Competition 1 Transportation Held for Camp
In Camp Kearney San Diego July 1 the 80th California and 79th Arizona Colorado brigades and a 40th division group held transport competitions. Entries from units competed across five classes mule drawn horse drawn motor and pack animals with two entries advancing from each unit to brigade contests. A silver trophy goes to the unit with most prizes and may become property after two wins.
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Military evaluation criteria for entries described in text
The document assigns a merit score to each entry with three components. Equipment including animals vehicles and personnel readiness is worth 40 points. Operation and management including driving and maneuvering is worth 40 points. Military appearance of personnel is worth 20 points.
Convalescing Sol diers Help New Jersey Farmers
About 200 wounded soldiers convalescing at the Army Base Hospital in Cape May New Jersey are working on farms in the area. The men from overseas receive pay as a bonus and help farmers who needed labor. Many are former western state farmers who served in France and are eager to work to aid recovery. Seven French soldiers are also patients at the hospital.
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Honor Roll Names from the W.S.S. Club Listing
A fragmentary name list shows individuals associated with the W.S.S. Club Honor Roll including E. W. The Stores Co. H. M. Miles Max J. 7 Ganff Braunschweig Veronia A. Wolfer David Newman A. D. Johnston Pat Hays Mrs. John Brown Mrs. Christine Jorgensen Mrs. Mary Schmidt Lee Moor Jomes G. Tunta.
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H. M. Miles Max J
Ganff
Braunschweig
Veronia A. Wolfer
David Newman
A. D. Johnston
Pat Hays
John Brown
Christine Jorgensen
Mary Schmidt
Lee Moor
Jomes G. Tunta
Weather Summary From October 6 at Muehihausen
The Weather Bureau reports a clear day with a high around 66 degrees and a low near 51. The temperature rose 2 degrees over the last 48 hours, with the highest 4 degrees above at 5:40 p.m. Northwest wind up to 16 mph. Precipitation since January 1 totals 32 inches, normal 7.81 inches.
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Railroad Notes From Cheyenne on War Efforts and Service
Union Pacific depot buzzes with war savings stamps pledges and new pay checks. Troop trains pass with little public notice while telegraph chiefs tour Wyoming. Colorado & Southern battles staffing shortages as pay increases spark disputes. authorities avert a potential walkout.
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Colorado & Southern
Cheyenne
Mints San Francisco bullion guarded amid repairs
Bullion for the United States mint at San Francisco was escorted by two armed guards per conch. Railroads Burlington and Colorado & Southern report near complete repairs to lines washed out by recent floods. Labor shortages slowed work, women workers in U P shops join unions, and a late No. 4 UP Cheyenne to Denver club train was scheduled.
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Colorado & Southern
U. P
Cheyenne
Denver
Henry Ford to Erect World’s Many-Story Hospital
Detroit plans a Henry Ford named hospital on a 20 acre site with 60 000 square feet per floor four stories high plus a six story diagnostic center fronting Grand Boulevard The $2 000 000 project aims to aid wounded American soldiers overseas and accelerate construction with government material cooperation.
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Henry Ford
Grand Boulevard
Detriot
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Free navigation schools boost California merchant marine ranks
More than 300 officers who graduated from government free navigation courses in California in ten months join the American merchant marine. Half from San Francisco, others from Los Angeles and San Diego. Many have served two months as junior officers and now sail as mates on merchant ships. Captain Charles W. Saunders urged Americans with two years sea service to enroll in a five week course to obtain licenses. California aims to train hundreds of deck officers next year as demand grows. Seamen with two years’ experience should contact Captain Saunders at 120 Market Street.
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Ban Francisco
Calif
California
American Merchant Marine
Charles W. Saunders
United States Shipping Boards
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Saunderston
Caliifornia
Saunders
Egg theft report from local rancher targets Cheyenne youths
Bob Dawson, a rancher near town, reports entry into his hen house and the theft of about six dozen eggs. Police investigate with suspected involvement by boys from Cheyenne.
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Bob Dawson
Cheyenne
Funeral for Emerson infant to be held at 2:30 pm
Funeral services for Roberta Emerson single month old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Emerson will be at Early Undertaking Parlors this afternoon at 2 30 officiated by Rev J J Shingler.
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Roberta
William Emerson
J. J. Shingler
War's Economic Aftermath and Paths to Peace
Francis H. Sisson argues war cost massive trillions, with millions dead or idle. He cites wartime demobilization, shift to thrift, and Europe’s rebuilding while America holds a vast gold reserve and new banking reach. The piece urges coordinated policy, international cooperation, and preparation for a postwar economic order.
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America
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