29 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
Disjointed notes recount a community club meeting led by President De Hui to form neighborhood committees for Good Toads Day. The date was adjusted to April 7 at 8 PM to accommodate travel to Jackson. Members urged to attend and support the event.
A cheerful happy old lady signals good digestion. If digestion is impaired or meals are unrelished, take Chamberlain's tablets. They strengthen stomachs, improve digestion, and induce gentle bowel movement. Obtainable everywhere.
A cow elk and four calves wandered from the government ranch into Elk County last Friday morning. The cow paused in the Reed corral area blocking traffic for hours while the calves returned to the ranch. Mayor H. W. Delaney and Game Warden Seebolins engaged Deputy McDougall to capture the starved animal as storms began.
Mrs. O L Lunbeck hosted Relief Society members at her mother Mrs. Charles Delaney’s home on March 17 to celebrate the organization’s 75th anniversary. Sixteen members attended with a Belief Bogery Magazine program, followed by refreshments. Invitations issued for an informal dance at the Sackson High School nest Friday by Mr and Mrs William Leclemire. The Bachelors Dance, postponed from January 12, planned for Club Mouse on April 14. Also notes livestock and Community Club meetings in Jackson on Saturday April 7. A pair of gloves and coffee offered with job of happiness or saddling at Jackson Bankenaie Co. Mr Joe Markham and son visited from Moran.
At the Jacksons Hole Wolf Bounty Association last meeting a committee planned a livestock men organization. A later effort formed the Jacksons Hole Cattle and Horse Association with a constitution and by laws. Both groups will meet April 7 to discuss the new charter and invite all stockmen to join.
A collection of brief items mentions visits by Mr and Mrs LaPlant and Mr and Mrs Tom Sewell to H M Ely home, a 160 acre peat ranch for sale, Laura Wilson's rheumatic illness, Billy Grant consulting a doctor for quinsy, Bromus seed and butter offers, horse breaking at LaPlant Ranch, Mrs Win Stevenson recovering from operation, seed prices and oats market, visits from Arthur Tyler, St Johns Guild meeting planned, and residents G W Kelly and J W Roersms visiting in Flat Creek.
Mr and Mrs 41 M Ely entertained a company of friends last Friday evening at their home in the east part of town Cards provided amusement and were played at eight tables Mrs 0 R VanVieck and Mrs Richard Winger tied for the ladies prize each receiving an award Frank Williams was winner the gentleman s prize Mrs P Mills and Mrs We Beagle were given consolation favors Following the cards a two course luncheon was kerted The occasion was a very enjoyable one for all present
Ben Garten returns to Jackson's Hole with his bride Miss Bertha Storer after a spring marriage in Kearney Nebraska on March 14. The couple will live on a Kelly area ranch. A crowd celebrated at the Hotel Jackson with a 300 pound boiler plate, cigars, and a new gasoline lamp as a homecoming gift.
Pure bred Durham and Hereford bulls for sale at my Freedom Wyoming ranch. Registered stock from Star Valley shipments from large ranches in Town and Nebraska. High quality bulls ready for buyers. Bed Jehaime Freedom Wyo.
Mr and Mrs Bryant Meare return to the Sun Star Rane with roots traced to Geneva New York and former Miss Dorothy Groome. Local residents discuss hay hauling plans for Skinner’s outfit, road conditions after a recent storm, elk skinning on Teed grounds, and early spring fishing along Plat Creek as Moran stage resumes travel and pass crossings remain guarded by thawing roads.
A harsh late week blizzard battered the valley and surrounding territory, among the worst of the season. While Jackson Hole stock escaped major losses due to last season’s hay, western Idaho saw severe feed shortages and elk deaths. Rail lines across the northwest were stalled. Ashton Victor branch awaited clearance as rotary plows worked and town mail began arriving again after a delay.
The Courier laments scarce paper while noting weather disruption and a four page issue. It expresses eagerness for the return of bluebirds and mentions Jim Chambere in Jackson and a wish to share updates from Jackson's Hole with a curious friend.
Rank foolishness is challenged as a midwinter cold myth. The text argues the cold virus thrives in damp, cold conditions and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective, long-used treatment widely recommended for many years. Obtainable everywhere.
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