Hero of France Son of Lincoln County Rancher
Captain C. L. Irwin, touted as a hero and Medal of Honor candidate, is identified as the son of Lincoln County rancher “Dick” Irwin near Merna. Born in Montpelier, he rose from West Point cadet and Wyoming cadets chief to a World War I captain, earning fame after rescuing a private during a daylight crossing of No Man’s Land in France. His mother lives in Meeteetse, Wyoming, with his father having remarried.
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France
Lincoln County
C. L. Irwin
Dick” Irwin
Merna
Irwin
Green River Valley
United States
Meeteetse
Wyo
No Man's Land
Leutenant
Melther
Montpelier
Webb
Young Constant
Merni
Win
Leland Stanford University
California
West Point
University of Wyoming
Mexico
New Jersey
Meetestse
Pay Enormous Tax From Steel's 1017 Net Income
A daily paper item cites United States Steel's 1017 net income near 500 million dollars with about 250 million to be paid to the government as corporate income tax and excess profits tax. Officers say the large payment funds government needs and reflects the broad burden on workers and the state.
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United States Steel Corporation
Congress Nears Passage Of Homestead Leave Bill
Washington reports the first bill likely to become law in the current session would allow homestead settlers and entrymen to take leaves of absence for farm labor during war. The measure, debated by Representative Ferris and opposed by Lenroot, was sent to conference with no ground for disagreement. Albert Williams joins the navy, leaving Cumberland for Salt Lake City with his brother Floyd. he worked as a local yards switchman.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Ferris
Oklahoma
House Committee On Public Lands
House
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Secretary of the Interior
Ce West
Missouri River
Albert Williams
Navy
Salt Lake City
Floyd
Albert
Cumberland
Packed crowd at new Kemmerer theatre opens Santa Claus in Japan
A packed crowd at the New Kemmerer Theatre saw the play Santa Claus in Japan open at 8 30 last Tuesday with scarcely standing room. About 100 Kemmerer school children, trained by local teachers, participated in the production.
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Kemmerer Theatre
Japan
Kemmerer School
Wanted The Camera needs a correspondent in Green River Valley
The Camera seeks a conscientious news reporter for Big Piney Marbelton and the Green River Valley. Write to The Camera to apply for this interesting proposition and join our coverage of local happenings.
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Green River Valley
Big Piney
Marbelton
THE
Camera
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proves Worth in Cold Season
Many families rely on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease coughs and colds. The ad claims quick relief with each bottle and emphasizes proven merit. Priced at a quarter, it advocates following directions for best results.
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Chamberlain
Jones
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Ims
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Kemmerer
Kemmerer, Wyoming
R. RH Trwin
Troy
Kemmerer Troy Laundry
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