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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
The article extols Yellowstone National Park as a premier travel site with grand scenery and abundant wildlife including bears, elk, deer, and antelope. It critiques the dominant Yellowstone Transportation Co. for monopolizing roads, threatening safety and sharing the burden of slow, perilous travel for visitors driving personal cars or tents.
Boston wool merchants Wm. A. English and John H. O’ Brien pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government of federal income taxes. They received eighteen months in prison and a $10,000 fine each. Civil actions will seek the taxes due and the 100 percent additional assessment provided by law.
The passage argues that being friendly attracts friends while sour moods repel them. It emphasizes reciprocity, noting you receive what you give, and that a smiling, courteous attitude draws others while constant grumpiness repels. It concludes that vinegar and sugar do not mix well.
A rain shower with wind and lightning ends a long 100 day drought in Jacksons Hole. Hay and pasture gains are limited. more rain expected. George Settles and son Carl, former ranch buyers four miles east, return from Riverton after three years. Settles mourns wife’s loss and may stay. locals report many vehicle collisions with the Yellowstone transportation situation drawing protests from industry figures.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lozier of Moran welcomed a child born Sunday July 13. Harley Cottin's family celebrated a baby boy born Wednesday July 6. J Chris Thin’s family had a fine boy born Monday night at St Johns hospital. Park travelers Carlson and family from Kelly returned Monday. James Bark of Aspen Ridge accompanied brother Garl for final proof on his homestead in Jackson. Neighbors N E Smith of Grovant were called to Jackson on account of their daughter Vivian's moss. Jo Bynon and family moved to Jackson and will occupy the east side property. Thomas Tracey, Skinner ranches manager, toured Idaho with Carl Bark seeking bay. George Woodward of Philadelphia leased but did not purchase the Dick Turpin ranch. Mayo Institute news said Dr Ul could do nothing for T L Hanshew in Rochester, Minn. M P Ward of Toiwo Falls opened a garage and auto repair in Jackson. Mrs Finnie Staith and Marjorie toured One Park. at Burn Diner, Mesdames Baxter and Stain were returning from Rochester. Maurice Williams drove the party in his Mich ell car. John Bybee of Lander and Mrs Wallace Brundage arrived for a visit. Mrs Brundage remains in St Johns hospital after a hard surgery. B Davis of Kelly, who sold his ranch, will stay in Jacksons Hole after buying Wins Shinkle ranch. Mrs Davis recently returned from Maryland.
Miss Vivian Smith of the Hotel Jackson was stricken with acute appendicitis. Dr De Chiff treated her, she was taken to St John’s Hospital where the ailment was relieved by an operation. She is recovering rapidly and expected to be out in a few days.
Red Cross relief workers currently care for more than 15,000 soldiers in army posts, hospitals and camps in Colorado New Mexico Utah and Wyoming. They provide recreation rest refreshments and entertainment and offer personal services of descriptions to the men.
An advertised personal notice seeks a Wyoming cowboy for life companionship. Miss Mollie Baker of Thermopolis invites genuine correspondence from a real Wyoming man, detailing hopes for a match and possible future.
Surgical dressings produced by Armeri can Red Cross workers are being repurposed as baby clothes in the Balkans, with teams tying materials into infant garments as relief efforts continue.
Mrs Burns relays a local letter dated October 12 1916 praising Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for cure of flux and dysentery. The writer notes personal use nine years ago and another attack years later, stating it cured both times and that they have recommended the remedy to many neighbors.
Report notes thousands of American soldiers wounded or sick remain in France seven months after cessation of fighting. Red Cross workers operate in hospitals, aiding injured troops, while epidemics rise and the journey home is delayed by medical and logistical challenges.
Federal land designation covers 61,482 acres in Evanston Wyoming listed by the Secretary under the 1916 act. Lands subject to 40 acre homestead entry except already applied for. Inquiries on specific tracts go to the register and receiver of the office for details.
Water scarcity tightens in Lincoln county as Green river valley ranches face drought. Ranchers report nearly no water for irrigation and many fear only a half crop of hay, with some ranches losing crops entirely. Hanis fork runs nearly dry, threatening domestic use and agricultural needs.
Ex service men stranded or wandering have sought aid from the Salt Lake City Red Cross since the armistice. Workers have been busy locating work and guiding men to return to their homes with their families. Multiple youths in Jackson were noted late last week amid uncertain conditions as resources stretched and hopes declined.
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