson foreman for James Jamieson died in an accidental wagon fall about nine miles north of the city on the road west from Relianer. He was 34 and well known in this Wyoming community. His body was brought to town Friday evening with no interment plans yet made.
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Rock Springs
Preas
Nels ‘Peterson
James Jamieson
Relianer
Peterson
Jamieson
Nee
Wyoming
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Wool Buyers
Advange
Kemmerer Shriners
Desert
Canper
Ste Ais
The
First National Bank of
Chick Bowen
U. P.o.5.l
U. B
Vietio
Hob
Bob
Chick
Old Mexico
Wyomin
Ili
C.E. Cuthbert Hi
Neja Peterson
Kemmerer Savings Bank
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