News From Almer Nelson and Local Notices
Almer Nelson writes from the 15th Engineers in France and England praising mothers on Mother's Day and describing an ovation for American troops. He plans to dine with friends Claude Simpson, Fred Carlson, and Jim Bird, the first reunion since last August. Also noted are a sale of good work mares with colts and a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Johnson of Gravant, with Ora Grisamer visiting from Cheney on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Nelson
Almer
15Th Engineers
France
England
Frits
Claude Simpson
Fred Carlson
Jim Bird
Jake Johnson
Gravant
James Francis
Zenith
St. John’s Hospital
Jackson
Carlson
Elmer Wagner
116Th
Co. G
Jackson's Hole Boya
Low Royer
Kelly
J. W. Henrie
Roger
Timber For Sale In Teton National Forest Wyoming
Sealed bids for all merchantable dead timber and designated live timber on about 200 acres in Townships 41 North Range 117 West will be received by the Forest Supervisor in Jackson Wyoming until July 13 1918. Estimate about 800000 feet B M of lodgepole pine Douglas fir and Engelmann spruce timber. Minimum bid 1.50 per M feet. Deposit with bid 200. Right to reject any bid reserved. Obtain full sale details from the Forest Supervisor Jackson Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Wyoming
Loca
Teton National Forest
B.M
War department details casualty notification process from France
The War Department explains how relatives are informed within about 24 hours after casualty lists arrive from France. A dedicated division maintains rosters with emergency addresses, duplicates telegram blanks, and form letters to speed notices. Delays arise from clerical errors, address changes, and military considerations to prevent aiding the enemy. Charles Miller from Shawback and Miller ranch visited for summer after spending winter at Stanford.
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France
Tnnts
War Department
Cen. Pershing
American Expeditionary Force
America
Pershin
Gen. Pershing
Charles Miller
Shawback and
Miller Ranch
Mr. Miller
Leland
Stanford University
Moran A Red Cross Picnic and Dance Set for July 4
A Moran event hosted by the Red Cross includes trips on Jackson's Lake in Sheffield's motor launch, a big picnic dinner and evening dance. Candy ice cream and lemonade will be sold all day to raise funds for the Red Cross with proceeds from lunch trips and the dance.
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Red Cross
Moren
Jackson's Lake
Sheffield
Moran
New Draft Regulations Reclassify Men in Second Draft
New rules reorder men previously in Classes 2, 3, and 4 into Class One a and Two b. Married men with children, dependents, or certain occupations move to new classifications. Local boards began reclassification work on June 19 using updated questionnaires. Attendance and infrastructure notes follow, including hospitalizations and interline arrangements. Aks note on forest range policy and staff movements. Milk cows sought. chamberlain tablets praised.
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Claussonea
Kelly News Notes from Shoshone visitors and locals
Kelly notes detail arrivals and family news including L C Clark and Wm Latimer from Shoshone Idaho visiting in a Ford truck. They announce a new baby boy after moving from the valley. Also N Newell of Boise observed river flow for Reclamation Service from a cable over Gros Ventre. Multiple locals update on health, emigration, property trades and Ford deliveries in a busy week around Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ¥. Clark
Wm. Latimer
Shoshone
Idaho
Kelly
Mr. Clark
Mr. Newell
Boise
Reclamation Service
War Savings Stamps Drive on Friday June 28
Local note urges citizens to buy War Savings Stamps on Friday June 28 as National War Savings Day. People are asked to pledge purchases later this year if funds aren’t available now, with stamps obtainable at banks or post offices. Community updates mention Billy Cowan building, Curtis Ferrin’s Fort Benjamin Harrison letter, and a Club House dance with a large crowd.
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National War Savings
War Savings Stampa
Akes
Curtis Ferrin
Phil Korrel
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Jim Molnelly
Ben Seaton
Jackson Set to Celebrate Fourth With Red Cross Benefit
Despite scant prep time a Jackson Fourth of July program is planned at Clary House with a 1 20 PM start. Events include Sug, "America" Welcom, address by Dr Nowlin, drills by Red Cross, patriotic songs, and a children’s dance later at the hall, followed by a park ball game between local men and businessmen. Members of the community and visitors share in a Red Cross fundraiser and a social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mit
Clary House
Red Cross
Pratt Fer Park
Streams and floods hit the valley and river remains low
The valley stream levels stayed high after storms while the Snake River fell as rain channels cut through the ridge. A balcony blaze at the Dick Nirpien caused trees to fall and feeble town efforts failed to stop the surge. Jackson residents reached the river on Wednesday to restore telephones and mail routes after three attempts. Curtis and OR delivered freight and mail by boat and ferry by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Nirpien
Uw Bridge
Jackson
Curtis
Menor
Moran Mail Contract Let To Bynon
Bynon secured the Jackson Moran mail contract with a four thousand dollar bid and will begin service July 1st. The telegram conveying the decision was received this week and confirms his award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynon
Jackson
Moran
Horse Thieves Captured Near Pinedale
Word arrived this week that two youths named Jack Smith and Jim Hedding stole a horse and saddles from P. D. Holt near Pinedale on a Saturday night. They were found at the W. Pedmond ranch on Crystal Creek and held for a hearing in Pinedale after Deputy Clementson arrived to take charge. Roy Melligall left with a pack outfit for Victor on Wednesday for a party of tourmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Jim Hedding
P. D. Holt
Pinedale
W. Pedmond Ranch
Crystal Creek
Ht. Robison
Frank Williams Sndges Buchanan
Old Turpin Ranch
Clementson
Premott County
Lafferty Ranch
Roy Melligall
Victor Wednesday
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Almer Nelson
T. H. Baxter
Ora Grisamer
Cheney
Wational Forest Timber
Wm. Mercilli
Ational Bank
Driggs, Idaho
The
Federal Reserve Bank
Promal
Kemmerer
J. G. Impson
Fred Lovejoy
Jackson Valley
South Park
W. P. Redmond
Gertrude
Turpin
Gros Ventre
Redmonds
A. F. Potter
Washington
L. F. Kneipp
More
Ogden
Smith Riley
Denver
A. C. McCain
Miller
Forest Department
Wan'ted
Lambert Cadwalader
Teton, Wye
Chamberlain
Tressy
Tedmond
Kelly News
Mr. Kafferlin
Big Ditch
Gertrude Redmond
Miss Pearl Williams
Jim Williams
Aspen Ridge
Spicer
Gurtia Brothers
Ty Limbeck
Mins Alin Caswell
Valley View Ranch
Ming Pearl Curtin
W. L. Spicer Laxy
L. E. Carkeon
Vic
Navy Hore
Rock Springe
Billy Cowan
Hull
Jackson Mercantile Co
W. H. Seebohm
Pinehurst Ranch
DH. Gow
Pasidens
California
Jen
George Gow
Mr. Gew
William Nelson
Lloyd Reed
Louie Francis
Wm. Blackburn
Snake River
Backburn
Nethercott
C. L. Sebastian
Barey Ranch
Wid
Roy Mebride
Svarione Alten
Menor’s
Speratinn
Moran Mail
Adriance
Charles Delaney & Son
Ubrift
Jackson State Bank
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