Partisan press targets Wyoming governor in Wheatland saga
A 1918 Wheatland, Wyoming controversy shows partisan editors using national figures and state loyalties to attack Governor Houx, with the Wheatland Home Defense League demanding reinstatement of Schware after a drafting board removal. The episode spurred a Denver Post critique and a local protest letter defending the governor and local citizens.
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Press
Bennett
Denver Post
Wheatland
Phifer
Effies
Wheatland Home Defense League
Wyoming
Wheatland Home Defence League
Platte County
Wyo
Home Defense League
Roach
Denver
Consolidation advances in Salt Creek oil merger plans
Salt Creek Petroleum reports strong progress exchanging its stock for Douglas-Wyoming and Five Fields shares, with 75 to 90 percent of the three firms’ stock now held. A dividend is planned in March for holders of record February 25 and those who have exchanged. Galena Signal Oil to raise capital to 30 million dollars to fund Houston refinings and acquisitions. Wall Creek sand wells Kinneywell Nos 12 17 18 reach depths of 2800 2600 and 1200 feet respectively.
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Consolidated Salt Creek Petroleum Company
Douglas-Wyoming Oil Company
Five Fields Oil Company
Selhert
Colo
Salt Creek Petroleum Company
Galena Signal Oil Company
Houston
Tex
Kinneywell
Big Muddy
Wall Creek
Village girl asks workers about afterlife in quarrel with fate
In a nearby village the girl asks laborers she calls friends where they think they go after death. One worker says he does not know. She replies that if they do not go to heaven they will have to go to New York, delivering a grim challenge in a local interaction.
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Hoston
New York
Christian Eagle
Eat Less Meat If Bagel Hurts Kidney Health Warns
The article argues meat consumption harms kidneys and promotes Jad Salts as a remedy. It claims wine acid stresses kidneys, causing back pain, headaches, and urinary issues. It advises four ounces of Jad Salte daily in water to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
National Security League Starts Physical Reserve Plan
The National Security League launches a nationwide effort to promote youth physical welfare with local committees on physical reserve led by Walter Camp. Mayors of cities over 5 000 are asked to appoint committees to cooperate, aiming for quick, simple, affordable fitness programs.
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New York
National Security League Today
Walter Camp
Camp
Security League
Raymond B. Fosdick
War and Navy Departments Commission
Fosdick
Great “Congress of National Service
Chicago
America
United States
S. Stanwood Menken
National Security League
Kidney Pain Myth Busted by Liniment Ad
An old advertisement argues kidneys do not cause backache and promotes St. Jacob's Liniment as instant relief for back pain, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatic discomfort. It claims the liniment is harmless, non staining, and available in a trial bottle from druggists.
See Hobbs and Finckfelt for on square deal in furniture
A local furniture deal is advertised as a square, fair transaction with Hobbs and Finckfelt located opposite the Plains Hotel, inviting customers to compare and shop. The brief note emphasizes reliable pricing and storefront presence.
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Hobbs & Finckfelt
On Square
Plains Hotel
Wife's Courage Caves Hurt Man on Isolated Island
On Mark Island in Penobscot Bay, Ralph Collamore was crushed in a boat accident. His wife, a former nurse, set the Blair summer house’s dynamo alight to signal for help. Navy rescuers reached the cottage after a cold, icebound delay, finding the family asleep and safe.
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Bangor
Short Island
Penobscot Bay
Ralph Collamore
Mr. Collatore
Preston Blair
Joston Banker
Mark Island
Collamore
Istand
Dark Harbor
Naval Station
Rockland
Zirabia
Navy
Blair House
Collamore Cottage
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Win
William ©. Deming
the Tribune
Lees
Hous
Nous
Pullenthon
W. Ob. Chaplin
Laramie
Marrow
He. Deming Et al
Sandal
Schwarz
Gus Schware
Schware
Sehnary
Loreal Exemption Board
Schwere
Govenor Houx
Wilson
Crowder
Frank L. Hous
Wheathind
Seliware
Selware
Sears
Kaiser Bill
Johnny Hull
Matt and
Jeff
Schwann
Schwarse
Red Rose Society
Matte County
Mn Sehware
Wentrall Kayasw
Citieuns
Latte County
SechWare
Securay League
Chain of Clubs
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Co
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