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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
1
A local report discusses hopes World War I hostilities have ended as a letter from Ercil J Ward describes wounds from fighting in France and capture of three Germans. The piece notes community anxiously awaits updates while other notices cover illness, deaths, and local moves.
Incomplete counts indicate a Republican lead statewide except for State Superintendent race won by Mrs Hefferon for the Democrats. County results show Democratic strength except in County Attorney where Mondell leads by 21 in this precinct.
The American Red Cross offers Christmas packages for service members with no relatives to send to. Boys in France will turn in coupons at Division Headquarters in the States, with Denver coordinating chapters to meet demand. M J Nash, local chapter secretary, provides cartons and instructions. Also reported, a Spanish influenza outbreak in Teton Basin with over a hundred cases in Driggs and Victor and one death in Latter.
Wires report that Gerisoi accepted Allied terms and signed the armistice at 10 A M with hostilities to cease at 2 P M. The AP has not confirmed it yet, but celebrations spread nationwide as the likelihood of a signed agreement grows.
Seven wartime groups led by the YMCA YWCA Catholic War Council and Salvation Army unite at President Wilson’s request for a fund drive November 11 to 18. The goal is 170.5 million dollars with regional quotas. R B Miller named campaign chair.
Ridge Arnold plans to attend Kemmer for the fall term opening to address the influenza epidemic. Jury summons may follow later. docket is light with about a dozen criminal cases including one murder, and a civil docket described as light, per the Kemmerer Republican.
The note asserts that unlike other cough medicines, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has earned a world wide reputation and immense sale from its early beginnings, claiming exceptional merit to justify broad recognition.
Washington reports that President Wilson, after a conference with Senator Kendrick, signed into law the bill amending the Stock Raising Homestead Law. The act provides relief to settlers who must prove residence on original entries while living on added entries, aiding arid land settlement in Wyoming. Fred Lovejoy adds an ornamental wire fence along the Lots led by the telephone company enhancing curb appeal.
Frank Van Vieck from Bondurant visited his brother R. Van Vieck at their home and fell ill with grippe then severe appendicitis. He was taken Thursday to St John’s hospital for appendix removal and is reported to be recovering. Further, A. Stan of Aspen Ridge learned his mother and married sister at Cripple Creek are gravely ill and he headed to Rexburg via Victor. W P Redmond visited Crystal Creek ranch last Sunday with Maurice and Mrs C E Williams, and Maurice will stay a week or two at Turpin ranch with Frank.
An ad suggests indigestion causes insomnia and urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to improve rest. The product is priced at a quarter and claimed to aid better sleep and rest.
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