Wyoming Illiteracy, White Population, and School Attendance Census
Wyoming's 1920 census shows 54.4 percent white population with foreign born share down, illiteracy varies by county from 0.2 to 7.0 percent, urban areas show different age and school attendance patterns. Lincoln and Sweetwater counties highlighted for foreign born percent. Fremont county highest illiteracy among I year olds. About 26 to 28 percent of males 18 to 44 in military age, 24,554 children ages 9 to 13 reported, 62 percent of 14 to 17 attending school.
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Washington
Alma
Japan
Atate
Lincoln County
Sweetwater
Carbon County
Niobrara
Wyoming
Lincoln
Fremont County
Carbon
Weston County
Converse
Crook
Natron County
Hinduare
Serioul
Wyoming farm loan law shows value to farmers
Cheyenne reports that Wyoming farm loan law, effective July 1, has begun to aid farmers. State Bank Commissioner A Baker notes progress with sufficient loans and growing applications across counties, as rural credit expands under the measure.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Napelle
Larwinie
Linley
Alumni Planning Big Homecoming at University of Wyoming
Wyoming alumni plan a statewide homecoming for October 7 8 with events in Laramie including luncheons dances rallies parades reunions and the dedication of the new football field during the Wyoming Cowboy Colorado Tiger game. Alumni chair Charlos S Beach is leading meetings across towns to boost attendance and spirit.
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Pinon
University of Weoming
Higuwat Faye
Kemmerer Charlos
Alumnia
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Wyoming
Wyoming Tax Drive Aims To Clear 1920 Returns
Reynolds says Wyoming taxpayers are pushing to meet the September 15 quarterly income tax, with farmers selling produce and businessmen borrowing to pay. Delinquents face 1 percent interest monthly and a 2.5 percent penalty, possible distraint warrants, and seizure of property. The office plans an October 3 to February 1 drive to clean up 1920 returns and collect any additional amounts due.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Marshall S. Reynolds
Internal Revenue
District of Wyoming
First Telephone Switchboards and Early Burglar Alarm Role
The first telephone switchboard was kept in Boston in May 1877 at BE Holmes's office and linked five banks. It operated as a telephone system and night burglar alarm. By fall 1877 Bridgeport established a mutual exchange, not for profit, with eight lines in New Haven and others in Hartford and New York. The first public Day station opened in Bridgeport in 187? with further boards in related cities as demand grew.
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Chicago
BE. T. Holmes
Boston
Flont
Bridgeport
Conn
IATH
New Haven
Conny
Heidweir Conn
Aid
New York
Philadelphia
Iit
Heaigeport
Hridgapart
Uiat
Itheomntw Tiecemary
Mayor Taylor of Cheyenne Seeks Re election
Cheyenne voters face a primary on October 25 1921 as E P Taylor announces candidacy for re election to the office of mayor. The statement confirms the bid and invites support ahead of the city primary.
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Taylor OF
Chian
Cheyennt
E. P. Taylor
Cheyenne
Guernsey State Bank Closed by State Examiner
State Examiner Rudolph Hoffman closed Guernsey State Bank after finding depleted reserves. The bank held about $90,000 in deposits with $10,000 capital and $2,000 surplus. Walter Diver, former Cheyenne president, led the bank. District Judge William C. Mentzer appointed C. E. Artist of Wheatland as receiver.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Rudolph Hoffman
Guernsey
Wonderful gain in weight reported by Tennessee woman
Mise LaRue Davis of Chattanooga says Tanine helped her recover from severe stomach trouble and rheumatism after losing weight. She previously weighed 76 pounds, lacked appetite, and thinned greatly, but after using Tanlie she reports improved appetite, complexion, and overall health. Sold by Witherspoon Drug Co. in Kenimerer.
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Bofors
Mise LaRue Davis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gas City
Ind
Kenimerer
Witherspoon Drug Co
Twenty-Six Forest Fire Arrests Record in Teton Forest
During the closing forest fire season, Teton National Forest rangers extinguished twenty-six fires. Twenty-two from tourist campfire carelessness, three by lightning, one by rush burning. Seven arrests for leaving camp fires unextinguished, fines from 12 dollars 50 cents to 28 dollars 75 cents, marking a record for forest fire control.
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Teton National Forest
Comra
Fire prevention praised by Forest officers at tourist ranches
The Jackson's Hole Courier notes strong cooperation from tourist ranches and local officials in fire prevention. Bar B Tourist ranch emphasizes guest instruction and demonstrations on fire handling. No fires were started by ranch guests this season, but danger remains for big game hunters. Exercise caution with camp fires, cigarettes, pipes, and matches.
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Ponce
Foster
Fuller and
Scofield
Bar B
Jackson's Hole
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State University
Reynolds
Teton Forest Rangers
J. H. Mantle
J. B. Matthews, Jr
M. & M. Confectionery
Cole
Kemmerer Hardware & Fur, CO
Emmberer, Wyoming
Kelly
George Buster
Harry Wagoner
J. BE. Strohdl
Theo
Tillotson
Mutual Livestock Commission Co
Omaha, Nebraska
Kemmerer Hotel
Dale Crain
Kemmerer Union Laundry
Frontier Supply Company
the Kemmerer Hotel Cafe
Seanoe
Hotel Kemmerer
Tom Ming
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