Sammies Gifts of Yuletide Cheer Reach Soldiers in France
Reader note reports that Christmas parcels totaling over 600000 items have landed in France and are being distributed through military post offices. Rail and postal officials urge early shipping to avoid congestion, citing 500000 pounds of gifts sent to overseas servicemen and women.
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Thioagg
Cprietmas Presenta
France
To¢Nyeid
P. J. Schardt
Ervive
Pasa Smeer
Cheyenne Frontier Days Revival Sparks Roping Bet Tale
Joe Cahill reports on a message from Charlie Wier of Moriarty New Mexico praising Cheyenne Frontier Days. A steer roping contest in Phoenix pitted Wier against Jack Corksey of Pecos Texas with Wier winning $500 after ten steers with times ranging from seven to over eighteen seconds. Corksey failed to throw his steer under ten seconds five times while Wier failed twice. The Arizona format emphasizes throwing and keeping the steer down without hog tying unlike Cheyenne.
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Joe Cahill
Charlie Wier
Monunmient
N. M
Wier
Phoenix
Ariz
Cattlemen's Convention
Jack Corksey
Pecos
Tex
Georgh Wier
Cheyenne
Corksey
Arizona
Snakeskin Cane Restored to Gen J C Thompson
Gen J C Thompson is joyed by the return of his snakeskin cane found after months of searching. The cane, a long familiar personal emblem, had been missing but was recovered yesterday, restoring a cherished link to his past.
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J.C. Thompson
Thompson, Sr
Thompson
Red Cross worker Finds Stolen Cane at Federal Building
Miss Gertrude Thompson on duty at the Red Cross booth spotted a janitor turning on lights. She identified a familiar looking stick as her father's lost cane and confronted him. The cane was returned and the general praises the Red Cross as a capable detective agency.
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Federal Building
Gertrude Thompson
Red Cross
The
Dangers of Xmas Fires Highlighted by Chief Bates
Fire Chief Bates warns of dangers from using Christmas candies for lighting Christmas trees and urges use of electric illumination to reduce fire risk during the holidays.
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Bates
Fire dangers of Christmas trees noted at fairs
The article warns that Christmas trees at church fairs can topple and catch fire from candles, risking loss of life and property. It cites inflammable ornaments as increasing the fire danger and urges precautions to reduce fire risk.
Extradition Ordered for Breen’s Slayers Arrested in El Paso
Four men tied to the Kondaks murder in Cheyenne waived extradition and were to be sent to Texas for trial. Officials say the group, captured near a U S border bridge while armed for Mexico, killed Gust Kondaks to steal his car. Detour theories ruled out robbery as motive. $80 found on the victim’s body. Deputy Schoel and U S Agent Holland travelled to Texas to bring the prisoners back.
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Hi Paso
Gust Kondaks
Cheyenne
Frank L
Texas
United States
Mexico
Kondaks
Brown
Ed Schoel
United States Special
Thomas Holland
Door for Central School fire escape cut but not replaced
A door for the west end fire escape at Central School has been cut out but due to cold weather it has not yet been reinstalled. The article notes the missing door and ongoing delay in securing the escape route.
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Soroed
Tr Iy
Palleay Mall
Inditai Getibat
Chriatmas
Joseph Lunn
Halifax
Richmond
Mont Blan
Swisher's
Swisher
Swisher Jewelry & Optical CO
Western Union
Blick
Breen
Quartette
Itor
Excelsior
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