08 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
The nation reels as Germany resumes submarine warfare sinking ships in a declared war zone. Diplomatic ties with the United States rupture when Ambassador Von Bernstorff is expelled and Gerard recalled. Officials insist on freedom of travel for American citizens as crisis deepens.
A notice offers sale or trade of interests in property including a hotel, barn, garage, meat house, fee and coal shed in Jackson Idaho area. Additional items include reselections and a card party at Cache Creek canyon. Mrs. Gunther injured a horse fall near Gros Ventre but receiving care. Local moves mention Valdes Allen helping with bulls from Caryhurat and a relocation of the Rumy family from Elk to Jackson.
F Fish reports an epidemic killing dozens of cattle on the Billy Sutton ranch, now Gull Whiteman and Baum Brothers ownership. Veterinary French diagnosed pneumonia diphtheria. calves dying since last week. Disease linked to coarse feeding, contagious, with six treatments advised. County officials attend upcoming meeting as train crews recover. Children’s masquerade dance set for February 8 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. for ages 16 and under, tickets 3c. regular dance to follow at 7c.
A Seattle letter from W. LaPlant dated January 25 1917 describes Portland visits followed by arrival in Seattle. The writer notes about 2 000 idle men and urges saving dollars before arriving in Seattle, hints at a dry Wyoming future, and observes a shift from horse drawn to motorized delivery with many auto trucks and jitneys.
Miss Ruth Hill resumes duties at the Zenith school after tending her sick sister Vera. Billy Francis moved horses to his father’s ranch for winter feeding. John Guthrie relinquishes his Dry Hollow homestead and plans Idaho departure. Government road from Antelope Springs to Kelly reopens. Ranchers learn freeze claim is unreliable after recent cold spell. Local visits and Sunday School attendance noted. Annual Masquerade and Valentine Dance announced for February 16 with prize and judges. Mrs. James J. May injured by ice. Telephones expanded by Orin Seaton. several trips described. School resumes after a week. scarlet fever cases under control. Local ads note harness repair and real estate. Card party enjoyed. quinty illness concerns. Two residence lots for sale via James S. Simpson. Mrs. Lloyd hosts neighbors for cards.
$1,000 bid for Sandy a four year old Shorthorn bull sold at the Short Horn sale in Denver on January 26 for 61,000. Rik Jackson’s Hole homesteader Hugh Smuth showcased rugged high altitude cattle as proof of Wyoming breeders competing with wealthier rivals. W H Seelemire of Zenith returned from Newton with high quality registered cows and heifers, adding to Jackson’s Hole reputation for fine cattle and future big game herds.
Sam Massey died in a snow slide on the north prong of Fall Creek while his brother Jim Massey and others worked to recover the body. The Massey family moved to Jackson Hole from New Mexico last summer and now faces poverty with the elderly parent bedridden and seven-year-old child. Funeral services were held in Wilson after the body was recovered.
The Pure Food Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Stevenson’s home with four tables of Progressive High Five. Winner for most games was Mrs. Frank Van Vleck. guests included Mesdames Saunders Crabtree and Mayer. Mrs. Mayer gave a brief reading, luncheon was served, and the club plans to meet February 16 at Mrs. J R Jones’s home. High grade Registered Bulla for sale with terms and prices to suit the purchaser.
When a severe bilious attack brings headache coated tongue loss of appetite and vomiting Chamberlains Tablets are advertised as prompt and effective relief. The ad claims three tablets offer relief and notes availability everywhere.
Tex Moore laments a daylight hay heist at the edge of town. A truck or thief vanished with a load from his stack, leaving Moore unable to identify the culprit. The incident unsettles residents as they seek clues to recover the stolen hay.
Notice that all grazing permit applications for cattle and horses in the Teton National Poorest must be filed in Jackson Wyoming by before May 1, 17. The supervisor Robert Bk Miller will provide grazing fee details and blank application forms on request.
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