Senate committee reports in favor taking the wires
The Senate interstate committee endorsed the House resolution authorizing government control of telegraph, telephone, radio and cable systems during the war after a brief hearing with Western Union president Newcomb Carlton. Ten senators attended. Carlton said government ownership was unnecessary unless it aimed to unionize workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate Interstate Committee
House
Smith
Senate
Carlton
German Seaplanes Sink Submarine Officer and Five Sailors Killed
London dispatch reports a British submarine was attacked off the east coast on July 6 by five German seaplanes dropping bombs and firing on the vessel. The submarine was lightly damaged and brought into port with one officer and five men dead.
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Associated Press
London
England
Admiralty
Phoenix Indian School Sends 62 Students to Army
The Phoenix Indian school reports 62 of its students have enlisted in the American army. The school community contributes to Liberty bonds totaling 527,200 and nearly 2000 in war savings stamps plus Red Cross funds. A Red Cross society funds hospital supplies and comfort kits for soldiers.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Phoenix Indian School
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Belgium
France
Gorham Takes Over Capitol Furniture Store Business
Karl Gorham has acquired Huff's interest and now runs Huff and Gorham at the same location. He promises the same courteous, businesslike treatment that built the store into a prosperous local furniture business.
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Karl Gorham
Capitol Furniture
Huff and Gorham
Huff
Gorham
Sinety One Years Old and Still in Saddle
East Las Vegas New Mexico July 10 Ninety one years old Uncle Matt Crosby attended the annual cowboy reunion and roundup on July 4th He rode the plains when Buffalo Bill was a boy and says he has spent nearly all his life in the saddle He scorns the
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Las Vegas
N. M
Matt Crosby
Matt
Plains
Buffalo Bill
Ace of Clubs breeder known to Springer settlement
Uncle Matt, famed for years as the breeder of the Ace of Clubs drove of horses, lived in the Springer settlement and was known to Indians and Spanish speaking settlers and pioneers of the state. He rode a whip and wore a knee high saddle with a lariat knotted about his neck as was common among cowmen of the era.
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Matt
Springer Settlement
State Convicts on Farms and Ranches
Felix Allston the state penitentiary warden touts a new honor system allowing convicts with perfect records to hire out to farmers and ranchers. Forty two men are employed on farms while only one has escaped. road gangs will be reassigned as work allows.
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Felix Allston
State Penitentiary
State Board of Pardons
Mr. Allston
Stockmen Suffer Less From Wolves
A county agent led a war against predatory wild animals, raising nearly $3000 in pledges for extermination. Work will involve stockmen, state and county authorities, and a federal lending effort. Bounties will be paid for each animal destroyed, with bonds pledged by stockmen and donations from sheepmen. Hunting and poisoning will be used, plus efforts to locate dens and lake habitats.
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CAS
Hays
Fremont
Wyoming
Grandmother as the early country druggist in roots and herbs
The piece recalls grandmothers in early America using root and herb remedies such as peppermint for indigestion and skullcap for nervousness. It credits Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn, Massachusetts, with creating her Vegetable Compound over forty years ago from such plant-based cures, highlighting its long history in women’s health.
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Our
Ecrandmother
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
War Tractor of BK Cirgus Hauls Thirty Tons at Time
In Cheyenne a French army steel gray war tractor comes to town on July 13 to pull thirty tons on a street. Sells-Floto displays the machine with 20 wagons, explaining its use in France for artillery and timber, and auto mechanics will explain its operation to curious visitors.
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Cheyenne
France
Cireua
Belle-Fioto Aciver
Philippines as a Model for the Far East
In New York on July 10 a Methodist Episcopal speaker argues the Philippines should model development for Asia to influence the Far East. He warns that leaving the islands could imperil China and cites local attitudes toward independence and Allied victory. He also notes Japan's role and asserts loyalty to the Allies in the war context.
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New.york
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Far’ East
America
Philippines
East
Ben
United States
Philippine Islands
Dion
Hhis
Japan
Burt
Germany
Market Report of Livestock Receipts and Prices Across Cities
Hog and cattle receipts listed for St Louis and Omaha with prices for native beef steers yearlings cows calves and sheep. Market tone described as higher in St Louis and steady to strong in Omaha with ranges for heavy mixed and prime cattle and lambs and ewes torn by region and date July 10.
