England Sailors and Hunger Stir Anti German Sentiment
A wartime letter from an English correspondent attacks anti British lies and urges pride in hardship. It describes food shortages in England, rising prices, and rationing while praising Allied effort and hinting at American aid turning the tide. The piece condemns complaints about food regulations and urges readers to imagine confronting U boats and continued struggle until victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
West Front
Liberty and Duty Message from A H T in Wyoming
A terse wartime exhortation urged readers to endure hardship without complaint. The speaker asks if there is reason to grumble while recalling Prance and England, then shifts to pride in being well clad and safe in Wyoming, ending with a call to affirm liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wyoming
Son of Liberty
Wheat Crop Estimate Reported For Year
The Agriculture Department July crop report forecasts a wheat crop of 91 million bushels and a record corn yield of 3.16 billion bushels. Despite June weather, overall harvests are expected to exceed the five year average across oats barley rye tobacco hay potatoes and rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
Future of Shipping and Merchant Fleet Strength
The piece notes the American merchant fleet at ten million tons under the American flag. It reports 629 vessels built in the first five months of 1918 totaling 687,655 tons and a January 1 fleet of 26,742 vessels at 9,343,294 tons. It argues postwar shipbuilding and a viable merchant marine require legislation to allow equal competition with foreign owned ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Bay
Republican candidate for Big Horn county legislature seat
A candidate announces intention to seek the state representative nomination from Big Horn county. He will campaign on the platform endorsed by the state Republican committee at its recent Cheyenne meeting, subject to voters at the 1918 primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
State
Republican Committee
Heyenne
Big Horn
Zola Murphy
Board of County Commissioners
Board of County Commissionrsa
For Sheriff Announces Candidacy in Big Horn County
A Republican candidate declares for the office of sheriff of Big Horn County subject to the August 20 1918 primary. The declaration asks for support and notes the candidate seeks voter backing in the upcoming election.
Mazie V Rhodes Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
For County Treasurer I hereby announce my candidacy under the Republican banner for the primary on August 20, 1918. If nominated and elected I will give the office my individual attention and perform its duties to the best of my ability, Mrs. Mazie V. Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazie V. Rhodes
Big Horn County
For Sheriff Nomination in Big Horn County Primary
A political notice seeking the Republican nomination for the office of Sheriff in Big Horn County. It requests voter support at the August 20 primary and asks for suffrage from GOP voters.
Sheriff Seeks Vote in Republican Primary
County resident urges support for a good sheriff candidate ahead of the Republican primary on August 20 1918.
Nomination Bid For County Commissioner Seat
A message seeking the Republican nomination for county commissioner for a four year term urges support at the August 20 primaries. It pledges to serve Big Horn County and asks for patronage.
Representation Candidacy Announced for State House Seat
A candidate announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for state representative to succeed themselves subject to party wishes at the August 20 primaries.
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Republican Party
NeVille Seeks Wyoming Representative Seat in Primary
Joseph H NeVille announces candidacy for the Wyoming state legislature from his district. He notes prior service and asks Republican voters for support at the August 20 primary to carry forward war measures benefiting the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Joseph H. NeVille
State OF Wyoming
Deaver
Wyo
Denver
Basin County Commissioners approve wide ranging 1918 bills
The July 2 3 and 5 1918 Basin County Commissioners meeting audited and allowed numerous claims for sheriff deputies clerks roads and bridges court house expenses and more. The minutes list the names of officials and vendors with amounts approved and several items laid over disallowed or pending including road petitions and election judges appointments.
