Free Trade Theory Versus Business Experience
Many people imagine that removing a tariff from a commodity lowers prices for consumers. Yet statistics show contrary effects as importers and producers adjust profits. The letter argues that sugar and wool on the free list would cripple home industry, raise consumer costs, and reduce government revenue, warning that free trade theories collapse when real business conditions are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Sager Trust
Bagar Trust
Boulder
Colo
Protective tariff boosts early 20th century manufacturing output
The San Francisco Chronicle notes manufacturing operations rose markedly from 1904 to 1908 as establishments expanded output. The piece argues that production and consumption outpace population, suggesting tariff policy harms prosperity and oppresses the people under Republican tariff measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Out Innances
Tan Franciass Chronicle
Fortune and Courage Through Adversity and Illness
The text urges brace and resolve when fortune falters and life feels void of hope. It warns against dwelling on misfortune, notes that tears hinder progress, and argues that courage helps guide one to better valleys. It links monomy to physical decline and stresses change as a stimulant to mind and body for renewed vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena
Othare
Ube
Roosevelt Leads Delegates in National Convention Race
A report from the Musional convention assigns 110 delegates elected for Roosevelt, with 119 uncommitted. New York State is noted as a key source, and other results are pending in the ongoing campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Yeaster Dinne Hae
Follwring
Ae Roosevelt
Emahaar
Camelia
aFullette
Avdiog i
Maw
York State
How to Kill Town Bay From peddlers ax mech and a
Fragmentary advice urges merchants to resist larger rivals, profit from goods, and avoid advertising. It warns against uniting with outsiders or aiding a war effort while encouraging deception through stamps and wrappers to appear busier than a one horse town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Aftter
Hartvills
Fashion Changes At Supreme Court Over The Years
The article traces four moments when the Supreme Court embraced changes inspired by fashion and comfort. It notes shifts from bench height to room carpet, from reliance on prior decisions to new courtroom norms, and finally to midcourt meals during adjournment, reflecting evolving court protocols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jurista
National
Inventor Bell and the invention that changed speech
A fragmented retelling recalls how Alexander Graham Bell shifted from aims to visualize speech to inventing telephone communication. The account notes prior efforts, Bell's sudden breakthrough, and the rush of rivals who filed patents after his early demonstration. The tale emphasizes timing and the immense value of the Bell patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cass
Alexander Graham Bell
Dr. Bell
Ball
Beil Wen
Cvene
Aod
Nosn
Guilty Plea and Court Warning Amid Odd Courtroom Talk
A man was charged with pocket picking and pleaded guilty at arraignment. The judge scolded him for his unclear words and warned he would not leave the court without a better character. Local jewelry and goods offered at clearout prices end of season sale announced by dealer Kam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Cleveland
Ball Price
Kam
Kemmerer Events and Local Notes Highlight Week
Readable items show upcoming events at Rho and Lyceum Joo on May 18, Kemmerer band concert at Lyceum theatre, and local visitors from Rock Springs and Big Piney. Mentions include new merchandise at City Drug Store, cottage for sale, births, hires, and travel between Kemmerer, Evanston, Fontenelle, and Rock Springs with community notices and small ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho
Lyceum Joo
Kemmerer Band
Lyceum Theatre
W. Sammon
Rock Springs
Justin J. Pomeroy
Fontenelle
Culp
Howard McWilliams
Kemmerer
Emery
W. Paterson
Titanic Pictures to be Shown Here Tonight
Mr Whitey arranges for Titanic film shown in surrounding camps. Capt B J Smith inspects vessel ten minutes before sailing from Southampton. Lifeboats and life-saving devices are visible. Another subject for May 20 covers land and naval ceremonies at the making of the battleship Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Whitey
Han
B. J. Bmith
Southampton
Mfta
Een
University Names New President
Dr A Conaway formerly president of Montana State University was elected president of Wyoming State University to replace Dr G Morica who resigned to oversee training school work in Minnesota. He will take charge of university work in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Conaway
Montana State University
Wyoming State University
G. 0. Morica
Tuke
Minnesota
Anguat
No High Life for Buck Circle Bar Ranch 1912
A quirky 1912 letter from Buck Aroo describes the Limburger Club and a scandalous social scene. It laments a lonely Old Man while critiquing drinking, gossip, and marital strain with light satire and a warning about consequences at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Bar Ranch
Eiltur
Vinkt Father
Limburger Club
Tam
Wifs
Coal Prices Cut for Summer to Aid Coal Supply
Oregon Short Line announces a 25 cent per ton reduction from May 1 to July 41 to ease summer coal supply as mines run slower and demand shifts. Idaho Utah Wyoming points receive the rate, dealers may match reductions, while some may not. Notables include Constable Geo Monk and geologist Dan Van Wagenan visiting to discuss coal leases and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Quiet wedding unites Rena Moore and JG Keonhart at home
A quiet Tuesday ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Crewary joined Mirv. Rena Moore of this city and Mr. JG Keonhart of Kemmerer in marriage, officiated by Judge E Hodubnaon. Only intimate friends attended, with Bock Springs Minor listed in connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Crewary
Mirv. Rena Moore
JG. Feonhart
Kemmerer
E Hodubnaon
Bock Springs Minor
Increased wages lift railway payrolls in 1911
Reports filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission show total railway employee compensation in 1911 reached 1,005,277,240. Despite 2,106 more miles operated, payrolls fell by 81,037 from 1910, while total compensation rose by 49,976,216 and net revenues declined by 40,984,689 as operating earnings shrank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Railway Economics
Get Ready Then Fight The Last Napoleon Bat Sedan
A compact piece urging preparation through education to build a drilled mind for life’s battles. It argues against ignorance and sporadic effort, praising regular school attendance and daily knowledge growth to gain mental strength for future challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Sedan
Jerka
Hermit’s Flight From City Life Promised in Poetic Protest
A fragmentary antique column contrasts urban friction with a hermit’s idealized retreat. The speaker laments talkers and price gouging, yearning to abandon commerce and manners for desert solitude. Walt Mason is referenced, and images of urban hardship and the plight of working wives pervade the text.
