Cheyenne Society Notes Include Engagement and Club Events
Miss Bessie Ammerman a Cheyenne nurse who led a health survey announces her engagement to F. W. Haasis set for April 6 while he finishes training at an eastern officers camp. Also reported are social gatherings at the home of Mrs. Frank Roach, a Kensington tea hosted by Mrs. T. B. McDonough, arrivals of Miss Pearl Wheeler to work at the state library, a Girls' Friendly Society dance fundraiser for Belgian and French refugee babies, Red Cross donations and badges, and a Mystic Maze club Valentine gathering with a birthday tea for Mrs. F. M. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Ammerman
Cheyenne
Miss Ammerman
F. W Haasis
Haasis
Sergi
Jesse Gilmer
Battery A
Highty-third Field Artillery
State Library
Agnes Wright
Miss Wheeler
Iowa State Library School
Public Library
Des Moines
Wheeler
C. D. Shawver
Carey Avenue
Friendly Dance
Friendly Society
Mystic Maze Club
F. M. Taylor
Fred Proctor
Arthur Martin
Mesdames Quayle
Heaman
Schmidt
Christensen
Roseboom
Hanesworth
Richardson
Taylor and Penman
Local social notes and travel plans across the region
Mrs John McCabe returns from California to be with daughter Mrs Charles Bristol while improving from illness. Mr and Mrs Hugh F Conrey return from Denver wedding trip. Lt Conrey to join Eighty third Field Artillery on Pacific coast. Beulah Hanks of Boulder visits John Benson home. she is Central school principal there. Mrs ET David visits Cheyenne and travels to Chicago for National Service meetings February 21 22 23. Dr Aven Neloo of state university will attend. Mr and Mrs Austin of Thermopolis guest at Archie Allisons then depart for home via Carper. Mary Nimmo from Little Bear and aunt Alex Nimmo to spend weekend with Nimmo parents. Mrs John W Howard leaves for California for six weeks visiting Chico Los Angeles and San Pedro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCabe
California
Charles Bristol
McCabe
Hugh F. Conrey
Denver
Convey
Eighty-third Field Artillery
Pacific Coast
The
State University
al- Atema
Hold Nimmo
John W. Howard Wittt
Tolay
Chico
Tine
Los Angeles
San Pun
Women's clubs meet and discuss Red Cross work at library
The Women’s Club and Debutants of the American Revolution planned meet ups. The Help-One-Another Club met at Mrs. L. Robinson’s Wil Mes home with 15 members focusing on Red Cross sewing and Belgian aid. Hiram Sapp chaired the session and outlined two bolts of gauze and clothing for needy children and layettes for Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A
Deblon
Congress
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Hiram Sapp
Red Crosse Society
Ub 4
Vila
Vaio Mra
A.M. Stuart
Ap- Pood
Robinson
Nadine Robinson
Minnies Detker
Tive
Myatle
Church Circles Honor St Mark's Guild Hostess
Mrs. Dugald Whitaker hosted the Guild of St. Mark's with twenty two members and friends for Red Cross work and mission study plans. Mrs. George Fells hosted the Anna Gordon W C T U meeting with twelve members, featuring readings by several members. Mrs. McGinnis of Campstool was a special guest. The union will discontinue the custom during the war. Mrs. McKay to host in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Guild
Dugald Whitaker
Guild of
St. Mark's
Red Cross
S’. J. Niswander
Anna Gordon
Jansen
Babrock
Umshler
J. A.ones
McGinnis
Campstool
Fells
Union
McKay
McInerney Heads Frontiers Committee for 1918 Celebration
John J. McInerney is named chairman and T. Joe Cahill elected secretary of the Frontiers Committee. A. C. Crowland becomes treasurer, Robert Davidson arena director, and R. N. LaFontaine in charge of Indians and street decorations. Committee says war will hardly affect July festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McInerney
T. Joe Cahill
Frontier Committee
A. C. Crowland
Robert Davidson
R. N. LaFontaine
Milk boycott in Chicago lifted by retailers
Chicago officials reported the milk boycott dissolved as retailers resumed shipments after the food administration set a milk price. W. J. Kittle, secretary of the LLLI Milk Producers' association, advised members to restart deliveries in Chicago.
