Enlist Now for Regular Army to Join Expeditionary Force
The president calls for 70 000 volunteers to join the regular army as the first batch for the French front. Volunteers gain superior training, serve under famed leaders like Black Jack Pershing, and receive early experience and care. This is presented as the last chance to enlist before final mobilization.
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United States
Westpointers
Geoers
Black Jack
Pershing
Inc
America
Why We Are in War from President's Flag Day Address
The passage argues that Germany forced the United States into war through insults and aggressions. It alleges German agents sought to corrupt American opinion, disrupt industry and commerce, and incite Mexico and Japan into hostile actions, with direct influence from Berlin’s foreign office.
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Germany
Toen
Mexico
Japan
Foreign Office
Berlin
A Nation Faces War and the Call to Arms
The speaker recalls repeated threats at sea and the moral pressure to respond. Citizens grew suspicious of neighbors amid war fears, wondering who betrayed loyalty. Peace was desired, but denial forced action and honor demanded protecting the flag.
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Europe
To Win the War for Democracy in America and Russia
The article argues for unity with the Allied cause and warns that separate peace with Germany would doom liberty. It cites Root’s appeal and the Petrograd council’s reaction, and urges Russia to pursue democracy through firm action. Connecticut plans a heightened July 4 observance to honor national ideals and service.
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New York World
Elbo
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Petrograd
Russia
Duma
Leopold
Robert Grimm
Berlin
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
Grimm
Root
America
Connecticut
Connecticut State Council of National Defense
Defense Council
Safe Sane Fourth To Be Vogue Here
A local notice states a safe Fourth of July with no toy pistols or firearms allowed. Firework sales may be restricted and public safety officers urge restraint to prevent accidental fires during celebrations.
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F. Emberg
Forks
Freight wreck at Granite Canon delays rail traffic
Seven freight cars derailed on the west passing track at Granite Canon causing eight rails and fifty tons of damage. No injuries reported. Wrecking crews from Cheyenne and Laramie cleared the line after delays to two eastbound passenger trains. Damage estimated under $100 with each derailed car about $40.
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Cheyenne
Laramie
Bwitel
Juarez Donates 8250 to Red Cross War Fund
Juarez Mexico subscribed 250 dollars to the Red Cross war fund today. El Paso businessmen led by Winchester Cooley visited Juarez merchants and residents to solicit subscriptions.
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Mexico
RED Cross
EL Paso
Tex
Red Cross War Fund
Winchester Cooley
State Council of National Defense Meets in Cheyenne
The Wyoming State Council of National Defense convened in the governor’s office with Governor present and members Knight Blydenburgh Carey Diers and Bozorth. They discussed labor conditions and crop marketing noting near full employment and plans to aid workers and coordinate harvest rearrangements while addressing storage limits for potatoes and other crops. Two committees were formed to connect labor with employers and to plan conservation and marketing of the state’s produce.
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State Council of National Defense
Cheyenne
Henry G. Knight
R. A. Merton
Ick
Blydenburgh
R. D. Carey
D. C. Diers
J W Boorth
State of
Wyoming
Goshen
Tlabor
Robert D. Carey
A. B. Blydenburgh
H. O. Watrud
J. (. Dierw
J. W. Bozorth
Fred Hoel
Frontier Profit Goes to Red Cross Frontier park lease and dance plans
The Frontier committee seeks a five year lease on Frontier park but officials draft a one year lease with the city's fifty percent proceeds from the celebration donated to the Red Cross finance committee. John A. Martin introduces the measure as Cheyenne moves to boost Red Cross funds ahead of Frontier week. A dance pavilion will occupy the Inter Ocean hotel lower floor with walls removed for an open air floor.
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The
Frontier Committee
Frontier Park
J. D. Clark
Finance Committee
Red Cross
Cheyenne
John A. Martin
Parks
Inter Ocean
Tech
I The Soldier Poem About Duty and Respect
A reflective poem portrays a soldier's daily duties and the neglect he faces. It contrasts courage with unkindness, urges respect for service, and imagines a dying note to a mother describing sacrifice and longing for a peaceful afterlife. The piece emphasizes patriotism and the cost of war.
Authority Granted to Develop Salt Creek Oil Holdings
The Boston Wyoming Oil company owns 640 acres in Salt Creek with 2000 barrels per month from three shallow wells. The Interior Department grants authority to develop by drilling to the Wall Creek sand, with contracts in place for new wells. Expected production 1000 barrels per day from proven areas. The firm also holds 100 acres west of Salt Creek near active development by Ohio Oil and others.
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Boston-Wyoming Oil Company
Salt Creek
Department of the Interior
Wall Creek
Ohio Oil Company
Free lecture announced by First Church of Christ Scientist Cheyenne
First Church of Christ Scientist in Cheyenne Wyoming says John Randall Dunn C 5 member of the board of lectureship of the Mother church Boston will give a free lecture on Christian Science Thursday evening July 23 at the Parish house all are invited The Mayfield oil report notes May production up and a daily net gain despite losses and ongoing price expectations amid California fuel shortages and Mexican political factors Kentucky shows strong well output and high grade oil shaping refinery value with gasoline demand rising and fields supplying what they can
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Ile
Starn In Glory
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Cheyenne
Wyoming
John Randall Dunn
Boston
Maso
California
Mexico
Tampico
Tuxpan
Kentucky
Gee Eine
Crown Oil leads Kentucky wells in new producer column
Nineteen new Kentucky wells were brought to the surface last week per official reports, with Crown Oil extracting two of them. Crown’s wells are gaining attention as the dominant size in the new producer column, while shallow Kentucky wells offer large profits for small capital. Crown earnings with Somerset at 2.20 a barrel near 2000 daily gross, and annual 700000 potential, make dividends look secure amid rising interest in Crown and other independents.
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Wyoming
Kentucky
Crown Oil
Crown
Somerset
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