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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
2
A Wyoming forest supervisor urges permittees to apply for a one year non use of range due to winter stock losses and hay shortages. The move aims to maximize National Forest grazing capacity and permit refunds for those unable to fill their permits.
The White House letter dated April 11 1917 from Woodrow Wilson acknowledges H L Thackwell’s offer of services for possible war needs. Wilson says he will file the letter with the war department and regrets not meeting in person at his inauguration. Mrs Wilson and Helen Bones join in sending best wishes.
Citizens of Big Piney Wyoming are urged to attend a caucus at the town hall on Saturday evening April 28 to nominate two town council candidates and one mayoral candidate for the town. The election will be held Tuesday May 8 1917. L D Tanner Mayor.
A meeting of all citizens is called at Budd Hall Big Piney Saturday evening April 28 to form a patriotic league promoting loyal sentiment and discouraging opposing views. Wardies are especially requested.
Last Sunday a meeting at the Episcopal Church moved Green River Valley citizens toward organizing an American Red Cross chapter. The plan included creating an auxiliary as an initial step.
The Green River Valley will be represented by a 55 man company for Uncle Sam. Recruitment at Pinedale has begun with C F Patterson signing 18 locals and naming C P MacGlashan to enlist men. Slim Erickson added several prospects including Jack Golub and Joe Stanton. Kemmerer reportedly has 18 signed, with aim to fill the balance locally. In a separate note, Rev Reader to repeat the drama The Terrible Meek on May 6 at 8 15 pm at the Episcopal church with a silver collection for the Ladies Guild and special music.
Sheriff McMinn moved to Big Piney at the request of locals to investigate charges against Deputy Sheriff Black. He faced allegations of treasonable and disloyal statements, scurrilous remarks about a woman, threats to loyal citizens, and other conduct unbecoming an officer, leading to his dismissal.
The article urges disciplined saving and warns that extravagance costs. It argues perseverance in small economies leads to prosperity and emphasizes banking money to afford future luxuries without missing funds.
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