American Railways Impress France With U.S. Train Technology
George Strehl, ex Union Pacific trainman discharged at Fort Lusser, recalls American rail equipment sent to France after U.S. entry in World War I. He describes an American passenger train at a Paris area depot reaching eighty miles per hour, then stopping near a freight train without incident, while French cars lag in size and comfort.
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Jolii
George Strehl
Union Pacific
Fort’ Lusserf
Ruel
United States
Franece
Paris
New York Central
Oapacity
City News in Brief Readouts From Cheyenne and Surrounding Areas
A noisy jumble of names and places shows Cheyenne business and visitors from Casper, Riverton, Worland, Sheridan, and Laramie. Notables include Dan Smith of Horse Creek and Mrs. F A Miller of Laramie. local firms advertise carriages and auto services. city council considers streetcar stop height changes for women in tight skirts.
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Dan Smith
Horse Creek
F. A. Miller of
Laramie
City
Youngstown, C
Eighty Ninth Division made great record in battle
The 89th Division veterans praise their hard fought service in France noting standout actions by the 359th 354th and 355th infantry regiments. They claim the 89th ranked high in artillery and prisoners captured and distance advanced, with 7,469 replacements and heavy losses. Colorado men led the front while Rocky Mountain troops powered the assault.
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Fort Russell
69Th
France
Dil
89Th
God
Germany
Colorado
355Th Infantry
Wan Manse
Sear
355Th
Ee Epies
Rate Increases Hit Local Newspapers Across the West
The city papers announce modest rate hikes to cover rising newsprint and salary costs. Advertisers and readers face new price scales including 80 cents per inch and 15 cent minimum ads, with commentary noting inflation and quotes from Irving Fisher about enduring higher prices.
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West
Acule
Irving Fisher
Regiments sail to France in World War I voyage notes
The three regiments departed Camp Funston in November 1917 and sailed from Hoboken for France in June 1948 aboard the Baltic and Adriatic. They reached Liverpool June 15 and France June 25, joining the Beaumont Leicheprey sector. The division faced heavy German bombardment with mustard gas and saw ongoing action until the armistice. The 353rd 354th and 365th regiments arrived in Le Havre May 23 aboard the Leviathan and Imperator.
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Camp Funston
France
Hoboken
Baltic
Adriatic
Liverpool
England
la Havre
Beaumont-Leicheprey
Jemeepe
Rothwas
Newgi
Property listing with multiple apartments on West 25th Street
An 800 block West 25th Street home offers five rooms and a bath for 3600 with terms. An apartment house on Kart 25th Street holds three units renting at 50 per month, with a claim the property will pay for itself. South Side dwellings range from 1800 to 3900 with varied terms and prices, including a 5000 asking price with terms.
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25Th Street
Kart 25Th Street
South Side
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Stock Growers National Bank
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CO. H. Pellanick of
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J.P. Turpee
Wheatland
Hobbs, Huckfordt & Finkbiner
A. C. Brown
Casper
Henry D. Schoonmaker of
Alcova
Plains Auto Company
Orat
Co. L. Whitmouth
Casperwan
Gayne Drummond
Riverton
J. PF. Miller
Sheridan
George B. McClelland
Worland
H. L. Brummel of
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Carter
E. P. Brannon
Guernsey
Co. T. Lupton
James Hi. Burgess
Big Piney
Minnie Furst
Velmer Little
George S. Gilland
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Window giss—Shermen Co
Cairo
Lydia B Pinkham
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Root Paints—Sherman Co
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18Th Street
East 25Th Street
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Taylor & Company
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