The Next Great War Pneumonic Plague Theory
A Cheyenne Tribune summary quotes Dr James J King US Army Medical Corps linking Spanish influenza to pneumonic plague imported from China. It cites 350000 US deaths since 1918 and argues the plague spreads regardless of climate, location, or protective measures, urging that future wars may be fought against plague.
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China
New York
James J. King
United States Army Medical Corps
United States
Atlantic
King
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Arizona
Los Angeles
Alaska
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Harbin
Manchura
Dr. King
France
Spain
Cheyenne Tribune
Local Health Notes From Madera La Verne Noblitt and Delbert Barn
Dr C 4 reports operations this week for dousilitis. Joe Jensen treated for rhinitis recently. Haggedy Hotel rapporter injured eye. wound painful but eye may be saved. Mike Haskins on Cokeville section sick list. expected to recover soon. Mrs Wm Morgan Sr recovering from illness. Jeanie Moorehead convalescent after flu. Frank Jones suffered compound fracture of the Hunger. Mrs Swensen injured finger from a needle after arriving from Denver.
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Dr. C. 4
Madera la Verne
Haggedy
Mike Haskins
Cokeville
Wm Morgan
Jeanie Moorehead
Frank Jones
Swen Swensen
Frank Smith
Swensen
Denver
Puts Larger Towns to Shame Letter From War Campaign Leader
The excerpt, from Jack Thomborrow of Waynesville NC, recalls his wartime Liberty Loan drive with Mr J W Thompson of Cokeville. He notes a successful reception in Cokeville, praises the town’s effort, and hopes to visit again after the war ends. He mentions potential Fifth Liberty Loan involvement and asks to be remembered to local townspeople.
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I. W. Thompson
Jack Thomborrow
Waynesville
North Carolina
Thomborrow
Rep Cross
U. S. General Hospital
No. 18
J. W. Thompson
N. C
Treasury Department
Cokeville
Jack Thomkorrow
State Bank of Cokeville Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
State Bank of Cokeville will hold its annual meeting for stockholders at the bank office in Cokeville Wyoming on Monday January 18 at eight o clock in the evening for the transaction of business. Cashier G Morley signed the notice dated December 12 1918.
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State Bank of
Cokeville
Wyoming
G. Morley
Wyo
Service Schools For Farmers By Case Machine Co.
The Case Machine Co offers seventh annual Service Schools teaching farm tractors gas engines and power machinery. A week long program in lectures repair shop work and tractor operation will run December 17 to 21 at the Salt Lake City branch 235 West South Temple Street with slides diagrams and models used for instruction.
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United States
Canada
Salt Lake City
West
South Temple Street
Soldiers Return from Colorado Springs Training Camp
A group of soldiers returned home this week from training camps in Colorado Springs and Laramie. Named among those back are William Angell Ovcar Pierson Willard Willits and Tay B Roberts from Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Billy May also came home after training at Laramie.
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William Angell
Ovcar Pierson
Willard Willits
Tay B Roberts
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Billy May
Billy
Laramie
Birdmen Patron Saint and Airmen Guild
The cardinal archbishop of Westminster starts the Guild of St. Michael for Airmen, inviting Roman Catholic airmen to seek St. Michael’s protection. A London paper notes the Russians chose Hijjah as their patron in early war days, giving new meaning to the phrase prince of the powers of the air.
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Westminster
St. Michael
London
Simple Remedies For Flu and Pneumonia Cures
An old fashioned remedy for grippe is wild sage tea to make the patient sweat and break the cold. A noted eastern doctor recommended a salt and alcohol compress on the chest followed by warmth and fresh air to aid pneumonia.
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O. C. Garthwaite
Lava Hot Springs News
Quarantine Breach Lands Two in Jail
Jesse Reynolds and Robert Little of Cokeville were jailed by Marshal Slar rity after they refused to leave the quarantine station west of Kemmerer and entered Kemmerer without escort. They face possible charges for violating quarantine rules after completing a three day isolation.
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Jesse Reynolds
Robert Little
Cokeville
Slarrity
Kemmerer
Hillyer
Kemmerer Republican
Delivery System Reopens as War Controls Ease
The War Industries Board’s conservation division informs the Wyoming State Council of Defense that its economy in retail delivery services is discontinued. Large towns restore normal delivery. some areas had seen drastic curtailment during the war. Christmas buying restrictions are lifted. early shopping is advised to ease store traffic and transport congestion.
