Army Opens New Paths for Men Up to 55 in Recruiting Push
Lieutenant Colonel Barney announces that the Army seeks 50,000 volunteers for overseas service, with enlistment targeted at men aged up to 55. The program emphasizes education, trade training, and varied corps schooling at posts, including air services, tank, signal, and coast artillery.
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Colenel C. N. Barney
France
Atong
War Department
American Expeditionary Force
Council of National Defense
Chambers of Commerce
Employment Bureaus
The
Red Crosse
MC. A
Federation of Labor
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Army
United States
Air Services
Motor Transport Corps
Tank Corps
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
Air Service
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Monroe
Coast Artillery
How to Choose The Right VOCATION
A vocational guide by Holmes W. Merton for returning soldiers and ambitious individuals seeking satisfying careers. It explains how to select the right field, find true fit, and avoid wasted effort, promising guidance through practical steps. Published for mail order and bookstores.
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Holmes W. Merton
Wes Yean
Sloan's Liniment Adclaims Quick Relief From Aches
A compact 1900 era ad urges readers to not neglect rheumatic pain and joint aches. It touts instant relief with Sloan's Liniment, highlighting easy use and the need to keep a bottle handy at all times.
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Neal
Sloan
Military enlistment terms detailed with eligibility
The article outlines enlistment rules for service in prompt, including age limits 18 to 41 with extension to 55 in certain branches, proof of age for minors, and US citizenship or declaration of intent. It notes physical and literacy requirements, pay rates around $30 base plus substantial in-kind support, and opportunities across all branches plus potential commissions after service. The Denver district recruiting office and auxiliary stations across Colorado and Wyoming are listed with locations and a touring recruiting station.
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Philippines
Panama
Gtaff
United States
Motor Transport
Air Service
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Engineers
Signal
Quartermaster Corps
Permanent Army
Ana
Denver District
Army Recruiting Service
Colorado
Wyoming
Lawrence Street
Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
la Junta
Grand Junclion
Durango
Cheyenne
Gasper
Sheridan
Victory Tank Exhibition Arrives for City Show Today
The army tank arriving yesterday on a two-car special train will be shown in the business district this morning to boost the Liberty Loan. Officials expect the display to draw bigger crowds than a Billy Sunday appearance.
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Army
Hic Victory
Liberty Loan
West Iato
Billy
Weather Summary From January Day Report
The report notes temperatures around 44 degrees with actual 9 degrees colder than the standard. Highest temperature reached 45 degrees at 4 30 pm and winds were light from the west. Snowfall measured 2.72 inches with 0.6 inches unmelted in the last 12 hours.
Death by own action verdict in Whittaker case
A verdict was returned in the Whittaker matter stating death by own action. The proceeding focused on the events following ingestion of a drug last Tuesday and the inquest into the deceased Mrs. Whittaker.
Market Wrap Brisk Morning Trade With Mixed Oils and Grains
Early session activity showed a mixed market with moderate declines in leading issues while North American Pump led trading. Merritt held firm and Sinclair Gulf advanced as Submarine boat shares weakened. Corn and Oats moved broadly with a May July spread closing at 178 cents. Provisions hit a new high as Belgium land orders spurred short covering. Domestic cash trade remained quiet and steel stock values faced potential price cuts amid Washington policy talk.
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Merritt
Sinclair Gulf Strong
Corm
Belgium
Standard Industrials
Washington
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to stop cough and headache and relieve a cold. FE F.W. Grove signs each box.
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FE. W. Grove
Weathered Highways Report For Various Routes
Road conditions across the region show mixed travel. South Creeley and Fort Collins area roads vary from good to rough with mud and limited passes. From Laramie to Rawlins, conditions are fair to very rough but passable with caution.
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Creeley Road
Fort Collins
State Line
Hillsdale
Archer
Chugwater
Wheatland
Douglas
Laramie
Rawlins
Bon son returns from Camp Mills after nine months service
Cecil Bon, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Bon, arrived Tuesday from Camp Mills New York where he was mustered out after nine months overseas service including a spell with the army of occupation in Germany. He plans to go to Casper to resume business. The piece notes that some Russian Poland villages feature houses built entirely of salt.
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Cecil Bon
Stephen Bon
Camp Mills
N. Y
Army of Occupation
Germany
Casper
Modern remedy touted for acid stomach and nervous symptoms
The piece promotes Eaton ic as a cure for acid stomach linked to nervousness headaches irritability and melancholy. It quotes letters claiming quick relief and urges readers to obtain a box, promising stomach cure and renewed well being.
Hogs, Not Horses, Enter the Market Says Strang
J M Strang, a famed Thor Indiana horse breeder who has sold many stallions to Cheyenne district residents, arrived in the city yesterday and will stay for a while. He was asked to bring horses, but he replied the horse business is dead at present and hogs are the new demand, noting one hog is as valuable as a horse once was.
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J. M. Strang
Thor, In
Cheyenne District
Mr. Strang
Divorce Granted On Non-support Ground
Judge E Raymond of the Seventh Judicial district, sitting for Judge W C Menizer, entered a decree divorcing Anna Lee from Joseph Lee on the grounds of desertion and non support. The piece notes 3424 known languages and dialects with regional counts.
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E. Raymond
Seventh Judicial District
W. C. Menizer
First Judicial District
Anna Lee
Joseph Lee
War memories and returnees across locales in wartime letters
In Germany memories of home surface in a letter from Jake L Garrett of the 254th Infantry who notes cash registers and Singer sewing machines. Mark M Chapman records Germany as the place of writing. CaM ttl friends and Gaplesky welcome news of escape from injury after months of active service. An eighteen year old veteran who returned with shrapnel from the war becomes a court bailiff in Spokane.
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Jake L. Garrett
254Th Infantry
Germany
Mark M. Chapman
CaM@ttl
Gaplesky
Jobi
Lincoln Highway
Cour
Spokane
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