Lease Coal Lands Under Royalty Plan Faces Industry Pushback
A bill in Congress proposes leasing coal lands at a per ton royalty of four to six cents, with an output based payment. Operators argue production costs vary by vein and area. limited government land sales deter investment and risk unlawful acquisitions. Wyoming officials say gradual price increases hinder private development but support a royalty approach enabling small miners near Rock Springs to develop and market their output.
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Congress
Povernm
Robert Fuller
Wyoming
Tire
Jleneee
Rock Springs
Little Talks on Banking and Earning Interest
An old style financial ad advocates making money work by earning interest. It argues saving money idle is wasteful and promotes placing funds with the bank to grow through interest, stressing that money should support the saver without further effort. The message appeals to prudent money management and long term security.
Dry Farming Prospects and Federal Support Highlighted
A correspondent reports on dry farming experiments in the mountain states, stressing the need for plant introductions and soil-building crops. Secretary Wilson favors continued study, federal funding, and outreach to settlers to exploit expanding opportunities west of the meridian. Wyoming’s future potential is noted amid calls for information campaigns and organized congresses.
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Sibera
Federal
Moneay
Wilson Belives
Wyoming
Improvements Are Underway In Town Development
Mrs John L Lane returns from a two year absence pleased by town growth and upcoming projects. A new one story store building with cement collar is planned under contract to Victor Smith. Extension of Pine avenue and Emerald street toward Cedar avenue is underway by Keammerer and Quealy interests. A local training course on teaching dogs to do tricks is publicized with Jane Conneley and Caumiskey demonstrating skilled dogs and pet care.
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John L. Lane
Kenemperer
Bie
Ereetiig & Neat
Raou
Victor Smith
Sirs
Lane
Pine Avenue
Emerald Street
Cedar Avenue
Keammerer & Quealy
Jane Coenlekey
Caumiskey
United States
Johnson Ketches Fight Fades In Last Round Chaos
The Herald-Republican describes a brutal boxing clash where in the final round Johnson drives a right to Ketehel's head, but Ketehel spurs to meet, knocks Johnson back, and forces a dramatic fall as the bout spirals into a mist of punches and roped edges.
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Herald-Republican
Johnson
Ketehel
Prices Realized in Sheep Market Track A Year Back
Prices for mutton and lambs show thin remarks in contrast to last year with Frank Pfeiffer shipping two carloads mainly lambs and fetching top lamb prices of 86.00 and 96.65. Lyon Rathbun returned from Omaha with five carloads averaging around 630 and praised the current market, noting government inspectors coldly remove sore mouth cases to pens and immediate slaughter for packing plants. Rathbun recalls last year’s 85.05 for similar stock and highlights inspector actions amid disease concerns and spread fears from Australia’s foot and mouth outbreak in past years.
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Frank Pfeiffer
Lyon Rathbun
Omaha
Eederu
Mr. Rathbun
Smallpox scare prompts Montpelier city lockdown
Mayor Jones releases a Montpelier notice amid rumors of smallpox. He says only six to eight mild cases exist among children and under strict quarantine. To limit spread, schools theatres and public gatherings are closed. residents urged to stay home and avoid street mingling during the temporary measure.
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Kemmerer
Montpelier
Jones
Publi
Homesteads Transfer Rules Under Final Proof Issue
A government letter from the Commissioner General Land Office in Washington outlines views on transfer of homestead titles before patent. It states that a homestead entryman may transfer by warranty deed or atari while retaining right to perfect title, with final proof compliance and all legal requirements.
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Com General Land Oiler
Washington, D.C
Teat
Atari
Elena
Abe Wonton
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