Food Shipments to Allies Hit 1.4 Billion Value
Food Administration reports voluntary conservation by Americans led to ship ments of 141 million bushels of wheat and 844.6 million pounds of meat to Allies and U S forces in 1917 18, totaling 1.4 billion dollars. Meats fats and dairy exports rose from 2 1065 million pounds in 1916 17 to 3 0111 million pounds in 1917 18.
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United States
Hoover
Wilson
Food Administration
Allied Desteations
Hoover reports U S food exports soar during wartime year
The statement highlights American agricultural gains and wartime shipments to Allied nations led by wheat and cereal exports. It notes increased overall grain shipments, reduced by crop failures in 1917, and credits farmers and the public, especially women, for sustaining food supplies amid shortages.
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Hoover
Germany
Densley cousin dies in France amid wartime losses
The Densley family of Border learns Chas Densley has fallen in action on the French battlefields. He left Riverton Utah to join the colors and was a beloved son to his elderly mother. Meanwhile an air battle Friday near Zebougge West Minders coast involved Lieut Regent Harris and Sergt James Muir, who escaped after their French type aircraft was hit. Both were interned after forced descent at Koude Kerk Zeeland. A British plane landed in Dutch territory. James Muir, a local standout, enlisted at the war’s outbreak. Mrs Augiet Angelo is recovering from a fall in the cellar that dislocated her knee.
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Densley
Border
Chas, Densley
France
Mr. Densley
Riverton
Utah
Zebougge
West Mianders
Amsterdam
Exchange
Regent Harris
Sergt
James Muir
Koudekerk
Zeeland
Dutoh
Salt Lake
Lribune
A Herder’s Cowardly Act Shocks Kemmerer
J. B. Smith, a well known county sheepman from Kemmerer, arrived home from the summer range in poor humor after discovering a camp had no herd border. About 100 head were missing, with 600 located and 300 still unaccounted for as he seeks the culprits.
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J. B. Smith
Kemmerer
Joe
Local youths collect bottles and rags for thrift stamps
Real American Spirit swo youngsters cleaned up town all summer gathering bottles and rags. The pair are Harold and Archie Tiomreck sons of the local harness shop owner. Harold has $50 in stamps while Archie, younger, has over $20 saved for War Saving Stamps.
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Mom
Llarold
Archie Tiomreck
Harold
Archie
Wyoming Dry Organization formed in Cokeville
A large gathering of town women met at J. H. Stoner home to hear Mrs. Earl White of Pocatello speak on What Prohibition Has Done for Pocatello. They organized the Wyoming Dry Organization of Cokeville to support the upcoming election on November 6. Officers include Pres. J. D. Noblitt and Vice Pres. J. G. Reynolds with Sec. Roscoe Stoner and Treas. C. Z. Harryman.
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J. H. Stoner
Earl White
Pocatello
Wyoming
J. D. Noblitt
J. G. Reynolds
Roscoe Stoner
Treas
C. Z. Harryman
Found Dead in Room Portland Man Wallin
Lester Wallin of 175 Yamhill St Portland Ore was found dead in a hotel room Thursday afternoon from a hemorrhage of the lung after tuberculosis. He had rented the room the previous day and was last seen at the Angus McLean ranch. The body lies in Fuller Undertaking parlors while investigators seek his home or relatives.
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Lester Wallin
Yamhill St
Portland
Ore
Hursday
Wallin
Angus McLean
McLean Ranch
Fuller Undertaking
Johnson Arrested in Cokeville on Mann Act Charge
Orenar Johnson, a known local figure for a decade, was arrested in Cokeville on Mann Act allegations. Authorities say he came to town with a woman of questionable habits posing as a married couple. He had been warned previously and the woman is said to have appeared with other men before. They were taken to Kemmerer for detention pending federal inquiry.
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Orenar Johnson
Cokeville
Johnson
Kemmerer Yesterterday
Mining figure McKinney in grave Utah auto accident
Word reached this week that W. J. McKinney, known for mining ventures here, suffered a severe accident while en route to Salt Lake City when his ear turned turtle on the Silver Creek bill and pinned him beneath. Three ribs pierced his lungs with extensive internal injuries. fate unknown. He was found by passersby and taken to Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
W. J. McKinney
Silver Creek
German alien females face residency permit rule under General Regulations
A German alien female must obtain permission from the district Registration officer before changing residence as set in Article IIIL of the General Regulations governing German alien female deportation. Violating the regulations risks arrest or detention for the war period as an enemy alien.
Wyoming to Form Student Army Training Corps Unit
The University of Wyoming faculty is informed a S A T C unit will be organized at Laramie under the War Department. Enlistment is voluntary for physically qualified students aged 18 to 21 pursuing or entering courses this fall.
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Army Training Corps
University of Wyoming
War Department
Laramie
University
United States Army
Quartermaster's Department
Wyoming
Home on Furlough Ends Northward Journey
Jesse Gilkison returned from Ft. Riley on a twelve day furlough and visited friends in town while in good health. He is with the Medical Officers' Training camp and serves as a clerk in division headquarters. He left Wednesday for Ogden where Mrs. Gilkison entered hospital for treatment at the Dee hospital per Dr. Madera’s recommendation.
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Ft. Riley
Jesse
Omcers
Clek
Ogden
Gilkison
Dee Hospital
Madera
Applications for Grazing Permits in Wyoming National Forest
Notice to file applications for grazing cattle horses and sheep in the Wyoming National Forest for the 191 percent season. Applications must be filed at the office in Afton Wyoming by October 1 2018. Information on grazing fees and blank forms available. current permittees excluded. Charles A Beam Forest Supervisor.
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Wyoming National Forest
Afton
Wyoming
Sugar Saving in War Time Urges U S Families
The United States Food Administration asks each family to limit sugar use to two pounds per month per person. With 75 percent of sugar shipped to shores and imports exceeding three million tons, conserving sugar frees ships for military needs.
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France
United States Food Administration
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