Labor claims waste in railroad management could save billions
Unions urge the Railroad Board to cut costs but offer few specifics. A Philadelphia hearing cites Pennsylvania Railroad paying Baldwin $25,754 per engine for outside repairs vs $9,453 in-house costs, raising questions about labor costs and economy. Secretary Davis advocates a golden rule approach, urging labor and capital to meet halfway. Local merchants debate loyalty as the home town paper weighs advertising from outside sources.
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Railroad Board
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Inbor
Pennsylvania
Sec. of Labor
Davis
Kemmerer
Home Town Focus and Local Trade Attitudes
The piece argues for prioritizing home town business and advertising by local merchants to protect the city paper and keep competition fair. It warns against greed and war time pricing, notes dry era lessons, and laments social tensions and landlords harming conscientious landlords amid economic change.
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Hin Goodadn
Black Wolf Trapped in Big Piney Country
Big Piney Wyoming May 3 a black bob tailed wolf rare in the region fell to poison trapper H P Williams employed by the United States biological survey in the Big Piney country just south of Jackson Hole The wolf yielded to the trapper's device Friday according to the report.
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Big Piney
Wyo
H. P. Williams
United States Biological Survey
Williams
Jackson Hole
R Rose to Arrive Home Today After Oklahoma Visit
Mr. R. R. Rose is expected to return home this afternoon from Muskogee Oklahoma where he has been for four weeks. He is a new father, his wife Mrs Rose having given birth to a baby daughter last week. The family remains in Muskogee for the present.
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R. Rose
R. R. Rose
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Dark Horse Contender In Relief Society Contest
The L D Relief Society runs a mystery contest with Maud leading a field of contestants by over 300 votes. Friday night at Ward Hall a dance will reveal the top entrant and identify Maud if she remains in the lead.
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L. D
Relief Society
Maud
Ward Hall
Three Commissioners Appointed for New Teton County
Governor Carey named T. R. Wilson of Alta P. Hansen of Wenith and W. P. Redmond of Kelly as commissioners to organize Teton County to cover the Jackson Hole region now part of the existing county.
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T. R. Wilson
Alta
P. ©. Hansen
Wenith
W. P. Redmond
Kelly
Carey
County of
Teton
Teton County
Jackson Hole
Railroad Official Here on Visit Yesterday
Ast. Superintendent Sloan of the O S L based at Montpelier Idaho visited town yesterday on railroad business accompanied by Traveling Engineer Meredith.
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Sloan
Montpelier
Idaho
Meredith
Sharp Advance In Cattle Hogs Lower Lambs Higher At Kansas City
Kansas City stockyards May 3 with receipts and a Chicago strike hindering movement. Fat cattle rose to 26 cents. heavy steers up to 8.50, most 7.50 to 8.35, cows and heifers higher. Hogs declined 15 to 26 cents top 8.05, bulk 7.50 to 8.00. lambs up 36 to 40 cents, woolled lambs to 10.80. Veal calves up 26 cents to 39.60. stockers and feeders firmer on grazing demand. Movement for the year nearing end. spring fowls and horses in line with prior week.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Pige
Local Notices Sketch Residents and Travel in Diamondville
Mrs Bamne moves to Diamondville after buying Misley's home. Mrs William Little falls ill in Lava Hot Springs Idaho. Mr T N Stewart called east due to his mother's serious illness. Schools may reopen next Monday if quarantine improves. Mr and Mrs William Johnson and daughter Beatrice of Hamfork visited Diamondville yesterday.
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Bamne
Diamondville
Misley
William Little
Lava Hot Springs
Idaho
T. N. Stewart
William Johnson
Beatrice of Hamsfork
Bondurant ranch sales falter amid purchaser reverses
Bondurant notes report the sale of the B Bondurant ranch fell through due to purchasers financial reverses. Levi Hill moves supplies to his ranch for summer work. Donald Query conducts the district school census and will visit Scott ranch after Merna finishes at Daniel. W C Bowlsby leaves for Daniel. Lot Haley to manage in his absence. Shel E Baker builds a bunk house. Eugene Robinson sprains his ankle aiding Oliver on a new house at the latter's ranch. Green Hunt buys chicken feed in Scott ranch. Bondurant mail uses horses again though snow blocks the rim to Scott ranch. J C Lammon trips Evanston. Mrs Lammon stays with Mrs Payne. F E Van Vleck finishes fence improving his ranch appearance. Jas Williams and C F Bellin move to W J Parody ranch for summer. Guy Apperson drives Bondurant mail and will take over the Danie! route on schedule change.
