Toes of Riverton youth frozen. operation planned
Walter Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Brown, faces amputation of both feet toes after freezing endured while returning from repair work for Riverton Motor. He walked eighteen miles to Moneta then Shoshoni for treatment. doctors at Shoshoni and Dr Jewell declare condition serious with some hope to save a few toes.
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Riverton
Wyo
Walter Brown
C. D. Brown
Lander Hospital
Riverton Motor Company
Waltman
Brown
Moneta
Shoshoni
Jewell
CC. D. Brown
George Moreau
Shosheni
Walter
Casper Contractor Is Under Arrest
Casper Wyoming April 3 L Dynes local contractor was arrested on information from Niobrara county authorities by Sheriff Hugh L Patton charging Dynes with obtaining money under false pretenses He allegedly sold property worth several hundred dollars to Jim Rouse The sheriff left for Lusk to return Dynes for trial here.
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Casper
Wyo
L. Dynes
Lask
Niobrara County
Shariff Hugh L. Patton
Dynes
Fales
Jim Rouse
Magesy McGrath
Lusk
Marine Corps Seeks Enlistees Across District
The Marine Corps announces renewed recruiting nationwide with a monthly quota around 10, aimed at Wyoming and Colorado districts. Enlistments last for the war duration, accepting drafted men with local board permission, with officers drawn from experienced enlisted personnel. Recruiters operate in Cheyenne Denver Pueblo Greeley and Trinidad Colorado. Six states enact anti tipping laws in the current period.
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Marine Corps
Wyoming
Colorado
Military Service
United States
Marine Corpa
Cheyenne
Denver
Pueblo
Greeley
Trinidad, Colo
Auto runs over babe but boy will live in Colorado
A two year old boy of Henry Schaffer was run over by a passing wagon in Fort Collins while crossing the road. W C Stiles, driving slowly, avoided greater harm as the horse and wheel ran over the child. After immediate medical care the boy regained consciousness and showed no broken bones. He is recovering and no blame was found on the driver.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Henry Schaffer
Sayimg
W. C. Stiles
Oveland
S Tilea
Stiles
Sheffer
Mr. Stiles
Natrona County Tax Schedules Coming in Fast
Casper April 3 Hd L McGraw deputy county assessor announced that the 1918 assessment work in Casper's residence district is near complete and the business district will start immediately. About 2000 tax schedules have been turned in. rural districts will begin April 1 to 6 with districts plotted to aid handling. Countryside work is ahead. last year weather delayed May. Stock losses are low and outlying returns should exceed last year.
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Casper
Wyo
Hd. L. McGraw
Nasonaor
Alleged Deserter Tries to Enlist in Gillette
Patrick McLean appeared before draft board chairman Capt A M Nelson in Gillette Wyoming and expressed a desire to enlist. He provided conflicting origin stories and admitted registering in Worland and fleeing after an attempted draft evasion. Nelson notified Washakie County Sheriff to hold him for the U S marshal in Cheyenne.
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Nelson
Washakle County
United States
Cheyenne
Breaks Leg in Fall From Swing at Piney Home
Big Piney Wyoming April 3 Miss Martha Iork employed as house girl at Dan Budd's home broke her left leg above the ankle while swinging a yard rope. Dr. Hook set the fracture and reports she is progressing as well as could be expected. The rope reportedly broke causing her to fall a short distance with heavy impact. Friends hope for a full recovery.
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Big Piney
Wyo
Dan Budd
Burglars Break In Saloon Stole Whisky and Cash
In Kemmerer Wyoming two whisky cases and 17.85 dollars in small change vanished from the Wyoming Mail Order House last Saturday night between midnight and 1 a.m. Entry was gained by breaking the glass front door. Manager Bert Sandberg reported the theft at 6 a.m. Two men were arrested on Sunday but released for lack of evidence, and the burglars remain at large.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Union Tobacco Fund
France
Wyoming
Bert Sandberg
Kohn
Johnson
Price of Crude Oils Rises in Wyoming Markets
Price increases announced by Wyoming operators show Salt Creek and Big Muddy crude at 1.50 a barrel, Grass Creek and Elk Basin at 1.85, with Mid-continent prices expected to rise further. The Rocky Mountain News notes three year price gains amid rising demand from internal combustion engines and wartime needs.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Wyoming
Salt Creek
Big Muddy
Grass Creek
Elk Basin
Mid-continent
Rocky Mountain News
United States
Last Seen On March Mystery Shrouds Local Inquiry
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a March sighting around GT wears WS Maar Vacombed, with unclear details. The fragment hints at a missing person or incident tied to a March date and a person or place named Allman. Further readable context is needed to confirm specifics.
Clothes Drive 18 Big Success At Gillette
Gillette Wyoming April 3 local Red Cross drive to gather used clothing for France and Belgium collected about 600 pounds. Garments were shipped to New York for a shipload to be sent overseas at once. Locals pledged to answer Uncle Sam with service.
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Gillette, Wyo
The
Red Cross
France
Belgium
New York
Uncle Sam
Gillette
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