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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
1
The United War Fund Drive aims for 170 million for seven welfare groups aiding soldiers. Jackson’s Hole targets 1800 by Saturday night, with four days remaining before the drive closes Monday November 18 or 19, urging every family to contribute and help morale as veterans return home.
D B Brinton of Victor who held the Victor to Jackson mail contract sub let the job to Wallace Ricks this week. Ricks has assumed duties as Brinton, who struggled for weeks to make good, let the mail and parcel post pile up at Victor until failure was evident. Valley patrons fear continued delays will end if service improves. BP Ellis Forest Clerk requests transfer to Cordova Alaska, plans to move family later if approved.
Local reports describe antelope seen in the valley over the past two weeks, first since many years, including two that were near Kelly and a lone animal near Jackson. A baby girl was born Tuesday November 12 to Mr and Mrs Arthur Blair, mother staying with her parents in America until the father returns from France.
The telegrams report Fred Deyo son of Mr and Mrs Doe Deyo Zenith is seriously ill with pneumonia at Camp Kearny with no change in condition by Thursday morning The message was sent to his mother visiting in Forest Grove Oregon Friends in the valley share concern for his recovery and await further word
A message arrives for Mr and Mrs J D Ferrin announcing their son Curtis Ferrin death in France while serving with the A EF. Cause listed as bronchial pocu s nonin. Abe Ward of Wilson receives word that his son Ereil Ward, previously reported wounded, had his left arm amputated at the shoulder.
Marion Allen oldest child of Mr and Mrs J W Allen of Elk was brought to St Johns Hospital Thursday evening for an appendectomy performed by Dr Huff. The child was in serious condition, but the operation succeeded and she is recovering well.
Wardens in Jackson Hole crack down on poaching as residents rush to obtain proper licenses. Only the named licensee may learn or kill game. residents pay 2.50 for a hunter’s license and 10.00 for a special license to hunt elk, with prior years seeing families sharing licenses to harvest meat.
Senator Kendrick offers a limited number of copies of the Congressional Directory of the 85th Congress for Wyoming residents as souvenirs. Local notes mention ranch visits by Mr and Mrs Craik and others, elk hunting trips, land filings, a death report in Superior Wyoming from an illness, and a reward notice for a missing branded steer.
A Merritt boy aged 13 was accidentally shot in the toe when a high power rifle discharged while he examined it. The weapon was picked up by him and aimed downward. the toe bone was broken and flesh lacerated. The wound was dressed by Dr Huff and amputation is not expected. Also notes a new sidewalk construction by Wm Blackburn and reports the death of Clare Bondurant from Fall River Basin in Green River country. A baby was born at St Johns Hospital to Mr and Mrs W E Black of Bik and Wm B Redmond, long typhoid patient, is improving.
The ad asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offers relief where others fail and notes its rise from humble beginnings to worldwide fame. It emphasizes exceptional merit as the key to earning lasting esteem and widespread use.
Secretary McAdoo announced another Liberty loan despite peace articles signed. With over 2,000,000 soldiers abroad, returning them at 800,000 a month will take months. The public will be asked to fund peace as they did wartime efforts, a fourth loan promised as a “peace loan.” Begin now to prepare support.
Telegraph reports confirmed by Associated Press state the World War ended at six o clock Monday November 7th. Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated and the Crown Prince renounced the throne amid Germany’s revolution. Full details promised on inside page of the Courier.
Returns incomplete due to mail delays indicate Republicans won majorities in both houses of Congress and swept state offices. County results suggest Democrats will fill all offices except perhaps County Attorney, while five precincts remain uncounted, leaving Christmas leading Rowe for that post.
Notice to Teachers lists exams at Kemmerer Afton Jackson and Big Piney on November 21 22 and 23 under new school laws requiring at least two years of High School work and five Normal credits to enter the examinations. Those who taught before 1918 are exempt. Credentials must be presented to the Deputy Superintendent. Nov 7 1918. Also a social note of Mr and Mrs R H Miller visiting Flat Crook and a sale of cattle and geese by T N McChy Wilson Wyoming.
Messages from the valley indicate three local youths wounded in action in France. Robert Dalley of Te ton Basin and employed at the Courier office, with a head wound from shrapnel, is not seriously hurt. Dave Ferrin, homesteader on Popifie Creek, is stationed in hospital with an arm wound and is recovering. George Ro Clark of Mor At is severely wounded, with his mother and sisters notified. Dr. Huff reports several influenza cases in the valley, with Mrs. Sam McBride and members of the Frank Tanser family among those ill but later improving. the doctor says overall cases are comparatively light.
A brief ad-like item asserts indigestion as a cause of wakefulness and fatigue and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims better sleep after meals and notes a quarter cost.
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