Lamp Post For Speculators
The Senate unleashed sharp rebuke on food speculators in a dramatic Washington session. Senator Thomas proposed suspending all board of trade activity during the war to curb futures gambling, while others warned such moves could cripple commerce. Critics urged careful limits and noted the unprecedented hunger fear fueling the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Chamber
Thomas
Colorado
Reed
Missouri
Congress
United States
School Notes and Economic Wearsiness in the District
School notes report absences due to sickness and family plans, with pupils led by Miss Neil and Miss Whiston on a hike. Examinations proceed in Mrs. Marley’s room while others finish. Gladys and Fred return from absences as eighth grade studies ancient history. A political addendum condemns food speculation as robbers and parasites, urging congressional action and a firm stance against price manipulation.
Wary tunnel raid spurs hunt for three men
Excitement at the tunnel as guards confront three suspicious riders. Wires cut and tracks show three horses moved toward the hills. Sheriff McMinn and soldiers comb the area while speculation centers on robbery or a planned train hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jear
Kemmerer
Sheriff McMinn
Pardew
Cumberland ‘Road
Noa
Coyote bounty leads to 29 hides in Kemmerer area
Leslie Plummer traveled to Kemmerer with 29 coyote hides including one adult and 28 young. The coyotes were taken on the iCokeville Land and Livestock Co. grounds since the month began. He plans to work for McMinn at the new shearing corral starting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Plummer
Kemmerer
iCokeville Land & Livestock Co
Sag
McMinn
Two Wyoming Men Sought for Naval Academy Consideration
Congressman Mondell and Senator Kendrick offer two places for ambitious Wyoming youths with Naval Academy prospects. Inspectors will hold an examination on June 27. Applications must include full name date of birth height and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondell
Kendrick
Wyoming
Naval Academy
Rev. Reader returns to lead local Episcopal church
Rev Fr Claude Reader returns from Big Piney to lead the Episcopal church in Cokeville. He will preach at Kemmerer on Sunday morning and speak in Cokeville Sunday evening, staying through midweek and spending the final days in Kemmerer. Dr A L Chilton of Pocatello Optical will be at the Haggerty late Sunday May 20 from 10 30 am to 2 pm, leaving on the afternoon train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macs
J. H. Stoner
County Council For National Defense
Mau
Albert Mau
University of Wyoming
Burford
Rev. McLean
B. A H. Smalley
Cokeville
John E. Watt
County Council of National Defense
Wyoming
National Defense
Claude Reader
Piney
Episcopal Church
Father Reader
Kemmerer Church
Kemmerer
Rev. Reader
A. L. Chilton
Pocatello Optical Company
Haggerty
Olson Receives 2000 Dollar Insurance Payout for Bull Loss
P. W. Olson secured a 2000 dollar payment from the Iowa Livestock Insurance Co Des Moines for the life of the bull Types Marshall. He praised the prompt settlement noting distance and paperwork would have delayed receipt. The check was processed through Cokeville State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Olson
Iolowa State Livestock Insurance Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Olson
Marshall
Cokeville State Bank
English Scouts Collect Bottles
The St. Edmond of Northampton scouts conducted a bottle collection campaign on a Saturday afternoon visiting about sixty houses. Bottles gathered were taken to the school courtyard, then loaded onto wagons to be sold to pharmacists and wine merchants who purchased them.
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St. Edmond of
Northampton
Hanson in town from Pagram to visit Sage on the 25th
Hy Hanson from Pagram visits Sage this week and plans to be there about the 25th to pull ying strays as part of local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Hanson
Pagram
Sage
Cokeville Organizes Local Red Cross Chapter
An enthusiastic meeting at the opera house organized the Cokeville Chapter of the American Red Cross. Local ladies and men pledge service at home and abroad with plans for making bandages and patient comfort items. officers were elected and a May 2 meeting scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Opera House
Cokeville
American Red Cross Society
Kemmerer
Company H
E. Paessoe
Red Cross Society of America
J. G. Reynolds
W. G. Morely
T. K. Cobb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gordon Balderston
Goldie Dean
Neil
Whiston
Ruth
Mildred Hammer
Kelly Ranger Station
Mrs. Marley
Harold Twiss
Gladys Dean
Fred May
Mr. Burford
Border I
America
Kenyon
Kirby
Arkansas
Cokeville Mercantile
C. V. Ray
General Merchandise
California
Cokeville Mercantile Co
Schils Drug Company
Cutlowers
Louis B. Westholder Florist
George Gravell
Green River
Charles Peters
Senator Dunlap
Gustav Petereit
Robert Sneddon
Montpelier
Local Red Cross
J. A. Larson
Fleischman
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