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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
2
The piece discusses alien female fingerprint registration from June 17 to 26, urges cautious reporting on navy and merchant marine actions, and critiques press restraint. It notes Rita Kinney named Deputy US Marshal, and predicts a regional exodus. also comments on Wyoming draft participation and a local newspaper editor.
With the Thrift Stamp drive ahead, ranchers are asked if Kemmerer’s April stock grower convention resolution to pay employees five dollars of their monthly salary in Thrift Stamps will be adopted. The idea is praised and a turnout to implement is hoped.
After eight years as editor R H Alcorn retires to serve the government M T Christensen becomes editor of the Republican The Sentinel is taken over by Royal A Young the Big Piney Examiner veteran promising a wide awake independent paper Wishing them success.
Hon. Pitt Cover of Cheyenne argues in an open letter that Senator Francis E. Warren deserves reelection. The letter notes Warren’s leadership in key committees including War and Appropriations, urging Wyoming voters to support continued public service.
The University of w7emD has sent invitations for the Class of 1918 commencement to be held at the school grounds in Laramie at ten o clock on June 12. The date has been arranged again for the ceremony.
Local items list visitors and residents across Cokeville and nearby towns. Notables include Nell Olson in Montpellier and J A May of Pocatello on business, with many health updates and social notes. Red Cross membership dues and Junior Red Cross meetings are noted along with sales ads and service notes.
Dr. Y BR Balmer state inspector of stock for this section has been busy inspecting livestock on nearby ranges. Assisted by Tom Lamb inspector for the north eastern section, work expected to finish mid July. Stock throughout the state is in excellent condition.
Sneddon T N Sneedon recently joined the army engineering corps and is stationed at Boulder University Colorado where he has been made top sergeant over many new men. He writes his father Thomas Sneddon of Diamondville that he will leave Boulder for an unknown destination July 12.
The many friends of M. D. Reynolds learn he has been promoted to first lieutenant and left a California outpost for Camp Mills in the east where he is now located. Reynolds, once county prosecuting attorney for two years before 117, is held in high esteem locally and may be deployed soon.
Mies Winona Reed Jewell will deliver a patriotic address at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening June 9. locals praise her as a fine speaker and impersonator and promise a great treat for Cokeville residents with united church attendance and special music.
A small band of thorobred Cotswold ewes belonging to Lige Christensen of the city, moved to new grounds early this week. They are all yearlings with lambs, described as a fine bunch and measuring about ten and one half inches in wood. Christensen is known for high quality sheep and takes pride in them.
George W Murdoch received a letter from John G Murdoch who worked nearby years ago for his uncle and E J Bradley. John has served six years in the army and is now a camp instructor at Mare Island near San Francisco. In 1914 he was in Mexico and 1915 1916 in China during the Japanese scare. He left service after a 1916 enlistment ended and re enlisted for the current war after 45 days out.
Last Sunday night near the Quealy ranch a car driven by Lige Christensen turned completely over after brakes failed on a downhill descent toward Cokeville. The vehicle carried ten occupants, seven of them children, but remarkably no one was injured.
Joe Salazar, a Bennion herder, fell from his horse on a lane east of town last Sunday night. He was found unconscious, then transported to town for care by Dr. Madera and diagnosed with a fractured base of the skull. After initial recovery he was moved to Lincoln County Hospital in Kemmerer.
Immediate sale offers a substantial price reduction on a high-grade piano stored at Kemmerer. Terms and responsible party to be provided by writing to the Denver Music Company, Jelly6 Denver, Colorado.
Sprinklers improve road surface after rain. Parke Davis sun burn cream offered by Schuls Drug Co. Rita Bourne and Miss Fuller attended Montpelier show and dance. Painter George Sanderson works on Hotel Wyman interior in Cokeville. F E Curtis in Kemmerer for county directory data with W G Spaw from Denver. Harold Monteer and newborn girl reported. Monteer serving in the country. Car troubles mar young residents’ Montpelier trip. shearing completed for J D Noblitt’s flock. Rita Bourne returns from Salt Lake to join family journey home.
Government crews led by H. D. Voight work in Townships 26 to 28 and ranges 114 to 118 to resolve defec tive Riley 1883 survey gaps. The effort, 14 miles north of Cokeville, should take about six weeks and may amend private land claims Nos 60 61 and 55.
Crowds have been slow to arrive for Saturday dances in Cokeville. Organizers Messrs Woodward and Hinkey pledge significant effort and expense to host the event and request attendees to arrive early so music begins at nine.
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J W Sammon of Kemmerer Wyoming declares candidacy for State Senator from Lincoln County. He cites five years in Wyoming politics including county attorney and deputy assessor roles, urging constructive leadership and support for the war effort in the August primary. May 20, 1918.
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