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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
5
A veteran war correspondent urges readers to back the war effort with Liberty Bonds. He argues strong financing saves lives, emphasizes better training and equipment, and warns that more bonds reduce casualties by arming the troops. He calls for widespread publication of a stark war image to spur national support.
Department of the Interior announces final three year proof dates for two homestead entries in Wyoming. John W Nixon of Kelly with serial 04083 seeks proof on October 21 before United States Commissioner C. Williams in Jackson. Witnesses: John M Young, Thomas H Baxter of Kelly, and Thomas Murphy, Joseph Pfeifer of Gravint. Benjamin Maben of Jackson filed forest homestead entry 04248 and seeks proof October 21 before Otho Williams. Witnesses: Hall W Cheney, Harlem Tanner, Nathan Davie, Mary Imeron of Jackson.
The text describes earthquakes arising from the earth cooling and shrinking, which releases pressure on rocks. It mentions irregular movements and the conversion of water into steam in district faults, causing tremors to travel long distances through rock.
Notices from the Department of the Interior at Evanston Wyoming dated August 26 1918 announce desert land entries by Walter A Scott Willis Mes Bride and Frank Shawback with intent to file final proof to establish title to lands in Township 42 N Range 115 West. Writings name witnesses and specify dates and offices involved in Jackson Wyoming and Grovant Wyoming with multiple applicants and witnesses.
A Swiss review notes jewelry demand rises despite luxury import bans during the war. Gold watches, heavy gold chains, and other pieces move to the Orient and central empires through intermediaries, with prices around 720 dollars per kilo in Switzerland and 2400 dollars in Vienna. Authorities curb shipments by routing orders for cheap movements in heavy gold cases to Constantinople, revealing a sophisticated smuggling scheme.
A fragmented report describes how French artillery traced a long-range German gun by calculating shell trajectories. Using measurements from two shell holes and wind adjustments, observers deduced the shell path to locate the gun and demonstrate its position.
Department of the Tatering issues notiol that Tabert Lily of Witkon Wyoming filed a notice of intention to make final proof for Land A and the NWSW in Section 2 Puwnelip O Noeth Masa 117 West of Ue Sisth Principal Moridlinn. The hearing is before United Commissioner Otho Te William in Tiekeon on October Td. Names listed: Michael Ko Yokel Peron He Lvnn Joseph A. Netherwyty Warney Ri mistem. Alex Nisbet, Register.
A Brighton preacher recounted St Paul’s trials aboard ship and imprisonment noting he never married, while his wife sat below the pulpit. The anecdote tied to a tale of sexual behavior and moral trials amid a historical sermon.
Notice records that William Steingraben of Wik Wynusing seeks final proof to establish a claim from 1900s land records in Township 4, Range 1 West Sixth Principal Meridian Wyoming. The United States Commissioner in Jarlann will hear the case on October 26, 1915. Witnesses listed include Joseph J. Markham Ray B. Loaier and others.
The applicant Abdersen Wallan of Foton Wynne is granted a three year patent process for lands described as Lot 1 Section 24, Township 1 North Range West, before United States Commissioner Otho Williatys in Jack Weverin on August 28. Witnesses Lone Hdhow Charles Uae Noth of Teren Wyoming Holiday Menor Giovant Wyoming and Wille iaty HL Seelemite of Zenith Wyoming witnessed the filing.
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