Cemetery Work Placed Under Way By Contractor
Work crews begin cemetery cementing and restoration at the site under the direction of Dev J. & Irvine, a local construction firm. The project starts this week with limited access protections and scheduled completion details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Irvine
Safety in Coal Mines Urged by Cheyenne Paper
The Cheyenne Daily Tribune notes gains in mine safety across the United States with government and state action. It calls for uniform mining laws, strict discipline, competent shot firers, and rescue teams, urging reporting of non-fatal accidents and lawful punishment for dangerous work. The piece cites Wyoming progress and the Peru Illinois disaster as motivators for ongoing vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grostnr Safaty
United States
Cheyenne
Tritone
Union
Wyoming
Peru
Til
Cumberland School District No 19 Annual Meeting Held
The Cumberland school district No 19 annual meeting was harmonious. The clerk's report was approved and a special tax of $5,000 was being levied. J. M. Fuddies was elected director for three years and R. W. Fowkes for two years, each receiving 75 votes with no opposition. The board includes J. M. Farkdiow president, W. J. Starkey treasurer, and BR. W Fowkes clerk. A large turnout of taxpayers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland School District No. 19
JM. Fuddies
R. W. Fowkes
J. M. Farkdiow
W. J. Starkey
BR. W Fowkes
Stole Some Hams Juvenile Arrested In City Case
James Welsh four hams from a Drogon Short Line refrigerator in this city. He was arraigned before Judge Rosenberg Saturday afternoon and sentenced to slate daye in jail. Welsh came here from Rock Springyuni and lived by odd jobs. He claimed liquor influence and lack of steady work drove the theft. The burglary charge was reduced to petit larceny due to his youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Welsh
Drogon
Rosenberg
Welsh
Rock Speingyuni
Home for Children Aid Draws Community Support
A letter from Dr. BrUnaoU representing the Cathadrad Home for Children of Lagraznly appeals to Laramie residents. The notice emphasizes reprinting and monitoring a worthy cause to provide shelter and care for orphans and dependent children in a nearby home, urging public sympathy and contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALN
Brunaou
Cathadrad
Lagraznly
Miny
Laramie
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Fitzpatrick
Lescal
EM. Fuller
Irvine
Green River
C.H. Dunham
Big Pinay
Jost
W. Peterson
Earle Jonm
LaBarge
Deagan
BR. A. Mason
Chas, C. Lehmer
Big Piney
Balt Lake
North Pine Avenue
George W. Monk
Alex Scott Hia
Kemmerer Hotel
W. A. Hocker
Evanston
Kenmerer Haniware and Furniture Co
L. J. Isenbart
Kemmerer Bakery
Rosenberg Wee
D. Hmith
J. R. Hensman
Salt Lake
Finn Quality
City Drug Store
Jay Quealy
P. J. Quealy
Komwerer Hardware and Furniture Co
A. D. Beakins
Republican County Central Committee
Ethel Amidon
Pennsylvania
Walter Harris
Mammoth Coal Mining Company
Elko
Hoon
California
A. L
Thames
Get
Johnens
Poloatetlo
Oablay
Plinoat
Granges
Kemmerer Gevings Henk & Trust
Teak KB Curtis
Iowa
Herman Rich
Beewate
Colorado
University
Buck
Geo. Monk
Earnest Cratcher
District Court
Dan van Wagenan
Los Angeles
R. P. Riator
Niagara Pulls
N.Y
Mr. Peck
Oklahoma
Hare
Parle Francais
Parle
Portugina
Mrs
Frank Miller
Drese
Walt Maaon
Lewa
Home For Children
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!