16 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
Committees will visit every house and business to raise eight thousand dollars for Laramie. The Red Cross urges rapid fundraising to aid 40 million soldiers in Europe with ambulances medical help and hospital support.
The article describes a shift in sheep farming toward better shelter, care, and protection for flocks. It notes higher wool prices and the adoption of modern facilities and lambing and shearing methods at the F King Brothers operation. The piece highlights costs, investments, and improved practices as transformative for the local sheep industry.
The forecast remains fair and warm for the next 24 hours with a high of 74 and a low of 42 degrees. University of Wyoming weather notes show a steady barometer at 29.288, light to moderate northwest winds, humidity near 46 percent, and a trace of precipitation.
Washington June 1 Overwhelmed by last minute rush Liberty Loan subscriptions the treasury department asks laborers to toil all night and Sunday to gauge oversubscription. A definite total likely by mid next week and the loan may exceed 2.6 billion dollars.
P Palmer, once based in Laramie, left yesterday for Canper and will base there for the summer. He arrived a few days ago with his daughter who will remain there during the season.
A Rock River man aged 15 visits his wife in Laramie with telegraph operator Austin Morsenberger in the city today. Morsenberger's acquaintance Borsenberger, in Ivinwood Memorial hospital, is also present. Barnenberger will stay in the city for Sunday.
The city council will accompany the government sanitary team on a tour of the alleys tomorrow to acquaint the city fathers with the sanitation conditions observed over the past two to three weeks.
Secretary H Campbell of the Frontier Days committee announces rooms are needed for visitors during the July celebration. He urges all residents with available rooms to contact the committee and reserve space as hotels may sell out before the event.
The Senate agricultural committee reported the Lever food control bill without recommendation. Advocates estimate $185,000 food ad ED appropriation and expect a renewal of talks on reductions. Opposition by Wileards of W. O. W. and others remains strong as Clark's Jewelry Store faces pushback in measures.
Washington reports Japan declined America's plea to join a police effort in China to ease internal difficulties. The move follows Britain’s similar refusal, leaving officials puzzled by Tokyo’s stance and the lack of U S consultation with Japan.
Des Moines police today continued an attempt to recover the bodies of four persons two men and their wives after a motor boat crashed into a sunken bridge piling on the Des Moines River last night. Bodies not yet recovered.
Amid heavy censorship in Spain rumors spread of the army seizing power while Madrid reports no direct word for days. Dispatches hint at a rift between Premier Dato and army leaders with claims of a Bilbao garrison revolt and German propaganda influence noted by British newspapers.
General Pershing dined in Paris with high French officers and the Allied command in attendance. The visit highlighted cooperation between American and French forces during the war.
United States Postoffice Inspector Frank Sharon and U S Marshal Brannon oversaw the handover of the Laramie office from Hasenkamp to Shoemaker. Bond posted, books to be checked, and a federal hearing set for the coming week as controversy over the appointment unfolds.
London reports British troops hold positions south of Ypres after a Thursday night capture. Heavy artillery and counter attacks fail to breach the British line. General Haig’s northwest thrust toward Corno Cevento yields prisoners and booty.
Reports from Parliament indicate heavy raiding and violent artillery in areas east of Rheims. The German gunboats, supported by U S P H S sub, were damaged and towed to port. General Cadory Malian forces advanced east of Adapbley with heavy shelling. Ritter not sunk. no dates or ports disclosed.
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