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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
A business note shows Hirsh-Wickwire Co. and Schloss Bros. Co. listing prices from sixteen to fifty dollars. The compact quote reflects a pricing range for goods or services common to the period.
Dayton dispatch profiles Major W. A. Bishop V C D 8 0 M British ace aged 23 teaching serial gunnery at Wright Field He has 110 air battles and 47 German planes shot down plus 23 more claimed but not confirmed His Victoria CrossDSO and Military Cross are highlighted and he is noted as the youngest major in the British army with a roving commission and a red white and blue aircraft.
A minister, Jacob Hasbrouch, and a banker from Aull with their wives were held up on a bridge near Nunn at 10 p m and searched for liquor. The blue blonde deputy sheriff aiding the stop found no booze and left the scene claiming he was not there to help with cars. The motor car later failed to start but all involved remained calm and denied being suspicious.
Lovela Wyoming January 2 news notes the Byron Flour Mill reopening after a lengthy wait. The mill opened to the public on Monday December 7 and began grinding flour for local use, signaling a return to regular activity for residents and farmers in the valley.
The article notes a new Byron flower mill opening, described as a badly needed industry. It cites orders already received by Milter NeVille and suggests the trimming operation will bring prosperous business.
Six men are jailed in Rock Springs Wyoming on sedition charges for alleged treasonable and unpatriotic sentiments against the United States. Five were arrested at Lion with a known pro German sentiment. the sixth, Mary Irwin, was taken at the Park hotel. Investigations likely to be conducted by United States officers, with names not yet released.
W F Normandy sold a 2500 acre ranch with cattle near Woodruff Utah to Francis Livestock Company of Morgan and James Hopkins of Croydon Utah for 3108 000. The property, formerly the North and Stone ranch, has appreciated since Normandy took possession eighteen months ago.
A brief note places Ony Hee Hobbs and Hackfelt in a furniture square deal opposing the Plains Hotel location. The fragment hints at a business arrangement or negotiation set in a downtown area.
In Casper a blaze yesterday cost three men their lives and caused about 300 dollars in damage. John Peters and his brother, along with plumber AL OP, a Keefe Construction worker, battled the flames. Peters, his brother, and AL OP were burned on the face and hands while attempting to reach the fire.
Wyoming youths may seek nominations from their congressional delegation for the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Exams set for February 19 or April 16, 1918, with nominations due by March 4. Candidates must meet age, height, weight, and schooling standards and contact Senators Warren, Kendrick, or Congressman Mondell for application guidance.
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