The Lusk Herald, May 20, 1886

"The Smails Brothers have decided to stay in Lusk, They will put in a large hardwaer stock. Here's to success, gentlemen."

The Lusk Herald, August 6, 1886

"A.L. Smails and Fred Redington have new signs, the handiwork of Dan Howe."

"On the south corner of Main and Second streets, A.L. Snails has opened out his extensive stock of hardware. He is experienced in the trade, having run a hardware store for many years down the line. He is getting there in good shape. "

The Lusk Herald, August 20, 1886

"A car load of barb wire just received by A.L. Smails."

"250 kegs of steel nails just received by A.L. Smails,"

The Lusk Herald, October 8, 1886

A.L. Smails has settled up his affairs here, and started for Douglas today. From there he will go to Denver where he expects to pass the winter."

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*This business was Included in the 1889 Wyoming Business Directory.

Source: the Mercantile Agency Reference Book, Vol. 85

R.G. Dun & Co., New York , July 1889, NS