Banquet and Social Honor Bear Lake Soldier Boys
Bear Lake county drafted men and their partners enjoyed a banquet and dance in Montpelier last Friday. A farewell social was held in Paris in honor of the selected men and guarding soldiers. decorations and refreshments featured a festive evening. Dispatch details note the first group of three Paris and Montpelier men left for American Lake with others to follow, plus packing and grooming guidance for new recruits.
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Bear Lake County
Montpelier
Paris
Caapoatie
Fredrick H. McCarthy
Joseph Collings
Joseph Kinzinger
National Army
American Lake
Navy
Emerson School Opens in Paris On October First
The Emerson school in Paris will open Monday October 1 with preparations to use ward houses until the new modern building is ready. All departments begin work except the beginner's grade.
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Emerson
Paris
Olsen sells hay and ranch price gap noted
Chris Olsen sold 300 tons of hay to Munk Bros of Bennington at John H. Miles ranch in Pescadero for 13.00 per ton. He has been offered 9000 dollars more for the ranch than his purchase price two years ago.
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Chris Olsen
Munk Bros
Bennington
John H. Miles
Pescadero
Olsen
Ideal Camp at American Lake for Soldiers
American Lake in Washington is described as an ideal camp for soldiers with a modern, sanitary cantonment and splendid barracks. The Army Y M C A has built six association buildings and one admin building, offering free writing supplies, educational and physical instruction, and recreational programs run by 50 trained staff. The camp features two miles of Puget Sound frontage, a maneuvers lake, a sewage system, and ample fresh water to support up to 46,000 men, with measures to remove harmful influences and provide constant comfort.
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American Lake
Washington
National Army
Camp Lewis
United States
Army Y. M. C. A
National War Council
O. K. Tyler
Army Y.M. C. A
Puget Sound
Sound
Local Draft Exam Records List No Exemption Filers
bear lake county local draft board reports men who appeared for examination and filed no exemptions including David I Thornock James Sullivan David C Hoff Oliver Tuel ler Oscar Hall Mike Bogasian Robert W Vallentine Ira N Hay ward Edward Mionig Gilbert Con ley Carson Welker E J Edwards Edward A Lashbrook W J Patton William Mumford James Logan Dunford Edward L Lister Albert Freeman Alfred Humphherys Ruben Roberts John T Kane Kizra J Hoge Samuel M Wilcox Stanard R Tanner Christian W Tuescher Raymond T Stokes Frank Leslie Bolton and Chancey L Mattson. Get acquainted trip to Star Valley postponed due to weather with another date to be fixed.
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Bear Lake County
David I. Thornock
James Sullivan
David C-Hoff
Oliver Ht. Tueller
Oscar Hall
Mike Bogasian
Robert W. Vallentine
Ira N. Hayward
Edward Mionig
Gilbert Conley
Carson Welker
E.J. Edwards
Edward A. Lashbrook
W J. Patton
William Mumford
James Logan Dunford
Edward L. Lister
Albert
Freeman
Alfred Humpherys
Ruben Roberts
John T. Kane
Kizra J. Hoge
Samuel M. Wilcox
Stanard R. Tanner
Christwan W. Tuescher
Raymond T. Stokes
Frank Leslie Bolton
Chancey L Mattson
Great Lakes Wool Convention Aims to Solve World Shortage
Chicago hosts the Great Lakes Wool Convention September 11 12 inviting shepherds from western wool states to Assembly Hall Stock Yards Inn and Hotel Sherman for discussions on wool’s crucial role in clothing and industry amid a global supply crisis as the National Sheep Wool Bureau warns of scarce fibers.
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Chicago
Christendom
Great Western
Union Sto Yards
Stock Yards Inn
Hotel Sherman
National Sheep & Wool Bureau
England
James G Crane Dies Suddenly in Montpelier
James G. Crane died suddenly at Montpelier hospital early Wednesday after a parasitic stroke. He had moved from Utah in 1897, worked in farming and stock raising, and previously ran a livery in Montpelier before settling near Bennington. Known as Jim Crane, he leaves a large family and many friends. life insurance of $8,000 may be paid out soon.
