Cody man receives U S four minute men certificate
F W Bretnall of Cody Wyoming is the first in the state to be honored with a government certificate for leading four minute men. The award recognizes his talks in cinemas and public places to educate and bolster patriotism during World War I. The report urges growers to plant more sugar as shipping shortages persist and Allied victory remains the aim.
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F. W. Bretnall
Cody
United States
Park County
Wyoming
Red Butte School at Himes Presents War Program
Himes Wyoming April 5 1918 Red Butte school staged a war program with readings a president’s war message a story Our American Flag a Why We Must Win the War and a recitation My Treasures The event followed by notes on excavation for a new federal building with work started this week and a six month completion goal.
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Himes
Wyo
T. K. Bishop
Council of
National Def
Red Butte
Len Bethurem
Ruth Paddock
Lyman Paddock
Eldon Paddock
Teddy Paddock
Miss Sydney
Mamie Sydney
Food Administration Sets Higher Beet Prices for Growers
The Food Administration, at beet growers requests, inquired across commissions to establish a beet price that yields fair profits for growers. Factories have agreed to pay a recommended price based on a basis higher than prior payments, meeting the growers demand.
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Food Administration
Colored lamps brighten Basin Street with patriotic glow
Thanks to T. F. Armstrong Supply, Basin streets now glow red white and blue as Carl Wilson colors the globes for the city. The work adds to the town's patriotic look and reflects artistic craftsmanship by Wilson.
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T. 4. Armstrong
Basin Streets
Carl Wilson
Haig reports German advance repulsed in heavy fighting
German forces advance north of Estaines but are repulsed with heavy losses. U S Marines land at Vladivostok with no political significance. All ships in UV 8 ports to be seized for service. Liberty Loan subscriptions double previous drives. Berlin reports progress near Armentieres amid terrible fighting and heavy losses on both sides.
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Basin Old Brokerage Co
Haig
Estaines
U. S
Vladivestock
Berlin
Armentieres
Surprise Farewell Party For Karhus In Basin
The Bohemian club surprised Mr and Mrs Matt Karhu at their Basin home marking a farewell before they move to Grey Bull where he will oversee a smear market. Basin friends regret their imminent removal from Basin.
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Matt Karhu
Karhu
Greybull
Basin
Washington official to speak at Meeteetse Liberty Loan event
Word arrived this morning that Al B. Stine of Washington DC will reach Meeteetse today to give an address for the Liberty Loan. Earle Keefer will accompany him to Burlington where J. M. Schwoob of Cody will complete the trip.
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al B. Stine
Washington, D. C
Meeteetse
Liberty Loan
Earle Keefer
Mr. Stine
Burlington
J. M. Schwoob
Cody
Harold Anderson Charged With Grand Larceny in Greybull Robbery
Harold Anderson remains jailed on a grand larceny charge after allegedly robbing a Greybull drug store of merchandise. The case cites the county jail as his current detention location pending further legal action.
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Harold Anderson
Greybull
SMITHS RETURN FROM OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFFS
Roy KR Smith and his wife returned this week from a visit to Omaha and Council Bluffs where they had been staying for some time.
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Roy KR. Smith
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Water will flow into Big Horn canal next Monday
Water is to be turned into the Big Horn County canal on Monday, April 15, per F C Emerson, the superintendent. Also: ministers urged to promote war savings societies in Wyoming churches to foster thrift during the war. Found auto crank available for identification and payment. J H Welsh offers cement and road contracting.
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F. C. Emerson
Big Horn County
Wyoming
America
The Enemy We Must Meet by William Allen White
In his wartime piece White argues Germany’s autocratic control aims to win the war and that Americans must match such resolve at home. He urges a democratic purpose, turning crops, wool, coal, and pennies into national defense, with Liberty Loan support as the test of loyalty.
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Mr. White
America
Germany
Is America Awake War Call and Liberty Bond Push
An editor's note argues America must wake to World War II demands and urges action. A returning veteran contrasts European hunger with American abundance and urges sacrifice to support soldiers, urging farmers and citizens to conserve and buy Liberty Bonds to aid the war effort.
German to Register for Enemy Alien Status
A German named Weiss from Greybull has been confined in the county jail for a week for failing to register. He is expected to appear before the postmaster to register as an enemy alien and may be released thereafter.
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Weiss
Greybull
Woman's Club Plans Meeting After Rain Delay
The Woman's club program postponed by rain will be held next Wednesday April 17. A Wyoming movement backed by Maurice Groshon aims to form Junior four minute men in high schools to deliver brief speeches on war savings stamps or the Liberty Loan.
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Wyoming
State Council of National Defense
Maurice Groshon
Resolutions of Respect for Amy Zane Adopted by Local Unit
Resolutions from Mountain Home Camp No 3136 Royal Neighbors of America mourn the loss of Amy Zane. The charter will be draped in mourning and copies sent to the husband, relatives, and local papers. Amy I Smith Maggie Wise committee. Also note: Dave Johnson took over the Texas Oil Co agency and Roe Avent of Burlington visited the county seat this week.
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Amy Zane
Mountain Home Camp
Royal Neighbors of
America
Amy I. Smith
Maggie Wise
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