Simplified Spelling Dictionary Era and Purpose
The dictionary describes Simplified Spelling as a project from the U S Bureau of Education and the Simplified Spelling Board led by Frank H Veitelly, published by Punk & Waknalls Co New York. It touts phonetic spelling advantages and aims to ease reading by spelling words as they sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Education
American Philological Association
Frank H. Vitetelly
Punk & Waknalls Co
New York
Subscribers urged to pay arrears before October statements
The notice explains subscribers can verify arrears via the address slip showing paid month and year. It urges remittances from those in arrears and notes annual statements will be mailed in October, asking payment beforehand to ease bookkeeping.
Senatorial contest clouds Clark seat in early race
Discussion from the era notes potential Democratic and Independent bids for the U S Senate next year. Ex Governor Carey may run independently. Osborn appears unlikely for Dem nomination given residence claims. Kendrick is urged by leaders as strongest Democratic contender if Warren retires, Mondell looms as alternative. Hayden M White rises as a notable party figure. From Republican view, Clark faces no party challenger, dampening Democratic prospects.
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Carey
United States Senate
Clarence D. Clark
Osborne
al Tho
Kendrick
Senate
Warren
Mondell
United State Senate
Democratic Party
Hayden M. White
Clark
Visit with Clyde Settle at Star Valley Independent
In Afton last week a visit with editor Clyde Settle reveals improvements in the Star Valley Independent. The office gains include presses type and equipment, reflecting fine typography under Settle and with the aid of his wife and George Christenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Clyde Settle
Star Valley Indpendent
George Christenson
Fragmentary historic note on Wyoming settler policy
Fragments discuss settlers and state interest under Governor Ok Ghd Wher, hinting at policy proposals and governance. Text is garbled with numerous misspellings but points to a simulation of land, population and legal framework, with references to governance and reforms.
Untitled fragment on war and education policy
Fragmentary note discusses learning, local governance, and wartime measures. Mentions slate, attendance, and the need for proper development of a bowling wall. References Kinlde and daily routines in a wartime context.
Fragments Hint at Unclear Events in Local Scene
A garbled OCR snippet hints at unclear actions involving individuals named Mh Ube and Howe. The text lacks coherent details, names are partially unreadable, and no definite event, date, or location can be confirmed. Further legible copy needed to produce a factual summary.
Fractured OCR Note About Local Farm Camera
Fragmentary OCR item mentions cows, county and a doorway date placeholder. No clear event names or organizations. Reads as fragmented agricultural note with possible farm context and local county reference.
Judge Winter's Surprise Birthday Gathering in Casper
Friends surprised Judge C. E. B. Winter at his South Walcott home on the occasion of his forty fifth birthday. A dinner at Dr. and Mrs. Leeper’s preceded a planned trip to Douglas for court. The host returned home to find about thirty friends awaiting him, delaying the trip and making for a pleasant evening.
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C. EB. Winter
South Walcott Street
Fnally
Fell Heir to An Oil Gusher Near Powers Tract
Hon G Powers state senator from Goshen county visited Thermopolis in Grass Creek district. Texas Oll Com drilled near Powers tract, hit oil at 4000 feet. Re-survey placed the well on Powers land. offer of 75000 declined as Powers sought higher value. Land remains in Powers possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Powers
Goshen County
Thermopolis
Grass Creek
Texas Oll Com
Mr. Power
Lucky Boy Beef and Poultry Gifts in Green River Valley
Mrs Mickelson this week presented the Examiner with a large section of beef and Jesse Budd contributed two ducks while Mr Macglashan brought four chickens. All were raised and fattened in the Green River Valley, a region famed for its abundant good things.
Governor Carey Visits Milford While Touring Delaware
Governor Joseph M. Carey of Wyoming and a visiting party stopped in Milford during a Delaware tour to call on relatives and friends. The prominent figure’s itinerary included engagements en route to Philadelphia, reflecting ongoing state connections and a long public career.
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Joseph M. Carey
Miladelphia
Id Crields
Milford
Delaware
King Brothers Selling Out Large Sheep Farm Estate
Fragmentary OCR notes describe King Bros selling their vast acreage and flock of sheep. The documents hint at a planned sale to exit breeding operations, with financial gain implied from the ranching business. Names and specific details are unclear due to text corruption.
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King Bros
The Treasure of Midden Veleey in a Far East War
A fragmented literary piece titled The Treaeuré of Midden Veleey depicts a Belle Indepirited and moving war scene in the far east. The prose hints at romance and palace imagery, with references to Wille Geeras Kieron and Shey ananthaeuis ct Tu wake. Chicago Herald style tone appears in the garbled OCR.
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Wille Geeras Kieron
Chicago Herald
Lincoln County and Uinta County Tax Dispute Highlighted
A Lincoln County taxpayer denounces past transfers of funds from Lincoln to Uinta during 1912 to 1918, claiming about $60 000 in Lincoln property and tax money were improperly diverted. The piece accuses Uinta of unfair handling while noting Lincoln voters later backed state legislators from Uinta. Lincoln asserts it has played fair despite Uinta’s actions.
