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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
A group of men from Jackson and nearby ranches spent Monday and Tuesday improving the road between Jackson and the river. They repaired Ely lane, installed a south end bridge, plowed and graded the lane, and built a sixty foot bridge over a large slough. The project aims to ensure smooth travel between Jackson and the river this summer.
An officer writes from Fort Bliss Texas describing his commission in the Veterinary Reserve Corps and posting details from land matters to a letter home. He notes a private from Indiana, his transfer to the brigade, and messages urging Liberty Bonds. Local items mention Frank VenVieck Wilhelm seeking cattle and James Simpson visiting St Anthony.
The Jacksons Hole Cattle and Horse Association met at the Club House in Jackson to discuss the proposed park extension. Members opposed the plan as injuring local civic interests and favored adjusting lines to protect valuable ranges and a main road to the park.
A Jackson chapter reports a large shipment of Red Cross articles including sweaters socks helmets mittens and robes sent from all areas of the valley. Volunteers knit meet and mail requests for knitting instructions while emphasizing careful technique to avoid waste and injury.
Lincoln County draft board issues three calls for 152 Class A men with May report dates. First group heads to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis. second group to Camp Lewin American Lake Washington. third group with unclear destination. Several names listed, some already departed for stages or hunts, others in transit or awaiting notices.
Local Red Cross fundraising for a five day May campaign to raise 100 million dollars moves slowly with less than 300 dollars collected in Jackson to date. Reports cite minimal responses from other valley towns and urge more effort before the weekend. The article notes nearby road work on the Teton Pass and family news including a marriage in Los Angeles and a new baby in Elk.
A World War I era letter from Sergeant R. F. Carlson of Company B, 160th U.S. Engineer, describes a reunion with Fred Carlson and Claude and Miner at a YMCA location. The note mentions enjoying movies, songs, and music with friends, and expresses thanks to the community for amusements. The writer signs off with warm regards and health wishes.
FOR SALE Seed Potatoon LW Plym. Pure Food Club met last Friday at Mrs 8 N Leck's home. Two autos delivered goods in the morning after a delicious dinner hosted by the family. An afternoon delivery occurred with members engaged in Red Cross work. Next meeting Friday afternoon May dist at Mrs Will Deloney's home.
The schedule lists Bishop Thomas presiding Sunday at St. John's with Holy Communion at 8:00 A.M. and a sermon with Confirmation, plus 8 P.M. Evening Prayer and sermon at Trinity. The public is invited to attend these religious services.
The Tyscon Brothers lease their bike smith shop to Moses Smith and Charles Bragg of Shetly Idaho. They plan to give attention to rash dairy items and expect Smith to begin work in a few days. Mr Hrvag is described as an automobile man of ability.
Report of the condition of The Jackson State Bank at Jackson Wyoming as of May 10 1918 sworn by cashier Harry Wagner. Includes names such as Otho Williams 1st. S. Commissioner and bank directors Robt Miller H W Delaney F B Wood. Also notices sale of registered Percheron stallion Contender and part payment terms with geldings offered by C J Wort.
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