Chain Buried for Years Recovered on Bergerhofer Ranch
Georges Bergerhofer rejoices as a heavy gold water chain lost years ago is returned by Frank Kokesh who dug it up on the Bergerhofer ranch. The chain, corroded but intact, was miner crafted from gold Bergerhofer mined during the Black Hills rush. The length of burial and path to its discovery remain unclear.
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Georges Bergerhofer
Frank Kokesh
Bergerhofer Ranch
Kokesh
Bergerhofer
Black Hilla
Weather Report for Cheyenne Wyoming July 16 1918
Local Weather Bureau report for Cheyenne Wyoming covers 24 hours ending 6 pm July 16 1918. Includes temperature 59 at 1 pm 6 pm highest 67 lowest 61 wind 23 mph east, precipitation 0.78 inches in last 24 hours, yearly total 10.90 inches, normal 5.36 inches.
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Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Posty
Cattle and Hog Markets Report From Denver and Kansas City
Denver notes cattle demand fair with a good run of beef cattle selling steady to yesterday figures 14.00 to 15.50 for steers cows 8.25 to 10.75 bulls calves in strong demand hogs show good demand with tops at 17.00 and bulk 16.66 to 16.85 while sheep and lambs stay quiet Kansas City reports heavy hog receipts around 11 000 with market steady to higher pigs and vealers prices listed for various classes and regions
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ST. Louia
Lambe
Omaha
Neb
Arrong
Texas
Denver
Colo
Kansas City
Ught
Ted Stepre
Amusements for the Day and Featured Acts
Princess Norma Talmadge star of Poppy. William Hart in The Tiger Man. Douglas Pairbanks in American Aristocracy. Kitty Gordon in Atlas. plus a Peelback ad for Foley Kidney Pills claiming relief from rheumatic pains and kidney ailments with a testimonial from W. H. Eam, Justice of the Peace, Detroit, Texas.
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Princess
Norma Talmadge
Poppy
Lyric
William § Tart
The
Tiger Man
Douglas Pairbanks
Atlas
Kitty Gordon
Insel
W. H. Eam
Justice of the Peace
Detroit
Tex
Ady
Soldier Recalls Cough Remedy Trial at Ft Adams
Private Harold Hamel of the 006 Regiment at Fort Adams recalls his years long cough and his trial of Foley's Honey and Tar. He mentions Bee pollen and other remedies, noting relief and continued use.
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Harold Hamel
Ft. Adams
K. I
Foley
Prohibition Speeches Draw Large Crowds Across State
Word from W B Rox and F iee reports speaking tours in northern parts of the state where dry Wyoming sentiment grows. Large crowds attend meetings as careful polls indicate overwhelming support for the prohibition amendment.
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W. B. Rox
F. Iee
Wyoming
Farmer Injured Foot Near Cheyenne Faces Possible Operation
Chas Kelrns, a farmer southeast of Cheyenne near the Colorado line, suffered a severe foot wound from a rusty nail. Despite treatment, the injury remains swollen and inflamed, forcing him to use a cane. Doctors fear an operation may be needed to save the leg.
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Chas Kelrns
Cheyenne
Dorado
Bridge 15 Breakdown Strands Denver to Cheyenne Travelers
Automobiles traveling from Denver to Cheyenne via Wellington and Collins Colorado faced delays after Bridge 15 on the Wilkins place broke last week when a heavy tractor tried to cross. Scarcity of materials and labor has hindered quick repairs, causing extended detours and inconvenience.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Wellington
F' Collins
Colo
Welllington
Wilkins Place
Lincoln Highway official routes surveyed by Ostermang in Cheyenne
F. C. Ostermang of the Lincoln Highway Association in Detroit is in Cheyenne surveying routes out of the city. He expresses satisfaction with the designated official route from Cheyenne and the condition of the roads.
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F. C. Ostermang
Lincoln Highway Association
Detroit
Mich
Cheyenne
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Senate Committee
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Grandmother
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Daily Market Report
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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