Leasing Act to Improve Schools in Kemmerer District
The Wyoming Legislature plans to fund schools and roads via the oil land leasing bill once the budget is set. State officials, including Superintendent Burch and State Land Commissioner Baker, push using revenues for immediate education needs while noting future mineral wealth will bolster state funds. Anticipated annual royalty ranges from 600,000 to 800,000 with 200,000 from past production, allocated to roads, schools, and other public education institutions.
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Kemmerer
Burch
Wyoming
Murch
Baker
Wyom- EI
State saves Kemmerer road plan to connect east
Cheyenne May 19 Special to the Camera The state highway department is investigating a proposed road to connect Kemmerer with the Opal Marbleton road to the east The study aims to determine needed improvements and approximate costs A mileage saving would benefit traffic to Marbleton and northern points by providing a direct eastward route from Kemmerer
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Cheyenne
State Highway Department
Kemmerer
Opal
Marbleton
Ranch Improvements at Juckson's Hale Ranch
The J PB Ranch Company in Jackson's Hale is undertaking extensive upgrades. A large crew is building bank access, fuel sheds, barns, living quarters, and remodeling covers to establish a permanent ranch with ample water. A 1500 acre irrigation plan will be supported by five surveyors surveying the Gros Ventre ditches.
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J PB. Ranch Company
Juckson
Hale
Gros Ventre
Wyoming Proclaims American Legion Week May 17 1920
Governor Robert D. Carey declares May 17 1920 American Legion Week in Wyoming to boost veteran membership. The proclamation urges all eligible ex service members to join, pledging to uphold constitutional values and patriotic duties in a statewide campaign May 17 to 22.
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American Legion
America
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States of America
United States
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
State of
Cheyenne
Gusher Disasters Strike California Orchards and Oil Fields
A Yarnell No. 4 gusher near Richfield California ignited soon after flowing, fire engulfed the site, derrick and equipment were lost, and nearby orange groves suffered extensive damage estimated around 75 000 dollars with further land devaluation from oil soaking. The Illinois State Highway Department awarded contracts for 39 miles of highways costing 1 262 187 dollars.
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California
Richfield
Cal
Mining and Oil Bulletin
Los Angeles
Yarnell No. 4
Ilinoia
State to Mark All Road Routes With Standard Signage
Cheyenne May 19 In addition to planned maintenance work the state highway department has completed pins for marking all proposed routes and is preparing manufacturing details for signs. Signs will be white with black lettering showing town names mileage and route number plus county mile posts. Such signage aids travelers by numbers rather than town names and won’t hinder highway associations already active. Erection will start once routes are determined and surveys completed.
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Cheyenne
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Oil notes on La Barge-Dry Piney oil boom and Alaska prospects
The report summarizes Denver geologist Weldon Tomlinson staging La Barge Dry Piney oil ventures with Big Piney club members pledging financial support to Rock Springs road. It notes strong European petroleum demand, a 400 acre lease by Midwest in Upton field, a new Custer Highway well at Osage, and Alaska’s promising outlook with plans to supply fishing fleets and shipping industries. Local Wyoming outfits express confidence in a rising oil boom and market opportunities.
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Big Piney Thoustein Club
Messrs
Zuver
Burritt
Preemin
Jono
Rock Springs Road
Alaska
Wovpingeoe
J. J. J 'Ininen
Seward
Kit
Raetts Veralome Panien
Mort. Alaska
Drow
Fw Renly
Alanka
Oil interests expand as Casper Osage Co. appoints secretary
The report notes devotion to Casper-Osage Oil Co. with secretary role, possible royalty cuts from Washington, and rising Osage field activity. Standard Oil plans seventeen tank steamers to ship oil to the U S, while Copper Basin and Lost Bulldog fields are tested. Strong Colorado and Wyoming financial interest, Lusk refinery runs at full capacity, Big Horn district piping to Butte and Montana for fuel, Hamilton dome wells deliver crude, Sheridan residents form Moorcroft oil company.
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1Olorado
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State Saveys Kemmerer
W. E. Chaplin
H. M. Symons
McMurtry
Denver
Charles Weldon Tomlinson
Midwest
Upton Field
Custer Hiway Oil Co
Osage
Gucher
Custer Hiway
Geone W. Danley
Ree
Cnnfident
R. M. Lamont
Ouler
Oreit
Eine
Reynolds Tobacco CO. Wisstoe-Salam
Change
Casper-Osage Oil Co
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Copper Basin
Boldier
Big Horn
Butte
Eee Mont
Ameliors
Thermopolis
Hamilton Dome
Aap
Bugs
Sheridan Citizens Organise
Moorcroft
Buick
Kas
Ent
B. Flint
Michigan
U.20
Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co
Kemmerer, Wyo
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