Crop Raised for Red Cross Farm Near Laramie
In Albany County Wyoming a county driven effort gathers land, water, power, and seed for a Red Cross crop. The Ryan brothers provide land three miles from town with Albany County Bar Association help and free services from Laramie Water and county power. The plan asks lawyers to contribute seed money, and proceeds from the sale at the courthouse will benefit the Red Cross. The sheriff notes labor is needed, with prisoners to work the fields.
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Laramie
Wyo
May
Albany County Bar Association
Ryan
Med Cross
Red Cross
Court House
Taramie Water Company
Sheriff's Office
Med Croes
AIDS INDUSTRIAL ARMY Grows Through MCA Secretaries
The industrial army in shipyards munition plants and other wartime works is expanding as V M C A secretaries reach workers. Already 115 MCA buildings are in operation and more facilities are being established quickly to boost production.
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James Francie
Wenchenar Rew Yast
Ieee
Pat Shrine
Speedy Relief from Kidney Troubles Adverts Claim Help
An old advertisement promises speedy relief from kidney and bladder troubles. It describes back pain, weakness, and digestive issues as linked symptoms and touts a remedy called Foley Riges to restore kidney function and reduce poisonous matter in the body. The copy mimics earnest health warnings and appeal.
Rex Smith dies in New York Army Hospital
Rex Smith, a Cody man born November 24, 1888, died in a New York City army hospital from pneumonia after prior surgeries for appendicitis and related complications. His body arrived in Ponca City, Oklahoma, where funeral services will be held, conducted by the Kagies lodge. His mother and several siblings survive. verey last telegram reported the death.
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Cody
Wyo
John Ward
Rex Smith
Army Hospital
New York City
Cook
Baker
Company K
Ase
Nassaw
Absoos
Ase Durwood Smith
Ponca City
Oklahome
Kagies’ Lodge
Perio
Asa
Cheyenne Seeks Honor Through Army Affiliation
Cheyenne with Company K shows pride in his af filiation with the army and association with the order. Reports note he has written several interesting letters read in lodge reflecting his service and loyalty.
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Cheyenne
Lodge
Eleven Drowned on Torpedoed Ship Tyler
New York reports eleven crew members died when the steamship Tyler was torpedoed and sunk off the French coast on May 8. The war effort also plans to draft a thousand M C A war work secretaries overseas within four months to meet rising needs.
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New York, May
Tyler
Talks to Meliaons Harry Lauder Tours Nation
Famous Scotch comedian Harry Lauder addressed audiences totaling over one million people in seven months during his nationwide tour for the M. A. effort. He spoke widely across multiple cities, drawing large crowds and lively reception.
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Harry Lauder
Farmer killed beneath train near single Wyoming town
Charles Ray Wood a farm laborer from near here was crushed by a freight train while attempting to board, died two hours later at Torrington hospital. He had been headed to Broken Bow Nebraska to join the army and left with plans to purchase shoes moments before the accident. Witnesses reported the train crew unaware of the fatality until arrival at Torrington.
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Charles Ray Wood
Torrington
G. O. Hanna
Wood
Broken Bow
Neb
Cleo Connelly
Sam
Charles Ingmire
C. L. Nelson
Murry Syler
Ingmire
Seyler
Government to Open Lanes in Single Reglon
Government notices all leaseholders with graying arrangements on lands under the south side ditch that their leases will be null after a given date. The action follows new policy changes affecting land use and access in Wyoming.
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Tober
Wyo
Leaguees
University of Wyoming Praises 300 Percent Drive Effort
Judge M N Grant writes to J W Worley praising the University of Wyoming for exceeding the third Liberty loan target with at least 500 percent work. Officials Aven Nelson F S Burrage Laura White led active committees si supporting subscriptions. The university also subscribed 75000 in bonds.
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Laramim
Wyo
M. N. Grant
Albany County
J. W. Worley
Tenth Federal Reserve District
Kanauk Cty
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Aven Nelson
College of Agriculture
A. D. Faville
F. 8. Burrage
Laura A. White
Grace R. Hebard
Miss
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Albany County Lawyers
Waterco
Aids Industrial Army
Cook Brothers
Cody Man
New York’s
Meliaons
Santaly
Wilbur
All
Hoover
Witook
Freckles
By Blosser
Wyoming U
Bas
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Sealliea
HILL
Toledo Blade
Chichester
Cheyenne Trunk Factory
Capitol
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