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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
1
Several diphtheria cases reported this week proved mild and not serious. The schoolhouse was disinfected early in the week and classes resumed yesterday. The local health board is praised for prompt action and preventive measures that helped avert a larger outbreak.
A correction states that telegraphing for anti-toxin was overstated and that Mr Porter, a local druggist, had about 150 dollars tied up in the material. He wired for more to safeguard residents, noting his funds are not required by law but kept for local needs. Also reports births and eye care notices from Dr. R. O. Young in Driggs, Ida.
Mrs Augusta Van Horne and her daughter Mrs Dorothy Mears of Geneva New York traveled to Jackson from Kemmerer last Saturday to see Esther Mears the child left with her father by court order until next March in the divorce case. The father reportedly took the child the night before possibly to Santa Barbara California. The two women returned Monday to Kemmerer to pursue legal steps to compel the father to bring the child back within the court jurisdiction.
Seven year old Omar Carroll of Kelly was rushed to Jackson with acute appendicitis last Sunday. At St. John's hospital Dr Huff operated as the infection had ruptured. Omar rallied and is rapidly regaining health. Mrs Beans housing shares updated. Born Friday at St. John's Hospital to Mrs Wilson of Jlk a baby girl. Rebecca Sowers returned from Ohio and Kentucky after two months.
A critique of damming Yellowstone area to supply irrigation and power. The piece cites January Saturday Evening Post editorials on park water rights, warns against federal acts, and argues to keep national parks inviolate. It asserts political influence from Idaho and Montana seeks to relocate water outside parks and opposes dam sites within park boundaries.
Mite Susie Lucas of Royal Nebraska visits her uncle Lee Lucas as scattered notes mention Sandy Mere of Wilson Wyoming and Spring Guleb with a cryptic reference to winter apples priced at 93.75 per unit.
Promoters planned a Friday dance and a beach event with wrestling bouts but Billy’s Grand has caused delays. Despite the setback, organizers pledge to compensate attendees and expect a large turnout tomorrow night.
Picture show this week moved from Thursday to Saturday night due to bachelors’ dinner. Children especially will enjoy Breezy Kasom.
A fragmentary notice urges communications with Driggs sheriff about stray horses and geese in Idaho. It mentions horses held for public auction and hints some animals may belong to Jackson Hole parties. The text also references a Saturday night show titled No Kinds of Love.
The Jackson's Hole community invites attendance for a benefit show to raise funds for the parish house and zoo equipment. Rev Harold Jotine will sing and lead the audience with Fuller's Orchestra providing music during intermissions and dance afterward at the Club House. Also notes sharpening shears and a local ad for JACKSON BOCKSMITH and a mention of the Picture Show Saturday.
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