11 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
1
A Douglas primary class topic on thrift stamps reveals one boy collected sixty dollars in stamps, far more than all his classmates combined. The teacher doubted the amount until verification showed his substantial saving.
Experts praise a modified Enfield adopted for U S use, arguing it delivers quicker firing due to bolt-handle design, easier sighting, and higher bullet accuracy from improved chamber and bore. A German Mauser is cited as slower in skilled hands, with testers noting the U S rifle achieves superior performance on three counts.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stockton hosted a Sunday visit with J C Fowlkes home. A Jim Browns dance last Friday drew about seventy five guests and many enjoyed the evening. Leon Tuttle from Bush's sheep ranch visited his mother in New Haven. Mr and Mrs Chas Jolley were recent visitors. A surprise party at the Stockton home honored Miss Olives birthday with dancing and praise. Jesse Beall visited friends. news from Nebraska said Cleve Fowlkes hurt his hand in a mule incident. Delmar Geiger worked for Frank Proctor. Jeane Beall also worked for J W. A dance at the Wood home celebrated the arrival of Mrs Woods sister and husband Mathew Anderson who plan to settle locally. A large crowd attended and reported a good time. Earnest Fowlkes, who carried the Rocky Point mail, resigned to help this spring. Clyde
B C Rumsey declares as a Republican candidate for the Wyoming secretary of state nomination with August 20 1918 primaries. He emphasizes 24 years residence in Wyoming and adherence to the Republican platform while seeking voter support. He notes public service motivation and invites backing from friends.
Lewis Clark left for Lincoln to take an Auto School course while a sprained ankle has kept a teacher from work. Frances Clarke returned from Chicago. Dr Stewart from Moorcroft visited his daughter after a long trip. Fred Seho went to Spearfish to see his family. L Clark lies ill this week. Ingram visited from the D ranch. Mrs Buckley died last Saturday and was buried Monday at Pine Ridge. Mrs L Clark appointed Chairman of the Women's Liberty Loan Association for New Haven. Fay Dennis and Ed gar Denniss traded in New Haven. County Supt Miss McWethy visited and taught for Miss Stewart who is disabled. The third Liberty Loan is expected to be successful.
The piece exposes a German spy network in the United States and calls for executing spies and traitors. It reports a Wyoming petition urging death penalties, draft notices, and Liberty Bond drives led by local officials, recounting names, calls, and county quotas amid war mobilization.
A special farm service division is created in the U S Employment Service to meet farm labor needs. Field agents will cover districts with shortages and large demand, with a weekly bulletin listing job opportunities and district needs. Posters announce federal and state employment officers in post offices and stations.
Mrs Mary Youngman died at her daughter Mrs Trene Lorimer’s home in Portland Oregon on April 1 1918 at age 63. Interment was in River View cemetery Portland. Survived by husband John and daughters Flora Posten Elizabeth Irene Lorimer and Gertrude Burwell. The notice notes health decline, a long residence near Hulett and recent measles outbreaks affecting the area.
John Davis visits Sundance and plans to move W. J. Wood and family to a ranch. Wood delays resignation duties at the land office until his successor Massie can assume. W. P. Parks exits sheep for cattle. only two of twelve thousand remain. War bulletins fundraiser asks three dollars weekly from readers. donations at the post office. Del Storm and companions to Sundance, with Mrs. Thain visiting Stora home. Clair Callquist and Velma Brimmer avoid surgery after Hot Springs consultation. additional weeks of treatment planned for both. Mrs. Callquist to stay for special care.
Clyde Roberts captured six young gray wolves in a Tie Creek cave during the past week. Fred Herrington visit from Montana and neighborly stops. Jim Randall connected his phone with the New Haven system. Bob Tate rented the John Stoddard ranch for his family. A Missouri dance at F. L. Stockton’s drew a large crowd and good time. Earnest Fowlkes resigned as mail carrier on the Haylett-Rocky Point route. Lena Stockton works at Cap Storm’s home. C. I. Tate ill this week. George Congerton’s family returned from Moorcroft. Charlie Scherer Roy McGuire Perry and Tracy McGuire came from Duck Creek. Caesar Fowlkes branded colts last Sunday. Mrs Jim Chittim and Mrs Srown visited the Tate home last Sunday. Fred and Mary Youngmar visited the ranch from Hulett. Perry Ross and Clyde Roberts captured a large female wolf on Tie Creek in a trap.
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