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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
8
Editorial notes the War Savings campaign remains open for stamp purchases. It praises the impersonal appeal of the stamps and urges readers in arrears to act. Mention is made of a postponed horse theft case, Wm Roos versus James McFarland, delayed to July 23 due to the prosecutor’s absence.
A Star Valley hopeful for county commissioner modestly endorses good roads and pledges economical administration. The public is reminded of past fiscal concerns while noting the candidate’s stance on infrastructure and budget.
The plan calls for a tall flag pole to display Old Glory for all to see and a new warning sign placed at the Main and Front streets intersection. The current sign invites motorists to turn left, prompting upgrade.
A notice in this issue requires all sheep to be dirt. It mentions bum lambs raised by local boys and fears it may discourage some young sters in their patriotic efforts. It notes the difficulty of loading bum lambs and hauling them twenty to thirty miles to be dipped.
Elsewhere in the columns the announcement notes J A Christmas of Kemmerer running on the Republican ticket for county prosecuting attorney. Christmas is described as an honorable upright man, long time resident, versed in law and capable of the office.
The Camera notes public criticism of a Wilson third term campaign but questions whether any official support exists. It mentions Indiana's state Democratic convention endorsing Wilson and hints the endorsement may have been dictated by the president himself.
Weekend visitors Bert Winger and Miss Lillian Trevorrow are mentioned along with Mrs P J Quealey of Kemmerer on business trips to Aston. Watches repaired by F K Curtis, plastering finished at the school house, and a dining room to close Aug 1 to Sept 1. Horse for sale and hay-field plans in Cokeville, with several residents traveling for business and social events reported.
One brown mare mule branded Fwy on left thigh escaped from pasture at Foasil Wyoming. One bay horse branded DS under right hip. One black mare with brand on left shoulder. Report by J. B. Smith Kemmerer Wyoming.
The piece argues that wartime requires breaking home ties and citizens becoming soldiers to protect the state. It cites duty over family for the greater cause and references Trench and Camp to illustrate the idea of refusing military service as a hardship.
Tea Gilkison visited Montpelier on Tuesday. Clyde Raa dropped in Kemmerer over Sunday. Geo Stoffers spent Friday in the county seat on business. Ivan Nichols visited Rock Springs this week. Extra copies of the June 8 issue are wanted. Miss Ima Morgan visited Kemmerer with her sister Mrs. E 8 Edgerton. Mrs. John Bourne and Harriet Bourne of Pocatello stayed with the Richard Roberts family. Miss Agnes Fillingim arrived in Cokeville for a depot trick. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts with Kay and Harriet Bourne went to Kemmerer on business. Billy Normandie spent a week in Cokeville renewing old friendships. Red Cross memberships for 1918 welcomed via Mrs J G Reynolds. Tom Lamb left Cokeville for his home in fatheridan to attend state matters. Ray Halfe became the first trick operator at the O S L depot. A small draft-age ranch offer seeks 81 down and 1 yearly. Address Box 247 Cokeville Wyoming. Ady. 2t
Notice that certificates of indebtedness numbered 9719 through 0948 are called in. Interest will cease on the 22nd day of July, 1918. Amount called is fifteen thousand dollars. Issued in 1906 to 1927.
The YMCA in France needs 250 men each month from the mountain states to support front line work. Applicants must be robust, unafraid of danger, able to follow orders, and willing to endure hardship under shell fire. They seek men who are good mixers, above draft age, not pacifists or slackers, and ready to be sent where needed.
Clarence L. Speed surveys Prussian policy from Frederick the Great to the present, arguing Germany’s creed of survival of the fittest and iron and blood drives aggression. He cites Frederick’s letters, Bismarck’s iron dictum, and Kaiser’s posturing, detailing raids, strikes, and atrocities as evidence of a long, deliberate program.
Notice is given that Steve Lasioh of Mut Sen Wyoming claims land in the NW SE section 6 township 23 north range 115 west for mineral material. The formality of filing and publication are noted by the clerk on the date in Sublet Wyoming. Names Ken Merer Frank Dediver Ignatz Pik are listed in the official notice.
In a critique attributed to C. Walcott, the author argues Germany’s wartime starvation of Poles is deliberate to clear space for conquest. He questions prospects for peace while military rulers endure and urges action to end aggression and spare civilians.
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