Finland Seeks U S Flour Aid To Prevent Mass Starvation
Dr. Kaarlo Ignatius, Finnish food commissioner, warns that unless the United States releases flour Finland risks rapid death by hunger. He notes Finland’s dependence on foreign grain, cites wartime trade disruption with Russia, and appeals to prior Allied service as justification for timely relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Finland
United States
Kaarlo Ignatius
Ignatius
Russia
America
Express Car and Contents Lost in Early Morning Fire
An American Express car and its contents were destroyed by fire a few miles east of Archer early yesterday. The cause is unknown and damage runs to several thousand dollars. Four trunks with money and valuables were lost. The steam heating pipes were frozen forcing express messengers to ride elsewhere. The blaze broke out on the second section of westbound train No. 8. Engineer Sweiner noticed flames from the car door as the train departed. Conductor Bronson was aboard.
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American Express
Archer
Omaha
Sweiner
Bronson
Colleges Touted For Training Over Industry Programs
A broad assertion notes that many large industries now provide superior business training for youths compared to colleges and professional schools, suggesting a shift in educational value and career preparation.
This Girl Planned and Built Her Own Home
Mabel Ballin, famed cinema star, designed and supervised construction of an Italian villa on the Saugatuck river in Connecticut. She handled painting, decorating, planing, staining and polishing herself while men did the heavy work. She also starred in The Spreading Dawn and trained in Rome as an artist.
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Mabel Ballin
Saugatuck River
Connecticut
Sammy Heroes in War Yearn for Real Soldier Status
A veteran letter from enlisted infantrymen describes ambition beyond basic needs and explains why many soldiers seek a recognized role as a true hero. The writer notes army life offers unique training, camaraderie, and discipline while highlighting the desire to do meaningful service and “be a real soldier.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
Cheyenne Labor Rebuts I. W. W. Plea for Funds
Labor leaders in Cheyenne reject I W W efforts to raise funds for the 166 members facing federal indictments. C L Moulton, secretary of the electricians union, notes the request and says other unions will likely be approached. Authorities praised by I W W are labeled ignorant and domineering henchmen of justice, while Cheyenne unions affirm their American loyalties and non-affiliation.
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Cheyenne
Ilinois
C. L. Moulton
Electricians
Wnlon
Heywood
William D. Haywood
Department of Justice
Moulton
Assessors Meet at State House Amid War Bond Drive
County assessors from all counties converge at the state house as a statewide session unfolds. War thrift stamps sell well at the Stockgrowers National Bank amid a flood of local notices. A new culvert is installed at Sev enteenth and Thames streets as taxi service prospers under One-One branding.
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State House
Stockgrowers National Bank
Cheyenne Stores Open World War Gift Push
Cheyenne shoppers throng stores as Christmas buying picks up with many shops featuring military gifts for soldiers. Local notices mention a five room modern dwelling for rent at 618 Be. 17th street.
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17Th Street
Toy Sale Supports Red Cross by Con Verse Pupils
Wool toys crafted by fifth and sixth graders from Con Verse school go on sale today at F W Roedel hardware on West Sixteenth Street. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross. Supervised by Miss Mary E Costello and Miss Olive Wills, pupils spent weeks making the items. Window cards advertising the sale feature handmade lettering and water colored decorations.
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Converse
F. W. Roedel
West Sixteenth Street
Mary E. Costello
Olive Wills
Red Cross
Oil Developments Spur New Drilling Near Glenrock
The Glenrock Oil and Gas Co expands drilling as Travelers Oil leases and plans active spudding within sixty days on section 26-22-75. Glenrock Debeque to spud this week on section 28-52-76 southeast of Glenrock, with three wells running on a fifty fifty basis for Glenrock, Jupiter, Travelers and Huh Wyoming. Additional preparations set for Cole Creek holdings with standard rigs ready, while Fenix and Merritt producers near depth milestones and promising gas showings boost expectations. Bear Oil reports a solid well in Lost Soldier field with oil being routed to a hastily improvised setup.
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Glenrock Oil & Gas Company
Tte
Travelers Oil Company
Glenrock
Travelers
Huh Wyoming
Glenrock OF & Cas Company
Cole Creek
Thermopolia field activity heats up as drilling continues
Reservoir developments persist in Thermopolia and surrounding zones with several companies drilling on the Dehamey Dome and Moody tract. Operators vow continued work despite winter, validating leases and pushing rigs from Thermopolia toward the Lost Soldier area and northeast near H. Utrleh track.
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Thermopolia Doinke
Top Dome Oil Company
Frig
H. Utrleh
Thermopolia
Yonidente of Cinehwnatt
Olahome
Moody
Thermopelis
Carl Ray Takes Charge of Amuse Movie House
Carl Ray, former owner of the Amuse Theater, has returned to Cheyenne and purchased M. Gerhart's interest. He assumed personal charge of management yesterday and has been in Los Angeles.
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Carl Ray
Amuse Movie House
The
Amuse Theater
Cheyenne
Ile
Amuse
Mr. Ray
Los Angeles
Amuse Theater Changes Under New Management
Since last March the Amuse Theater company has been in charge until a new manager is found. Mr. Gerhage has not disclosed his plans. The Amuse will feature faster pictures under new management, according to Mr. Clay, owner of United CASPER Capacity of Midwest refinery, which has expanded to 50,000 barrels.
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Amuse Theater Company
Gerhage
Amuse
Mr. Clay
United
Casper
Midwest
Farmer Chamberlain Acquitted In Cattle Shooting Case
The preliminary hearing in Wheatland Wyoming centered on a farmer accused by S. W. Covington of shooting Covington’s cattle four years ago. Judge Scheie acquitted Chamberlain for lack of evidence. Separately, the Carper Eikhorn oil well increased its daily flow from 700 to 1200 barrels.
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Wheatland
wWyo
Eikhorn
Local Notices and Classified Snippets
The item mentions The Sherman Co and Perry to Omaha for an appendicitis operation with mild disease history, plus a Fort Russell lieutenant Dagley marriage to Barbara Ben and a local physician at 1716 Capitol Ave. Skating parties noted with several people skating for two days.
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Perry
Omaha
Nels Perry
Barbara Ben
Cheyenne
Lieutenant Dagley
Fort Russell
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Old Lime Accident Insurance Co
U.S. Army
Apital Coal Company
Cahill & Holliday
George Kumani
Nick Mandanis
Seventeenth
Thames Streets
Graham
Ida R. Graham
J. Padi
Kinney
Bie
Merritt
Bear Oil Company
Lost Soldier Field
Fort Steele
Dehamey Dome
Ohio O Company
Midwent
Cartoonet
Buenos Dias
Berlin
Petrograd
Springfield Republican
Lenine
Trotzky
Germany
Houston Chronicle
Hohenzollerns
Hapsburgs
General Byng
Hindenburg
Switzerland
U.S. Food Administration
Britain
Holt Kerensky
New Yorks
Ry Digest
Ohio Na Dar Fr Olan
Sherman Co
Capitol Ave
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