County commissioners award nine bridge contracts locally
Bids opened yesterday for nine bridge projects totaling almost 10000 dollars, with four bidders. Local contractors won all hats with Jonas Finger landing three contracts and J G Whedbee six, while Robertson and Levy Construction submitted bids deemed too high.
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Jonas Finger
J. G. Whedbee
Robertson
Loveland
Levy Construction Company of
Denver
Finger
Jackson Ditch
Laporte
No. & Ditch
Sheldon Lake
Fort Collins
Arthur Ditch
Son
Whedbee
Louden Ditch
Boxelder Creek
Lakeditch
Quinine Laxative Tablets Marketed With Grove’s Signature
A tablet product named Laxative Bromo Quinine claims no nervousness or head ringing due to its tonic and laxative effects. The box bears a Grove’s signature and notes one “Hromo Quinine.”
Vigilantes Urged to Keep Order in Greeley
In Greeley Colorado plans to form a volunteer armed protective association gain traction this week. Local business and professional men are being asked to buy Remington rifles and ammunition to join a 100 member vigilance committee. The push reflects anti pacifist and anti German sentiment stirred by Edward Trefe and the Hoover food commissioner.
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Greeley
Colo
Edward Trefe
Hoover
Adams County
Weld Bar Association
Best Line in Cheyanne Bicycles New and Used
Reed H. Hollister advertises new and second hand bicycles at 1720 Pioneer Ave, Cheyenne. The listing notes contact via M2.
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Cheyanne
Reed H. Hollister
Pioneer Ave
Man Arrested After Refusing to Rise for Anthem in Wyoming Cabaret
Casper police jailed W H Mahaffey a oil-field validator after an angry crowd at Rhinoceros cabaret threatened violence over his refusal to stand for the Star Spangled Banner. He allegedly shouted against the Stars and Stripes while intoxicated. he was fined seven pounds and released.
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Casper
Wyo
W. H. Mahaffey
Officer Divine
Mahaffey
Caba
Liberty motorized plane reaches Washington in service
The first Liberty motor to reach Washington in actual service arrived driving a navy flagship boat from Norfolk and carrying the pilot and two passengers. The 175 mile course was lengthened by detours yet the flight took about two hours with no trouble from the Liberty engine.
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Washington
Norfolk
Alleged Slayer Acquitted in Wyoming Murder Trial
In Rawlins Wyoming on Monday night John Liebig was acquitted of first degree murder in the death of Louis Senften at the Liebig ranch. The defense argued accidental death after Senften broke Liebig’s shotgun, while prosecutors contended Liebig shot and staged an accident. Liebig awaits federal court action in Cheyenne over alleged treasonable utterances.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Mar
State of
Wyoming
John Liebig
W. O. Collins
H. A. Reinke
George O'Brien
E. O. Nelson
James Harris
John Swanson
Charles Weater
George Brenniman
George Vermillion
Ed F. Bennett
W. M. Cranor
Oscar Holmquist
L. G. Carpenter
Ed Callahan
E. A. Kell
H. Rasmussen
Matt Makinen
Peter Bergerson
Joe Stimpson
Cheyenne
Dr. Densmore
Lee Kanpp
Denver
Corner H. K. Bennett
William Loomis
Basin Schools Close Because of Epidemic
Basin Wyoming March 21 The school board asks the board of health to close Basin schools until next Wednesday morning for fumigation. Dr Harris urges residents to cooperate with quarantine to protect neighbors. No Sunday school for under 18s. Ill children stay home until a doctor issues a certificate. Diseases now prevalent include scarlet fever measles and whooping cough.
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Basin
Wyo
Board of Health
Harris
Drop Partisan Slogans and Help World, Says Wilson
Newark New Jersey March 21 New Jersey democratic leaders gathered for a reorgan ization banquet and received a message from President Wilson as national head of the party. He urged rising to the task of a new time with old slogans left behind and urged disinterested service to humanity. The letter, presented by Secretary Tumulty, said his staying on the job made it impossible for him to attend.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Wilson
Tumulty
Auto collision near Fort Collins injures Mrs. Steve Lewis
A two-vehicle crash three miles east of Fort Collins on Monday afternoon injured Mrs. Steve Lewis who suffered a broken leg. Charles Paige struck the car driven by Mrs. John Lewis as he failed to notice the other vehicle. Paige was knocked unconscious but recovered shortly. The Lewis party included Mrs. Steve Lewis, her sister-in-law and some children. the baby remained unhurt.
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Fort Collins
Cole
Mar
Charles Paige
John Lewis
Steve Lewis
Lewis
Paige
Boy Suffers Foot Fracture After Jump Accident
In Fort Collins Colorado on March 21 John Slayton two year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Slayton fractured the bones of one foot after jumping from a considerable height while playing. He has a weaker leg and bore the impact on his sound foot.
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Fort Collins
Colo
John Slayton
Frank Slayton
Convicts to Work State Reserve at Thermopolis
Fred E. Holdrege of Thermopolis, superintendent of the state reserve at Saratoga, arranged a Rawlins trip to hire convicts from the state prison. He took them to Thermopolia to perform heavy labor on the hot springs reserve, which will receive substantial attention this year.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Fred E. Holdrege
Thermopolis
Rawlins
Thermopolia
Old Clothes Drive Aids War-Refugees In Sheridan
Sheridan merchants donate vehicle use for Joe Koehler to collect old clothes for a Red Cross aid drive. Clothes will be packed and shipped to Belgium and France for the needful, with deliveries coordinated via the Orpheum and the delivery man.
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Old Clothes
Sheridan
Wyo
Joe Koeller
Red Cosa Society
Koehler
Joe K
Orpheum
Wanted, Homes for Children
Three children, two boys ages 2 and 6, and one girl age 4, seek placement in good homes. Apply to State Humane Society, Capital Building. EF. W Burke, Chief Agent.
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Stata Humane
Capital Building
EF. W. Burke
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Carey Ave
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National Furl
Harry FE. Nash
Collo
Fort Collin
West Mountain
Antos Collide
Nobody Hart
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Bikoken
Grown Tas Works
Logan
Curio
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