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Levi Hill
Jess Budd Ranch
Fall River
Donald Query
Scott Ranch
Merna
Daniel
W. C. Bowlaby
Lot Haley
Mr. Bowlsby
Shel. E. Baker
Eugene Robinson
Oliver
Green Hunt
Noah Booker
Bondurant
Scott
Guy Apperson
Bondurant Mail
Danie
Traveling auditor for the Mountain States Telephone Co visits Kemmerer
Mr. R. E. Pilland traveling auditor for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co is in Kemmerer on company business. He is conducting annual checks of accounts and material for the firm.
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R. E. Pilland
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Kem.merer
Pilland
Mount Straight Side Tires and Rim Fitting Guide
Instructions describe tire and rim fitting including placing the bead around the valve, aligning the bead on both sides, and forcing the tire into place. It warns about careful handling to avoid damage and suggests this method for field tire mounting with basic tools and a tire iron.
Forest Rangers Close Their Convention in Lincoln County
A three day gathering of Forest Rangers and Lincoln County Woolgrowers concluded with lively discussions on Forest Service issues and joint sessions. Notable attendees included R. H. Rutledge and C. E. Simpson from Ogden, A. Beam of the Wyoming National Forest, and President J D Noblitt who participated actively.
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Forest Rangers
Lincoln County
Greeley
Ogden
Beam
J D. Noblitt
R. H Rutledge
C. E. Simpson
A. Beam
Wyoming National Forest
E E. McKee
Pinedale
G. H. Dunn
A. A. David
J. L. Winslow
Fred Graham
J. W. Davis
J T. Moffat
L. B. Koch
H. A. Cheeseman
E. V. Cockins
Martin Murphy
C. H. Terry
A Box of Monkeys Presented by Local Students
The first dramatic feature of the year in the high school was given Friday evening. The matinee was crowded with children and the evening performance well attended by adults. Joe Pringle and Elmer Sillvast gave solid acting while Rene Jadot Viol et McElroy and Guido Bott sang. The chorus featured songs Margie and Broadway Blues, with Joe Pringle, Virgil Corwin and Elmer Sillvast. Stage furnishings came from Kemmerer Hardware and Lincoln County Garage provided transportation. Proceeds go toward paying off tour debt.
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Joe Pringle
Elmer Sillvast
Rene Jadot
Violet McElroy
Guido Bott
Margie
Virgil Corwin
Kemmerer Hardware & Purniture Co
Lincoln County
Play praised for smooth production and cast work
Report highlights praise for the trip and supervising staff Mrs Balroee for the play. The production is described as seamless with a cast including Elmer Sill Joe Pringle Emma Alléman Dells Symes and Eleanor Nott receiving compliment for their performances.
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Rament Trip
Mrs. Balroee
Elmer Sillvast
Joe Pringle
Emma Alléman
Dells Symes
Eleanor Nott
Odd Fellows and Rebekah's Entertain at Dance
One of the finest dances of the season was held last Saturday evening at Cook's pavilion to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of Odd Fellowship. About 40 visiting Odd Fellows and their wives came from Montpelier to participate. Music was good, refreshments served, and dancing continued until early morning.
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Cook's Pavilion
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Rebekah’s
Montpelier
Widowhood Dilemma Echoes in Wealth and Age
A terse reflection notes that a young woman may object to marrying a wealthy old man but would not object to becoming his widow. The remark highlights perceived incentives and social expectations surrounding marriage, wealth, and autonomy.
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Robert R. Rose
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Yew Parket
Moat Kemmerer
Capedal
Homankind
Big Piney Country
Dark Horse
New County
County News
Diamondville Notes
Bondurant Notes
the Telephone CO
Rebekah's
General Tire
Pfaff Bros
Willard Batteries
Bars
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First National Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
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