Employers embrace eight hour day for women workers
The Stevens-Fryberger Co of Sheridan employs twenty four women clerks and observes the new Wyoming eight hour day law for women. Mrs. Fryberger, a Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs delegate, notes the store’s compliance reflects growing employer support for women’s working rights and better conditions.
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Stevens-Fryberger Co
Sheridan
Wyoming
Fryberger
Wyoming Federation of Women’s Clubs
Greywall
Carranza 18 Recognized by United States and South America
The United States and major South American powers recognize Venustiano Carranza as the legitimate head of the Mexican government. Observers expect his leadership to bring peace and relief to a distressed Mexico, hoping he becomes a leading statesman if he can restore stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South America
Carranza
Mexico
Oiling Roads Seen As Key To Durable Highways
The article argues oiling streets and country roads as an ancient yet effective modern practice. It claims oiling preserves roads, resists water, reduces mud and dust, and speeds travel, urging earlier adoption to save time and preserve teams.
Merchants Pan To Print Ad Firm Replies To Criticism
A local editor laments unfair merchant pricing and the burden of advance payment for printing work. The piece argues for fair rates, timely payments, and safeguarding community access to work, urging patrons to support local printers and prevent exploitation.
The Prince of Peace in a War Torn World
A reflective piece traces Christianity from its Roman growth to modern war and asks whether its mission is to enlighten or justify violence. It ponders Belgium Poland and trenches from France to Byzantium, urging peace and avoiding unnecessary war.
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Rome
Paxaniam
Alaric
Ely
Europe
Prince of
Petey
Prince of Peace
Iron Legion
Scipio
Julius
Hele
Belgium
Poland
France
Byzantium
Forest Notes on US production and infrastructure
The article cites annual US lumber and chemical outputs including 125 million cross tine purchases and 31,806,000 gallons of turpentine plus 4,700,001 barrels of form. It notes half of products are exported and outlines roads and telegraph pole installations totaling 2,620,000 linear feet, hypothetically spanning routes to Philadelphia.
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Immer
Philadelphia
Sheridan plans factory opening celebration and state visit
A large community event is planned to announce the Bheritat company's factory opening this Saturday with a big net at the Great Hotel in Sheridan. Governor Kendrick, traveling from the east, will attend and respond to the Wyoming-themed toast. Cheyenne Leader reports Mrs. George M. Sliney, wife of Adjutant General Sliney, died in Thermopolis after frail health, leaving several children and a son in the Army. Colonel Sliney is reportedly in Jacksonville, Florida with the Wyoming rifle team, and a telegram was sent as the message awaited his return.
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Bheritat Company
Sheridan
Great Hotel
Kendrick
Enat
Wyoming
George M. Sliney
Siimey
Cheyene
Thermopotia
Sliney
State House
Fred W. Holdrede
Jacksonville
Fin
Mra. Siiney
Fred W
Mt Thermopolis
WeSliney
Presidio
California
Youth's Companion Promotes Subscriptions and Samples
An advertisement extols The Youths Companion stories by C A Stephens for all ages and interests. It offers sample copies and forecasts for 1916, plus free Home Calendar with 2 for 1916 subscriptions and remaining 1915 magazines.
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C. A. Stephens
Youth's Companion
Boston
Mass
Butter and Pelts Question in Salt Lake City Trade
Ragged ad copy promotes Rissinger & Company as the largest dealer in hides and furs in Salt Lake City Utah. It urges sellers to bring hides and pelts to their firm for best heat prices and bank backing, claiming constant fair prices and no risk.
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Rissinger & Company
Salt Lab City
Utah
McCarty
Mer
Fish Day At Meter Market Draws Early Buyers
Thursday special at the meter market features discounted camera prices and a new world of options. Come early to grab deals as fish day kicks off.
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McOeamties
Kemmerer Churches Schedule Teas and Services
Local notices list a church event at 2 p.m with Reginald Wonk and a day service. Fees include 15 and a Breas boat ri ok Se ane Ce ma.
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Reginald
Serviews
Breas
Eastern Star casket supper and box party recall social notes
The Lincoln Chapter No. 28 Eastern Star hosted a Friday box party with a goat and indoor sports prizes. Anecdotes mention a Halloween bar, candle lighting, birthdays, and announcements of marriages while hosting guild events in Diamondville and Kensington style socials.
