Military Exhibition At Camp Lewis Promises Grand Spectacle
A massive two day event at Camp Lewis near Tacoma Washington showcases the largest military exhibition and horsemanship show in Western history. Organized by the Remount Depot and supported by 35000 soldiers of the ninety first division the program features parades arena events and bands with 6250 horses and 3000 mounts. The show proceeds benefit soldiers athletics and education and will proceed rain or shine drawing crowds from far and wide.
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America
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
National Army
West
Auxiliary Remount Depot
J. W. Jackson
Athletic Council
Jackson
Remont
War Savings Stamps Guide and Schedule of Events
Readers learn how to buy War Savings Stamps and obtain a War Savings Certificate, including how to affix stamps and become a war saver. The text also advertises a packing exhibition with a large mule train, horsemanship show, and military drills led by Captain Jackson, with support from Fred W. Graham and a Seattle transportation club, plus railroad discount rate efforts.
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Post Office Or & Bank
Signal Corps
Transportation Club of
Seattle
America
Selective Service Exemption Notices Read in County Churches
A 1917 notice explains registration and exemption procedures for men in the Armije Wielen tofare and directs reading in county churches on December 16 1917. It notes that county officials will assist registrants at no charge and that non attorneys may aid under guidance, with details provided by county committee members Kunz De Meade Austin and Ryan Bear Lake County.
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Armije Wielen
Gexec
Lake County
Pressta
D. 0. Kunz
de Meade Austin
W. J. Ryan
Bear-Lake—Co
Homeland Quartet Returns to Lytenm Course December 17 1917
The Homeland Quartet is billed as the third act on the Lytenm Course program. The group is highly recommended and promises a new realization of our country and its institutions.
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Lotumber
Lytenms
Awalkéna
Rte
Homeland Quartet Concert Promises Great Musical Treat
The Homeland Quartette presents a gram of popular and classical music tracing the nation’s story in peace and war. The program features homes, tree clad hills, wealth and opportunities. Those not attending will miss the year’s finest music event.
Miner Wilcox Birthday Party Noted in Pioneer Family Chronicle
Friends and relatives gathered at Miner Wilcox's home to mark his 83rd birthday on a Monday in December. Daughter Mrs. Thomas Sparks traveled from Cokeville carrying a heavy bundle. The party revealed a cake and elk meat from Wilcox's grandson. Wilcox, a Nauvoo emigrant and Black Hawk War veteran, was an early Bear Lake County pioneer.
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Miner Wilcox
Thomas Sparks
Wilcox
Cokeville
Nauvoo
San Pette County
Bear Lake County
Presidential report on new hotel opening near Salt Lake City
President Jos R. Shepherd returned from Salt Lake City and announced a man has been called for the new hotel project with an opening date to be announced soon.
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Jos. R. Shepherd
Salt Lake City
Freshmen Triumph in Debate On Presidential Term
Friday morning December 7 three Sophomores were considered for the question whether the president should serve a single six year term. Freshmen argued for the present four year term with re election. Judges awarded victory to the negative. Bishop Sutton returns to Paris after medical treatment in Salt Lake City.
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Thas
United States
Agat Seviors
Interned Germans at Hot Springs not POWs in disguise
The article explains that interned Germans at Hot Springs comprise officers and crews held since the declaration of war. They receive limited funds, with meals provided, and their remittances go to banks. It notes detailed equipment weights for infantry units and mentions a Staten Island hospital plan for recovering soldiers, plus postwar support for reintegration into civilian life. It closes with a health note about President Joseph B. Shepherd’s young daughter suffering from tonsillitis.
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Hot Springs
United States
Tidae
Ordinance Bureau
War Department
Quartermaster Corps
Europe
Staten Island
N. Y
Railroad wage demands rise as Adamson Law memory lingers
The piece argues that following the Adamson Law a new 40 percent wage demand by railroad brotherhoods will lift overall raises to about 65 percent within two years. It notes the Switchmen's Union seeks 50 percent and claims railroads face an additional $109 million burden, risking higher freight costs amid wartime expenses and fixed rates.
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United States
Switchmen’s Union of America
Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Adamson
Hood
Paris Lads Enlist from Local Families in Recent Draft
Paris reports several enlistments from the city over the past week. Sunday morning Owen Buepherd Pery Shepherd Dallas Athay and John Passey enrolled. Monday Milford Hess and Jobn Schidigger joined, and Warren Bramer left Friday. Two boys each from the Shepherd Braw mer and Hess families. God speed and safe return.
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Paris
Owen Buepherd-Pery Shepherd
Dallas Athay
John Passey
Milford Hess
Jobn Schidigger
Warren Bramer
F. T. Shepherd
John Brawmer
Jacob Hess
Mrs. Nels Bunderson Dies in St Charles
Mrs. Nels Bunderson of St Charles died last Sunday. Funeral services were held at 11 o clock in the St Charles meeting house with a large crowd in attendance. Speakers included Bishop Keetch M Pugmire and Bishop an trum of St. John. The life and integrity of it were honored as they spoke.
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Nels Bunderson
St. Charles
St. Charles Meeting House
Bishop Keetch
M. Pugmire
Antrum
St. Qs John
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Willa
the Homeland Quartette
Sutton
Salt Lake
News Digest
Jose B. Shepherd
Pitalay ST
Healy
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