Military Entertainment Council mobilizes camp theaters nationwide
The War Department unites Chautauqua tents and Liberty theaters under the Military Entertainment Council headed by James Couzens to provide nightly entertainments for soldiers in cantonments and camps. Broadway shows, vaudeville and lectures rotate weekly across sixteen 3000-seat venues with tickets priced at five to fifteen cents, funded by "Smileage Books" sold nationwide to support morale and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Military Entertainment Council
Secretary of War
James Couzens
Detroit
Harry P. Harrison
Chicago
F. W. Woolworth
New York
Asa G. Candler
Atlanta
Josiah E. Cowles
Los Angeles
W. R. Dawes
James A. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Howard H. Spaulding, Jr
Otto H. Kahn
Henry Lee Higginson
Boston
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Ohio
Pevenmiens
Albee
Mana
Keith
Arra
Fog Chautauquas
Scial
Apaoe
Voremnenh
Ie War Department Ca
Theatera Pa Gt Mre
Audi
Trainin
Rees B. Fosdick
War Department Commission On
Columbus
Villa
Baker
Ting Torman Fosdick
Ori
Clso
Newton D. Baker
Aee Eee
Rotary Clubs
Washington
Lycceum and
Chautauqua
Aboard the Front Line Spirit in World War I
In a shipboard interlude Lieutenant Bill and American volunteers recount civilian courage, wartime duty, and the drive to join the fight. Lieutenant Tom explains the brutal honesty of combat, while Lt Bill, a medical practitioner with a family, faces the vow to continue serving. The piece fuses personal resolve with a broader call to arms, celebrating altruism and international solidarity.
Shriner’s Notice Prompts Entry for Event Tonight
A Shriners gathering issue invites attendees to present the required 018 cue at the door. The notice mentions potential companions including a wife, daughter, or sweetheart, framing the entertainment as part of the Shriner event.
Large hotel for Casper planned
Casper Wyoming plans a six story modern hotel on Center street opposite the Midwest, with 160 rooms all with baths. Jeremiah Mahoney of Casper and Michael J Burke of Denver sponsor the $460000 project, aiming to begin foundation work around March 14 and complete within a year.
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Casper
Wyo
Fen
Center Street
Midwest
Jeremiah Mahoney
Micheal J. Burke
Denver
Cory
Center
Walcott
Third Street
Jeermiah Mahoney
Michael J. Burke
Me. Mahoney
Casper Mr. Burke
Wyoming
Colorado Slacker Sentenced Twenty Years In Penitentiary
Gordon Sprachin of Montrose County Colorado was convicted by court martial of evading the draft and desertion. He was captured in the mountains and later deserted at Fort Logan Colorado, with another soldier. He received a twenty year penitentiary term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Funston
Kan
Gordon Sprachin
Montrose County
Colorado
Sprachin
Spradlin
Fort Logan Colp
Sheriff Nabs Alleged Canadian Forger in Sherman
Sheriff Ole Monasbery returned from Rushell Nebraska with Joe Dornan who is accused of obtaining 150 dollars from Devo Hasbrouck for horses that did not belong to him. Dornan is the second alleged forger captured recently, following Kenneth King who was wanted in Saskatchewan and was returned to Canada by Ai Darwin of the royal police after escaping a Chicago officer last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Rnemi
Sherman
Wye
Ole Monasbery
Rushell
Neb
Joe Dornan
Dornan
Devo Hasbrouck
Bin
Mossberg
Kenneth King
Saskatchewan
Canada
King
Chicago
Ai. Darwin
The
Royal Police
Noted Wyoming sheep grower Hollister in Casper for possible nomination
Casper Wyoming February 21 Dwight Hollister renowned livestock figure arrives from Cody on business. Rumor hints at political gestures during his Casper visit as friends push to place him in the Republican gubernatorial nomination race.
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Conmon
Hell
Main Street
Garden Gate
Casper
Wyo
Hollister
Cody
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Shautauqua
Oldiers Lens
France
George Randolph Chester
Lillian Chester
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Bill
Blazes
William So
Ell
Frantc
Mornihe
Bill Leonine
Bil
Mor
Neptune
Sindie
William
Hit
Tom
U.S
America
Paris
Ike
Iis
Lieutenant Pill
Tre
Bank
Shriners
Grave
Sheriff Nabs
KO W. Grove
Lynatyrs
Winona
Joil Corporation
Winona Oil Corporation
D. S. Dickert
Vlarey Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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