Brief History of Fort D. A. Russell
A reminiscence by Mrs. Theresa A. Jenkins dated July 31 1867 outlines the founding of Fort D A Russell near Cheyenne Wyoming in honor of Brevet Major David A Russell killed at Opequan. It recalls barracks life in 1877 social life at the fort and notable figures such as General Wesley Merritt and novelist Charles King. It notes Camp ere depot advances like rail service during emergencies including Thornburg massacre and the Spanish American War Rough Riders training. It highlights the fort’s grand facilities the parade grounds electric lights and water system and ends with a birthday greeting to Fort D A Russell describing its climate scenery and brave soldiers.
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Department of the Platte
Union Pacific
Crow Creek
Cheyenne
D. A. Russell
David A. Russell
8Th Infantry
Opequan
Virginia
United States
Wyoming
Fort MacKenzie
D. A
Fort Russell
Wesley Merritt
Charles King
Campere
Western Department
William Nash
G Giles
Post Hall
Man Meriden
Thornburg
White River Agency
Camp Calin
Rawlins
McKenstry
Rodney Saunders
J. 8
Torrey
Keefe Hall
H. B. Henderson
A. P. Han
Round Top
Fort
Pershing
Frances Pershing
Geos Fort
D. A. Malleis
Pershing Urges Leaving Soldiers’ Remains Abroad
General Pershing, in a War Department message, urges that American soldiers who died overseas remain near where they fell. He argues graves in England and Europe symbolize liberty and shared sacrifice and advises removal only if nearest relatives demand it after understanding all factors. He calls for improving and beautifying European cemeteries.
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Ton
D. C
War Department
Pershing
England
America
Europe
Year's Wool Supply Field, McClure Says
Dr. 8 W McClure secretary of the National Woolgrowers association says there are 600000000 pounds of wool in the United States now, 100000000 more than manufacturers can use in a year. He sent a statement to Secretary Red to press action on wool prices.
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8. W. McClure
National Woolgrowers' Association
McClure
United States
Commerce
William C. Red
The
Woolgrowers’ Association
Wyoming Labor Day Proclaimed by Governor Carey 1919
Executive Department of Wyoming designates Monday September 1 1919 as Labor Day to honor workers. Governor Robert D Carey urges public observance and public meetings to discuss labor conditions. The proclamation is signed in Cheyenne with Secretary W E Chaplin's attestation.
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Congress
Wyoming
Robert D. Carey
Cheyenne
W. E. Chaplin
Dehydration Plant Under Construction in Cowley Wyoming
The Wyoming Dehydration Company led by H. M. Louis of Powell begins a $100,000 Cowley plant to process potatoes and vegetables for Aristocrat products. It will use gas fuel from Occidental and heat 17,000 cu ft per min to 700 degrees, handling 250 barrels per hour once operational. The facility aims to serve about 20,000 acres with staff including H Johnson and two county agricultural agents under Major H E Eyrich supervision. Production start expected in September.
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Cowley, Wyo
Wyoming Dehydration Company
H. M., Louis
Powell
Burlington Track
Occidental Oil & Gas Company
Cowley
Louis
Michigan
Eyrich
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An irregular ad describes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for constipation and digestive upset. It claims to regulate bowels, tone the stomach, and purify the body, urging readers to try it without fail.
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Hollister
Government to Sell Surplus War Food to Cut Prices
Washington August 25 Prices on certain foods are expected to ease as the government sells surplus War Department stocks totaling about 170 million pounds. Orders will be taken by postmasters and letter carriers August 18 19 and 20 with sales to municipalities in carload lots. Retailers may match or beat government prices, aiding buyers in reducing food costs.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Bradstreet
Post Office Department
Frontier Labor Day Celebration Plans Outlined
Frontier announces preparations for a town Labor Day festival at Frontier Hall with a parade to picnic grounds, speeches, refreshments, races for all ages, various prizes, and a dance in the evening. Committees include Finance William Roberts and James Hackett. Sports Walter Beachler Renaldo Marchione. Entertainment Robert McLean Thomas Jacoletti John Kitty. Refreshments J Todd William Roberts Walter Beachler Joseph Nagy James Jacoletti. Secretary Treasurer Joseph J Motto.
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Frontier Hall
Alf Roberts
James Jiacoletti
James T. Hackett
William H. Roberts
Walter Beachler
Renaldo Marchione
Robert McLean
Thomas Jiacoletti
John Kitty
Joseph Nagy
Joseph J. Motto
Surplus Government Materials Sales Reach 4.08 Million
War Department reports week ending August 1 sales of surplus goods including foods totaling 4,082,528.54 dollars. Year to date surplus sales total 368,144,544.13 dollars with a recovery near 77 percent of cost. Cities listed include Moe Jeffersonville Chicago New Orleans Omaha San Antonio El Paso San Francisco Philadelphia and Atlanta.
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Moe
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Chicago
New Orleans
Omaha
San Antonio
el Paso
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Atlanta
War Department
Men of 18 Can File on Homesteads Now
Representative Edward T. Taylor reported House Public Lands committee favorably on Westward bills. One cuts filing age on homesteads from 21 to 18 and allows young soldiers to file. Another provides credit for vocational training time to returned soldiers and permits leave from homesteads. The third grants 90 days to file on forfeited Carey act claims.
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Edward T. Taylor
Colorado
House Public Lands Committee
West
Kendrick Bill Backed by House Public Lands Panel
A favorable report was authorized Friday by the house committee on public lands on the Kendrick Bill. It amends the 640 acre law to grant entrymen on non contiguous lands the same privileges as those on contiguous lands, boosting prospects for final passage. Congressman Taylor of Colorado will lead the measure in the house.
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House Committee On Public Lands
Kendrick
House
Taylor
Colorado
District federal workers face low pay under Nolan bill
Washington reports that over 27,000 federal and municipal employees in the District of Columbia earn under ninety dollars monthly. The figure, from a salary reclassification, is cited to the Senate Education Committee as it weighs a daily minimum wage of three dollars. Notable cases show long service with low pay despite tenure.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Senate Education Committee
Treasury Department
Filipino Students to Study Abroad Under Government Scholarships
Over a hundred Filipino students from various islands and government employees in Manila will be sent abroad before the new school year. A special Philippine Council of State committee approved qualifications. Among those selected are Miss Carmen Aguinaldo, daughter of General Emilio Aguinaldo, and Princess Tarhata of Ayut, who will study in Ur.
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Manila
Philippine Council of State
Carmen Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo
First Philippine Republic
Tarhata of
Utu
For Sale New Great Banquet Range
For sale inquires directed to J. K. Weil offering a Great Banquet range.
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Lnquire J. Kk. Weil
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Russell
Theresa A. Jenkins
Pershing Said
Associated Press
M’clure
State OF
Frontier
Fflu Abe
Iitalian
U. S
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