New High School Staff and Night Classes Return
School resumes after Christmas with two new high school teachers Mr Priddy from Pierce Cole and Miss Florence Sly both joining the faculty. Night school opens Monday with telegraphy and millinery courses as government urged higher attendance for wartime labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Bridges Tyson
Priddy
Pierce
Cole
State Teachers’ College
Greeley
Albert I. Estus
Arizona State Teachers’ College
Tempe
Arix
Florence Sly
Igh
Sly
Misa Fatiel Cooper
Cooper
Ariz
Sly Haas
University of Colorado
Houlder
Wills
Olive Wills
Prize Essay on Evils of Booze in Soldier Life
The first prize essay by Francis Bong of Cheyenne eighth graders argues liquor ruins soldiers and war effort. It cites 400 killed by bullets and 600 by disease, most drinkers, and urges prohibition across the western world. The author lauds temperance groups and urges moral standards and a sober approach to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bon
Frank Bon
Young Bon
Central School
The
Marne
Germany
France
International Temperance Society
Nan
United States Army
Bobby
Soldier's opinions on alcohol and war
Francis Bon recounts U S army and navy alcohol bans, from 1776 Washington era to Spanish American War. Describes English troops drunk on Christmas eve and Washington's river crossing victory as a showing of the dangers of liquor and its impact on war.
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Oldier
Francis Bon
Berlin
Congress
United States Army
United States Navy
Kaiser Williams
Germany
George Washington
Delaware River
Washington
United States
Drink Hot Water with Lime phosphate Morning Routine
A health note advises drinking hot water with a teaspoon of lime phosphate before breakfast to purify the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this flushes poisons from the alimentary tract and improves overall well being, comparing internal cleansing to external bathing.
Small Boy Hurt In Auto Crash In Wyoming
In Laramie Wyoming on January 1 a five year old boy, son of J M Byrd, was run over by Ed McCue owner of the West Side Garage. The child suffered a skull fracture and was taken to a hospital. McCue says he could not see the child until after the impact and that he was traveling about five to six miles an hour. He stopped within thirty feet, then saw the mother carry the boy into Phillips hotel. Dr K M Turner attended and he later took the boy home on Third street. McCue cannot explain the accident beyond the possibility the child ran out or fell between wheels. Mrs Byrd was nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
J. M. Byrd
North Third Street
Ed McCue
West Side
McCue
Tie
Phillips Hotel
K. M. Turner
McCne
Third Street
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound Ad
A home remedy claim promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally. The ad asserts quick results by applying with a sponge or brush, fading gray by morning and deepening with few applications. It markets the product as a cosmetic, not a medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wryeth
Poultry Show Plans in Laramie at Woodman Hall
The Laramie Poultry and Pet Stock association completed plans for the annual show featuring poultry pigeons other birds and rabbits. The event runs Thursday to Saturday at Woodman hall with 10 cent children 15 cent adults admission and Friday afternoon free entry for public school children accompanied by teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
Laramie Public
County Ward Inmate Hangs Self in Shed
Jacob Carey a 45 year old inmate of the county farm committed suicide by hanging himself in the chicken coop at the farm on Monday. Coroner Joynson and assistants removed the body to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Wyo
Jacob Carey
Sultle
Joynson
J. E. Mills
George Ace
Uric Acid in Meat and Rheumatism Warning
A vintage health advisory warns that uric acid from meat and rich foods can trigger rheumatism. It prescribes Jad Salts with water to stimulate kidney action and reduce uric acid, claiming many users find relief by daily morning doses for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gure
Boy Scouts Plan Weekly Drill Sessions in Cheyenne
The Boy Scouts held an interview with Superintendent Poe and organized weekly drill meetings. L E B Horton of Cheyenne Business College agreed to act as drill master and meet with the boys. Uniforms are delayed, water deliveries repeatedly postponed, and a February cadet entertainment with a fall program of wall sealing and Red Cross demonstrations is planned by sponsors. Afternoon session on Monday ends with general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plata
Fuel Administration
Fee
F. K. Houx
Washington
Olive Maxon
Alden Peabody
Parent-Teacher Association
Wil Refit
Mra D.C
South Cheyenne
Supt. Poe
Min
L. EB. Horton
Cheyenne Business College
Tidety
Watel
Cadeto
Pebruntry
Red Cross
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Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Test
Pheotore Roosevelt
Hammond Packing Co
Cheyenne
Ingersoll’s
Gage
High School
Cadena
Freed
West 17Th Street
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