Wheatland Portmaster Controversy Urges Schwarz Reinstatement
The Wheatland postmaster dispute centers on A G Schwarz's removal from Platte county local board and a push to reinstate him. Governor Hox seeks unbiased outcome after ex parte charges of disloyalty, amid protests from Wheatland citizens praising Schwarz's patriotism and Red Cross work. The case highlights partisan pressure, governance rules, and a promised continuation.
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Schwarz
Wheatland
Drury
Roach
Cheirman
Platte County
Washington
Phifer
Schwartz
Platté County
United
Germany
Shifer
J. A. McDonald
Mra
E. Arnold
Arnold
McDonald
Thealary
Red Cross
A. G. Schwarz
Behwara
Phifer- Schwarz
Whiter Houx
Harrow
Warng
Hox
Schwary
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promised Safer Calomel Substitute
A damaged ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel aid replacing calomel with no dangerous after effects. It claims the tablets start the bile ease constipation and have millions of boxes sold at 10 and 25 cents per box with nightly use and pleasing results.
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Edwards
Pineapple Canneries Seek Draft Exemption in War Demands
In Honolulu on February 18, pineapple canneries say government contracts require more than half of all sliced pineapples produced. Canners' representatives urge exemption from the draft due to the output pressures placed on the industry.
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Honolulu
T. H
The
Canners’ Association
Pain Relief Ad Claims Instant Neuralgia Cure
An old time advertisement touts Bt Jacobs Liniment for neuralgia relief. It promises instant, harmless relief without skin burn or discoloration and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a drug store to stop pain on any body part.
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Jacobs Lintiment
Anyo Drug Store
Jual
Wyoming Man Survives Tuscania Sinking Remembered in Rawlins
Rawlins Wyoming recalls Pat M McGowan a fireman on the Seventh district who survived the Tuscania disaster and hoped to face the Kaiser while he waited at home in York Nebraska. A kidney relief testimonial from Elmira New York follows Foley Kidney Pills claims.
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Reynolds
Herrick St
Elmira
Foley
Texas Barbers Promote Meatless Days In El Paso Campaign
El Paso barbers post on mirror signs meatless wheatless porkless and smokeless days as part of a state wide patriotic campaign by the Texas Journeymen Barbers Association. Customers see notices during shaves and haircuts and are intended to read the messages.
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el Paso
Texas Journeymen Barbers’ Association
Rawlins Plans City Directory Amid Growth
Rawlins Wyoming February 18 a city directory is to be compiled by T P Given known as Dad as Rawlins rapid growth brings many newcomers. He expects to secure liberal advertising support to cover the project as the town outgrows its old days.
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Rawlins
Wyo
T. P. Given
Rawline
Mr. Given
Dad
Wa Beapeak
Anti-Saloon League Formed in Goshen County
In Torrington Wyoming on February 18 19 Superintendent Waite of the Wyoming Anti Saloon League organized a county league base. Local Tor rington committee members named Rev J C Mahaffey chaired county efforts and a Tor rington group was chosen. The plan calls for a precinct level committee in each county precinct.
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Rington
Wyo
Waite
Wyoming Anti
Gold mining hit by January car shortage in Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek district production fell below 10 million dollars in January as car shortages reduced shipments. January output reached 2,973 tons valued at 925,420.38 dollars, with average 10.01 dollars per ton. Dividends for the month totaled 273,500 dollars, and January production was 8,277 tons less than December.
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Cripple Creek
First Seaplane Flies in Hawaii
Honolulu Hawaii February 18. Major Marold M. Clark chief of the Sixth Aero squadron says the first modern seaplane assigned to service in Hawaii made its initial flight yesterday. The craft rose to over 6000 feet and Clark described conditions as ideal for flight.
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Honolulu
T. HL
Marold M. Clark
Sixth Aero Squadron
Hawaii
Clark
Sailors Rescue Air Pilot From Damaged Seaplane on Tower
Dense mist hid a seaplane that crashed atop a tall radio tower bending the mast. The pilot lay unconscious while a sailor climbed 500 feet inside the tower to reach him and, with his comrades, lowered the man safely using a rope. The wind intensified the peril as the rescue unfolded.
Potato butter latest invention in England
London February 18 The ministry of food announces a new potato butter able to be made at home for ten cents a pound The recipe calls for 14 ounces mashed potato 2 ounces butter or margarine and 1 teaspoon salt The mixture is stirred until smooth and can be wrapped in grease proof paper to keep longer
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London
Ministry of Food
Montana May Rise Own Fish Supply
Bozeman Montana plans to reduce reliance on western coast fish by producing much of its supply locally. Game Warden J L Deilart reports warm water fish such as carp nog suckers perch abundant in state waters and may be domestically harvested and marketed. The gage and fish commission backs shipping fish out of state to aid eastern food needs during the war.
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Bozeman
Mont
Montana
Gage and Fish Commission
Dellart
Rawlins and Laramie to clash in basketball game
Rawlins High School denies any purse or side bet in a planned Feb 23 game against Laramie High School in Cheyenne. Both teams previously split games, and Rawlins challenges Laramie to determine the stronger team for sport, not purse.
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Rawling
Wyo
Laramie
Rawlins High School
Cheyen
Chéyenne Tribune
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Tribune
Rawlina High School
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promises Refund
Druggists offer money back if the remedy fails to cure. The box bears the signature of FE. W. Grove and is sold for 20 cents.
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FE. W. Grove
New Marshal Nawed at Pine Bluffs Wyoming
Bert McDonald named city marshal by Mayor Osborn to serve full time. He begins by enforcing the curfew requiring youngsters to be home by 9 PM, signaling a stricter approach to public safety and police duties in Pine Bluffs.
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Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Bert McDonald
Osborn
McDonald
Foley health mail offer for coughs and kidney remedies
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a package of remedies. It touts Foley's Hicney and Tar Compound for coughs croup and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain, rheumatism and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness with widespread sale claims.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
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