Cheyenne Boy Describes French Army Action From 1918 Letter
A Cheyenne youth mail letter from France dated November 26 1918 recounts his service with the 4th Engineers in the Amiens St Mihiel and Verdun Argonne offensives. He describes landing at Bordeaux marching to Calais and chases to the Veale river and behind the lines with the French and British forces. Engineers also built bridges under heavy fire and aided infantry, later returning to Germany with the occupation army.
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Darber
France
Ded
Tanabe Weg
Bordeaux
Calais
Amiens
Merne
Boches
Chateau Thierry
Veale
St. Mihiel
Marne
Verdun
Argonne
Germany
Berlin
Army of Occupation
National Guard
National Army
Cnies
Sreesey
Venlo
Frite
Heinle
Vesle
Bristol announces daughter Sadie Bristol Mains wedding
Society column notes Mr. S A Bristol announces the marriage of his daughter Sadie Bristol Mains to Mr James Jensen in Laramie Wyoming on December 25. Mr Jensen serves in the U S forest service and heads the timber crew at Gramm Wisconsin where the couple will reside after February 1.
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S. A. Bristol
Sadie Bristol Mains
James
Jensen
Laramie
Wyo
U. S. Forest Service
Gramm
Wio
Mire
Nurses Toasted With Christmas Dinner At Private Hospital
The Private Hospital staff hosted a dinner and Christmas tree for the superintendent Mrs Myrna Boyd Williams and four senior nurses. Dr G P Johnston Dr J J Shingle and Dr C Beard organized the event. A white ivory manicure set was found in each gift parcel, given to the superintendent and the four senior matrons Miss Crist, Wosking, Leve, and Woodruff.
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G. P. Johnston
J. J. Shingle
C. ¥. Beard
Bright End
Misses
Ecrist
Wosking
Leve
Woodruff
President backs early resumption of highway work
President Wilson calls for the earliest possible resumption and extension of federal aid road act construction. He urges using Agriculture funds with surplus state and community money to extend roads and create jobs during readjustment. Secretary Baker agrees on prompt resumption and close cooperation with civil roads work.
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Washington, D. C
Wileen
Agrit
Department of Agriene
Departments of Agriculture
Woodrow Wilson
Secretary of War
Baker
Making Friends With Mexico Through Naturalization Efforts
The Naturalization Bureau of the Department of Labor promotes cordiality with Mexico by teaching English and American civic duties to Mexican candidates near the border. Classes in local schools prepare them for citizenship and better integration, while educational efforts in Mexico City use motion pictures to foster goodwill. President Carranza and cabinet are viewed as fostering a misleading friendly American leaning.
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Naturalization Bureau
Mexico
Department of Labor
Mexico City
Arraza
Remarkable bird in Mexico mimics flower to lure bees
A bird in Mexico mimics a flower to attract bees for honey. A bee approaches the perceived blossom and is captured by the bird, ending the day’s festivities.
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Mexico
Gardiner Hart Earns Praise At John’s Military School
A report from The Skirmisher notes cadet Gardiner Hart of Mrs H L Vaughan’s family at John’s Military School Kansas has strong early showing. His acting in the recent play earns favorable remarks and hints at notable promise.
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Echool
T. John's Military School
Kansas
Gardiner Hart
Mra
H. L. Vaughan
Hart
Laffa Lot Girls Celebrate Atourfing Tradition
Prominent ladies of Dohey enne gathered at the Dome of Mine Babotho Wasser man to honor the custom known as the Laats Lot dims. They received many beautiful presents as part of the celebration.
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Doheyenne
Thale
Motion Pictures Aid Americanization Drive For Aliens
The bureau of naturalization plans a mass film drive to teach aliens the duties and privileges of citizenship. Short documentaries will cover U S history from Columbus to World War I and showcase American scenery, government, industry, and daily life.
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America
Bureau of Naturalization
United States Department of Labor
The
United States
Atlantic
Aaa
Untitled note on loan offer and bidder request
Fragmentary notice describes a lender offering forty shillings and a request for a young man as a borrower or bidder. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing context.
City News in Brief from Cheyenne
Local notes report visitors and residents in Cheyenne including Gaylord of Lander, Mrs Schwartz from Kimball, J A Gibson of Kimball and wife at Plains Hotel, Gress of Pine Bluffs renewing discharge, Mitchell of Fine Bluffs on business, Maude Trey of Kokomo visiting, Henderther of Berthoud in city, Arthur Carpenter ill with influenza, Senator Bowers spending holidays with family, Michaelson from Gillette in Cheyenne, Floyd Rokelsen from Hugwater visiting, and others passing through or staying at area hotels.
2500 New Red Cross Members Added in Cheyenne
The Christmas Roll Call drive ends December 23 with 2500 new Red Cross members in Cheyenne. Booths at the post office led by Maurine Carley and the Union Pacific shops contributed strong totals including many 100 percent membership banners among households and workers. A Coca-Cola style ad suggests Quinine for headaches, noting Bromo Quinine branding.
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R. C
The
Red Cross
Cheyenne
Maurine Carley
Spanish Influenza A Hew Name for an Old Familiar Disease
Article outlines origins and symptoms of the Spanish influenza, noting its May appearance in Spain, similarities to past grip illnesses, and a historical timeline from ancient references to 19th century outbreaks. It describes transmission via mucous membranes, common symptoms, and urges bed rest, quiet, and simple remedies while warning of pneumonia and bronchitis risks.
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Spain
le Grippe
B. C
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Albany Hotel
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Kimball, Nebraska
Mra. J. A. Gibson
Kimball, Neb
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Pine Bluffs
A. B. Mitchell
Fine Bluffs
Iss Maude Trey
Kokomo
Ind
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Berthoud, Colorado
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Tom G. Bowers
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