Hays Replies 10 Wilson Appeal For Republican Rally
New York Oct 27 Will Hays chairman of the Republican National Committee issued a statement replying to President Wilsons appeal for a Democratic Congress He accuses Wilson of questioning loyal Republicans and urges voters to meet the challenge at the polls He says the issue is peace through victory or unconditional surrender and calls for Republicans to fight with their ballots.
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New York
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Wilson
Hays
Congress
United States
United Staes
Uncle Sam
Democratic Congress
Mr. Wilson
Germany
Republican Congress
Weintz for Commissioner in Paint Rock Race
John Weintz Republican candidate for four year county commissioner to replace T W Spratt. A successful rancher and businessman, Weintz pledges equitable county administration. The piece urges voters to reject the incumbent and cast a strong majority against him.
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John Weintz
Paint Rock
T. W. Spratt
Tom Spratt
South End
Sheriff Wickwire Recovers Slacker Funds for County
Propaganda in the north end claimed high county expenses for rounding up slackers. Sheriff Wickwire states the county treasury received 1000 from the government for apprehension and detention of slackers. The U S marshal's office needed help due to workload, and Wickwire acted promptly with great success.
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Sheriff Wickwire
U. S
Wickwire
Shooting at Thermopolis Ends in Turbulent Skirmish
Reports say Dr C Dana Carter found Bill Ford and his wife in his office in Thermopolis. An artillery barrage followed by infantry combat damaged both sides and Ford reportedly fled with a bullet wound in the thigh. Ford’s wife allegedly returned to Omaha as divorce proceedings begin.
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Thermopolis
C. Dana Carter
Bill
Ford
Omaha
Threshing Tests Find Mostly Good Threshers in County
Government threshing expert H. Connibenar and County Agent Calhoun tested threshers across the county last week. Tests use two and a half bushels of straw with a wheat yield of over a pint deemed poor. Only one poor thresher found. owners urged to call or write the county agent for testing.
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BE. .H. Connibenar
Calhoun
Cartons for Soldiers Arrive at Red Cross Room
Cartons for mailing Christmas packages to soldiers have arrived and are at the Red Cross room in the courthouse. The room is open daily from 1:80 to 4:80 except Saturday. Those wishing to wind packages should call soon. Mrs. J Bircumshaw, Chairman.
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Red Cross
Court House
Warren Mondell Ticket Promotes Pershing and Wyoming Backers
A political notice urges voters to back Warren and Mondell as proponents of Pershing and the Wyoming group. The appeal stresses support for the 148th and urges casting ballots for the ticket.
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Warren
Mondell
Pershing
Wyoming
Quarantine Remains As Spanish Flu Persists In County
The U S health service and state board keep the quarantine against Spanish influenza in effect. Over three thousand cases reported in the county, the first in the state to recognize the disease, so it will likely stay longest. Officials say danger of further spread remains. public will be informed before any lift.
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United States Health Service
State Board of Health
Vote for Mazie V Rhodes for County Treasurer
An editorial urges voting for Mazie V Rhodes for county treasurer over Dodge, arguing Dodge has not served and warning against war rhetoric. It states Rhodes is clean, competent, and free of old scores, while Dodge’s potential military service would affect his salary and role in office.
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Coons
Dodge
Mazie V. Rhodes
Wickwire for County Sheriff Aims for Your Support
B F Wickwire seeks your vote in the election, arguing his full-time service including draft board duties and county slackers roundup proves his readiness. He claims others complain of the work and promises to continue dedicating full time without complaint.
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B. F. Wickwire
John Weintz Urges Commissioners Race Support
John Weintz of Paint Rock praises patriotic service and support for Liberty Bonds and thrift stamps as he campaigns for a four year term as commissioner. His family are among the district’s largest thrift stamp buyers and his son trains for service overseas.
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John Weintz
Paint Rock
Death Sergeant Smith Honored With Naval Burial
Mrs. Julia Olson received notice of her nephew Sergeant Fred Smith death from pneumonia on a transport. The full naval military burial was given to the popular soldier with praise for his sacrifice. Mrs. Olsen traveled to Norfolk Nebraska to join the bereaved parents.
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Julia Olson
Fred Smith
Olsen
Norfolk
Neb
Doctor Harris Goes Overseas for Frontline Surgical Experience
Word from Dr. Chester A. Harris arrives that he left Indianapolis on short notice and is likely overseas. Basin friends are glad he will gain surgical experience near the front.
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Chester A. Harris
Indianapolis
Chester
Basin
Calhoun Baby Arrives At Home Tuesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Wendell Calhoun welcomed a baby boy to their home on Tuesday evening. The birth is celebrated by the family and local indicates.
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Wendell Calhoun
Legislature Candidates Endorsements in Basin County
The piece endorses three candidates for the Wyoming legislature. E J Sullivan, Basin mayor and veteran state figure, is praised for leadership and experience. A B Mercer of Paint Rock is praised for ranch business and constructive service. R C May of Lovell is highlighted as a respected farmer and businessman, urged to win a strong north county vote.