To Save the Wool Silk War Coat Appeals
Betty Brown argues silk use supports military needs as wool becomes essential for army clothing. She describes a spring topcoat in dark blue with satin waist band and embroidered details, paired with a braided straw hat and decorative silk accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brown
Muscle Training Saves Children From Helpless Cripples
In 1916 infantile paralysis left many children crippled but muscle education by trained nurses and masseurs is restoring mobility. New York reports 7,000 cases cured, with 22,000 treatments monthly across 60 hospitals and clinics, while after care extends nationwide through public health nursing and home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Committee On
Wyoming Oil Boom in 1917 Sparks Desert Venture
Oil exploration in Red Desert and adjacent fields accelerates as Polaris Petroleum contracts eight wells by June 1. Big Piney, Ble Muddy and other Wyoming fields are heralded as future giants while investors pour capital from all states and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Kemmerer
Polaris Petroleum Company
Big Piney
Salt Creek
Grass Creek
Elk Basin
Wyoming
Oil growth and drilling activity across state wells
The report notes 6,460,000 barrels of crude oil processed from state wells, up 3,500,883 barrels from 1814. Markham and partners move to develop an eighty acre tract near Warm Springs with a rig from Oklahoma and camp setup ready. Union Pacific declares a 2% quarterly dividend, plus an added adjustment to normal, keeping a 10% annual rate. Other updates include Wyokang Oli eyadicate No 4 and French Qi Company drilling deeper in Ble Muddy Geld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham
C. Dana Carter
Warm Springs
Oklahoma
Union Pacific
Visiting Douglas residents and Cheyenne spa trips noted
I M Clark of Douglas visits Cheyenne for a few days while Sherman Paint Co. and Clark are mentioned. LIGIER'S BEAUTY PARLOR offers chiropody and sulphur baths. Albert Beck left for Ogden on a vinlt to Vieh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligier's
Albert Beck
Ogden
Mla
Prominent residents and business notices in Cheyenne
Local column lists arrivals and connections including J. T. David Paper Hanging and Sherman Paint Co. of Douglas, Laramie visitor James R. Coxen, Lakeview sexton Oscar Braun leaving for Denver, successor Charles Warren, Union Pacific declares 2% dividend, rental ads for Goshen county farm and Pioneer avenue apartments, new librarian Miss Wheeler, Cheyenne business is active with taxi services, furniture dealers Hobbs & Muckfelt, and transport ads for Dodge taxis.
Camp Lewis Proves Healthiest Cantonments in Report
Camp Lewis Tacoma Feb 15 A P report by Capt H R Mount shows the camp in exceptional physical condition. Disease incidence below average for camps nationwide. no epidemic meningitis. measles rising slightly. deaths total fifty two since recruits began five months ago with over 0,000 men trained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Ward
H. R. Mount
M. R.C
United States
Surgeon General's Office
Civil Engineers to Organize Wyoming Society in Cheyenne
Wyoming engineers from across the state will meet in Cheyenne on March 8 in the house of representatives chamber to form the Wyoming Society of Civil Engineers. Discussions will cover licensure, highways, irrigation, and related legislation, alongside plans to improve the profession. The note cites about 2.8 million dollars spent on engineering works in Wyoming over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Chamber
House of Representatives
Wyoming Society of Civil Engineers
Wyoming
Fraternal Aid Union Dues Notice Revival
Notice calls all union members to call or mail dues to Mrs HW Hansen at 12 Eborh on 18 20 2 let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Union
al Dues
HW. M. Hansen
Eb.orh
Lighter Vein: The Gentle Sentry Cartoon Snippet
A glimpse from a comic dialogue shows Amy apologizing as a character laments a draft. The scene notes casual attire choices and a lack of tailoring details, with a lighter, humorous tone throughout.
Pauline and Penelope Deny Lucy Story
Dialogue shows Pauline pressing Penelope about starting a rumored Lucy story. Penelope firmly denies involvement and confirms she did not participate or repeat the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Lucy
Penelope
Terrible Quandary in New Disease Discovery
First Student protests a terrible quandary as Ite discovers a new disease and cannot locate a germ. The exchange between the two students hints at confusion and concern in London Answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Ite
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross News
John W. Howard
J. H. Conway
Maurice Groghan
Kilpatrick
T. C. Crabb
J. J. McInerney
Frontiers Committee
Red Desert
Woromine
Miles
Casper
Lminent
Salt Creek Field
Apital
OAL Company
Cahill & Holliday
Proprietors
Sherman Paint Co
Frank Beck
Andy Ashton
J. T. David
Sherman Paint _Co
Douglas
Laramie
James RK. Coxen
Larame
Leader
Lakeview
Sexton
Oscar Braun
Lakeview Cemetery
Charles Warren
Union Pacific Railroad
Goshen County
W. O. Benner
Cheon
J'ul Sullivan
662Nd Infantry
American Lake
Wael
Pioneer Avenue
W. FL. Edwarda
Mise Mears Wheeler
Iowa
State Capitol
Sherman
Poston of
LaGrange
Oston of
Soe Hobbs & Muckfelt
Army
Central
Lower
Reveliloe
Iet
Aterm
Wen
Weval
Forbes’ Capitol Pharmacy
Capitol Ave
Civil Engineers
Capitol
New Sherman Hock
Amy
Bean
Mamie
Wm. Myers Dry Goods Co
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