Salvation Army Aids Men at War Effort Across Nation
The Salvation Army mobilizes funds and volunteers to support troops and families, with leaders like Commissioner Thomas Betts and state executives guiding drives in cities such as Little Rock. The effort emphasizes bringing home comforts and Christian support to the front, including huts near lines staffed by officers and their wives to alleviate homesickness among servicemen.
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United States
Kings
Selection
Little Rock
Ark
Baror
Ssleetien Anny Enterprise
Salvation Army
Thomas Betti
West
Mherloe
Lele Gemiiles
Atlantic
France
John
Wieshing
From Ocean to Ocean Women Share Vegetable Compound Benefits
A syndicated testimonial touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as aiding women with monthly pain and weak health. Readers in Athol Massachusetts and San Francisco California report relief after trying the remedy and urge others to consider it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Athol
Mass
Arthur Lawson
Cottage 51
Mase
Willard Prize Fight May Be Set for Fort Russell
Plans to stage a Willard heavyweight title bout between Jess Willard and an opponent at Fort Russell gain momentum after war department permission hints. Chicago Tribune editor Harvey Woodruff says Willard is reluctant but would fight Dempsey if Fulton loses to him. Cheyenne sources say a promoter may travel east to persuade Willard to fight here.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Willard
Dempsey
Fred Fulton
Fulton
Chevedee
Thompson
East
Big Jess
Governor Houx Honors Requisition for Chester A. Rowan
Governor Houx this day honored Governor Lister of Washington on a requisition for Chester A. Rowan, wanted in Gray's Harbor county on gambling charges. Rowan is under arrest in Huffalo Wyoming. extradition papers were sent to George S. Dean, Aberdeen police chief, who departed for Buffalo to retrieve the prisoner.
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Houx
Lister
Washington
Chester A. Rowan
Gray's Harbor County
Wash
Krown
Huffalo
Wyo
George 8
Dean
Aberdeen
Buffalo
Wyoming Bar adopts resolution on leasing bill for oil and gas
At a Dinglas meeting the Wyoming State Bar issued a resolution on Senate Bill 2812 as amended. It urges granting permits and leases to conserve oil and gas on public lands, seeks removal of sections 16 and 17, preserves pre existing law rights, and allows claimants and occupants to perfect and patent claims under prior law.
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Casper
Wyo
Tech
Wyoming State Bar Association
Dinglas
House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
St Galt Wicesiamn O&, Bts
Hoover targets middlemen in food profiteering drive
Washington February seven. The food administration widened its crackdown on profiteering by targeting middlemen who pass commodities along and skim profits. The initiative aims to shift inflated prices from profiteers to consumers and curb price escalation.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Hoover
Injured Twice, Is Killed in Accident
Casper Wyoming reports the death in France of Angus McPherson, a Casper native. Twice wounded in battle, he was 40 and previously discharged from hospital. His brother Nell serves with the 116th Ammunition Train now in France.
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Caspar
Wyo
Casper
France
Angus McPherson
Mra
J. T. MacGrath
Irs
James Millen
Murdick McPherson
McPherson
Calgary Rifles
Belgium
Nell McPherson
L Company
America
One Hundred Sixteenth
Plow Called Out to Save Pinedale from Isolation
In Pinedale Wyoming on February 7 a town road crew cleared drifted snow from the east side to keep lanes open for autos. The road to Rock Springs was reported better with several cars released for service. Road Supervisor Sandin supervised the effort and warned the relief would be temporary with talks of better long term roads.
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Pinedale
Wyo
Rock Springs
Sandiin
Riverton Oil Plans Railside Warehouses for Drill Material
Riverton oil firm announces construction of warehouses along railroad lines to receive ten carloads of drilling material. The move aims to streamline supply shipments and support ongoing operations.
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Riverton—Oil Company
Snow Delays Mail in Afton Wyoming
Snow drifts delay weekly mail service in Afton Wyoming forcing a one day lag and preventing Tuesday mail from arriving until Wednesday night. A mail driver faced heavy drifted dugways, covering only three miles before returning to Halfway House. Officials hope for restored regular service as routes clear.
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Afton
Wyo
Old trapper cabin torn down at Pine Creek valley
Pinedale Wye February 7 A long standing landmark the old trapper cabin with a dirt roof and small log walls has been torn down and moved by order of new owner L H Hennick. The cabin once served as a meeting place for trappers from many states and echoed with tales of frontier councils and winter shelters in the Green River headwaters era.
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Pinedale
Wye
Pine Creek Valley
Peterson
L. H. Hennick
High Wind Causes Injuries and Damage in Fort Collins
A strong gusty wind in Fort Collins Colo on February 7 caused injuries to C L Veal whose left shoulder and hip were dislocated at Terry Lake after a hay load blew over him. Winds reached about 45 mph and scattered debris while sparking a roof fire at 287 West Street and breaking several windows.