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E. J. Sullivan
Basin
Wyoming
Mercer
Paint Rock
R. C. May
Lovell
Death of Former Pastor Gordon West Racer
Rev. Gordon West Racer, former pastor of the Basin Baptist church, died suddenly of heart failure at his Farmingdale home on October 20. He had battled bronchial pneumonia for over a month. Funeral services were held October 23 with Masons handling the burial, the body shipped to his West Virginia boyhood home. He is survived by his wife, his parents, and a sister.
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Gordon West Racer
Baptist Church
Basin
Farmingdale
Racer
Masons
West Virginia
Olney Seeks Two Year County Commissioner Seat
T W Olney of Shell Creek runs as Republican for county commissioner two year term. He is a young businessman who would aid the county board. His opponent is known as me too Jimerfield, who follows the current chairman. Olney pledges independent judgment on all board questions.
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T. W. Olney
Shell Creek
Jimerfield
Tom Olney
Edith Scott for County Clerk Promotes Competence
Miss Edith Scott, Republican candidate for county clerk, is unable to canvass due to influenza but is presented as fully competent and capable. Readers are urged to vote for her to place a capable clerk in the courthouse and to help break up the Coons Murphy political alliance.
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Edith Scott
Miss Scott
Court House
Coons-Murphy
Mrs Hyde Entertains Guests In Knitting Tea
Mrs Thomas M Hyde hosted a Wednesday afternoon event honoring Mrs Gantt with Mrs Dames Armstrong Weat Jacobs Peterson Pease Chawshaw Bishop Clymer Colthorpe in attendance. The gathering featured knitting and was followed by refreshments.
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Mra
Thos. M. Hyde
Mra. Gantt
Mesdames T, 8
Armstrong
R. B. Weat
Jacobs
BE. F. Peterson
Coons Faces War Talk During Kane County Scramble
M B Rhodes of the First State Bank of Kane discusses Liberty Bonds and war financing, noting $13,650 in bonds sold from the bank and $6,500 in certificates purchased. He cites personal effort, his age, and a plan to serve if drafted, warning that the war may end before volunteers act.
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Coons
M. B. Rhodes
Flrst State Bank of
Kane
U. S
Basin
Wardlaw Democrat or Camouflage in Basin Race
The Rev Columbus Wardlaw pastor of Basin Baptist church is described as a candidate for the legislature on the democratic ticket. He distributed a card showing him holding two front and on the reverse seven reasons to elect him, but did not reveal his Democratic affiliation. The article urges voters to back May, Mercer and Sullivan for the legislative ticket.
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Columbus Wardlaw
Baptist Church of
Wyoming Auditor Candidate Makes Cheeky Claim
Colorado Democrat A. H. Stewart, a Wyoming state auditor candidate, issues a signed statement admitting affection for Houx and jokingly declares he is a migratory bird roaming the Rocky Mountain states. He says he will love Wyoming best if allowed a suite of offices and a Wyoming salary for four years.
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A. H. Stewart
Wyoming
Houx
Rocky Mountain
Utah
Denver
State
Mothers and Friends call for local paper donations
The Mothers and Friends committee asks residents to donate local papers to a box in the post office lobby for forwarding to the troops in France.
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Mothers and Friends Committee
France
Oldest Beet Worker Joins Shores Ranch Harvest Crew
Uncle Sim Cockins yesterday joined the Shores ranch volunteer beet harvesters. He is probably the oldest volunteer to help our beet men out this season.
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Uncle Sim Cockins
Shores Ranch
Uncle Sim
End Of War Near As Turkey Surrenders And Allies Break Through
Reports state Turkey has surrendered unconditionally as Allied fleet enters the Dardanelles. Alpine Allies seize a key pass and cut off 15 Austrian divisions while 33,000 prisoners are taken on the Austro Italian front. German armistice talks shift to the German people as pressure to end the war grows.
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Turkey
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Foch
Germany
Alps
Berlin
Vienna
Brenta River
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Piave
Treviso
Venetia
Washington
Peace Council Meets at Paris with Wilson Aides
Paris Oct 30. Allied leaders and Col E M House with military and naval advisers continued informal talks. Differences due to vast interests have eased under friendly examination and full understanding is near. Formal meeting of the supreme war council awaits final agreement.
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Paris
Col. E. M. House
United States
Wilson
Supreme War Council
Hallowe'en Pranks Parade Through Basin Streets
Basin youths staged Halloween celebrations with a car parade featuring wagons beer kegs and outhouses along Fourth Street. No material damage reported as of press time and police records indicate festive mischief rather than harm.
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Basin
Fourth Street
Equipment For Home Guards Arrives For Next Drill
The equipment for the home guards has arrived and will be used by that body probably in their next drill. Vote for Wickwire for sheriff.
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Home Guards
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Chester Harris
Donald Wendell Calhoun
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Austria
Peace Council
Hallowe'en
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