War Savings Campaign Notes Urge Saving and Patriot Support
Wyoming director William C. Irvine reports war savings stamps sales surpassing 50 million dollars with daily rates over 2 million. F A Vandereip stresses saving as the nation’s core war effort and urges spread of thrift across nearly 200000 workers. The piece also argues value of money education, prudent spending, and thrift as a path to secure, responsible customers for merchants.
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Irvine
Wyoming
F. A. Vanderlip
Washington, Dt
William C. Irvine
Cheyenne
Wyo
F. A. Vandereip
War Savings Stamps Drive Urges Wyoming Carriers
Postmasters across Wyoming push War Savings Stamps as they urge carriers to solicit patrons who have not subscribed. Lander reports 2500 dollars in stamp sales as the campaign seeks to build an army of savers to fund the government during the war and free labor and materials for production. The Junior Rainbow Regiment is noted in connection with the effort.
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Wyoming
Lander
War Savings Committee
Vermont
William G. McAdowe
Washington
Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford Creator Profiles
The piece discusses Chester’s selection to craft the Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford stories and hints at the nationwide appeal of Wallingford tales. It notes the creator’s role in shaping a major national fixture and references the enduring popularity of these serialized sketches.
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Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford
Chester
Wallingford
Brance
War Savings Stamps Drive Across Communities
The piece notes a nationwide push by J A Churchill state supervisor to enroll 1000 children in a war savings stamps program, with milkmen and insurers urged to participate. It reports Montana sales of 1204 stamps and 4024 thrift stamps totaling 6216.45, and details a plan for monthly purchases via bankers through a letter of introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Montana
J. J. Kershner
Harry W. Turner
Montans
Two Names Added to List of Tuscania Dead
Washington February 15 The War Department received by cable tonight eighty two names of known dead American soldiers aboard the torpedoed Tuscania An Associated Press dispatch earlier said 164 victims had been buried on the Scottish coast and listed identified soldiers The current known dead total stands at 174 with no new overall estimate announced by the department
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Drad
Washington
Cable
War Department
Associated Pres
Lonteht
Department
Local Couple Welcomes Baby Boy in Cheyenne
Mrs Haker formerly Charleen Grace of Cheyenne gave birth to a boy at St Johns hospital last Tuesday morning. The child is the daughter of J B Grace of Warren Avenue and sister to Captain Grace of the Cheyenne fire department. R W Baker arrived from Tacoma and will stay about three weeks in Cheyenne.
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Horn Tor W. Bakers
R. W. Haker
Tacoma
Wash
Charleen Grace
Cheyenne
St. John’s Hospital
Mrs. Haker
Mra
J. EB. Grace
Warren Avenue
Captain Grace
Cheyenne Fire Department
R. W. Baker
Cty
Peach disturbance arrests spark police court date
Raymond Rebetsky was arrested yesterday for disturbing the peace and released on a $25 bond. Albert Cauright was arrested yesterday for riding his bicycle on the ark. Both are slated for police court today.
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Peach
Raygnond Rebetsky
Albert Cauright
The
Ark
Broun Quinine Mention Noted in Corove’s Slanture
A fragment references Broun Quinine and Corove with a slant on events, leaving unclear context. The readable items point to a historical note or social column snapshot without full details of people, places, or actions.
Atlas theater restored to owners in Denver case
Judge Robert K B Lewis in Denver removed a restraining order and ordered the Atlas theater to be vacated by the Denver amusement company. Walter J. Bradley and R N Law Fontaine regained possession after a Feb 7 forcible entry and plan to reopen the venue tonight. The Heaney estate owns the property and an amended bill is due within 15 days.
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Walter J. Bradley
R. N. Law Fontaine
Atlas Theater
Robert KB. Lewis
Denver
John A. Riner
United States District Court
Riner
Atlas
M. H. Todd
Denver Amusement Company
Mr. Bradley
John T. Bottom
Lewis
Heaney
LaFontaine
Bradley
All Foreign Trade of U S Put Under License
President Wilson places all United States exports and imports under license as part of a broader Allied effort to release ships for transporting troops and supplies to Europe. Nonessential goods will be curtailed and essential materials moved by shortest routes with allied cooperation guiding global trade routes.
