Bond Drive Stirs Controversy Over Pro German Visitor
At Lovell Wyoming the Liberty bond drive nets a $100 bond for the Red Cross as Zerell 106 Per Cent American Club met on short notice to confront Altmark a Bilings hide and wood buyer found in town with pro German attitudes Altmark had not bought bonds or stamps and faced questions about loyalty. Local officials planned further action as bonds and war support remained a community focus amid tensions over loyalty and romance abroad.
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Lovell
Wyo
Zerell
Rhoshone
Red Cram Society
One & FP
Altmark
BilHhgs
United States
Red Cross
Talgo
Billings
Pho Jolub
Mild Love Drives Knock Sammies Out in Europe
London reports on American troops in Europe facing homesickness and romantic distractions. A wounded morale issue arises as soldiers struggle with letters from home and long for genuine affection, affecting their focus amid wartime duties.
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Europe
Goshen County Acreage Up Eighty Percent
A county report shows Goshen County crop area rising 80 percent over two years. County Agent Lielarich and Helmrich note much of the gain comes from Lingle area. Wheat production under patriotic effort has jumped, with spring wheat acreage up about 250 percent from 1917 as farmers expand fields to aid government needs.
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Wyo
Goshen
Lielarich
Lingle
Helmrich
Ex Colorado mayor John Worthington dies on train near Altoona
John Worthington banker and aft operator formerly based in Ouray and Golo died today aboard a Pennsylvania railroad near Altoona at age 74. He had served as mayor of Ouray. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Colorado
Ding
Pittsburg
John Worthington
Ouray
Golo
Aylvenia
Altoona
Glenrock Mob Tarred and Feathered I.W.W. Suspect at Jail
In Glenrock Wyoming on a Saturday night a six man masked mob overpowered Night Marshal Jay Smith, seized Jease Miles an I W W suspect, tarred and feathered him then returned him to the jail and warned Smith to stay put for ten minutes. Miles later faced custody and the case was sent to Douglas for prosecution.
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Glenrock
Wyo
Jay Smith
Jease Miles
Miles
Smith
Hawley
Douglas
Marshal Smith
Powell School Row Over Burning German Texts
In Powell Wisconsin a senior class incident led to the expulsion of Harvey Starr Charlie Lee Low and Whitman Murray after burning German textbooks in the library. Principal Mr Richards ordered suspension pending a school board settlement amid community uproar and threats of further action.
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Powell
Wic
Eisterg
Garwad
Harvey Starr
Charlie Lee Low
Whitman Murray
Hichards
Garland
Sota
Burning of books sparks protest over patriotism and freedom
A student refused involvement as a mob burned books and dragged him away. Though frightened, he was unharmed. The act was framed as patriotism, yet critics deem it a perversion of liberty and the fight for freedom.
Sheridan High Graduates Record Largest Class of 65
Sheridan Wyoming May 14 The graduation class at Sheridan High School totals 65 this year the largest in school history up from 54 last year. Girls outnumber boys 45 to 20 in the class. The curriculum has expanded with new subjects and enhanced work including patriotic programs by the Junior Loyalty league. Rev C F Fisher will preach the baccalaureate at Congregational church and on Wednesday Linden auditorium hosts commencement speaker Charles Zueblin whose talk is The Mobilization of Youth.
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Sheridan
Wyo
C. F. Fisher
Congregational Church
Dean West
Buffalo
Linden Auditorium
Charles Zueblin
Wheatland Masons Auction Rare Table for Red Cross
Wheatland Wisconsin May 14 The Wheatland chapter of the Masonic lodge launches a fundraising effort aiming to raise at least 100000 for the Red Cross through the sale of a table crafted by A G Huntington. The 3075 piece work uses nineteen rare woods from tropical regions and will be sent to every lodge in the state with bids flowing to the Red Cross. The highest bidder receives the table regardless of other bids.
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Wheatland
Wic
Masonic Lodge
Red Cross
A. G. Huntington
Great Western Co. Raises Sugar Beet Seed at Powell
Powell Wyoming May 14 The Great Western Sugar Company conducts an experiment on its Powell farm to grow beet seed from transplanted beets. Seed production on a commercial scale here would aid the beet industry, with A G Lucier filming operations for educational use nationwide.
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Great Western Co
Powell
Powell, Wyo
Great Western Sugar Company
Tia
Sugar Company
Basin Country
Colorado
A. G. Lucier
United States
Cut This Out It Worth Money Advertisement Offer
Read and mail the cutout with your name and address to Foley & Co to receive a return offer. The notice promises money in exchange for participation and provides a Chicago address for responses.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Avoc
Chicago
Cokeville Youth Norman Jacobsen in Who’s Who feature
Cokeville’s Norman Jacobsen, son of Julius C. Jacobsen, is highlighted in a Who’s Who style feature. He collaborated with Nina Whitnum and illustrated Florence Fox’s Fox Series of Readers, shaping children’s books read nationwide. His brother is Frank Stoner. his family legacy includes Cokeville’s smithy succession.
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Cokeville
Wyo
Wyoming
Bor
Milas Ethel Stoner
John Stoner
Nina Whutnam
Norman
Frank Stoner
Florence C. Fox
Fox
Jacobsen Visitor in Cokeville With Miss Plummer
Norman Jacobsen spent over a month in Cokeville last fall with his fiancée Miss Eichel Plummer and her mother. Plummer, an artist of note, has drawings appearing in Vanity Fair and Life magazines. Jacobsen now resides in New York City.
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Mr. Jacobsen
Cokeville
Eichel Plummer
Miss Plummer
Vanity Fair
Life
Norman Jacobsen
New York City
Green River graduates picnic ends with river accident
At a Green River high school graduation picnic at the Palisades Paul Freeman and Miss Jane Lamb rode a motorcycle when the ground collapsed. Freeman fell into the swift river and was carried to the home of Mr and Mrs Christengen for care. Lamb escaped unharmed and Freeman recovered in time for the Tuesday diploma ceremony.
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Green River
Wyo
Green River High School
Palisades
Tuedday
Paul Freeman
Jane Larm
Paul
P. EB. Christengen
Miss Lamb
A Welcome Word Heck I suppose you always let your wife have the last word
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript highlights a playful exchange on marriage. Heck jokes about consent to his wife’s final word while Peck humorously agrees. The line captures a lighthearted early 20th century tone.
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Heck
Peck
Boston Transcript
More Stock on Reserves Next Summer
SARATOGA Wyo May 14 War demands push grazing on national forests. Officials say half a million more sheep and about 250000 more cattle will be cared for this year, bringing totals to about nine million sheep and 2360000 cattle under permit.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Forest Service
Wheatland Party Dons Local Figures In Town Visit
Wheatland residents William Stieber A L Stieber and W Aker blade are in town visiting key figures and attending local events.
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Wheatland Party
Wlliam Stieber
A. L. Stieber
W. Akerblade
Wheatland
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