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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
State that road construction must prioritize efficient transport of raw materials and finished goods to support military and civilian needs. Emphasizes mobilizing road builders, cutting unproductive spending, and placing utility over indulgent expenditure to lower costs for the nation and armed forces.
Prof. Frank A. Waugh of Massachusetts Agricultural College told the American Civic association delegates that the existing rural road network is outdated. He warned that roads laid out a century ago no longer fit today’s traffic and farming needs and urged replanning beyond major trunk lines.
Commentary extols a basic road tool named Tila as the simplest and cheapest option for road work. It claims Tila outperforms expensive tools in cost and ease of use and can perform tasks needed to improve average earth roads.
The text suggests choosing good goods and careful eating while promoting happiness. It contrasts warm, toasted items with tougher paths, implying a shift from easy choices to harder efforts, and mentions various brands or terms in a fragmented, unclear manner.
Fragmentary note reflects a season with ongoing effort and patient labor. The piece hints at perseverance in a challenging period and suggests eventual payoff for those involved.
A vivid account of Caesar Rodney's grueling seventy mile ride to Philadelphia to cast Delaware's vote for independence. Rodney, ill with cancer, rode through heat and fatigue to join Thomas McKean and Benjamin Franklin in securing the pivotal aye. The ride helped sway Pennsylvania and South Carolina, leading to the ultimately united vote for freedom.
The Nashua community invites Revolution officers and soldiers to the Fourth of July celebration. A morning assembly at the Washington House, a parade led by Capt Thomas G Huck, a cannon salute, a standard presentation by Miss Ann Smith, and a dinner at the Washington house mark the events.
The article urges citizens to perform duties beyond self interest, stressing that liberty and free government require sacrifice in both peace and war. It emphasizes national conscience and the ongoing lesson that citizens must aid the work of humanity.
Lafayette left a deep impression on the United States making him a national hero allied with Washington. The piece details Lafayette's travels and memorials, his repeated visits, and the ongoing Fourth of July ceremonies marking his tomb in Paris alongside the De Nonilles family graves. It notes the French nuns guarding the cemetery and the flag over Lafayette's grave at times influencing French policy.
A garbled note mentions a boy and a guardian concerned about a boy harming himself with crackers. The text shows fragmented dialogue and unclear names, suggesting a stray OCR fragment without a clear event or individuals to anchor a full news item.
Gaillard Hunt argues the Declaration of Independence embodies enduring American principles. He credits George Mason’s influence and notes Mason’s close ties with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, shaping the freedom document's origins.
The fragment reflects on a founder era relationship network among figures from Mount Vernon and Gunston Hall. Born in 1728, the subject is described as seven years older than a Mount Vernon neighbor and eighteen years senior to a young Jefferson, with a reputation for clear vision and steadfast devotion to the country’s best interests.
The junior police for boys aged eleven to fifteen trains with civic duties and sports under supervision. The program aims for six thousand members this spring with optional uniforms and badges. They pledge clean language and safety rules like crossing corners, avoiding vandalism, keeping streets clean, and proper disposal of trash.
The text argues that only fools complain of being misunderstood and that wise people seek better ways to express themselves to reveal their inner ideas or discoveries. It asserts that complaining shows only that one is a complainer, as there is no true understanding to achieve.
The text notes the paved inner court of the Kremlin with many churches and palaces, praising St Basil’s oddity and beauty. It highlights the Ivan Tower and famous cannons, including the great bell weighing 200 tons and the largest cannon with an 8 foot bore, noting the absurd claim that the Russian monster cannon will not shoot.
The document outlines the declaration process for war between the United States and the United Kingdom and its dependencies. President approval at Philadelphia occurred June 18 1812. William Pinkney, then attorney general, drafted the act. The House voted June 4 1812 with seven in favor of approval, and the Senate passed June 17 1812 with 19 yeas and 13 nays.
A fragmentary diary-like scene recalls a four year old boy reciting a prayer after his mother’s death in wartime. He asks God to bless his father and siblings, hoping to ease the sorrow with simple, hopeful lines.
A fragment notes grandfathers embracing youthful dress as an emerging trend. It mentions old stagers dressing up and hints at a fashion moment featuring wrist watches and Van Dyke styles. The readable snippet captures a period tone valuing renewed appearance.
A garbled line about a man and his supposed second wife. The writer argues she is not his first lover and claims she owns or loves him deeply. Pieces show mispunctuated phrases and unclear relationships.
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