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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
8
Fragmentary text shows a defiant line urging men to prove courage while labeling cowards. The garbled phrases reference old heroes and a place named Hafk, with an invitation or challenge implied to readers or a group.
Local Rev D D Reese visits Piney for Eighth Grade graduation exercises and plans a farewell service before leaving for California. Dan Crafton is convicted of manslaughter in Kemmerer district court awaiting sentence. Numerous town movements include cattle deals, truck deliveries, parcel post arrivals, and plans for a new pastor as Rev George Wenrich resigns from Big Piney Congregational church.
The piece describes state and county agricultural agents working with national defense councils to direct lines of work toward food production. It urges seed, equipment, labor placement, and sound crop practices, including tillage, irrigation, and drainage. Ranchers are guided to stock feeding and winter planning to reduce losses, stressing Wyoming’s role in National Defense.
Property offered at sacrifice includes seven rooms two lots soft-water well barn and garage. For particulars inquire at the Examiner office.
Local butcher shop advertises pork chops steaks and roasts at the Big Piney Market with daily cuts and fresh offerings.
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