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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
An and Lorin Loomis plan a new mountain valley freight route from Yellowstool Park toward Moran. They expect their first load this week and aim to open their store soon, confident the venture will succeed.
A Fourth of July event drew a fair crowd in Jackson with a morning salute by Won Blackburn and a 2:00 PM program. Dignitaries Mr. D. Nowiin and Rev. M. B. Nash spoke while dances and a ballgame between married men and single men entertained at Frontier Park.
Mrs Deloney and guests enjoyed an afternoon gathering at the Wart cottage in Jackson prior to her move to Kemmerer with her family. Five hundred games were played at five tables with Mrs VanVieck taking the prize for most wins, and a casserole pie plate given as a farewell gift.
Fragments report Warren and Mrs Hentia moving to a new home near Kelly and attending church events on Pioneer Day July 24. Various residents, trips, and occupations are listed with uncertain details, including fundraising for the Bed Crops and community gatherings.
Mrs RB Saari of Baldwinville New York relates her stomach illness experience. After a three week gas and pain episode a doctor recommended Chamberlains Tablets. The first day brought relief and continued use cured her. The tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent recurrence after relief.
An article from a daily newspaper on a transport describes massive naval provisioning. It notes 210000 meals, 180 food varieties, 7200 loaves of bread baked in a day, 60000 pounds beef, 182000 eggs, and other large quantities of staples. It mentions logistics inside a ship and extensive stores for thousands at sea.
Mrs Sara McKean has served thirteen years as postmistress in Jackson and plans to resign to return to Iowa to care for her elderly mother Mary McMillan of Mt. Pleasant. She does not expect permanent departure and will keep a Jackson home with a later return. Mrs J D Ferrin and children moved to Elk ranch for summer. FOR BASE Household furniture at seasonable prices Merland Henry Jackson.
The next regular examination for teachers will be held July 26 27 in Kemeter Afton Jackson and Big Pin oy under new rules adopted in November 1917 listed in Bulletin No 1 Teachers should come prepared with pens and ink Margaret P. Nigholson County Superintendent of Schools
The policy requiring approval by an 8 regimental or higher commander for sending packages to expeditionary forces has been amended. Officers of any rank may approve monetary gifts for soldiers to buy needed articles. Tobacco is now supplied, and soldiers can purchase goods in Veamee through the general store at Aytin Quarterses in Sore at lower prices than local retailers.
Wallace Moulton of Grovant underwent an appendicitis operation at John's hospital Tuesday afternoon. He has rallied and is as well as can be expected. Mr and Mrs Moulton came to Jackson Monday for a minor procedure but his condition was found serious, requiring immediate surgery. Dr Huff performed the operation with Dr Harel assisting.
Alva Seaton, eleven, of Buffalo Wyoming, sustained a broken arm while riding a calf at the O. H. Seaton ranch near Zenith. Dr Huff attended him as the family plans to stay in Jackson's Hole if a location is found. Additional notices include a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson, Willis Winegar’s return from Montana to Kemmerer, a strawberry crop report on the F and Wood ranch, and army service notes for F C Hemphill and Lloyd Reed at Camp Lewin.
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