Rail expansion reshapes Wyoming during 1915 survey report
The report notes Burlington constructing a Clearmont to Casper branch and a Clear Creek route nearing Buffalo, boosting access to Union Pacific links. It cites rising land locators at Buffalo land office, new settlers, and Johnson County as a key rail hub for northeastern Wyoming connections.
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Buffalo Land Office
Kabell
Burlington
Clearmont
Casper
Clear Creek
Buffalo
Johnson County
Johnson
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Ptate
Happenings at Opal as Montpelier man involved in cattle mischief
Local notes describe Sherif Affey of Montpelier visiting Opal to pursue a case involving a man who left with cattle that did not belong to him. The report details past week cattle shipments from Opal and nearby towns, including 400 head sent toward South Omaha and 2400 sheep shipped to Omaha. Several locals are mentioned: Abner Laman Charley Olson Clarence Holden Maurice Thomas and Mrs Thomas. Weather disrupted travel and schooling plans, with stormy conditions delaying departures and affecting institute attendance.
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Sherif Affey
Montpelier
Opal
Idaho
Montana
Bill Luce
Stanley Murdoch
Lou Henrick
H. Dalber
Woods-Oswald Co
South
Omaha
Maurice Thomas
Owaha
Good News Travels Past Relief for Back Pain
A friend says the relief came from Down's Kidney Pills after weeks of backache and overwork strain. Mrs M J Rhoads of Lander Wyoming reports she could not stoop or straighten, but after using the remedy she regained strength and mobility.
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Hanks Bo Toan
M. J. Rhoads
Lander
Wyoming farming and range life highlighted in stockman issue
A Cheyenne based stockman paper review praises Wyoming Stockman-Farmer for its farming news and live stock law digest. It notes Wyoming's agricultural rise, high alfalfa yields in Wind River valley, and strong range-fed cattle heading to eastern packers, with vast mineral potential in the highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
W. C. Deming
J. Ktch Ton
Cheyenne
Tia
Wyomings
Wind River Valley
War drives corn meal demand and prices rise
The European war is likely to boost corn meal use as a staple. Demand raises corn prices in the American markets and may lower living costs for Americans who switch to corn meal, though domestic corn bread and mush may become pricier. The Camera notes readers are fortunate to have timely news.
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Europe
Auto for Hire Ford Five Passenger Car
Ford five passenger auto available for hire by the hour or by the trip. Car is new and offers reliable service. Contact 156-W Heany Young in Kemmerer for rates and reservations.
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W. Heany Young
Kemmerer
Vulcanizing Plant Visitor Promotes Local Tire Work
Vulcanizing expert Frank Halseh of Rock Springs visited Kemmerer over Sunday with Gene Walker of Rock Springs Rubber Tire Works. Walker showcased a modern vulcanizing plant and urged local garages to use its services, claiming quicker and cheaper repairs than sending tires to Salt Lake.
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Frank Halseh
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Gene Walker
Notice for Public Auction of Homestead Land Patent
Department of the Interior announces Mary E. Burger of Kemmerer filed to complete final three year proof on home stead entry No 03362 for the northeast quarter of section 9 township 21 north range 116 west. Proof will be before H E Christmas at Kemmerer Wyoming on October 29, 1915. Witnesses: Henry Streight Edward Streight Calvin Burke Simmie Miller all of Kemmerer. Alex Nisbet Register.
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Wyoming Holding Company
Corporation
Hanne Ives
Samed
Afton Livestock Company
Lincol County Court House
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Ander Eaid
Wyowine
Gebarate
Cheyenne
Peeren
Raote
Quinn and Company
Ool
Utate
Ate
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Evanston
Wyo
Mary E. Burger
Kemmerer
H. E. Christmas
U. S
Henry Streight
Edward Streight
Calvin Burke
Simmie Miller
Alex Nisbet
Register
Bedding schemes to deter coyotes on open ranges
Denver forestry officials promote a bedding out system to reduce sheep losses by coyotes. Two to four lanterns and two to four coat bags are placed around bedding grounds to create humanlike silhouettes and light reflections. The lanterns aid night inspection and help sheep stay on bedding grounds during storms or fright.
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Denver Forestry
Forest Service
If the citizen’s patriotism matched team devotion
A commentator argues that public loyalty to country pales beside devotion to baseball, warning that the nation could face danger from other countries if civic duty remained weak.
Wireless Station on Ranch Brings Telegraph to Far Flung Wyoming Herds
Captain Ormaby installs wireless telegraph station on his sheep ranch on the Clovne north of Dowe Far, Wyoming. The setup reports messages from all parts of the country and keeps him informed on events. Transmission power limits reach to Denver. Regular communications occur with Cheyenne and Denver stations.
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Wyoming
Selene
Ormaby
Dowefar
Mie
Ormeby
Denver
Chenne
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