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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
11
A British soldier in France describes a four mile daily trek under fire to reconnoiter and lay eight and nine inch howitzers. He details constant telephone wire repairs amid shelling, ruined trenches, and a brutal bombardment as his division drives a successful flank to seize positions from German forces.
In Ashland Oregon wealthy widow Mrs Aurelia Ferguson adopts Rev Arthur K H Blackstone of the Arriat church as her beneficiary. The estate is valued around $100000 and the minister keeps his name. He announced the news from the pulpit to head off criticism.
The European war spurs a new American industry as U S firms begin producing porcelain doll heads. Previously most doll components were sourced abroad, but the conflict drives U S manufacturers to fill the gap and expand domestic supply.
The report notes that doll heads have been imported largely halted by the war. The Philadelphia plant, cited by the Department of Commerce, is the established source for these furnishings amidst the cutoffs.
Northwestern Pacific physicians in convention performed an ear reconstruction on Carl Harrington using a piece of bone from a wrecked ear. The operation is declared an unqualified success and marks a notable medical achievement in Eureka California.
Marion Dillman and friends were driving near Chill when an owl struck Dillman in the face. She released the wheel and the auto ran down a slope into a fence. No one was injured, but her face was scratched by the owl's claw.
A 300 pound brown bear was killed by Albert Buck and Henry Bever while hunting their stock near Moores flat. The bear had been seen for weeks and treed after a scent trailed by dogs. Bears had troubled stockmen in northern Nevada county.
Dr. H. G. Huffman of Cleveland concluded a 41 day fast after last year’s 47 day ordeal. He began fasting on a bet with death, survived when told he could not live, and plans to continue the practice annually. His policy is to eat nothing for one month each year to feel light for the rest.
Miss Ti Mae Thornton of Prattville wed James Jennings of Tuscaloosa with Alabama National Guard protection. Parents opposed the match and the sheriff assisted in attempts to stop it, as militiamen stood by to guard the ceremony in an Armory before a Montgomery encampment. Parents vow no further protest.
Cottage Grove resident Hert Nokes shipped a hen and eggs by express to Spokane. The hen arrived unchanged in intent to raise a family. Twelve of the fourteen eggs hatched at the destination spawning a local poultry claim.
The 27 mile road from Colorado Springs to Pike's Peak summit opens September 1 and climbs 6746 feet with a 6 degree average grade. Private capital funded the toll road through Pike National Forest linking Cascade Ute Pass and Manitou, offering 20 to 26 foot road, telegraph service, water and gas stations, and scenic views from Manitou to the continental divide.
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