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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
8
War effects loom in Wyoming covers inclement weather losses with stock concerns. Rippling items note injuries and investigations, missing travelers, and community plans. Officials cite heavy storms killing livestock, theft cases under review, and a push on school funding and roadwork projects amid winter disruptions.
The article notes women winning seats and Jackson drawing attention in national papers. It mentions newspapers like the Courier and Hollen coverage and hints at gubernatorial events in Massachusetts with dates and Boston involvement. Partial readable fragments reflect strong public interest and photo requests.
Governor Calvin Coolidge spoke of the region around Jaukeon and praised women's advances in town offices. The National Women's Sulfeagy inuowment prepared pictures and a statement for ratification efforts. Marion Colley, editor of the Women’s department at the reg York Hoen ng Pout, contributed for pictures and context.
Menina Porter and Simpson got the ferry operating yesterday and mail traffic resumed. Chestey Rimpaon and Claude Simpson, aiding the installation, faced a near disaster when a strong wind capsized the boat causing a submarine dive to the river bottom. They clung to the craft, which broke free from its cable and drifted downstream hundreds of yards before lodging on a bar. Rescue and recovery efforts followed.
Public notice details a sale action within the Club House addition at the center of the public square. Names Lloyd and Simpson appear as related parties in the transaction.
At the annual meeting in Jackson Wyoming an assessment of five cents per head on cattle and horses was levied to cover expenses. Many members have not paid and some have disposed of their stock though the association urges payment to cover costs.
Farmers are planting as Claude Bimpson visits Jackson Prairie while Loyd Renton camps at Antelope Springs herding cattle. The Nelsons drive to Hatchet ranch for a final count. George and William Gard and Ed tie to travel Friday. A social dance last Friday pleased attendees. Helen Taylor leaves for Mortin for summer with A McKinulty. Valdes Allen brings cattle from Tale but cannot cross the Lake river due to high water. William Lafferty moves cattle to upper Grovout. James Simpson returns with daughters Enid and Kal. Warren Henrie and W J Kelly encounter a drift-filled river causing a wagon mishap with no serious injuries.
Merlaht of Wilvoo plows for Jon Neyo while Bernice Charter wins at visiting Mabel Seaton on Saturday. Nephi Moulton and family travel Sumlay via Kelly. Clay Seaton and wife visit Zenit viser week, en route to Hyd ranoh. Dr Carnorost passes Zenith. Max Edick arrives with a new Case tractor from Vietor. Local schools close tomorrow amid teacher shortages, Jackson cemetery cleanup planned May 24 and Memorial Day service May 30. Leek heads to Jenny's Lake to hunt bear with tourists.
Bailey's Pure Home Made Candies advertised at Jackson Billiard Hall inviting customers to sample handmade confections built on traditional recipes. Local readers urged to visit hall for sweet treats and a variety of chocolate and caramel creations.
The blacksmith shop in Mock Springs was sold to CH Brown and Jo R. Wood of Rock Spring University. Brown runs the shop, having managed it for years, while Wood, a veteran of the Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest, joins as partner. Brown plans to move his family to Jackson when local schools close for term break.
The Pure Food club ladies hosted their annual party at St. John's Church Roostn Thursday evening with over forty attendees. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ed Mayer and J I Jones, while consolation favors went to Mrs Nellie Ferrin and J Wort. At the close, guests enjoyed a luncheon served by the committee.
Eye care offer promises free adjustments for a year after fretting and repairs. optometrist Driggs Idaho invites readers troubled by headaches eye strain or vision issues to consult. Turn to page three for magazines and subscriptions with mail processing to save time and money.
Preliminary steps for a Zola to MUI City highway in Nevada are noted alongside town beautification efforts in Fallon. Reports cover Goldpen town planning, Tonopah musicians arrested, Montana crop prospects, Nevada prison costs, and a wave of local incidents from robberies to tragic deaths, plus water rights talks and ongoing labor and tax developments.
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