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Fort Collins
Colo
C. L. Veal
Terry Lake
Veal
Dumb
Poudre Valley Bank
Weat Street
Rigid Health Laws Urged for Casper
Dr. J. F. O'Donnell, newly appointed county health officer, urged Casper officials to act quickly against contagious diseases scarlet fever and diphtheria. He proposed a quarantine officer and a public health nurse under his direction, possible one day school closures for fumigation, and measures to stop typhoid risk from well water in Midwest addition and cess pools.
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Casper
Wye
J. F. O'Donnell
T. A. Dean
O'Donnell
O’donnell
Powell
Midwest
Gil
Douglas Planes for Extensive Building Campaign Under Way
Douglas outlined an ambitious building program aimed at expanding facilities and infrastructure. Officials say the campaign will span multiple months and involve significant investment in construction and improvements across key sites.
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Douglas
Here
Two Fingers Blown Off In Gun Accident In Wyoming
George Thompson of Etna narrowly escaped death when a shotgun he carried discharged as he stepped from a hayrack in Afton on February 7. The blast blew off two fingers and lodged in his neck just below the right ear. doctors at the local hospital could remove only a few lead fragments. Thompson had been rabbit hunting with Lloyd Clark and stayed with him overnight.
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Afton
Wyo
George Thompson
Etna
Mr. Thompson
Lloyd Clark
Thompson
Clark
Police kill Chicagoan in spectacular street fight
E P R West a Chicago Heights resident registered at a Nashville hotel was shot and killed by police after threatening the Merchants hotel manager with a revolver. Located in the black bottom area early today he refused to surrender and fired at officers as water drenched him. three shots were exchanged and he died instantly.
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Nashville
Tenn
E. P. R. West
Ccal
Chicago Heights
West
M. A. Simmons
Merchants Hotel
Black Bottom
Soldiers Move Through Laramie En Route to Eastern Camps
Five trains of soldiers passed through Laramie from Camp Lewis on their way to eastern concentration camps. Troops disembarked briefly to run several blocks before returning to their coaches. No Laramie soldiers from Camp Lewis were on the first three trains.
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Laramie
Wyo
Laramia
Camp Lewis
American Lake
Two Oil Companies Must Be Licensed
Casper Wyoming February 7 two oil firms Midwest Refining company and Standard Oil will be affected by a presidential license program for fuel oil makers and distributors. The Ohio company will not be affected and Newton B Wilson has resigned as Midwest general superintendent. T F Algeo succeeds him and will relocate to Casper with duties underway.
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Casper
Wyo
Midwest Refining Company
Standard Oil Company
J. R. Penn
Ohio Company
Midwest
Newton
Wilson
T. F. Algeo
Basin
Algeo
Refining Company
Midwest Oil Company
Denver
Wyoming
Stockgrowers Bank Offers 4 Percent Time Certificates
The Stockgrowers National Bank announces 4 percent interest on time certificates of deposit. These certificates may be opened at any time for any amount and run for six months. Open your time deposit at the Stock Growers National Bank.
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Stockgrowers' National Bank
The
Stock Growers National Bank
Dogs Detect Incoming Air Raids In London Skies
A curious feature of the recent air raids on London has been the rapid detections by dogs of the presence of hostile aircraft.
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London
Short Course Meet Proves Success
Afton Wyoming reports successful short courses in home economies at Cokeville and Kemmerer. Women showed strong interest in food conservation clothing care and health with averages of 26 attendees daily at Cokeville and slightly fewer at Kemmerer. County home demonstrator Laura L. Winter led the sessions with help from local high school domestic science teachers. A mass meeting for men and women closed the course with conservation foods served and talks by educators and the county agricultural agent. The gatherings drew praise and future attendance expected to grow.
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Afton
Wyo
Cokeville
Kemmerer
Laura LE. Winter
Cold Weather Report From Pinedale Country
The Feb 7 report notes Pinedale Wyoming at 17 below zero, with other cold spots including Elk Horn 29, Eden 25, Lander 25, Houlder 12, Steele’s Ranch 11, Manel 10, Cora 6 and Rock Spring 10 above. Readings may reflect thermometer placement rather than broader conditions.
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Pinedale
Wryo
Elkhorn
Eden
Lander
Houlder
Steele
Quinine Packaging Claims Safe Use Without Nervousness
The label asserts Laxative Bromo Quinine has no tense or laxative effect on nerves or head. It notes only one signature from E. W. Grove on the box.
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E. W. Grove
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