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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
6
Secretary McAdoo announces the third Liberty loan at 4 percent, totaling three billion dollars with full over-subscription accepted. New bonds are non-convertible while first and second Liberty bonds may be converted into the new 4 1/4 percent securities. The drive aims for 16 million subscribers. Jackson's Hole subscribers will be named weekly in the Courier.
The London Chronicle reports rumors that Earl Kitchener survived the HMS Hampshire sinking and may be living as a prisoner of war or in retirement. Lloyds brokers note a hypothetical policy offering ten thousand pounds at five shillings per cent if proof of life by August 31, 1917, were provided within three months after peace.
Lucas Lincoln of Indianapolis demonstrates feeding 145 men at Camp Taylor for less than 25 cents per man per day. He, a mess sergeant in the Forty second company Eleventh battalion, reports saving $17 858 on the government food allowance across three menus. The sample menus include breakfast ham burger steak biscuits syrup hashed brown potatoes coffee dinner vegetable soup mac aroni and cheese bread hot tea peach cobbler supper baked ham mashed potatoes bread syrup tea stewed prunes.
A teenage pilot in combat over enemy lines was shot through the face and leg as his aircraft was riddled. Despite mortal injuries and numbness, he steered toward friendly soil amid cheering, dying that night. His final words, addressed to the doctor, expressed regret he could not bring the old bun home intact.
A fragmentary dialogue mentions an automobile crash and a claimant seeking escape. The exchange references a placard reading Jolo the Aviation Corps, implying a wartime recruitment or identification scene. Limited readable details hinder full context but suggest a connection to aviation recruitment or impersonation.
A local editorial notes that the cost of living has risen since recent years and highlights the growing number of essential items. It cites higher prices across goods and services, prompting readers to consider household budgets and economic pressures.
For sale 350 head of Hereford stock cattle including yearlings and coming two year olds. For details contact Mrs M J Lucas in Jackson Wyoming.
Mrs Nanny Tanner is digging a well at her residence but has not yet struck water at 38 feet. Dehorning is the order of the day. L L Impson admisting G A Wilson getting out wood and saw logs the past week. Mrs J H Wilson returned from California where she spent the winter. Joe Deyo and Orin Seaton visited the Imeson ranch to view the Reimond cattle interests they have purchased. Hi Ms Snelly Inst reports a gathering where a friend entered, found him in bed, and then everyone spent a lively evening.
All parties who held accounts at the Jackson Blacksmith Shop between June 1 and November 20, 1917 and claim settlement with Joseph Woolard must provide cancelled checks or receipts. All accounts are due and payable and accrue 1 percent monthly interest. J. G. & D. B. Imeson.
A mixed page of local ads lists seed oats for sale the Reed Hotel bath renovation and room rates buyers for mares bulls geldings and stray cattle. It also contains multiple land notice filings and homestead entries for Jackson and Kelly Wyoming with witnesses named and final proof dates in 1918.
Me J L Easley of Macon Illinois extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as his sister’s favorite cold and lung medicine for fifteen years and notes prompt relief for his own colds. A sweeping travelogue praises US Russia economics and vast resources, followed by a church scene where Dr Washington Gladden is welcomed after Dr Patton’s preaching amid a witty remark about lack of sense.
An old advertisement advises that a digestive tonic will improve liver function and relieve stomach distress. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets tone the liver clean the stomach reduce constipation and quickly restore health. The wording promotes a quick remedy for nausea vomiting and headaches.
The Edison advertisement touts a standard price of 70 for Vicerolk talking machines with end dates. It highlights savings on freight when purchased from a local dealer and invites customers to come and listen to the unit while featuring impressive records.
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a story of inheritance and arranging marriage. A father’s fortune and a proposed union drive the plot, with the line about making another fortune indicating money and social pressure. Names appear as Ne Mae Fain and references to a father figure.
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