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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
11
The Fourth Liberty Loan starts Saturday September 28 and runs to October 19 with the campaign urging Americans to go over the top in support of victory. Local committees call for drive participation and patriotic contributions from all citizens.
Edward Daiber, 35, a well known rancher from Keota Iowa and Wyoming settler, was accidentally shot at his New York area ranch near Piney. Investigations suggest a self-triggering air rifle discharged after a fall. funeral services were held in Keota with remains returned from Rock Springs. He leaves a mother, three brothers, four sisters, and widowless estate matters to Wm Daiber.
Urgent appeal for all ages and both sexes to donate garments and cloth suitable for making practical, durable clothing. Requests include piece goods, blankets, woolen items, shoes, scrap leather, and sturdy materials. Emphasis on practicality over fashion, with aim to aid destitute women in occupied regions. The Green River Valley Chapter forms part of the effort.
The drive urges gathering articles totaling 400 pounds from September 23 to 30 at the nearest post office. Citizens are asked to contribute items to support relief efforts and meet the quota.
The week of September 30 will donate 200 bath towels 19 by 36 inches 420 hand towels 18 by 30 inches 290 handkerchiefs 18 by 18 inches and 60 bed sheets 64 by 192 inches finished for hospital use. These articles are badly needed.
A future rule requires a permit from the War Industries Board for any building project costing 2500 or more. Applicants must file with the local State Council of Defence representative under oath, who will assess necessity and forward findings to the State Council for review in Cheyenne. Manufacturers pledge not to supply materials without authorization. The State Council of Defense has formed a committee on proper construction led by P. Thompson, Chas. B. Morgan, and W. B. Ross of Cheyenne.
After approval by the local Council of Defense a committee will meet with the State Council to evaluate the necessity of constructing the proposed venue. The two councils will assess feasibility and potential impact before proceeding with any project.
Last Tuesday evening the Republican campaign opened in the district with candidates Carey Jefferis and Mrs Moreton addressing a Budd hall gathering from Kemmerer. Carey urged bond and War Savings Stamp support, endorsed good roads and prohibition, Jefferis spoke on prohibition and election issues, and Moreton discussed liberty and education.
A visiting political slate, including Oscar Beck, Republican state senate candidate, toured the town in a quiet event aimed at civic dialogue. The group planned trips to Kemmerer Star Valley and Jackson, emphasizing liberities and unity among diverse foreign races, with no political rancor or platform fighting during the meeting.
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming dated Sept 18 1918 states Oliver M Twichel of LaBarge Wyoming entered land on Nov 2 1917 for Lot 3 section 8 township 26 north range 114 west and parts of section 34 township 27 north range 114 west. He will present final proof before United States Commissioner William H McDonald at Big Piney on Oct 28 1918 with witnesses Lawrence Z Beus Rose Twichel Ira Bailey and Earl Jones.
Neil Durnford is to entrain for Ft Logan Colorado on September 30. He will leave Evanston tomorrow at 10 for a farewell visit with his father before reporting to his training camp.
Report of the condition of Marbleton State Bank at Marbleton Wyoming as of August 1918. J Charles Rumsey cashes an oath swearing the truth of the statement. Notarized by Albert Larson on September 24 1918. Attest: W W Luce and director.
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