Describing a Soldier’s Call to Win the War
A speaker urges Americans to support the World War effort with full dedication and unity. He emphasizes writing to troops, supplying munitions, and sustaining morale, while condemning fault finding and political divisions. The piece recalls neutrality and aid to belligerents, urging steadfast resolve and sacrifice for liberty and justice.
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Robinson
Bia
Reaper
Willian
Luna
Attila
Constan t Sufferer Binds Kelter Seek Foley Pills
A reader reports chronic kidney trouble and backache improved after starting Foley Kidney Pills. The note from Elmira New York describes severe sickness for months and rapid relief following the remedy, claiming renewed strength and relief from pain.
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Reynalds
Herrick Sr
Elmira
Army and Navy Women Regular Master Peb Troop Veil Smoker
Commander Hugo Donzblamann led a gathering of army and navy women in a regular ceremony focused on discipline and training. The event highlighted teamwork, leadership, and military values among the participants.
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Army
Hugo Donzblamann
Pheasant Dinner Ends With Thirty Dollar Fine
In Boulder on February 4 Frank Moffat faced a $30 fine after a dinner that featured roast pheasant. The event drew sheriff attention when authorities intercepted elk hunting plans, culminating in a courtroom exchange where the judge noted the thirty dollar bill.
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Boulder
Colu
Frank Moffat
Rowat
Frank Ie
Torse Poewat
Buler
Louisville
Hunter
Ingram
Frank
Moffet
Small Mildred and the Sunday School Belief
A brief, informal exchange about belief and knowledge featuring Mildred. The dialogue hints at faith and understanding through simple questions and assurances.
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Mildred
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound Ad
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims to darken gray hair quickly, lacks visible roots, and enhances youthful appearance with no home mixing required.
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Wyeth
Operation Restores Speech To Tulsa Man
Robert Kelly a 49 year old oil worker from Tulsa regained speech after eight months of silence following a head injury from an attack by four highwaymen. A Mayo brothers operation in Rochester Minnesota last month restored brain function and an aluminum plate was fixed to his skull.
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Tulsa
Okla
Robert Kelly
Kelly
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Minn
Laramie County Urges Large Thrift Stamp Target
At a recent meeting of the national thrift stamp association in Laramie county officials urged residents to raise a monthly sum of 24000 pounds to reach the annual quota of 820000. Henry P Noel ham spoke for the committee and praised citizen effort as subcommittees planned further actions with Mayor G W Stone and others in attendance.
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Laramie County
National Thrift Stamp Association
Henry P. Noeilham
Union Faelsle
G. W. Stone
J. Ss. Stubblefield
James Morgin
Harry #8
Henderson
Conteses Kilring Man and Wife in Iowa Town
St. Peter Minn Feb 4 Ralph L Crosby committed to the state asylum here Jan 29 from Yellow Medicine county confessed to authorities here today the murder of John Dell and his wife in Red Oak town in August 1914 In response to a telegram from Sheriff R A Dunn of Montgomery county Iowa officials here are holding Crosby
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Peter, Minn
Ralph L. Crosby
Yellow Medicine County
John Dell
R. A. Dunn
Montgomery County
Iowa
Crosby
Dick Learns Luck After Holiday Pudding Feast
At a Christmas dinner Dick piles on a fourth helping of pudding after a big meal. His mother exclaims how much he can eat, and Dick jokes that it is just luck. The light anecdote captures a family moment from a festive gathering.
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Ergensiier
United States
Auto Thief Is Given 5 Years
In Fort Collins Colorado Judge Graham sentenced Abel Gallegos to Buena Vista for forgery after admitting forging his father's name on checks. George Helm received two to five years for stealing the Boyer automobile and for grand larceny and auto taking without permission. sentences run concurrently. The court also ruled in the Williamson Hicks seepage case issuing an injunction with no damages.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Graham
Abel Galleges
Buena Vista
George Helm
Boyer
Gallegos
Helm
Longmont
Williamson-Hicks
Hicks
Winters Sets State Three-Game Bowling Record At Denver
Max Winters cracked a state record with 667 in three games at the Denver tournament. He opened with 224, added 228, and finished with 215 to lead the singles, surpassing Lin Gjerde’s 1913 mark by seven pins.
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Denver
Max Winters Follsow
Lin Gjerde
Winters
Splendid Kidney Medicine touted by local druggist
For fourteen years Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised as a splendid medicine. The letter from a Harrison Idaho druggist claims customers are perfectly satisfied and consider it equal to the best preparation of its kind on the market. The message signs as CORSEIE ial Drugelate daily.
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Dr. Kilmer
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Sample Offer
A Detroit ad promotes Kilmer & Co Swamp Root sample bottles with a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It claims the sample proves the product and mentions Cheyenne Daily State Leader and sizes available at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Hinghamton
N. C
Moorcroft Man Kills in Alzada Saloon Shootout
In Alzada Montana a card game dispute led to Cornell Cooper’s shooting death as Frank Gillard known as Shorty opened fire after obtaining a pistol. Gillard age about fifty seven, a rancher near Alzada, is jailed for murder. Cooper, Texas native, had worked at the 7W ranch and had moved away with his belongings when shot. Cooper died the following day from chest and lung injuries.
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Gillard
Cooper
Wm. Mummert
Henry Weare
Old Cross Anchor
Altada
Texas
Alzada
Shorty
Oil fields expand as Wyoming yields new wells and sand layers
The Ohio Oil company reports a 200 barrel capacity well in section 36-56-66 tapping the oil bearing sand at 2600 feet. Huck Creek dome covers three townships with sands over 300 feet thick. Cactus and Allen oil firms install rigs nearby as Wyoming starts production and geologists predict large future yields across the district.
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Ohio
Lusk
Wyoming
Ohio Oil Company
Huck Creek
F. John Snr
C. H. Wegemann
Ohio Company
Cactus Oil
Oil field reports show Kinney and Premier progress and Boston-Wyoming gains
Kinney No. 17 in section 4 sits about 1900 feet down, No. 12 around 2700 feet, and No. 20 about 300 feet. No. 12 now yields 600 barrels daily. Premier may finish soon after drilling success with 1 1/8 inch casing. Boston Wyoming settles 240 acres to Stocks family, adding acreage and producing wells while drilling two new wells. Bessemer No. 30 runs about 60 feet deep and steadily advances.
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Kinney
Kinney No. 17
Boston-Wyoming
Salt Creek
Stocks
Hessemer
Bessemer
West Salt Creek
Citizens' State Bank Opens at Lingle Wyoming
The Citizens' State Bank at Lingle organized with two out-of-town shareholders and applied for a charter. Upon state approval, installation will be rushed and operations aimed for early spring. Capital is 1000 shares of 1000 each, restricts control to local shareholders.
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Torrington
Wyo
Citizens’ State Bank
Lingle
Delog
Red Sock Filled with Treats Headlines Charity Tree
Mrs. Margaret Page of Chicago created a six foot red sock as a feature of the YMCA Christmas tree. The large stocking was filled with candy nuts and other good things for poor children.
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Margaret Page
Chicago
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Capitol
Ohio Ol Company
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Carey Avenue
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