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James G. Crane
Montpelier Hospital
Bennington Ward
Crane
Ashley
Bear Lake County
Utah
Montpelier
Bennington
Jim” Crane
Guaranteed Fund Life Insurance Co
Erapps
Jobo Skinner
Burgoyne and Holmes Wed in Salt Lake Temple
Sidney Burgoyne and Beatrice Holmes, prominent Montpelier residents, were married Wednesday in the Salt Lake Temple. After brief stops in Salt Lake Ogden and Logan they will return home. Burgoyne is a progressive businessman and Holmes is a Montpelier High School graduate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Holmes. The town offers congratulations.
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Sidney Burgoyne
Beatrice Holmes
Montpelier
Salt Lake
Ogden
Lopan
Burgoyne
Montpelier High School
J. H. Holmes
Rust
Wool Trade Winds Through Time and U S Revival
The article traces the growth of the wool industry from Flemish weavers and the Hanseatic League to England's rise aided by cheap labor and water power. It notes England’s wool wealth and argues for a U S revival, citing Chicago Convention discussions and favorable Great Lakes climate for sheep raising. It mentions Russia’s wartime export pressures and global supply shifts.
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England
United States
Chicago
Great Lakes
Rusip
TAVESTER SINGS FOR THE FARMERS
A 1917 township column notes Taverster sings for farmers as grain yield stands strong and women’s morale shines. It reports John Meyers Sr and future teacher Mr Skinner as top gardeners, Fredrick Smight on convalescence, typhoid hit Thomas Peterson’s son, Parley Peterson’s son injures fingers, and the Lindsay brothers buying Nels Nelson’s ranch while Horace Peterson plans to move to Nebraska.
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Jaid
Eppears
Caro
Johnnie
John Meyers Sr
Mr.Skinner
Fredrick Smight
Thomas Peterson
Parley Peterson
Lyne Che Johnson
Nebraska
Lindsay
Keep in touch with your boy at the naval training station
The YMCA at Goat Island San Francisco helps 1500 new recruits after a sailor distributing mail notices many receive letters with joy while a few miss out. A YMCA secretary intervenes by inviting distraught sailors to an evening at the association building, lifting spirits and reinforcing home ties as a moral lifeline for the boys.
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Army Y. M.C. A
Naval Training Station
Goat Island
San Francisco Bay
The
Association
Evenin
YMCA
Farmers Condemn State Loan System Say Funds Lose Interest
The state land board faces criticism from farmers and Treasurer Eagleson over loans that idle school funds. The report cites long waits, low loan percentages, and reliance on bankers for needed money, with Bear Lake County growers voicing frustration at delayed appraisals and unfavorable terms.
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John W. Eagleson
State Land Board
Eagleson
Death of Montpelier Pioneer Joseph McCart
Joseph McCart, aged longtime Montpelier resident since 1888, died at home Tuesday from liver cancer. Funeral set for Presbyterian church this afternoon. Sympathy extended to his wife amid the sorrow.
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Joseph McCart
Montpelier
McCart
Presbyterian Church
Soldiers on furlough from Utah National Guard return home
Bear Lake County youths Lyman H. Rich and Alfred Bate man arrived home on a furlough from the Utah National Guard last Saturday and stayed until Monday afternoon. They left for Salt Lake Tuesday morning on train 17, missing the social for soldiers and drafted men due to their travel plans.
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Lyman H. Rich
Alfred Bateman
Bear Lake County
Utah National Guard
Salt Lake
Mutual Convention Scheduled for September 9 at Tabernacle
The notice corrects a prior error and states the Mutual Convention will be held Sunday September 9. Morning and afternoon sessions are at the Academy and the evening session at the Stake Tabernacle. Elder Lacar A Kirkham and Ann M Cannon of Salt Lake City are expected to attend. special musical selections are planned. each association should be well represented.
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Academy
Stake Tabernacle
Lacar A. Kirkham
Ann M. Cannon
Salt Lake City
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Einzinger
American —Lake Wednesday
Emerson School
American Lake Wash
Star Valley
James G.crane
Tavester
Il Health
Land Board
James Overlander
James
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