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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
8
Editorial urges buy War Savings stamps as the nation speeds toward victory. It suggests Cokeville arrange a Fourth of July celebration and pay prizes in War Savings stamps, while noting physician Warren’s decision to re enter the senatorial field could affect Democratic prospects this fall.
Daniel Webster calls for unity under the constitution and flag in a civic exhortation. A speaker denounces lending to government as backing Wall Street and asserts that citizens fund their own families, warning sharply against complacency.
The piece dismisses long-standing accusations against Hon. Frank W. Mendell accusing him of mail fraud and franking abuse as old and amusing. It contrasts this with a Wyoming senator who left Congress early to campaign, implying improper timing.
Local items report M O Maughn and Ivan Jones visiting from Kemmerer, Joe Salazar recovering from a horse accident, and Teddy Burton’s recovery funded by War Savings Stamps. Businesses note drug and printing services, Edison phonographs, and the Haggerty hotel project. Wool shipments totaling about five and a half cars are noted, with Ore details on local commerce and travel.
A farewell gathering was hosted at Bri H Smalley home for Harry Woods of Kemmerer who is called for service on the 24th. Woods is Mrs. Smalley’s brother. The group drove to Idea Beach and Fishhaven for the weekend. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Brown, Miss Clara Hickerson of Superior, and Pete and Fred Ward of Colorado Springs.
The Register reports Frank Benson on the sick list and H.8 vall visiting town. Claus Kreugers acts as City Clerk in Mr. Burton’s absence. Dave Martin heads to Lava Hot Springs for baths. Several residents travel for rest, work, or health, including Parke-Davis products in local shops and farm activities at Roberts’ place.
The Cokeville School Board invites sealed bids by July 1 1018 for laying a new hardwood floor in the Cokeville schoolhouse and separately for painting papering and calkiming. Bids must be received by 8 PM. Specifications available from George E Stoffers Clerk Cokeville Wyoming.
Notice is given that Steve Laalch of Sublet Wyoming filed final proof to establish his claim to land described as the Ey KY NW of Section 6 Township North Range 116 West Sixth Meridian. The hearing will be before Clerk Flol LaChapelie of the Court at Kemmerer Wyoming on July ath 1916. Witnesses include William Porter Louis Gerbite Frank Hudoor Ignatz Mki.
Poem from Casper poet E Richard Shipp honors a fallen soldier with the Star of Gold sculpture and flags. It remembers a mother’s sorrow and the soldier’s sacrifice, praising freedom won through blood and devotion.
Piano offered for immediate sale at substantial price reduction. Denver Music Company Denver Colo requests written inquiries for particulars and terms to a responsive party. Quality guaranteed on a high-grade instrument stored in Kemmerer.
State Highway Commission of Wyoming invites sealed proposals for six and 23 100 miles of Section one of the Cokeville Star Valley Road. Bids due noon June 22, 1915, in Cheyenne. plans available from the State Highway Engineer or Lincoln County Clerk.
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