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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
1
A letter denounces Lincoln County commissioners for claiming thrift while questioning $40,000 in road funds. The writer accuses partial road spending, questions idle treasury balance, condemns travel costs, and asserts poor road conditions outside Star Valley.
Private William Howie of the 48th Engineers writes praise for Red Cross and Y M C A in camp. He notes Red Cross gifts woolen sweater socks and wristlets for overseas duty and says travels turned into picnics with refreshments and tobacco. He credits Red Cross funds for support helping soldiers and memories of home.
A Lincoln county resident Hunter Salmon of Kemmerer Wy enters the Republican primary for county commissioner pledging a fair business like administration and equitable county funds distribution subject to Republican voters in the August 20 primary.
A Hed Cross first-aid class was formed this week with ten members at its inaugural Tuesday meeting. The group will meet twice weekly for instruction in first aid with lectures by Dr. Schil, Marie Petrie, Mrs. Schmidt and Dr. C. J. Madera. Several new members are expected to join.
Local Red Cross chapter reports an allotment of 200 refugee garments must be completed by September first. Women in Cokeville encouraged to help in war effort via email and join the American aid drive.
Sam announces his candidacy for State Representative of Lincoln County to run in the August 20 primary. He cites wartime service demands and his background in hay grain coal farming and agricultural equipment, pledging support for roads taxes and a uniform tax system while aligning with the Prohibition era platform.
After this week we discontinue sending free copies through malls and exchanges. We will accept subscription fee arrangements. The change follows a government ruling affecting free copies sent to soldiers.
Local manager Woodward booked a singing duo for a vaudeville interlude between films. No show occurred as the pair could not perform without the pictures. A mail package resembling a cold drink was found to contain only a lens. The culprits were captured by deputy sheriff Woolward after the missing film finally arrived. The two actors sought revenge and left town.
The U S Employment Service inaugurates a public employment bureau to manage surplus labor. Branch offices exist in many regions with Wyoming locations in Cheyenne Laramie and Sheridan. Individuals seeking work should register at the nearest office.
Work on the Hagerty building on Front Street progresses rapidly this week restoring a first class appearance. The interior has been repapered and repainted with several comfortable rooms finished and furnished. Joe Fuller Sr. reports the building will open Monday and operate in connection with the Hagerty hotel.
The Alabama Troubadors led by the Nay Brothers visit next Wednesday night presenting a genuine old time darkey atmosphere with relics of melody and cotton field air. The jazz orchestra promises lively fun and Ebony hued meadow lyrics as part of the show.
Olson and his son Les from Cokeville visited in the early week, driving over Sunday and returning by afternoon. Olson, a major sheep owner, oversees a foreman's work on the forest reserve sheep, with cattle and swine interests on his Cokeville ranch. The Star Valley Independent notes his fine breeding stock highlighted by blue ribbon winners.
Government orders threshers to report monthly wheat threshed and other cereals. Record books will track grain kinds, amounts, acreage, and threshing charges for farmers. County agents collect monthly wheat totals and forward them to Washington by the fifth. Lincoln county threshers urged to use 25th to 25th cycle. oats rye barley reports due at season end.
Gunfire from hills jolts town residents but marks the opening of the third chicken season. Early sportmen head to the hills and many return with limits as evidence the feathery game is plentiful this year. Jewelry repair ads from F. E. Curtis in Kemmerer Wyoming also appear.
A Sunday outing drew a dozen Cokeville nature lovers to the hills west of town last Sunday. They enjoyed interesting games and a delicious luncheon, returning home in pleasant spirits at the close of day.
A suporiferous clique gathered Saturday night at a Cokeville home. Pink milk pajamas teddy-bears and other feminine garments were in evidence as singing and dancing continued until early morning. The dawn brought Creams crude young men Kodak films and promised negatives.
A Cokeville Republican, J Noblitt, announced his candidacy for state representative. The profile praises his character, civic service, and suitability for public office, noting prior consideration for county commissioner and strong local support.
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