Lincoln County Men in Wyoming National Guard Form Brave Units
Kemmerer and Lincoln county take pride in men trained recently and sent to Cheyenne for rapid deployment to France. Company H and Company K of the Wyoming National Guard are strong in body and spirit, ready to perform all assigned tasks, with relatives confident their conduct will honor Lincoln county.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Cheyenne
France
Wyoming National Guard
Germany's Cabinet Crisis and Submarine Policy Split
Five members of the Kaiser's cabinet resigned signaling unrest in Germany. The foreign secretary Dr Zimmerman departed and Dr von Kuehlmann was named as his replacement. He reportedly opposes the submarine campaign and favors peace without annexation, suggesting waning approval of the Kaiser’s frightfulness policy.
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Germany
Draft objectors should be punished in Oklahoma
An editorial demands punishment for draft objectors amid uprisings in three Oklahoma counties. It asserts enemies of the war include a mix of negroes Indians and a few whites and argues mandatory selective service is essential to raise an army and defend the nation. Offenders should face harsh penalties.
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Oklahoma
Mr Roots Return and the Mission to Eyjeeta
The article discusses Elihu Root returning to America and notes the significance of the mission he led. It comments on Russia and Eyjeeta, mentioning internal strife, and hints at ongoing efforts and uncertain outcomes.
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Elihu Root
America
Root
Eyjeeta
Russia
Simeany
Woodrick Wins Pisht to Protest Pioneer Rights
Fragmentary report notes Woodrick victory cited in a protest over pioneer rights. Readable fragments reference a namesake event and contested claims amid unclear details.
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Woodrick
Pioneers Fight Leasing Bill For Public Lands Rights
Senator Kendrick told the public lands committee the bill aims to prevent government injustice to pioneers by leasing away their equities and rights under existing laws. Discussion began over four years ago and the measure has a good chance of passage this session.
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Kendrick
Public Lands Committee
Neasion
War Lord Speaks on Peace Terms and German War Aims
The war party in Germany insists peace terms cannot be declared by others and that fighting and conquest are needed. It cites conquest of Belgium France and Poland with destruction of life and property, and even aims to conquer the United States as part of a broad war plan. The Pan-MMexican affair is cited as further proof, whether admitted by Germans or not.
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von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
War Party
Germany
Belgium
France
Poland
United States
England
Washington, D. C
Edward Evans
Washington
Log Drive Starts at Granger as 45000 Logs Arrive
On Wednesday August 8 1917 Mag Anderson of Granger reports the first log jam on at Granger. About forty men accompany the drive as 45000 logs arrive from upstream.
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Mag Anderson
Granger
Call Family Reunion Brings 110 to Afton Event
The Call families of Afton hosted a reunion on August 2 with 110 visitors. Activities included historical speeches and musical interludes by the Afton concert band, a lunch at the opera house, a playlet titled Call's Family Tree, auto rides, and a social dance. Grandchildren presented fourteen trades and fourteen towns depicted in the reenactment, followed by a day trip to Star Valley scenery and a Sunday morning wrap-up at the sulphur springs. Local news notes: Arthur Burton heads to Chicago for business and a merchants’ convention, Olive Wollenzine leaves for a two year Eastern States mission, and several residents travel or return from operations. most Afton businesses closed midweek for a half-holiday.
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Call
Afton
Cyril Call
Utah
Afton Ward Chapel
Star Valley
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised In 19th Century Trade Card
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat catarrhal deafness caused by eustachian tube inflammation. It asserts the tonic removes mucus and restores hearing, offering $100 to anyone not cured, and lists J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as sellers.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hartman's enlistment bid blocked by height rule
Willis Hartman of Glenwood near Hero tried lifting heel cushions to meet the Army height standard in Albany. A marine recruiter found the deception, revealing he was an inch short, prompting his lament that the scheme would work if it could be made to stick. Red Cross Dog Heroes. The Belgian dogs and St Bernard rescues are contrasted with the new Red Cross dogs aiding frontline wounded.
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Albany
N. Y
Willis Hartman
Glenwood
Hero
United States Marine Corps
Willis
Hartman
Red Cross
St. Bernarda
Geographic Magazing
Modern Eve Sensation Draws Crowds at Local Theaters
A vivid critique of the Modern Eve trend notes a twenty year old university student in a fox-skin outfit surviving a week with wild berries and animal flesh near Katuz National Park. It contrasts unfavorably with Annette Kellerman and predicts heavy front-row interest as Miss Lowe performs on screen.
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Katus National Park
Annette Kellerman
Mies Lowe
Hates Park
Miss Lowe
Serosa
Letter politely declines enlistment for national army
Aug 7 Bangor Maine A district examining board received a letter from a man notified to report for physical examination He writes Thanking you for your favor asking me to report for examination I wish to say that after careful consideration I have decided not to enter the national army at this time Mrs DF Free and daughter Josephine of Salt Lake City who have been visiting at Willard Bell's home test this morning for home
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Bangor
Maine
National Army
D. F. Free
Josephine
Salt Lake
Willard Bell
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MR. Root
Banat
Oregon
Cumberland
Eeeer
U. S
Star Valley Newslets
Arthur Burton
Turton Mercantile Company
Chicago
Burton Mercantile Company
Olive Wollenzine
Golden Rule
Salt Lake City
Olive
Brooklyn
N.Y
Noan Wilkes
Cokeville Road
Ira Call
Denver
Ciet
Charolette Hale
Porter Clark
Heman Hyde
Auburn
Childs
Studebaker Anleaman
Montpelier
Brudebaker Automotives
Atetoo Wall Club
Freedom
Plu
Freedom Boys
Forule
Hele Allen
Mex
Snday
Mra
Pandey
Chad
Vateloite
Denver Pout
Salt Lake Tribune
Omaha Bee
Stc
Columbia
City Drug Store
G. A. Christmas
Laptinv
Mation 18
Gree
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