Letter From Almer Nelson War Front Progress Report
Almer Nelson writes from France dated Sept 22 1918 describing marching daily with sixty pound packs truck kitchens woods camp rainy weather pop tents and mutual sightings with Fred Carlson and Oscar Hosgland. He notes meals mail delays and attempts to write again soon from See Nothercott Wilson Wyoming location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Nelson
Almer
A. EF
Frange
Andy Alterna Mon
Fred Carlson
Fred
Moon
Wes Oscar Hosgland
Claude
France
Jove
Pleads Guilty on Cruelty Charge Against Mail Carrier
D B Brinton, contract holder for the Teton Pass mail route, was arrested by Deputy Merrie Robison and brought before Justice Charles Reed on cruelty to animals charges. He pled guilty, fined 20 dollars and costs after a Thursday hearing. Separately, notice from Cheyenne says the Snake River bridge contract was let. the commission to supply materials. local cooperation sought to furnish 200000 feet of lumber and 11600 feet of piling.
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D.B. Brinton
Teton Pasa
Merrie Robison
Justice of the Peace
Charles Reed
Complainta
Humane Office
Cheyenne
Brinton
Snake River
Clean-up Shipment Plans for Omaha Market
J. Kelly announces a November 20 clean-up cattle shipment to Omaha and invites those with animals to list promptly. Thomas Gilchrist and family, and Mrs. Hardin, left Hoback Camp for Jackson and then Tulsa. Mrs. G. E. McKensie thanks friends for sympathy after a bereavement.
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Omaha
Frank L. Houx Promises Prohibition and Wartime Efficiency
Frank L. Houx, acting Wyoming governor and secretary of state candidate, writes from Cheyenne urging voters to support his bid in the upcoming election. He pledges to run the governor’s office with progressive efficiency, maintain Wyoming’s wartime leadership, and push legislation to enforce a prohibition amendment through new statutes.
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Wyoming
Tam
Te Howl
Thal
Wyowolngy
Frank L. Houx
Two Cases of Influenza Reported Nearby
Two influenza cases were reported in Darkson's Hole last week. Victims Mr. and Mrs. Nate Davis live miles from Jadkem. Both were ill for several days. Mr. Davis recovered, Mrs. Davis is again able to walk. They were quarantined and no new cases have developed. Suspected exposure came via mail as they had not left the ranch or had visitors. The influenza situation nationwide is improving, with hope the peak has passed.
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Tiwo
Darkson's Hole
Nate Davie
Jadkem
Mex Davis
Mr Davis
Mra
Davie
Triv
Davis
Card of Thanks and Bereavement Note
A broad thanks is expressed to friends for kind acts and choral offerings after a bereavement. Especial appreciation is given to the I C O F and Rebekah Lodges, the choir, and individuals D GC Nowlin and Charles Reed family. Dr. G W Field of the Biological Survey will visit Elk Refuge in about ten days for an inspection after urgent business in Portland and Victor.
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Rebekah
Nowlin
Charles Reed
G. W. Field
The
Biological Survey
Elk Refuge
Field
Victor
Portland
Girl Breaks Arm and a Busy Jackson Visit
The six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Hanshew broke her left arm from a fall while riding a horse about three weeks ago. The parents treated her as a sprain until the arm healed poorly and she was brought to Jackson last week where Dr Muff attended. The arm was re broken and set properly. Mr and Mrs J P Nelson from Elk visited Jackson last Saturday. Mrs Nelson knit 81 pairs of socks for the Red Cross since Jacksons Hole chapter formed. Dr W Huff and family plan to move next week into a new east Jackson home. W Lafferty and wife from Upper Gros Ventres country stayed with their daughter T W Lloyd.
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Tom Hanshew
Jackson
Muff
J. P. Nelson
Elk
Campaign planned to fight ground squirrels in Jackson Hole
County Agent Maughan arranged a spring campaign against ground squirrels and rodents. Orders for government poison must be placed by November 15 to secure half price. Individuals urged to join by November 1, listing local organizers. Also notes about front line workers and Rangers exams in Jackson and a Pearl sale listing pigs and Plymouth Rock pullets by Lee Lyons.
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M. O. Maughan
Jackson's Hole
Orer
Tis
Cheney and Jackson
Richard Winger Wilson
Crandall Kelly
J. F. Almy’ Grovant
T. W. Perry Tenith
Don Haight Fk
J. G. Brown
Plymouth Rock
Lee L. Lyons
Jackson
Mrs. Smith Recommends Chamberlains Tablets
Mia G H Smith of Brewerson N writes of long stomach trouble and indigestion attacks. She says one or two Chamberlains Tablets relieve heaviness after eating and serve as a pleasant laxative. The tablets tone the stomach and help it function naturally. If troubled, give them a trial to get well.
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Mia
H. Smith
Brewerson
Chamberlain
Sergeant Lloyd Reed Laid To Rest in Jackson
Funeral honors given for Sergeant Lloyd Reed who died of influenza at Camp Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Service held outdoors due to town quarantine, attended by many local residents. Reed born January 6 1889 in Houston Illinois enlisted after moving to Jackson in 1915. He rose from private to sergeant in the 2nd Provisional Cotillion, Hing Corps. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Reed a sister a brother in France and a brother in Illinois others noted. Burial in Jackson Cemetery.
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Mayd A. Reed
Benjamin Hharivon
Dadian
Jackson
Baxter
Nowlin
Lloyd Anon Reed
Hushton
Tilinoix
D Jackton Lodge No. 8
Independent
Order of Odd Mallows
Brotherhood of K. R
C. H. Reed
Miss Ulah
Oliver
Ray
France
The
Stars and Stripes
Gerald
Charleston
Ilinois
Jackson Cemetery
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Driggs, Idaho
Federal Reserve Bank
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GroxVentre
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H. Hartman
Forest Office
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Jackson Mercantile Co
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Rapen Ridge
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England
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Lewis
Washington
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Indiana
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