The German as a Citizen in Wartime Debate
A Thermopolis Independent letter by William Winters defends German Americans amid wartime sentiment. It argues Americans of German origin remain loyal, sworn to the United States, and criticizes President Wilson for labeling foreign-born soldiers as disloyal. Winters notes high enlistment rates and urges informed patriotism.
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Thermopolis
William Winters
Germany
United States
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Texas winds blow on Wilson issue in Texas primaries
Editorial notes mixed views within the Democratic camp as President Wilson faces opposition in Texas over Mexican policy. It highlights Colquitt and Jeff McLemore opposing Wilson, five Texas congressmen losing renomination, and urges voters to nominate trustworthy candidates in the August 22 primary. It praises judge candidate Harry P. Issley as safe and honorable.
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Texas
Sioux City Tribune
Washington
Lone Star
Mexico
Texas Guardsmen
Colquitt
Wilson
Jeff McLemore
Harry P. Isley
Hulett Beats Bear Cats In Local Baseball Outing
The Hulett baseball club hosted the Bear Cats in a Sunday exhibition with solid battery work by Irvin Heide and George Ripley. Hulett shut out the visitors until the sixth inning, then surged to a decisive 6 to 0 or 8 to ? score as detailed play unfolded. Capt Hardy rallied the team, Russell Hardy hit a three bagger, and outfielders Ruland and Walton made sharp catches. umpire Honest John Driskill oversaw a clean game in front of a select Sundance crowd.
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Bear Cats
Hulett
Sundance
Sundance Monitor
Hardy
St. Hulett
Yth
Irvin Heide
George Ripley
Hejde
Clawson
Brown
John Driskill
Jim Walsh
Slide
Kelly
Double Willing at Alzada Mean Cuss on Big River
Alzada Montana near Belle Fourche recounts a double homicide. Thorp son of Alzada shot George Whitney, then a posse killed Thompson when he fired on them near the Thompson ranch. Inquest planned as sheriff and states attorney travel from Jixker. Whitney, 17 or 18, left to home after a swim trip. Thompson ran the ranch with his father Levi Thompson. Local notices mention a crime report and a bitter epithet about a mean man who pulled up potato crops.
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Thorpson
Alzada
Mont
Belle Fourche
George Whitney
Thompson
Thompson Ranch
J Iker
Whitney
Lada
Stinlew Keuster
Wiley Thompson
Posse
C. L. Wood
W. B. Ackerman
Earl Wilson
William
Thoaughnessy
Winchester
Levi Thompson
Young Whitney
Jeanette Whitney
Lira
Bee
Boosters Visit Belle Fourche For Community Event
The Belle Fourche Boosters arrived on schedule to present a ball game, a picture show, and a free dance. They handed out souvenirs and fostered goodwill, marking a successful get-together before departing Wednesday morning for Ridge to continue their promotional tour.
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Belle Fourche
Willing Workers Social to Raise Pastor Salary Pledge
Willing Workers will hold an informal social this Friday with Mrs Yeach and another on Saturday evening August 12 at Mrs C C Storm’s home. The events aim to raise the pledge for the pastor salary and invite everyone to attend for a time of social and song.
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John Barlean
Wayne Moore
Virgil Moore
John
Yeach
C. C. Storm
Expressions of thanks for kindness during illness and burial
The family of the late husband and father thanks mourners for prayers and flowers. Special appreciation is given to floral offerings from Mrs. M. E. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace. An advertisement for Overland cars from C. Storm & Son is included.
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M. E. Godfrey
C. W. Wood
John Wallace
Kerer Seeks Meeting Over Socks as Communication Request
Kerer asks to meet regarding socks and the proposed care or exchange plan. The note implies a request for coordination and a possible behavioral guideline.
Town Welcome Sees Visitors Plan Local Settlement
Frank Edgerton arrived Tuesday with longtime friends Mr and Mrs Griffin of Casper. They enjoyed the country and decided to settle nearby. Jack McHugh acts as road boss. The Rebekahs have leased the Oddfellows hall. Read it in wie Globe first.
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Frank Edgerton
Mrs. Griffin
Casper
Rebekahs
Oddfellows’ Hall
Globe
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Joe Fall
Broadus
Powder Rivers
Boyes
Blax
U.S. Land Offices
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Tie
Helen Hoover
Byrd
Spearfish
Eva
Joe Fahl
Bertha Post Offce
Mr. Fahl
Prairie Creek
Poole & Carpenter
Fahl
Ern Batten
Fred Bergren
Duff Mewhirter
Miller, S. 10
Vane Cooke
Bothwell
Charles Yeoman
Crreen
Carl Mussie
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
A. W. Storm
Ford
Mr. Lisbon
Deadwood
Eva Soerd
MeAmis
Chittim
Hugh Thompson
Beulah
Goldie
Sam Jolley
Boosters
Mra. Brown
C. Storm & Son
Kerer
Jack McHugh
Sharples
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