Extensive Recruiting Campaign Planned
An extensive recruiting campaign is to be carried on to obtain qualified applicants for the gas and fame regiments of the engineer corps. Telegraphic instructions received at the local army recruiting station yesterday for the war department outline qualifications including chemist gas workers steamfitters mechanics gas engineers blacksmiths plumbers and fire fighters or welders. The aviation section has been or
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Gas and Fame
Engineer Corps
Army
War Department
Army motor transport service to enlist chauffeurs and gas engine men
The engineer motor transportation service of the army will enlist chauffeurs and gas engine men from seventeen companies. Branches include limousine touring car all weather car track and motor cycle units. Companies are based at Fort Myer Virginia and all applicants are forwarded there upon enlistment.
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Engineer Motor Transportation Service of
Army
Fort Myer
Beagles Urge Attendance for Remains Escort and Funeral
Members and visiting brothers are asked to assemble Sunday at 20 dollars sharp to escort the late M A Bloodyear from Undertaking Parlors to the hall. The casket will lie in state until 2 p m when public funeral services will be held at the hall. Louis ManeWAL, Pres. Louis Smith, Sec.
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M. A. Tloodyear
Campaign against doubtful oil stock promoters by national advertising group
The National Vigilance Committee of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World launches a campaign to curb speculative oil stock promotions. William P. Green conducts investigations and will issue reports, aiming to protect investors while not hindering legitimate enterprise. Merle Sider emphasizes publishers must caution readers and safeguard funds.
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Injiianapolis
Washington
Nas
Willian P. Green
Mérle Sider
National Vigilance Committee
Management quality drives enterprise viability
Mr Sidener notes that strong capable management largely determines enterprise success and investor returns. He says even firms with natural advantages fail without experienced, honest leadership. The current campaign arose from requests by major newspapers for investigations into stock advertisements. The committee has historically functioned as a national clearing house for ads’ legitimacy.
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Sidener
Aged Tin Smith Found Dead in Hardware Store
Julius Jorgensen a 60 year old tin smith at Arp and Hammond tin shop was found dead by hanging in the back room. A note to his wife Christina advised farewell as neighbors recall prior suicide attempts. An inquest is expected today. funeral plans are pending.
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Tin Smith
Julius Jorgensen
Warren Avenue
Arp & Hammond
Christina Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Tie
John Hurt
T. B Bartlett
Hanks
California
Cheyenne
Norway
Montana
Notice to Tanpayers and Poll Tax Due 1918
Notice to tanpayers March 15 1918 calls to list property for assessment by April 16 at the County Assessor office. It repeats that the 1918 school poll tax in Laramie County Wyoming is due and payable at the Assessor office and may be enforced if unpaid. Signed E J Bmalley County Assessor.
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E. J. Bmalley
Laramie County
Wyoming
Bmalley
Firefighters Bid Farewell as Freeman and Lyons Join Navy
Lieut. W. H. Freeman and Harry E. Lyons, popular local fire department members, were honored at a farewell party at the fire hall. Mayor E. W. Stone praised their patriotism as they prepare to depart for training camps and Europe to support the war effort. Firehouse comfort kits were presented, and the event drew over a hundred attendees with flags and a service banner.
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W. H. Freeman
Harry E. Lyons
Fire Department
Navy
E. W. Stone
Europe
Freeman
Lyons
Pure gold coins minted in Denver during 1860s
Denver reports show the Pike's Peak Gold coins minted by Clark Gruber and Co in 1860 for private use before the government acquired the mint in 1862 for 25000 dollars. The coins bore Pike's Peak and an eagle design and came in ten and twenty dollar denominations for ready exchange.
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Denver
Colo
March
State
N. Wood
Mbn
James L Grant
Clank, Gruber & Co
Federal Mint
Pike's Peak
Clark, Gruber & Co
Cheyenne High School Service Flag Adds Six Stars
Six stars were added to the Cheyenne high school service flag yesterday, bringing the total to 102. The new stars honor graduates serving at West Point and Annapolis, including Don Shingler Highleyman Allan Fowler William Dinneen Walter Jones and Francis Molherney.
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Cheyenne
West Point
Annapolis
Don
Shingler
Richard Highleyman
Allan Fowler
William Dinneen
Walter Jones
Francis Molherney
Weather Report from Daingerfield Area
Temperature readings show actual mean this date at 40 degrees with 1 degree rise in last 24 hours. Highest 40 degrees at 4:00 p m and lowest 20 at 7:15 a m. Northwest wind at up to 20 mph with no precipitation in the last 24 hours. Cumulative precipitation since January 1 is 1.54 inches vs normal 12.28 inches.
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L H. Daingerfield
Mexican laborer injured in Union Pacific yard incident
Frank Torres, a Mexican worker in the Union Pacific yards at Laramie Vigo, was treated for a foot injury after his foot was caught between a rail and a tie. He was sent home and will be laid up for ten to fourteen days.
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Laramie
Vigo
Frank Torres
Union Pacific
Stevens
Incendiary Fire Damages Empty Home on Snyder Avenue
A fire at 2:30 AM yesterday on Snyder Avenue caused about $200 in damage to the unoccupied home of E. F. Herriman. Fire officials say the blaze is believed incendiary and are investigating, with total damage around $300.
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Snyder Avenue
E. F E. Harriman
Plumber Held on Theft Charge in Wyoming Apartment
Casper police detain Bob Newton a plumber after accusations of stealing blankets and other material from the Wyatt apartments where he worked. Investigators connect him to missing items and anticipate a grand larceny charge.
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Casper
Wyo
Bob Newton
Wyatt Apartments
Newton
Pine Bluffs Visitor Heads to Cheyenne
A short note records a person from Pine Bluffs planning a visit to Cheyenne. The OCR text is fragmented but indicates travel between the two locations.
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Connelly’s Shoe Store
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Girls’ Athletic Society
HGH
M. Niinstrated
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Elizabeth Moore
Helen Tyson
Miss Tyson
Florence Lyons
Huth Harrington
Charlie Chaplin Company
Susan Breiseh
Ruth Harrington
George Washington
Abe Lincoln
Julia William
Alice Youer
Readine
Helen Held
Frances Tr
Helen Riemond
Florence
Mittle Lawler
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Wes
AD Club
ARP
Cheyenne, Wyo
County Acceteor
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Harry Lyons
Gwen TG Musel
HS. Serviceh Pflag
Kelley Mercantile CO
Weather Report
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Pine Bluffs
Marietta Grocery
Washington Market
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