British Offense Shifts German Lines in Belgian Coast Push
Washington reports a British French assault on the German right flank aims at the weak point along the Belgian coast. Observers cite potential Dutch frontier entry and heavy fighting near Zillebeke as Entente forces press the German line with high morale and coordinated action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tee
North Sea
France
Netherlands
Dutch
Germany
Diomude
Boesinghe
Zillebeke
Elk Fight Stands Upright and Fights With Hoofs
An article describes elk fighting on hind legs with heads thrown back, using sharp front hooves to injure opponents. Photographer N Leek near Yellowstone and the Teton range shares years of experience capturing the dramatic encounters, noting the elk’s high skill and tense moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Leek
Yellowstone National Park
Lordly Teton Mountains
National Park
Jackson Hole
Park
Soldiers' Pay At Training Camp Sparks Public Cash Debate
A Chicago Journal letter questions $100 monthly pay for Fort Snelling officer trainees while enlisted guards earn far less. The writer cites 5,000 trainees at Fort Sheridan and argues funds should instead support Red Cross and relief services, calling for pay reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snelling
Naval Reserve
Joliet
Fort Sheridan
Red Cross
Chicago Journal
Northwestern states lead in volunteer drafts say Wyoming and Montana
Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana are cited for high volunteer rates under the selective draft act. Wyoming reportedly has seven counties exempt after meeting quotas by volunteers, while Montana claims strong support but trails Wyoming in this measure. The note ends with a local advertisement for free tire service from Billings Gazette staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Northwestern
Billings Gazette
Foul brood and its treatment for beekeepers
The article explains foul brood in bees, describing two types American ropy and European black, and their symptoms. It outlines odor, ropy contents, and cell changes, then provides a step by step cure: isolate diseased colonies, replace with clean hives, burn infected combs, sterilize hive parts, and rehome bees. It urges reporting to the county agent and starting a control movement.
Secret troop movement policy eyed by war department
Washington reports that troop movements to France will be kept strictly secret under the voluntary censorship. Secretary Baker and top officials favor withholding arrivals from press and newspapers to avoid tipping off German authorities. Officials may announce troop activities officially in the near future while continuing censorship on transport arrivals. The notice also promotes Dry Climate tires at Lee Motor Co and mentions carnival animals and a boarding notice for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
War Department
Baker
Navy
Army
Lee Motor Co
United States tires on display at Lee Motor Co
A display of United States tires is shown at the Lee Motor Co with 122-tf referenced in the description. Local motorists are invited to inspect the range and compare models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lee Motor Co
Notice of Final Settlement for Jesse J. Smith Estate
Margaret A. Smith administratrix of Jesse J. Smith's estate filed a final account and petition for distribution in Big Horn County Wyoming. Creditors and interested parties may examine and object within 30 days after August 17, 1917, by September 17, 1917. if no objections are filed by September 18, 1917, final settlement will be made. First publication July 20, 1917. Last publication August 17, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Smith
Jesse J. Smith
District Court of
Big Horn County
State of
Wyoming
A. D
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Auto Supply & Tire Co
Eivery
Basin
A. W. Coons
Republican, Commercial Printing
Ested
John P. Arnott
Chapple’s
Billings, Montana
G. W. Johnson
Range
Nowood
Ten- Sleep
Paint Rock
Bonanza
Wyo
A. Wencker
Greybull, Wyo
Hyattville
Riverside Inn
Claude Lockhart
Republican
BIG Bear Oil CO
WM. G. Krape Inv. CO. Mve G.& BE. Bldy
Denver, Colo
B. F. Mercer
Medicine Lodge
Alkali Mountain
THE
Irrigated Farms Mortgage Company
Cooper Bldg
Denver, Col
F. E. Judkins
General
O. K
Barber Shop
Agency Billings
O. T. Young
Manderson, Wyo
J. E. Goodrich
Anderson & Johnson
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