Not Neighborly Criticism Sparks Cheyenne Bond Doubts
Ralph McWhinnie reports a Victory Loan tank visit and claims war department criticism of Cheyenne over vice led some locals to shun Liberty bonds. He says Cheyenne remains loyal to the government and supports bond buying despite outside charges. The city resents Laramie’s unneighborly thrust and seeks full investigation.
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Ralph McWhinnie
University
Victory Loan
Laramie
War Department
Cheyenne
McWhinnie
Who Are the Kurds The Forgotten Nation in History
A historical sketch explains the Kurds as a hill people north of the Tigris in Kurdistan Their tribes share Moslem faith with remnants of older worship The text notes Saladin as a prominent Kurdish figure and highlights Kurdish resilience family roles and monogamy
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Kurdistan
Itgris
Zxenophon
Saladin
Richard Coeur de Leon
Electrically Heated Suits Aid Cold Weather Air War
During the war British airmen wore electrically heated suits to combat extreme cold at high altitude. The ensemble includes a coat boots socks or gloves with wires woven into the fabric that heat when powered, helping pilots stay warm in freezing conditions.
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Piase
We Will Whip Germany and Rebuild Those Lads
The speaker asserts resolve to defeat Germany and honor veterans by funding costs of the war. He praises the daring American volunteers and vows to support those returning home missing limbs or injured sight. He claims the nation could have sustained the war for years longer if needed.
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Germany
Amerpry Ny
America
North England agency halts US department over passport refusals
A northern England matrimonial agency shuts its American department after U S Consul General Skinner refuses to approve passports for mail order brides. The agency had circulated ads to Yanks in rest camps describing hopeful brides and fostered letters and plans for marriage amid travel restrictions. Demand for passports could spur Skinner to open a special bureau.
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England
United States
Skinner
O. K
KEEP YOUR OLD SILVER
Hold on to old silver ware as nations hoard precious metals. Silver in the United States has risen from under 60 cents to over $1, with ongoing demand boosting values. Global production in 1916 was about 176 million ounces, slightly down from 1914 and 1915, amid wartime demand.
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United States
Loafers Make Criminals at Police Chiefs Convention
At the twenty sixth annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police William A. Pinkerton urged federal employment service aid to place returning soldiers in jobs to curb crime. He cited daylight robberies as rising due to unemployment and pointed to a recent St Louis bank robbery and a daring hold up as examples. He described a new class of criminals ages twenty to thirty who will kill if resisted and prefer high risk methods.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police
William A. Pinkerton
Federal Employment Service
St. Louis
Meteor search ends with ice crop loss at Towanda reservoir
US Geological Survey led a search for a missing meteor which settled in Towanda Pa.'s water company reservoir. Officials planned to harvest an eight inch ice crop next morning, but the meteor landed overnight and the ice vanished, accounting for the crop's disappearance.
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United States Geological Survey
Water Company
Towanda
Victory Liberty Loan drives public support for lenders
A patriotic wartime prompt calls citizens to back the Liberty loan as a key financial support. Officials urge broad participation, stressing the need for every citizen to invest and stand with the nation. Citizens are reminded the victory depends on collective funding.
Real estate boom with multiple property sales across Cheyenne
Over the past two weeks numerous parcels changed hands in Cheyenne as Paul Moore and others sold residences and lots on Jelleston Street 3419 and 647 Wheel 25th among many blocks. Several transactions involve Towle Lang and Baker, with totals surpassing 46 000 dollars. Moore predicts a strong market surge tied to new plant openings and related demand.
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Sygard
Handall Boulevard
Paul Wi. Moore
Wixabeth V. Towle
Wnd
Lorem
Lorenzen
W. A. Turner
Jelleston Street
Sebo
Rank Rabown
D. W
C. & Broderick, Moore
Sft
Sth Avenue
Iddy
Gophel Avenues
Fite Ie Otdueter
John Vanennes
Garey Avene
Johe Davis
39Rd Avenue
E. F. Cain
Cheyeeune
Moore
Tor
International Maprestler
Eome
Lincoln County Sheep Shearers Strike Ends With Job Losses
At Opel shearing corral in Kemmerer Wyoming about 30 shearers walked out demanding 150 to the head pay. After a temporary win they were paid 18¢ per fleece until a new crew was hired and work resumed. The dispute echoed across Rawlins and neighboring states as wages vary regionally. City engineers announced first concrete gater and curbing along Warren Avenue in East Cheane improvement zone.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Opel Shearing
Utah
Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
Rawlins
Watts
Glafoke Announ
East Gheeane
Warren Avenue
Yarn from pap production known in Japan
Fragmentary text notes yarn production from pap with a remark that it is better known in Japan than elsewhere. No dates places or organizations are readable to confirm specifics.
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Associated Press
Japan
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