Wyoming Proclaims War Time Thanksgiving Under Gov Houx
Governor Frank L. Houx issues a wartime proclamation designating Thursday November 29, 1917 as a day of Thanksgiving. He urges the people to observe a holiday from work to thank Almighty God for prosperity, unity, and the nation’s role in supporting allies and defending freedom and justice. This follows a call aligned with the U.S. president’s proclamation.
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Union Nowa Service
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Frank L. Houx
United States
Memorial for Buffalo Bill Promoted Across Wyoming
Wyoming backs a drive to honor pioneers with a statue of Buffalo Bill at Cody and a memorial temple on Lookout Mountain near Golden Colorado. Gov Houx and Sen Kendrick endorse the plan, inviting broad public contributions to celebrate the “old West” and educate future generations about Wyoming’s early development.
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Cody
Wyoming
America
Col
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Houx
United States
Kendrick
Lookout Mountain
Golden
Colo
Col. Cody
Union
Wyoming Ranchmen Killed by Train at Irvine Crossing
Douglas-George Cope and John Lesler, Converse county ranchers, were killed by a passenger train on the Northwestern road at Irvine crossing eight miles east of Douglas when they drove a team onto the track. An honor roll of Wyoming soldiers is being compiled as Adjutant General Weaver seeks postmasters to gather names addresses and relatives of those enlisted.
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Wyoming
Douglas
George Cope
John Lesler
Converse County
Irvine Crossing
Cheyenne
W. K. Weaver
Laramie Pioneer Philip Mandel Passes Away in Sleep
Laramie Plains resident Philip Mandel founder of the first Little Laramie Valley home died in his sleep at age eighty four. He was born in Alsace Lorraine in 1824 to French parents and was found by his daughter Mrs Katherine Yasher. Engle charged with cattle theft was bound over to district court under $3,500 bond in Rock Springs.
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Laramie
Philip Mandel
Little
Laramie Valley
Katherine Yasher
Mandel
Alsace-Lorraine
Engle
Rock Springs
Great Western
Cowley
Sweetwater County
Mentzer
Cheyenne
Pine Bluffs
Christian Science Society
Paul Hanson
Margaret Wales
Glencos
A. L. Hale
George Hale
Tom Hale
Afton
Sibylle
Henry Yount
Wheatland
Lew Henderson
Wyoming
Lincoln County
Miners’ Hospital
Stover Faces Murder Charge in Burnett Killing
District Court lists twenty five criminal cases including Joseph Stover charged with the murder of Charles Burnett after a drunken quarrel at a Bhoshon saloon on June 6.
Aged rancher George Mick dies at Rock Springs
George Mick 64, a well known rancher and merchant, died after a brief illness at the local hospital in Rock Springs. He was prominent in ranching and business circles. Funeral arrangements will be announced by local undertakers.
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Rock Springs
Mock Springs
George Mick
Alneas
Wyoming State News Highlights Local Events and Developments
A roundup of Wyoming items: Scott Masons midwinter meeting in Cheyenne. Rock Springs Protective League formed. real estate deals in Casper. oil activity near Riverton and Medicine Bow. census hint on Casper population. multiple local incidents and civic efforts including Red Cross, Liberty Bonds, and school health inspections planned in Casper.
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Medicine Bow
Ohio Oi) Company
Standard Oil Company
Ita
Rock River
Rurntfork
Wyo
Red Cross
Triangle War Relief Fund
Liberty
Sammies
Lillian Stoll
Casper
Children knit and sew for Red Cross relief efforts
City schoolchildren, with teachers and volunteers, knit squares for Belgians and other victims, turning scraps into coverlets and lint from linen. They learn to cast on, maintain even stitches, and reknit when needed. They also cut linen into lint and pillow stuffing strips, and progress to eye bandages and other aids for hospital units.
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Red Cross
Pocahontas Suit Delights Fashion Show Audience
A light leather brown sult worn with a tan satin lining and needlework medallions draws praise at a recent fashion show. The designer named it Pocahontas inspired by the Flowery Kingdom, highlighting novelty in outfits for day and evening wear.
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Pitt
China
Silk undergarments dominate pew supplies and trousseaux
The article notes a wide display of silk undergarments and nightgowns with simple tailoring yet elaborate bodices. It highlights fabrics such as net and georgette crepe and mentions the elaborate trims on bodices, camisoles, and corset covers in the current fashion. Bogland employs 160,000 women clerks to government offices.
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Bogland
Nehemiah Ezra teach people from the law during lit outdoor service
The passage recounts Ezra reading the law aloud as the people gather, their reverent listening, and the ensuing fivefold results: conviction, joy, peace, gratitude, and service. Leaders modeled instruction and the Holy Spirit’s guidance is emphasized for understanding.
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Tabernacles
Nehemiah
Ezra
Artaxerxes
Persia
Palestine
Moses
Jesus Christ
God
All State Troops Arrive in France as American Expedition
Troops from every state of the union have landed in France. The American Army of France includes National Guardsmen and regulars now training near battle zones. French reception is warm and units are billeted widely with some assembled by state groups.
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National Guard
National Army
United States
France
Horrors of Teuton Invasion Reported Across Belgium and Territories
Washington reports describe Austro German invaders brutalizing civilians in Belgium and northern France. Dispatches claim taking hostages, requisitioning labor, and burning homes as they advance, with casualties reported on both sides. The piece notes propaganda labels and mounting public concern.
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Washington
Belgium
Rowesay
Tuily
Zenson
Jerice
Tailinn
Woman Suffrage Debate Reaches Neiland Parliament
The Hague discusses constitutional review on WH with support from the general assembly. The DUE proposes university suffrage and proportional representation to broaden voting rights and update electoral rules.
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Hague
Heludnu
Tates
Palace Robbed by Roy in Berlin Theft
A one year old schoolboy was arrested Friday in connection with the Monday robbery of the imperial science Wilhelm Shoche at Gussel. Most of the objects of art stolen have now been recovered.
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Imperial Science
Wilhelm Shoche
Gussel
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Billy) McCoy
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