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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
6
The Fourth Liberty Loan begins Saturday September 28 and runs through October 19. Campaign urges public support with the motto Over the Top as a call to action. Authorized groups promote bond sales and patriotic participation nationwide.
News from Piney reports Edward Daiber a wealthy Wyoming rancher was accidentally shot in his home. The rifle with air trigger discharged when bumped, killing him at 85. Born in Keota Iowa he moved to Wyoming with two brothers and built a Cheyenne clothing venture before purchasing the New York ranch. Funeral held in Keota with relatives nearby.
Urgent appeal for all kinds of garments for men women and children plus baby layette materials. Requested are heavy durable fabrics shoes scrap leather and blankets suitable for hard wear. Locals urged to send practical sturdy items even if worn while a large group plans to repair and reuse the gifts.
The notice sets a 400 pound quota for the Red Cross drive and lists collection dates from September 23 to the 80th. It instructs readers to leave collected articles at their nearest post office.
A donation plan specifies hospital use items to be supplied the week of September 30. The list includes 200 bath towels 19x86 inches 420 hand towels 18x30 inches 290 handkerchiefs 18x18 inches 60 bed sheets 64x192 inches finished. Items are badly needed for hospital use.
A future building permit system will require initial filing with local State Council of Defence representatives, sworn facts, and a two stage review ending with Washington approval for projects valued at 2500 dollars or more. Builders, suppliers, and counties must follow the process. Committee on Proposed Construction named to oversee.
A committee, after the approval of the local Council of Defense, will confer with the State Council on the necessity of the construction at the venue.
Last Tuesday evening the Republican campaign opened in this district with Carey, Jefferis, and Mrs. Moreton addressing a Budd hall gathering from Kemmerer. Carey urged war bond support, backed prohibition, and road plans. Jefferis spoke on prohibition and war issues. Moreton opened with a liberty-based plea from early settlers.
The speaker praised liberties of foreign-born residents who came seeking better lives in the United States. The event was nonpolitical and well organized, with three candidates present but no campaigning. The party began from town in the Oscar Beck car heading to Kemmerer, then Star Valley and Jackson, with Beck, a Republican state senate candidate, joining the tour.
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming states Oliver M Swichel of LaBarge Wyoming filed to prove desert land claim for Lot 3 Section 3 Township 26 North Range 114 West and related parcels. Final proof set before United States Commissioner William E McDonald at Big Piney on October 28 1918 with witnesses Lawrence Z Bess Rose Twichel Ira Bailey and Earl M Jones. A notice also notes Alex Inset and Neil Durnford called to entrain for Ft Logan Colorado September 30 with pre-departure in Evanston.
The report presents the bank's condition as of August 3, 1918, in Marbleton, Wyarine state, with officers J Charles Ramsch and J GaAaies Romson signing. Notary Aubert Larson attested on September 24, 1918, and Abbate W. Luce and another director affirmed the report's correctness.
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