Why the American Fights A Soldier's View From France 1918
A letter from an American soldier in France argues that the Russian peace worsens German power, demands total war effort, and stresses self sacrifice. He rejects comfort for duty, insists on fighting to secure civilization and liberty, and warns against premature peace. He exhorts Americans to persevere until victory.
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Christian Selance Monitor
France
Russia
Germany
Ayer
United States
America
Trapper's Return Expected as North Bench News Recaps Farm Work
The North Bench note details the trapper leaving Saturday and due back this week after three weeks away. Millard Shores and Mr Roe drive farm tasks, L A Henderson and Walter Johnson sow wheat, Hartigan brands cattle, and Johnson expands into sheep with about 200 lambs. The J C Robinson Seed Co urges squash and pumpkin seed sales at 40 cents per pound, touting high pay and Basin Gardens' big squash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Shores
Alvin
Glenrock
Millard Shores
Mr. Roe
L. A. Henderson
Mr. Hartigan
Walter Johnson
J. C. Robinson Seed Co
Waterloo
Neb
Rocky Ford
Col
Basin Gardens
Acid Test for Kahn
A discussion notes Rep Julius Kahn of California urged priority for war legislation in the House amid President Wilson's draft bill push. The piece questions loyalty and hints at political maneuvering if Kahn runs for California senator against Francis J. Heney, referencing Kahn’s German birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Allied Commission
United States
Julius Kahn
California
Kahn
House
Committee On Military Affairs
Mr. Kahn
Germany
Lenroot
Francis J. Heney
Notice of Attachment in Big Horn County Wyoming
State of Wyoming issues attachment against Greybull Wyoming Oil Co to secure $79 for J H Welsh. A justice of the peace will hear on May 4 1918 at 10 am. failing appearance, judgment and sale or appropriation of property will follow. First publication April 12 1918. last April 26 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Greybull-Wyoming Oil Co
J. H. Welsh
J. R. Bonwell
Seed Wheat for Sale at Rairden Ranch Fair Winner
Prize winner seed wheat offered for sale from the Big Horn County Fair. The article notes a ranch near Rairden tied to Dr M H Smith of Basin and Elmer Wiles at Smith Ranch in Rairden. Reading references imply 1917 fair context and sale offer linked to local agricultural display.
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Big Horn County Fair
Rairden
M. H. Smith
Basin
Elmer Wile
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Basin Hardware Co
A. S. Moore
Zane
Alma
North Bench
B.T. Joslin Battn
Wyo
Central Barber Shop
O. A. Leavitt
State of
Wyoming
J. H. Wesh
Laat
Yirsgeges Tubes and Accessories
Firestone
Auto Tire & Supply Co
Craig Curtis CO
First National Bank
of Basin
Member
Federal Reserve System
Arthur K. Lee
S. Skovgard
Ed Carothers
J. C. Stewart
W. C. May
James A. Lee
F. C. Emerson
John McFayden Herbert
John Luman
John Seaman
Arks
Basin Lumber & Supply Co
Hardware Coal Builders Supplies
Basin, Wyoming
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