Lease Coal Lands Under Royalty Proposal Faces Opposition
A pending Congress bill proposes coal land leases to individuals and companies at 4 to 6 cents per ton with 2 year development. Miners and Wyoming officials warn pricing and acreage limits deter investment, favor established firms, and may invite unlawful acquisition. State and local operators cite capital needs and small-scale development near Rock Springs as feasible alternatives.
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Congress
Povernm
Robert Fuller
Wyoming
Tire
Jleneee
Rock Springs
Little Talks on Banking and Safe Money Growth
A vintage advertising voice urges readers to let money work for them by earning interest. It argues idle cash loses value and promotes depositing in a bank where funds can earn returns with minimal effort from the saver. The piece emphasizes financial discipline and the ease of growing wealth through prudent banking.
Dry farming urged for west as study expands
Secretary Wilson advocates dry farming research and plant trials from Siberia to improve soil health and crops in the western United States. He warns against two year plowing for one crop and calls for federal support, information campaigns, and expansion of experiments to attract settlers and boost Wyoming’s future crops and population.
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Sibera
Federal
Moneay
Wilson Belives
Wyoming
Improvements In Progress Promising Town Growth
Mrs John L Lane returns east after a two year absence and praises the towns substantial growth. A new one story frame store building with rock cement collar is under construction by Victor Smith. Extension of Pine avenue and Emerald street toward Cedar avenue is underway by Keammerer & Quealy interests. A local dog training trainer demonstrates methods and offers guides for sale amid community interest.
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John L. Lane
Kenemperer
Bie
Ereetiig & Neat
Raou
Victor Smith
Sirs
Lane
Pine Avenue
Emerald Street
Cedar Avenue
Keammerer & Quealy
Johnson Ketches Fight Ends in Rough Ring Clash
The Herald-Republican describes a brutal boxing ending as Johnson and Ketches exchange blows in the final round. A powerful right by Ketches drives Johnson to the ropes, collapsing him as the crowd reacts to the chaotic finish.
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Herald-Republican
Johnson
Ketehel
Prices Harden as Sheep Market Shows Mixed Returns
Prices last year compared with current sales show thinner demand across all grades of mutton sheep. Frank Pfeiffer shipped two carloads mainly lambs and achieved top prices 86.00 for top lambs and 96.65 for others. Lyon Rathbun returned from Omaha with five carloads at 630 ail around, noting better prices than a year ago when he earned 85.05. Government inspectors now screen sheep entering markets and separate any showing signs of sore mouth, sending those to pens for immediate slaughter if needed to prevent disease spread.
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Frank Pfeiffer
Lyon Rathbun
Omaha
Eederu
Mr. Rathbun
Montpelier Smallpox Alert Requires Citywide Closures
Mayor Jones announces six to eight mild cases in Montpelier with children affected. Schools theatres and all public gatherings are closed to prevent spread while strict quarantine and safety measures are enforced. Public visits for business or other purposes are considered safe under current precautions.
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Kemmerer
Montpelier
Jones
Publi
Homesteads Transfer Rights in Final Proof Proceedings
A letter from the Commissioner of General Land Office in Washington discusses homestead title transfers before patent. It states that an entryman can transfer by warranty deed or deed of sale after final proof but before patent, preserving the transferee’s rights to perfect title. the government maintains certain conditions and how filings affect eligibility.
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Com General Land Oiler
Washington, D.C
Teat
Atari
Elena
Abe Wonton
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