Navy enlistment drive urged for Wyoming men
A Wyoming reader asks WAVY to correct rumors that navy quotas are full. The letter explains vacancies remain in several ratings including apprentices, firemen, hospital apprentices, bakers, cooks, radio electricians, coppersmiths, mess attendants, machinists mates and musicians. The writer appeals for wide notice to boost enlistments in Wyoming districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Wyoming
Navy
Newy Department
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
Baseball scores list results from the National and American leagues with games featuring Chicago and Boston, Cleveland, Brooklyn, St Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, and other teams. The report notes Harry Herman was tried in Judge Housman’s court for striking Sam Bergman and fined fifteen dollars.
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Toledo
Kiansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Harry Herman
Sam Bergman
Added Credit Markers to Dolhe Your Lit
A short note from W P Brown Lieut U S Navy mentions adding credit marks to a phrase Dolhe your lit and is signed with a naval rank and name. The message reflects a naval communication style and concludes with sincere regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W P Brown
Lieuwt
U.S Navy
Man Receives Thirty Day County Jail Term In Assault Case
Herman attacked Sam in the mouth during a dispute over an overcoat pawned by another man. Four prisoners were turned over to county authorities from the police and U S marshal’s office for bootlegging and slacking. James Daley Bentley Jones Albert Simms were charged with bootlegging and A C Douglas with slacker status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Sam
U. S. Marshal’s Office
James Daley
Bently Jones
Albert Simms
A. C. Douglas
Roads Improving Freight Service Across Rail Network
Reports from the railroads war board show a major boost in freight car supply as cooperative efforts increase service. Excess unfilled car requisitions dropped from 148,627 on May 1 to 3,776 by August 1, while railroads provide 11 to 20 percent more freight service with the same cars. Cantonment and food product movements, plus munition factory traffic, drove July volumes, aided by coordination among shippers, regulators, and the public to maximize car utilization and reduce passenger service where possible.
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Washington
BD. C
Railroads War Board
Russian revolutionary leader in america visit noted
Nicholas Tchaikovsky, nicknamed the Father of Russian Freedom, spent much time in the United States while he was sheltered under an old regiment. He has since returned to Petrograd and remains active in revolutionary affairs.
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Nicholas Tchaikovsky
United States
Petrograd
Yesterday’s Races Result and Winners Summary
A long racing card from yesterday shows multiple races with results at 8008 First to 8004 Barnard. Winners include Anna, Gannon, Divland, Emelda, Titan, and Virgindot. Notable payouts range from $2 mutuels to $12.20 show for select horses.
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Ackive Furlones
Wat & Ys
Ormer
Tamersay
Hunehefkeys
Wahendug
N.taytor
Anna
Ince
Gannon
Aberook
Puogutta
OL Sterling
Carly
Panhaehapa
Eave Anna
Clark
Frank
Kisker
Wadsworth
Venem
N.S Vail
Barnard
Ingot J. Clark
Zinkand
Lumberjacks for France Prepare for Forest Regime
Washington August 18 The Tenth Engineers forest regiment known as the lumberjack regiment has reached full war strength and is barred from further candidates. Recruits drill daily in Washington under Colonel Woodruff with lumbermen foresters and a modern ready equipment and both stationary and portable sawmills to operate in France supplying timber and logging support for the army.
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Washington, D. C
Regiment of Lumbermen
Tenth Engineers
Forest
Forest Service
War Department
France
Bing
Washington
Woodruff
Regular Army
Canadian Corporal Seeks Health to Return to War
Cor pur Quin of the Queen's Royal Hussars, wounded in Europe, is recuperating on a Colorado farm. He hopes outdoor life at high altitude will restore his health enough to return to service with Canada and the United States in the war effort. Meanwhile he aids the country by farming locally as he regains strength.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Laramie
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Burns
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Milliken
Colo
Conrad @uni
Queen's Royal Hussars
Army of Canada
Europe
Colorado
Stars and Stripes
Quin
Quinton
Here
Canada
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Admiral Gleaves
Navy Department
State Leader
Chevyenne
Bea
Cincinnati, & Brook
Lyn
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New
York
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Mil
Waukee
Frontier Park, Cheyenne
Red Cross
Capitol Pharmacy
George Daibers
Fred Roedel
Boyd's Cigar Store No
Andy Roedel
Palace Pharmacy
Ben’s Clothing Store
Sands Drug Store
Kelley Mercantile Co
Plains Hotel
Texoma
Sunset
Interstate
Texas Cake & Linter Co
Dallas
Texas
America
Chevron
James Maley
Eliwaneerztsuiwion
Bloom
Longo H.ab
Ida Lavinia
GiCbealy
Ge T
Henry
N. Taylor
H H
Killen Sreyth
Mutuela
Nilwanger
Diviand
Tamnia
Robert
Derree
F Stillman
Stoutdidoe
Divland
Ellwanger
Fliwanger
Lavinia
Matuets
Thane
Lynch
Emelda
Perblaise
Suesle B
Wo IL Ploard
West
Stanley S
Pdahnkenlio O
T. Henry
Duke of Shelby
Semper Stalwart
Ormes
Louise Paul
alApple
Rosala
Harmstrong
Taylor
Los Anget
Art Rick
C Yeoman
Stanley
Duke
Stalwart
Jack Ount
KE. Dealy
St “Tido Say
Albena
T. Sleary
Dervish
LosAngSta
O'Mahny
Sais
B. Johnson
Crispie
Tiltice
Hive Rock
Gmorton
Big
Ilambrey
Minnie Fya
Rhgood
UN Tayi
Thatfield
Dawson
George Gurtonachtra
Crisple
Rock
Minnie
Hapsburg
Carroll
Prospect
East Rock
Rafe
Sevesth
Soeey Son
W. W. Clark
Cv&r
Joe Frank
Irwinb
Rtin
Armeg
Tamerlane
P'Mate
Gemaete
Industry
Eno Tottanoin
Todtansta
Wy Mead
Toastmaster
HC Ducan
Indianola
Stralane
Bermudian
Boy
Rayo
W. BH
Ploard
Virgindot
Weanee
Bermud Indianola
Toastmsater
Amed Rmudian
Zab
Nea Hee
Pale Ee
Blase Fatindianolastad
Bob Lynch
O'Maliny
Walilda Ab
Ade
Hartford Brig
Ill
Irwin Ranch
Powder House
C. E. Sorenson
F. C. Osborn, Clek
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