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Oscar Robertson
J. F. Christensen
Albert Fisher
Zela Murphy
Fred Hartleroad
Jeanette Cheeseman
J. K. Burnham
T. W. Spratt
Charles A. Welch
Nelson Jimerfield
Ig. Hartigan
G. Hartigan
Elaine Kinder
Bertha K. VanDevender
T. J. Jones
C. W. G. Dodge
G. W. Zorn
F. I. Rune
Ingersoll Store Co
Joseph Wasserman
J. R. Bonwell
Justice of Peace
Perkins Bros. Co
Basin Republican
Tilton
Court House
Metropolitan Pharmacy
R. J
J. St, Goodrich
R. G. Henderson
Basin Publishing Co
Zetn Murphy
Basin Hardware Co
Hine Desk and Fixture Co
Fred Frisby
Burroughs Add
Mach. Co
Apenas O. F. McKenzie
J. N. Frasier
Cassell & Caxwell
A, BE. Sehlaf
E. C. Burroughs
Allen Degley
ON. Gossert
S. Sykes
Conde and Beidges Ee Equase Estassba
ALO ‘Continental OW Co
Bedédecscasia
Boel Sn
Leidecker Tool Co
Laurance Sprague
Warren’.W. Wilson
N. P. Larsen
Carl Hopkin
P. J. Welsh
J. B. Thompson Lumber Co
BE. Noble
C. Webster
W. Smith
W. A. Root
Couupnabad
George Thompson
Tilton Auto Tivery
Mt A. Cline
Great Western Sugar Co
Gene Sykes
Owen Gossett
Leland Gossett
Foe Burritt
And
How, Co
Santee
John Rhods
James A. Legg
M. A. Crosier
Win. Sims
Beetedeeck Horace English
Exchange Pool Hall
Lovell Motor Co
George Chapman
Tom Parker
John H. Smith
C. E. Fawcett
John Eyre
M. C. Scott
Chester Harris
Workman
Big Horn County Bank
J. P. Zane
Joanna Wright
Ella Cozzens
Nettie A. Boyce
T. P. Asay
Jane Blakey
Torruson
Lovell Gas & Electric Co
Espeye Ee
Neal Anderson
Town of Basin
Mt. States Tel, & Telg. Co
Herbert Harris
Allyn H. Tedman
Nelle Huff
R. Irwin
Shoshone Woolgrowers Association
I. A
A. E. Zane
W. N. Bowman
Armstrong Supply Co
L. L. Waddle
True B. Hatch
Cowley
J. B. Snell
Lucy E. Allen
C. E. Shaw
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Basin
P. P. Anderson
Billings Advertising Company
Billings
Montana
Dempster
Cope
McCormick
Ea — Future OF Shipping
Republican
Commissioners’ Proceedings
Ll Liquor License
Gee
Oss
Clyde W. Atherly
Broadmoor Acres
Snow
Basin—Lou Zane
Pressley Anderson
Dave Null
Burlington
Jas. R. McNiven
J. J. Kelly
Otto—Henry Hopkin
O. M. Porter
W. B. Gould
St. Joe
A. C. Whitcher
W. W. Meeker
F. R. Wilson
Germinia
J. H. Wamhoff
Henry A. Wegner
J. W. Peper
Hyattville
J. 8. Gapen
Ralph Mercer
Sam Hyatt
Bonanza
W. E. Taylor
A. L. Gillis
Frank Robinson
Manderson
J. A. Quiner
J. B. Whaley
W. L. Shaffer
Hunter
Henry Armeling
C. F. Renner
H. Calloway
Greybull
L. L. Cassell
Edgar Shoemaker
Albert Blackley
Basin Gardens
W. H. May
G. W. Tillard
D. ©. Henry
Odessa
Thales Smith
Fred Herren
Tlenry Thomas
Cleverly
Olon Crandall
J. M. Hiser
K. K. Kimbro
Shell
W. H. Wyman
M. L. Austin
Russell Bradley
Rogers
Z. U. Knode
UW. Higgins
Wim. J. Rogers
Crystal
N. H. Terry
Andrew Black
N. A. Paddock
Kane
J. I’. Brosious
C. K. Mansfield
J. H. Smith
Lovell
M. A. Cline
L. R. Kitchin
Albert Olson
Hans Hansen
Samuel Cotner
Geo
F. Sherwin
W. Raymond
Basin No
J. W. Ahrens
Walter Johnson
Atherly
Avent
T. K. Rilley, Jr
Muller
J.T. Hope Deaver
BE. Duncan
Walter Berryman
H. FP. Mullett
C. A. Welch
Murpiy
Board of County
Dig Horn County
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