Unrest in Sheridan as Vote Returns Slow
Unusual snow storm and an unusually light vote Tuesday left Sheridan with only 269 ballots cast. Local results show Lanstrum as Republican with 112 and Walsh as Democrat with 11. Miss Jeanette Rankin of National party 46 votes. County officer returns are not yet available as the tally continues. Deceased Dickey characterized as a lifelong valley resident. funeral held with Masonic rites. Several families face illness from Spanish influenza. deaths reported in Centennial Valley include Ernest Shawver and Webb Lyons. school in District 87 closed due to flu.
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Sheridan
Lanstrum
Walsh Democrat
Jeannette Rankin
National
Dickey
O’ Dell
Dickey Brothers
Olson
Sheridan Lodge
A. F
A. M
Monida
Ernest Shawver
Wilbur Marsh
Wise
Finch
Mr. Campeau
Dillon
W. Leese
Centennial Valley
Webb Lyons
Lima
Jeff Jones
Roe Saverna
Quiet Election Day and Local Incidents in Apex
Apex reports a calm election day with minor activity and light turnout. Notable events include Frank Mittelmier recovering from a broken leg after a hill accident and Ed Connelley returning to Dillon with spuds from the dry farm. locals W. E. Stinson A. L. Stone Professor Finch B. N. Stevenson and C. W. Hudson appear in town on various errands.
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Apex
W. E. Stinson
Allen
Butte
A. L. Stone
Professor Finch
Frank Mittelmier
Dillon
B. N. Stevenson
C. W. Hudson
Ed Connelley
Frank Montz
Centennial Valley Election Woes and Local Illness Report
E G Farnsworth E Sutherland and Mr Best campaigned in Centennial Valley but faced losses due to registration failures. The valley mourns Mrs Pelot new influenza death while Mrs Joe Smith Mrs Bean and others battle illness. M Ritchie and father plan to build a residence on the farmer's Homestead. Doyle made a Dillon trip via Blacktail as sickness spreads with C Blevins pneumonia and others recovering.
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Centennial Valley
E. G. Farnsworth
E. Sutherland
Best
Pelot
Monida
Joe Smith
Monida Hotel
Bean
M. Ritchie
Dillon
Doyle
C. Blevins
Egan
Harry Tucker
Gleaned Local News From Glen District
Reichle P D notes Billy Garrison suffered a horse kick injuring four upper front teeth though jaw not broken per Dr Ryburn. Hospital reports Fred Hartwig recovering well after lung X ray shows no disease. Harvey Wickham remains weak. Local visits and weather winds are briefly described with hopes the flu stays away.
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Nebraska
Jacob Hartwig
Fred
Harvey Wickham
Farm Bureaus Avert Fire Loss in California
Fire damage in California this year is 40 percent of prior years due to farm bureau led rural fire companies. Organized in 366 centers, 257 trailers equipped for grain and grass fires were used by 6,391 farmers across 15,012 square miles, saving perhaps half a million dollars in foodstuffs amid saboteur and pro German risks.
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California
Back to the Land for the Soldiers Bill Reported Favorably
The senate committee on public lands unanimously backs a bill to appropriate 4. million dollars for surveys to aid returning soldiers and workers in war industries to obtain homes on the land. It frames the measure as a vital national program to prevent urban crowding and provide employment after the war.
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Committee On‘public Lands
Senate
Ita
Secretary of ‘the Interior
Conorga
Victory Boys urged to join United War Work drive
A national drive to raise 170 500 000 for seven welfare groups begins November 11 to 18. The effort supports soldiers overseas with comfort and cheer, backed by President and General Pershing, with 45 000 Western state youths invited to enroll as Victory Boys and contribute at least 5 dollars.
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K. of C
Salvation Army
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Jewish Welfare Board
United
United States
General Pershing
Western
United War Work
Ye M. C.A
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare
Board
Victory
France
Western Department
United War Work Campaign
California
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Montana
Seaming
Weh
Idaho
Bibbo and paper for adding machines at Boa Store
Fragmentary notice mentions Bibbo and paper related to adding machines at Boa Store. Details unreadable but indicates a commerce or equipment context with a local business name.
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Ieuna
Boa' Store
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Beast At
Shertamaprewse
Ngap Obe Tene
Bill Edwards
Valley
Stoddard Kinch
Aida
Zene Bucy
Taber
Fordson Tractors
Fordson
Glen News
Foot
Committee ON Public
Swift & ‘Company
Swift & Company
Masood
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