Chinese Aid at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Travis
Natives of China, refugees from Mexico, and Chinese Americans at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Travis join the war effort. They traveled with Pershing to the border, settled in Columbus New Mexico, and were transferred to San Antonio camps. They work for the Army, fund Red Cross causes, buy liberty bonds, and many seek enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Teas
China
Mexico
United States
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Travis
Pershing
Art. Villa
Chihuahua
Chinesa
Villa
Columbus
N. M
United States Immigration Department
Neuijlly
France
Texas
Red Cross
Red Crosse
United States Army
Blinded Soldiers Taught to Earn Living in Europe
July 5 report details blind French and British soldiers being trained to fabricate electrical coils for motors and dynamos under Dr. Schuyler S. Wheeler. He established a blind workshop in Ampere New Jersey and has expanded programs in France at Sur Marne and Versailles and in Britain with Sir Arthur Pearson guiding employment for the blinded. The effort aims to provide sustainable work and integration into industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Great Britain
Schuyler S. Wheeler
New York
Wheeler
Ampere
N. J
Manu
Dr. Wheeler
Zante
Péarvon
England
Oe -sur-Marne
Rene Vailory
Te Council
The
Pasteur Institute
Society of the Friends of Blind Soldiers
Real” Pasteur
Versailles
British Electrical and Allied“Manufacturers’ Association
Wugo Hiret
General Filectrical Company, Ltd
Arthur Pearson
Punstan’s
Eld
Seldiers
Arthid
Aicore
Farm Worker Here F G Under wood Cheyenne Visit
City briefs report G F Underwood vice president of the Laramie county farm bureau visiting Cheyenne to consult with County Agent Reed about the squirrel crusade. Other items note a farmer Carl Wickstrom death, silo days plans, a draft evader case, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Underwood
Laramie
H. Inman
Hinman Silo Company of
Denver
Cheyenne
Burton
Reed
France Enthusiastic Over Joan of Arc Museum Plan
Anatole France praises a Joan of Arc museum in Paris proposing the Hotel de Sens as the site. Maurice Barres backs the project and suggests a national fete while a minister warns against offending England. France offers two siege cannon balls and a Gobelin tapestry for the collection. Domremy house linked to the Maid is cited as ideal site. it once belonged to Gerardin who sold it for $500 in 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Anatole France
France
Hotel de Sens
Rheima
Maurice Barres
Barres
Maid of
Lorraine
Rochambeau
Lafayette
Joan of Arc
Domremy
French Front Bombarded As Montdidier Gap Feared
In Montdidier sector July 5 a heavy bombardment pounded trenches with German field guns mortars and explosives. French troops endured the shelling as two thousand troops faced a five kilometer front while a French captain urged his orderly to help him withstand the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Montdidier
School boys Volunteer for Farm Work in Britain
London July 5 British school boys plan extended summer work in agriculture. Volunteers will be paid on a place work basis and older workers in Northamptonshire face minimum wages of thirty shillings for a ten day week, rising after October to an eight hour day and one rest day per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
On & T
Tiordana
Northerhamptonshire
Lost Pocketbook Appeal for Return and Reward
A pocketbook is lost and an appeal asks the finder to return it to the State Leader. A reward is offered upon safe return. The notice emphasizes identification within the item.
Coal and light rationing begins in England plan outlines limits
London July 5 coal and light are rationed under an order effective July 1. Gas electricity and coal allowances are set by dwelling size with three and a half tons for two rooms and ten for each additional room. Tea and ice cream rules adjust sales and allowances amid wartime constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
B&w
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Relief for Rheumatiom and Ills
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for rheumatic, kidney, and bladder issues. It features a user testimonial from Mrs. Frank P. Wood and claims both she and her husband found relief after starting the pills. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Wood
Maryu
Matee
Fia
Bootlegging Charge Highlights Fourth Eve Police Work
Aalde reports two men Fred Wilsoe and Francia Ketchum charged with bootlegging. City police noted light activity before the Fourth, with five drunks brought in and one man arrested for disturbing the peace up to midnight.
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WSS
Purcasee
City News
Pital Coal Company
Cahill & Holliday
Sherman
Carl Wickstrom
Divide
St. John’s Hospital
Qustave Woerner
Tracy
Grange
Capitol Ave
E. G. Reed
Medicine Row
Leader Office
Rey
Paleo
Snyder
Sherman Paint Co
Forbes Pharmacy
Adv
Hoyd's
John Loppan
John Mullin
Wheatland
Barly
Olivett Cemetery
Golem
Wyoming
New Measier
Arizona
Colorado
U. P
Mort Ruswell
Pioneer Park
Chamages
Fort
Port Russell
Ira Bonder
Soe Susneasens
Naval
Jean D'Arc
Red
CLYDE
W. Young
I*hone Ua
Ge Collins
Plains Hotel
Case Street
Reed St. A
E. 8Th St
W. 25Th Street
Capitol Building
Pickell
W. 26Th Street
Evans
van Lennen
Cadillac
Conway
Happy Jack Road
Warren Ave
Aug
Alta Vista
George Karrick
Chayenne
Wyo
H. Williams
Diamond
Model Cleaners & Hatters
Pioneer Ave
Fhone
Florine Soapino Telephone
Overland Cheyenne Co
Cheyenne Business Directory
Undertaker Hobbs
W. H. Andrew
Citizens National Bank
A. Barrresen
Architect Carey
Mahk Chapman
Luaurance
Niceeenth
St. Cheyenne Wreming
J. A. Bimepatrick
Carey Ava
Thompson, Si
orpey-at-Law
Ore
W. Wark & Co
Neal Estate and Surety
Carey Axe
Cheyupne
Shang Hai
IZ We
Seventeenth Street
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