Wool Buyers Favor Australian System in Wyoming Letters
A Philadelphia letter from 1916 urges Wyoming and surrounding growers to adopt the Australian wool system, arguing higher returns from sorted wool and outlining proposed contracts. It notes wool shrinkage estimates and price expectations, with emphasis on blending Wyoming wools with Australian types.
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Philadelphia
Tawitna
Carbon County
Australi
First National Bank
Rawlins
Wyomit
South Africa
Wyoming
Vivian
United States
Adventurous Shrine Trip Returns with News from Casper
A. D. Hosking and K. M. Turner traveled from Casper to attend the Mystic Shrine meeting. Pete Oleon, seeking admission, grew stronger as the journey neared, while Marshall Reynolds and Bob Christmas headed to Denver for the Position Show.
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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
The Killing of Chick Bowen and railroad safety strides
A long feature discusses safety measures by the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line, including flagmen costs, steel coaches, and block signals. It covers W J McClement visiting Kemmerer, then tells the tale of Bob Meldrum, a former deputy and marshal, linked to a murder case, his trials, and rumored flight to Mexico.
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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
Hob
Chick Bowen
Bob
Chick
Old Mexico
Wyomin
Land Act Clarifies Homestead Entry Rights
The article outlines the March 4 1916 act and related changes allowing qualified homestead entrants to apply for 320 acres even if not yet designated by the secretary of the interior. It explains safety provisions, government scrutiny of land character, and options for entrants to start residency or wait for department determinations with a six month clock plus possible suspension.
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Secretary of the Interior
Laramie
Economic Turbulence Lifts Prices Across Goods
The article reports widespread price increases across many goods amid European war concerns. It notes bumps in shoe strings, footwear, furniture, and dyes, with manufacturers preparing price actions as supply and demand shift.
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Europa
Noted Missionary C E Cuthbert Stricken With Ruptured Appendix
Rev C E Cuthbert a Kyoto University English professor and prominent missionary in Japan was rushed to Lincoln County Miners hospital after a ruptured appendix. He underwent surgery at 4 30 p m Friday and remains in critical condition. He is well known in the United States and the Orient and has influential relatives in New York City.
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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
Arrival of Kitty at the Halyeon House Show
Kitty arrived amid uproar and applause causing momentary confusion. Her entrance disrupted the camp of enemies, aiding the climax and ending the third act with unravelling mixups. The cast impressed all, leaving the audience content and hoping for more shows this year.
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Kitty
Altho
Halyeon House
Nighttime fight at Kikal dance ends in melee
Reported incident during a night event in Kikal where two Pinlanders argued and fought. A bystander intervened forcing a break and escorted outsiders outside. No further details or follow up available after the dance ended.
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Gaturdar
Kikal
Dane
Seasion
Miner Nels Peterson Killed in Wagon Accident Near Rock Springs
Foreman for James Jamieson, Nels Peterson, age 34, died after being thrown under wagon wheels while riding the tongue during a feed delivery to Jamieson camps. The fatal accident occurred about nine miles north of the city on the road to Relianer. his body was brought to town Friday evening with no interment plans announced.
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Rock Springs
Preas
Nels ‘Peterson
James Jamieson
Relianer
Peterson
Jamieson
Nee
Wyoming
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Advange
Kemmerer Shriners
Desert
Canper
Ste Ais
The
First National Bank of
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U. B
Vietio
Ili
C.E. Cuthbert Hi
Neja Peterson
Kemmerer Savings Bank
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