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Conservation Division
War Industries Card
State Council of Defense
Wyoming
Council of National Defense
Memorial Poem for Soldier Joe Villion in Civil War Note
A fragmented verse recalls Joe Villion killed in action with lines of mourning and tribute. The text blends elegiac lines about a soldier’s sacrifice, interwoven with stray references to Allen Eddy and an address seeking a red heifer and reward at Cokeville.
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McLean
Cokeville
Cost Per Head for Sheep Calculated for 1918
A local stockmaster estimates cost per head to run a flock at 86.75 in 1918, noting 86.43 in 1917 due to large feed costs. He says removing the feed item would have lowered 1917 costs by at least two dollars. One flock owner spent 12000 dollars on feed during the 1917 critical period.
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Kemmerer Republican
Colorado Prepares Quarantine On Sheep Imports
Colorado state board of flock inspection will block import of sheep from Navajo and Ute reservations unless declared free of infection. Reservations stretch into New Mexico Arizona and Utah. The other states will deny movement from these reservations and Colorado will enforce the quarantine with veterinary inspections before shipping.
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Colorado
Future of Wool Industry Calls for Price Stabilization
The article argues postwar strain on the wool sector demands price stability for two years and expanded production. It notes current US wool output around 280 to 300 million pounds annually with similar import levels and urges government action through warehousing, commissions, and a Washington visit by Dr. Wilson and other delegates to advance policy.
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Wilson
Washington
Why Wool Is Scarce and War Time Sheep and Hogs
The article argues the Army and Navy control the wool supply, forcing civilians to rely on shoddy and rejected stock. It cites 40 million fleece equivalents from recent slaughter, urges more American wool production, and notes shipments from Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. It mentions government aims and a farm flock push, plus a horse sale notice for Quadros & Go.
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Army
Argentina
Uruguay
Chile
Department of Agriculture
Sevcretary
Houston
Europe
Retain Uniform Worn Upon Discharge
Secretary Baker told Chairman Dent that the War Department will allow all discharged soldiers to keep their uniforms and overcoats after muster out. Dent drafted a bill to grant the authority, reversing the prior plan to return clothing three months after discharge.
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Baker
Dent
House
War Department
Department
Honor Roll Additions For Bear River Valley District
The Register lists overlooked names for the local Honor Roll from Bear River Valley. Omitted recruits include William Watson Sage Earnest Winter Sage George Findley Sage Carl L Bryson Border William Quigley Border Fred Keen Amacleto Medina Mike Miller Steve Lambert Claude Long Leslie Plummer Joseph Rollo Cokeville area names. Total in service at armistice is 96.
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Register
Ear River
American Red Cross
Bear River Valley
William Watson
Sage
Earnest Winter
George Findley
Carl L. Bryson
Border
William ©. Quigley
Cokeville
Fred Keen
Amacleto Medina
Mike Miller
Steve Lambert
Claude Long
Leslie Plummer
Joseph Rollo
State seeks discharged soldiers papers for permanent record
Attention soldiers. Discharged service members are asked to send their discharge papers to the Adjutant General's office in Cheyenne to be transcribed for a correct record of each man. The state plans to publish the history in book form and individuals may obtain copies if papers are lost. Discharges will be handled carefully and promptly returned to the owner. W. K. Weaver.
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Adjutant General's Office
Cheyenne
W. K. Weaver
Building Restrictions Lifted in Lincoln County Wyoming
Telegram from the War Industries Board states all building restrictions are removed allowing construction without permits. P J Quealy chairman Lincoln County Kommerer Wyoming announces November 80 1918.
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War Industries Board
P. J. Quealy
Lincoln County Kommerer
Wyoming
Good For the Editors A speculative note on government control
The Maribury Neb News quotes a satirical scenario where government takeover would raise subscription prices by about 40 percent and sheriff patrols would chase delinquents. It envisions editors losing pay, merchants facing public notice, and a linotype worker sent to Leavenworth as a deserter, concluding with support for the idea.
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Gava
Maribury
Neb
News
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Joe Villian
Joe Villion
Dow
Allen Eddy
N.Y. Herald
Mig
Ajao
Quadros & Go
Gokuville
Keward
Iia
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