Youth Draft Age Debate Shapes 65th Congress
Washington sources report a draft age reform proposed by Representative Julius Kahn to register all youths from 18, making them 21 automatically eligible for the draft as they reach that age. Senate inquiry hints at possible compulsory training for ages 18 to 20, while current draft age expectations remain uncertain.
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J. CC. O'Mahoney
Washington, D. C
Kahn
Julius Kahn
California
Commandent
Military Affairs Committee
House
Chamberlain de
City Sells Lots to 2 Cemeteries
Two resolutions were introduced at the weekly econell meeting to sell city lots to the Jewish and I O F cemeteries for cemetery expansions. One lot north of the current Jewish cemetery sold for 26 and another to the I O F cemetery for 50. The city clerk was authorized to complete transfers soon based on a police report.
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Econell
Sala Cof
Ehlef
City Collects 2501 in November License Revenue
The city reports license receipts for November totaling 2501 dollars and 40 cents. The funds were received and accepted by the city treasurer, marking the monthly collection.
Mercury club members enlist in war effort
Nine members of the Mercury club, half the total, have enlisted since a war was declared. Walter Davis and Harry Magor were in the first draft, others joined voluntarily. Names include Douglas You Kennel, John Thomas, Willis Reese, James Garrett, Frank Vavra, Frank Lewis, Walter Davis and Paul Peters who enlisted Saturday in the aviation corps.
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Mercury Club
Cheyenne
Douglas You Kennel
Harry Magor
John Thomas
Willis Reese
James Garrett
Frank Vavra
Frank Lewis
Walter Davis
Paul Peters
Aviation Corps
Maude Costello Portends Savings In Bake Day Science
Maude Marie Costello a noted domestic scientist appears in this paper with practical bake day guidance. Her methods promise to cut costs and improve bake outcomes through tested, proven techniques drawn from extensive experiments and professional training.
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Maude Marie Costello
Miss Costello
University of Chicago
Lewis Institute
Fire in defective flue endangers Sherman paint shop
Fire broke out in a defective flue at Sherman company's paint shop on Sunday afternoon. The blaze, described as having little headway, was put out with chemicals. Wallpaper on one side of the chimney caught fire and could have spread to the entire store if not discovered early.
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Sherman Company
Mining congress attendees named for Washington conference
John D. Clark travels to join western mining representatives in a meeting with treasury officials on the war excess profits tax as it affects oil and mining firms. Wyoming’s C W Burdick and Clark join delegates Geo L Nye T L Dines A E Hughiphreys. Utah’s W R Wallace A G Mackenzie C B Allen.
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John D. Clark
Washington
Treasury
American Mining Congress
Wyoming
C. W. Burdick
Franco-Wyoming Oil Company
Clark
Kinney Oil & Refining Co
Colorado
Geo. L. Nye
Denver
T. L. Dines
Midwest Refining Company
A. E. Hugiphreys
Merritt Oil Company
Utah
W. R. Wallace
Utah Oil Refining Company
A. G. Mackenzie
C. EB. Allen
The
United States Smelting & Refining Co
Local Notices and Personal Items From Cheyenne
The item list notes Lt Barton leaving for active service after a furlough with family in Cheyenne en route to San Diego. It names Gov Houx appointing notaries H A Thompson and Laura St Bickwell, and mentions Dr Pheiffer visiting Cheyenne plus Park County rancher Lew OG Phelps at the statehouse. Sheriff I L Patton of Casper is also referenced.
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Barton
Millay D. Barton
Palo Alto
Cheyenne
San Diego
H. A. Thompson
Rock River
Laura St. Bickwell
Casper
Frank L.houx
Lew Og, Phelps
Park County
Statehouse
Baptist Bazaar and Bake Sale at Church Parlors
An event notice announces a Baptist Bazaar and bake sale at church parlors next Tuesday afternoon and evening. The ad includes contact and messenger details and mentions taxi service, a physician at Capitol Avenue, and a local editor visiting from Burns.
Wyoming Oil Field Hints Spark Spring Capital Influx
M. E. Baumeister and Federal Press editors concluded a Wyoming trip praising Casper oil field activity. They spoke with geologists at Casper about possible near term oil strikes near Cheyenne and noted strong business conditions and anticipated capital influx for state resources this spring.
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M. E. Baumeister
Western Press
Western Operating Association
Federal Press
Washington, D. C
Casper
Baumeister
C. W. Parker
Jack Perry
John A. Lehigh
Rocky Mountain District
Biaze Leader
Plains Hotel
Daumeister
Cheyenne
Engineering Students Granted Draft Exemption After War Conference
Engineering students recognized by the War Department receive virtual exemption from the selective draft. Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder spearheaded the action with engineering societies. Students gain preferred classification to complete courses and revert on graduation, becoming enlisted engineers after.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Baker
Crowdey
Rowuerv
Christmas Packages Sent To U S Fighters
More than 100 Christmas packages were packed at Hedgenss headquarters in the statehouse Saturday and shipped to Denver for service members. Contents included pipes tobacco cigarettes toothbrushes shaving mugs candy stationery neckties and many toilet articles. A $25 contribution from Burns funded filling the boxes. Glencresent school children sent $42 in returns from a toy sale, per Red Cross officials.
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Hedgenss
Statehouse
Denver
Army
Navy
Burns
Glencresent
Red Cross
Weather Report From Daingerfield Meteorologist
The report shows a December weather briefing with temperatures, humidity, wind from the northwest, and snowfall data. It notes the normal and actual mean temperatures, recent changes, and precipitation totals since January 1 despite incomplete figures.
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L. H. Daingerfield
Moeteorplonist
Xmas Packages Still Are Sent to U.S. Troops
A telegram to Y. L. Corbin the local secretary of the Y M C A announces that Christmas packages for U S troops may be sent overseas by parcel post. Each package must bear the recipient name unit and regiment on the outside with contents also shown. Weighs seven pounds and must be mailed to C V Hibbard New York for forwarding.
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U.S
Y. L. Corbin
YY. M
C. V. Hibbard
Fast Twenty-eighth Street
New York City
Osborne Heads to Capital for Month in Washington
John E. Osborne former governor traveled through Cheyenne heading to Washington D C for a month long business trip. He plans a stop in Kentucky to visit Myre Osborne relatives before continuing on with the trip.
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John E. Osborne
Cheyenne
Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Myre
Osborne
Kinney No 12 Well in Ble Muddy Field Flows Strong Oil
Kinney No 12 well in the Ble Muddy field Wyoming gushed oil seven feet into the White Wall creek sand. The well is expected to rival Elkhorn with output around 960 to 1000 barrels daily. Weather limits deliveries to four daily shipments starting tomorrow with a limited schedule.
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Kinney NO. 12
Kinney
Wyoming
White Wall Creek
Journey to Washington Continues for Former Wyoming Governor
Mr. Osborne, once governor of Wyoming and assistant secretary of state, will press on to Washington. He now lives in Rawlins where he maintains sizable business interests. For rent a completely furnished S room apartment is $27.50 monthly. Call S55W after 6 p.m. Paper hanging offered by The Sherman Co. See Hobbs & Muckfelt for a future deal in furniture opposite the Plains Hotel.
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Washington
Osborne
Wyoming
Rawlins
P. mi
Hobbs & Muckfelt
Plains Hotel
Notice of Forfeiture of Corporate Vranelvise
Notice that The Colorado Wyoming company, organized in Colorado, forfeits Wyoming franchises for failure to file required agent and principal office certificate by statute. Secretary of State Frank L. Houx presides as of November 21, 1917, Cheyenne.
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Team
State of
Wyoming
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