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Olf Uinta
Lincoln
Uinta
Board of Comminaiimers of
Uinta County
Lincoln County
Baby born to Nichols in Casper Wyoming
In Wyoming notes a baby daughter was born September 21 to Mr and Mrs Ht H Nichols of Casper. The child is named Margaret. Mrs Nichols was Miss Abby Brooks before marriage.
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Ht. H. Nichols
Casper
Wyo
Argaret
Nichols
Abby Brooks
Marri
Bryant B. Brooks
Economic debate over protection and home markets in Britain and Germany
The article argues about Britain's policy forcing Germany to fund its own needs and spurring discussion among New Britain statesmen. It emphasizes protectionist principles of shutting out foreign goods and keeping money domestic, noting debates on whether tariff walls or other measures best promote national prosperity.
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Great Britain
Germany
New Britain
Stenographers Open Office Supports Hotel Kem Besse Event
Stenographers gather at the Hotel Kem Besse for an open office session. The event is backed by those who have worked during the period and aims to prepare the work and showcase their skills.
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Kem Besse
Editorial Page Value Highlighted by Davie Talk
E A Davie addressed the Southern Illinois Press Association in Cape Girardeau on how editorial pages express a paper’s personality. He argued editors must publish opinion to reflect humanity, noting the page demands work, discipline, and careful space contracts to boost circulation and public trust.
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E. A. Davie
Anna, Il
Doris Waxes
Southern Tilinols Press Association
Cape Girardeau
Davie
Geb Joe Painting Decoration Ends Soon
Geb Joe begins decorating work on a project planned near West Weeks, with crews starting this week and expected to wrap up in the near future.
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Geb Joe
Fraud charges over grant of Wyoming National Forest permit
An affidavit accuses collusion involving a forest ranger and Secretary of Agriculture in denying grazing permits. The case spans over 100 typewritten pages, detailing rules on applications and final district officer actions upheld. Originates from a Salt Lake paper article based on local reports.
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Beca
Wyoming National Forest
Huston
Department of Agriculture
Danvers
Mentia
Salt Lake
Rock Springs Miner Hints at Restocking North Country Waters
Pine Valley Roundup editor C. F. Patterson and family toured Charley La area seeking support to restock northern waters with trout. A subscription paper circulated to raise funds for repair and stocking efforts amid a modest local push.
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C. F. Patterson
Pineiale
Son Jong
Little Daughter
Charley la
Hamsfork Sawmill to Begin Operations in October
Arrangements are finished to move the Porter and Christesen saw from Hock Creek near the Hamafork to just above the Ham Adama ranch. The operation plans to cut pine and red pine timber, with both men experienced in lumber swing work, and expect the mill ready for operation by mid October.
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Porter & Christesen
Hock Creak
Hamafork At & A
Ham Adama Ranch
Unclear fragment mentions Green Rivers visit and hospitality
Fragmentary text references a hospitable visit to Green Rivers with a person named iter. The readable portion preserves little concrete detail or clear event to confirm a full news item.
Worth Their Weight to Gold
A reader letter extols the value of Chamberlein products, praising reliability and quality. The writer argues the items offer long term savings and performance that justify higher upfront cost.
Rams for Sale: Yearling Bucks and Rambouillets Near Kemmerer
We offer 200 head of yearling Cotswold grade bucks and 3 Hamp shire grade rams plus 109 purttred Rambouillet yearlings. Prospective buyers can view them this month in Pomeroy’s basin, about ten miles north of Kemmerer.
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Hamp- Shires
Pomeroys Basin
Kemmerer
Notice Time Appointed for Proving Will Wright Estate
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County District Court Third Judicial District notices a hearing on August 30, 1916 at 10 in the forenoon in the Court Room Town Hall Kemmerer for proving the will of James M. Wright deceased and hearing the petition of Jenn P Frei and Wales Ci. wae Ivan 8. Jones attorney for petitioners.
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Wyoming
Lincoln
District Court
Third Judicial District
James M. Wright
Kemmerer
Jenn
P. Frei
Pardon petition for George Powers from Lincoln Wyoming
Notice is given that a petition for the pardon of George Powers, convicted in May 1915 by the District Court for the Third Judicial District, Lincoln County Wyoming, for the crime of seating Mvestodk, and sentenced on June 4 1916 to a term of Morles less than one year nor more two years in the Brate Pens at Hawling, Wyoming, will be presented to the Governor at a Board meeting to be held on the er Thursday to Sah fags, the Home.
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George Powers
Third Judicial District
Lincoln
Wyoming
Hawling
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Casper Press
Lucky Boy
Big Piney Examiner
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House of Representatives
Unita
W. E. Chaplin
Mra. Chaplin
Mra. Westweer
Michigan
Laramie
Cheyenne
Leon C. Hills
Presbyterian Church
Highland
Kan
Frank A. Jadeet
Rawlins
Tama County
Mine Matty
Decl
Hom Gee Cody
Lae
Amea
Harriet Rossiter
Washington, D
Miss Maedern
Seminary For Young
Miss Beck
Jane
Beck
Stenographers Open Office
Mity
Wm. Danvers
Rock Springs
Hamsfork Sawmill
Jos
Unemwe
Rams
Salmon Bros
LaBarge, Wyo
Ivan 8. Jones
Hamilton Waltham Watches
Pine Watch
J. F. Fitzpatrick
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