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U.S
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Wilson Akd
Europe
Nobleman Involves Morgan Before Grand Jury
The case centers on Rousselot who befriended a woman and loaned $10,000 on stock of dubious value pledged with his ancestral estate. An actress spoke of meeting “Count Rousselot” believing him part of French service, and showed credentials on an English warship.
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Rousselot
Kaiser Tells Austria to Stop Peace Talk
World War I era report notes a conference at imperial headquarters with Emperor William and top generals deciding to renew military action against northern Russia. It states Trotsky’s no war but no peace plan was rejected and hints at continued invasion of Great Russia toward Petrograd. In Milwaukee, William Gessert was sentenced to five years for espionage after a federal trial.
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Russia
Imperial
Vlolland
Emperor William
von Hertling
Ffeld Marshal von Hindenburg
von Ludendorff
von Kuehlmann
Leon Trotsky
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Trotzky
Great Russia
Petrograd
Ian
Milwaukee
Wis
William Gessert
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Aldred Anderearl
Gessert
Schwarz Case Exposes Conspiracy and Political Turmoil
A long expose details calls for scrutiny of the Schwarz case involving Platte County, Wyoming. The piece traces how a local official’s removal and reappointment sparked questions about conspiracy, fraud, and misuse of justice. It discusses partisan press complicity, public outrage, and alleged interference with federal processes amid events of 1917 and 1918.
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Platte County
Schwarz
Wyoming
How
United States
United States Department of Justice
Schware
Cheyenne Alumni Edge Greeley in Fast High School Bout
The Gradey Normal Hehadeal defeated the Chayanne High alumni in a rapid gymnasium clash. The pace surged early as Cheyenne led before Greeley rallied, finishing Ud to 27 in a hard fought game.
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Chayanne
Five Greeks Arrested and One Bond Forfeited in Keane Case
Five Greeks were arrested for forgery at a coffee house and sentenced on $40 bond in Police Judge Swainson's court yesterday. Two Greeks failed to appear and forfeited their bonds were recorded.
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Panine
Swainson
Twe
Tris
Hospital and Sanitary Troops to Bolster Fort Russell Post
The Medical Corps and sanitary troops are to be stationed at Fort Russell to fill the post, with a choice between a large medical corps or cavalry units. Major J. M. Wheate explains sanitary troops take field duties and handle quartermaster work, potentially leaving the post briefly vacant.
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Russell
F. EE. Warren
J. M. Wheate
Fort Russell
Quartermaster Department
Warren
Federal order blocks brewers from grain purchases
A federal food administration order prohibits brewers from buying grains for making purposes until further rule issued. The directive was released publicly in Minneapolis Minnesota on February 15.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Major S A Smoke Relieved From Fort Russell Post
Major Smoke a Fort Russell quartermaster has been relieved from active duty after pressing for wartime promotion and rank. he notes discouraging treatment of retired officers by Washington while he offered to serve. He graduated Army classes in 1887 and 1891 and sought promotion due to length of service and age.
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S A. Smoke
Fort Russell
General Staff
Army
Washington
Major Smoke
Wet Point
Nfy
Smoke
War Department
Fort Russel
Bailey and Collins Married in City Justice Ceremony
Frank C. Bailey of this city and Miss Maude Collins of Ainsworth Neb were married last night by Justice of the Peace Frank Houseman. Bailey formerly worked for the Stock Growers' association and is now with a commission firm in Omaha where the couple will reside.
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Frank C. Bailey
Maude Collins
Ainswor' Neb
Tice
Peace
Frank Houseman
Bailey
Omaha
What Is Going On In Germany Third Instalment
The third instalment reports on privation and suffering among the German people today, detailing hardship and daily hardship faced by civilians. It emphasizes the harsh conditions shaping ordinary life under the current circumstances.
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Victor Morgan
Germany
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