Letter From Julian Snow on War, Censorship and Criticism
In a January 1919 letter from Sempigny France Private Julian Snow of Co B 137th U S Inf critiques anti administration politics and wartime reporting. He defends equipment and artillery progress while noting high casualties and mud hindered advances. He urges constructive congressional criticism and cites venereal disease rates in the army of occupation.
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Sempigney
France
U. S
Congress
35Th
Red tape citations on military promotions raise doubts
The senate confirmed Gen Bullard as major general and eight temporary generals as brigadiers in the regular army. The secretary of war asks March and Bliss be made full generals, despite lacking front line combat records. Critics say they deserve honors not granted four times before in U S history. The senate may not confirm March and Bliss as readily as front line commanders.
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Senate
Bullard
Secretary of War
March
Bliss
Washington
Versailles
Wilson
Counry
Haying Delays Spur Farmer To Town For Parts
A farmer recalls last year’s rush to cut hay as he delayed starting. He finds the neck yoke still tied with wire, worn sickles, and ledger plates worn out. After hunting parts in town, he buys replacements, completes repairs, and resumes work amid peak season delays.
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Lizzie
Billings
Senate panel finds no good reason to withhold Costa Rica recognition
The foreign relations sub-committee chaired by John Sharp Williams reports it cannot find a valid reason to not recognize the Tinoco government in Costa Rica. The author blames Mr. Williams for a petty, personal boycott and notes historical cases of revolution and recognition, contrasted with Wilson era policies.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Moses
Tinoco
Costa Rica
John Sharp Williams
Williams
Gonzales
Carranza
United States
Mr. Wilson
France
Wilson
New Indiana Senator Proposes 700000 Man National Reserve
Senator New of Indiana introduces a bill creating a national reserve of 700 000 men aged nineteen to twenty six who would serve without pay. The plan replaces the standing army of 500 000 and purportedly saves 347 million dollars annually by reducing training and maintenance costs under current war pay.
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War Department
Senator New
Indiana
National Reserve
Universal military training bill advances with broad eligibility
The proposal sets universal training for all male citizens over eighteen or their parents’ declaring intent to become citizens. Liable from age nineteen to twenty six, training begins as soon as eligible, with a $54 monthly gratuity during service. Veterans since April 6, 1917 are credited as having had the required training. Jim Wheeler and daughter Agnes depart for San Diego to visit a grandmother.
Notice of Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure in Wyoming
Notice announces foreclosure of George W. Bryant mortgage for 878000 dollars on land in Big Horn county Wyoming. Sheriff sale set for February 24, 1919 at 10 a.m. at Basin courthouse to satisfy note and foreclosure costs. Also included are notices for estate administration of Andrew Johnson and dissolution of Lamb Drilling Company with stockholder approval.
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Andrew Johnson
District Court
Nathaniel Johnson
John F. Arnott
Basin
Big Horn
Wyoming
Lamb Drilling Company
Big Horn County
Secretary of State
State of
Cheaper Operation Questioned in Meat Packing Profits
At a congressional hearing the plant head reported a profit of only 2 cents per dollar of business. He argued a government takeover could not run plants at more than a two per cent cost increase, as buying from farmers and selling to consumers would incur bigger losses per dollar.
Public Auction Promised On Thorley Lands In Basin Wyoming
Big Horn county will sell at public auction the Thorley lands at Basin to satisfy the mortgage. The property includes 440 acres across multiple sections in Township 51 North Range 95 West with water rights and 40 shares in J. F. W. Irrigation Co. A first mortgage of 6000 dollars and a second of 1000 dollars cover portions of the land. Auction set for Sunday March 1919 at 10 a.m. at the Basin courthouse front door.
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Lehi A. Thorley
Mary P. Thorley
John H. Paul
Big Horn County
Wyoming
J. F. & W. Irrigation Company
Basin
A. Zaling
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Julian Snow
Nippon
China
A. E
MR. Farmer
Ea Jim Wheeler
Agnes
San Diego
Cal
George W. Bryant
H. A. Barrows
Towit
Fifty-two
Fiftyone
C. A. Zaring
District Court OF
Thrift
Wyo
E. J. Sullivan
Fritz Bros
Rairden, Wye
Fritz
Morris Dailey Cattle CO
Hyattville, Wyo
Mercer Bros. Land & Live
Paint Rock
Nowood
Clarence Gardner
Catthe
Thigh
Big Horn Mountains
P. O
Hrattvile Wyo
S. S. Smith
Shell Creek
Shell, Wyo
Ray Paint Rock
Triban
P.O
Hyattville, Wy
RED Bank Cattle Co
Geo
Big Horn Basin
R. Tolman
Talman Mountain
Elk Creek
Otto, Wyo
F. E. Judkins
General
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