Wyoming’s Credit Excellent in the Civil War Draft Preparations
The War Department released a July 12 document detailing state by state quotas for the first call, subtracting prior National Guard enlistments and regular army drafts. Wyoming shows a rose quota of 2689 with 1568 recruited, leaving 806 to be drafted after adjustments. Hawaii leads the list.
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Barly Warley
War Department
Washington
United States
National Guard
Guard
Wyq
Andersen
Weoming Guard
Cnieon
Hawaii
Oregon
Virginia
Nation’s strongest draft divisions praised for recruiting effort
The report notes many of the nation’s top fighting men matched Wyoming in recruitment, with South Dakota Abla Joad Vermont Kansas Maine New Hampshire and the District of Columbia also leading in meeting draft quotas.
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Wyoming
South Dakota
Ab la Joad
Vermont
Kansas
Maine
Newampshire
iMcretet
Columbia
No Draft in Hawaii Shows Loyalty to America
The Hawaiians contributed heavily to World War I efforts with a total enlistment of 4227 men by June 20, far exceeding their draft quota. The article argues Hawaii earned statehood and should be the forty ninth state, noting strong citizenship and loyalty.
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United States
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Amera
Seeme
Wyoming
Alep
Union
Trawall
Washington
Lovel Tittle
Hawaii
America
One Way to Discourage Spies
A New York World opinion piece argues German Americans should publicly declare loyalty to the United States during wartime. It questions neutrality at German clubs and urges leaders to take a clear stand in support of the American cause, noting loyalty has been proven in service and urging visible devotion.
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National Security League
Sora
Deep Snow Remains in Pinedale Range After Heavy Winter
Report from Pine County Ranger station recounts long snow depths in the Dutch Range and around Silver Lake. Three feet fell in the lower basin, with twenty foot drifts along trail routes. Sheep range disrupted, high country stock concerns linger into August, some creeks show reduced runoff while others hold high water.
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Pinedale
Whichas Coharse
Beideer Forest
Ruteell
Bnuw
Silver Lake
Forest Regiment Recruiting Reported In Laramie
F R Johnson of Denver, recruiting the new forestry unit for duty in France with the U S Army, returned from Fox Park last night.
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Laramie
F. R. Johnson
Denver
France
United States Army
Fox Park
Recruits Added to Regiment Amid Local Efforts
Four new men joined the regiment after Johnson secured candidates. They include William M Idehtentallen a tie chopper at Foxpark Timber Neleon J Christan a tie chopper at Ocean Nelson camp Gonlon W Dole of Wyoming Tire and Timber and Jacob Parhose of Encaupment. Johnson heads to Rockiver for more prospective recruits and three or four more to be examined.
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Foljowe
William M. Idehtentallen
Foxpark Timber Company
Neleon J. Christan
Ocean Nelson Cnamp
Gonlon W. Dole
Wyoming Tire and Timber Company
Jacob Parhose
Johnson
Rockiver
Iie
Ion
Cokeville Woman Committed to Lander
A Cokeville woman, Mee Emil Drunner, had her children taken into custody by the Wyoming Humane Society after authorities found the minors living in corrupt influences. Mrs Purmer was charged with feeble mindedness, found mentally incompetent, and sent to the Wyoming School of Detectives in Lander. New notaries public were commissioned for Garrie M. Wood and Robert D. Hawley.
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Kemmerr
Mee
Emil Drunner
Cokeville
Wyoming Humane Society
John
Nellie
Baby
Purmer
Reynolds
Coke
Casper Boarder Robbed of 200 Dollars
Casper reports a burglary at the Nations House where Dick Jones found $200 in valuables stolen from his room. Items missing include a suit, camera, diamond, and a .22 revolver. A skeleton key was used. Marshal Pat Royce seeks a suspect seen trying to sell clothes.
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Casper
Dick Jones
the Nations House
Pat Royce
Carpenter to Lay Corner Stone of New Christian Church
On Saturday afternoon at 3 oclock the corner stone of the new Christian church building will be laid with ceremony. Elder W B Phillips and church members have labored months to complete the magnificent house of worship. Carpenter and surrounding community are invited to attend this first corner stone laying event.
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Carpenter
Forest Fire Near Sheridan Prompts Volunteer Effort
A forest fire started Saturday night between Story Post Office and the state hatchery near Sheridan and burned through Carlson and Wolf pastures. About 20 Sheridan volunteers fought the blaze with ground crews, establishing a guard once the flames were controlled, but a report says the fire may have rekindled and moved toward the canyon. The forest office says the situation is not critical while phones are down and no further reports have come in.
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Sheridan
Story Post
Fieh
Carlson and
Wolf Pastures
Spoday
Forest Office
Fort Collins to Add Decorative Lighting Conduits
Ft Collins officials move to install tile conduits for decorative lighting across the paving district. Work starts on West Mountain from Mason to College, then East Mountain, Linden, Walnut, and Pine streets. Street car tracks are upgraded with new ties and grading as paving proceeds.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Jennings
Armitage
West Mountain
Mason
College
East Mountain Avenue
Linden Street
Walnut Street
Pine Street
West Mountain Avenue
Falk
College Avenue
Baby Drowns in Irrigation Ditch Near Perthold
William Yost of near Perthoud reports tragedy as his eighteen month old daughter fell into an irrigation ditch beside the residence yesterday afternoon and did not survive.
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FT. Collins
Wiliam Yost
Perthoud
Ditch accident in Germany prompts safety concerns
A small water ditch, once deemed safe, suddenly carried 100 inches after the headgate was opened. A baby fell in while chasing a paper and was carried to a nearby bridge where the body was found. The three-year-old sister alerted others, but life could not be saved despite rapid rescue efforts. Linden street note promotes a Casper made cleaning product for grease and oil removal with multiple household uses.
Boy Burned When Coffee Spilled On Him
A sixteen year old boy was brought to Laramie from Buford with severe burns after boiling coffee spilled on him. He was admitted to a hospital in Cheyenne after receiving first aid at Buford and was resting well.
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Laramin
Buford
H. E. McCollum
Cheyenne
Soap Factory to be Built in Casper
Casper reports a new industry, Marvel Cream soap factory, to be established at 318 East in the city, signaling local industrial growth. The venture adds to Casper's manufactories as officials note expected jobs and economic activity.
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Casper
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Garrie M. Wood
Sundance
Robert D. Hawley
Douglas
Casper Boarder
New Christian Church
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Ping
Lad
Federal Reserve Banking System
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
14Th & Stout Sts
Denver Dry Goods Company
Lewis Dry Goods Co
Josline Dry Goods Co
Daniel & Fisher Dry Goods Co
Auto State
Auditorium
Watson Bros
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