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Hallowe'en Bar
Mall
Lincln
Lincoln
Eastern Star
Bealdes
BR. H. Embree
Orr
Tone Sneddon
Judge McDonald
Ewart
Mr. Whitney
Mr. [Son
O. H. Brown
William
Jim
Mr. Rose
Mr. Stewart
Mrs. Brammer
C. M. Whitney
Donald
Order of Eastern Star
Fire Destroys Purge Store Basement in Pocatello
A large blaze in Pocatello last Monday morning gutted the basement of the Purge store, destroying dry goods and a substantial stock. Estimated loss ranges from 25 000 to 50 000 dollars, with insurance unlikely to cover all. The grocery department suffered heavy losses while preparations for a new building are already underway.
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Mats
Pocatello
Wader
Court House Notes on Land Patents and Deeds Filed
Weekly county clerk records list land patents and warranty deeds filed Aug 1915 to Oct 1916. Entries name buyers and sellers such as J F Wilhelm, M D Meeks. Enech B Ferrin. Isaac W Plym. Das Nichols. Fred J Miller. James Fleming. Guy Jaycox. Cora A Martin. Robert Go. with lands in sections and townships and monetary values.
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J. F. Wilhelm
M. D. Meeks
Enech B.ferrin
Issac W. Plym
Das Nichols
F Red J. Miller
P. Stewart
Branson
Ar Iit
Guy Jaycox
F. W. Dryer
Sec
James E. Fleming
J. Miller
Marbleton
Chas. R. Martin
Cora A. Martin
Seer
Robert A Go
Lizzie K. Martin
Eee
Life's Mirror Reflects Noble Giving and Reward
A garbled verse extols giving one's best to the world and promises that kindness returns in honor and happiness. The text fragments mention hearts, bravery, purity, and reciprocal regard, concluding with uncertain references to a person or place.
New Store at Midway Opens with Moon Family Ties
Mr and Mrs Harold Mune traveled from Midway last Saturday sending two wagon loads of supplies for a new store Mr Moon is opening at that point. Mr Muse has also been appointed postmaster there.
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Midway
Harold Mune
Moon
Muse
Cattle sale listing notes 160 head of cattle
A damaged OCR item describes cattle at 160 head with young cows and valves noted, but the rest is garbled. No clear seller or location is readable.
Inspection Certificate for Horses in Lincoln County Wyoming
An inspector certifies the shipment of 24 horses from Frontinr Lincoln County Wyoming to Michner Horse Co Cheyenne. The stock includes bay saddle horses with brands on the left side, sorrel saddle horses with left side brands, gray and brown saddle horses with various left side brands, a right hip brand, a right up brand, a left thigh brand, and several bay saddle horses.
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Frontinr
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Michner Horse Co
Cheyenne
Wyo
Feft
Sorrel Saddle Boree
Sorrel
Rand
Brand Om Jett
L Bay
Page fragment notes Cheyenne stock shipment and official records
Fragmentary OCR shows Norse Co of Cheyenne involved in horses shipped by railway car with an October date. W. Low twin Fo and A. McMinn county stock inspector appear in the record, with county clerk and chart references.
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Pepet
Norse Co
Cheyenne
W. Low Twin
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Harley
Elton
Camwrt
Altaya
Katlpoads
Reece
Department of Agriculture
IRS
Savay
Ses& W
81008 & Co
Revernor
Tewet
C. M. Sliney
Chas
Gore
Kemmerer
Chicago
Sewing Circle
East Church
Judd” Witheraoon
Misa Mabel Estella Downey
James Wilber Glasgow
Wm. Downey
Rob Hocker
Oscar Peterson
Guild
R. H. Embree
Hesta
Roy A. Mason
C. L. Dakin
Mra. Mangon
Mias Frink
Kensington
J. W. Brownson
Diamondville
A. D. Hoskins
Fred Hilf
Camere
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Court House
Life’s
By Madeline & Bridges
Pario
Biog
Francisco
A. McMinn
County Live Stock Inspecto
Wyom Oey
Eben
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