Flu claims seven victims in Star Valley
Information from Affonse reports a raging flu epidemic in Star Valley with nearly 300 cases, seven deaths in four days, and hospitals converting the Wyoming Hotel into a Red Cross emergency facility. Two doctors and numerous nurses tend the sick as Sheriff-elect Oakley ferries patients. officials hope the worst has passed.
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Affonse
Star Valley
Aften
David Williamson
Vers Cal
Milton Barrus
Afton
Roscoe Roberts
Charles Roberts
Merchant
Etna
Angus Hilliard
Auburn
Vernon Astle
Mary Peterson
Grover
Wyoming Hotel
Kid Cook
Red Cross
Denver
Hospital of Afton
G. W. Weat
Byron Reese
Oakley
Ed Lewis
Uon
Red Cross Roll Call Urges District Memberships
Mina La Chapelle reports eight of thirteen precincts show weak Red Cross enrollments with a year end push urged. Totals include Kemmerer 425, Diamondville 186, No 6 106, Glencoe 126, Conroy 59, Frontier 210, Sublet 160, Oakley 107, Cumberland 500 for a to date 1879, with Opal Fontenelle Sage and others yet to report. Members advised to enroll at City Drug Store or The Draft House Sten in and pay one dollar.
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Mina la Chapelle
Red Cross
Kemmerer
Diamondville
Glencoe
Conroy
Frontier
Sublet
Oakley
Cumberland
Opal Fontenelle Sage
Fost
Mike
Eithe
Teca
Sten
Peace on Earth and Good Will Christmas Message
A Christmas message reflecting on Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men. It recalls four years of war ending and a hoped for era of peace under Providence. It contrasts Bethlehem’s Babe with a world symphony and highlights home, family joy, kindness to others, and shared happiness this season.
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Uar
Earth
Manger
Bethlehem
Pyramid Syndicate Uses ofie Pyramid Erected in Kemmerer
The Pyramid office closed and the pyramid erected about a year and a half ago in Kemmerer was celebrated with pomp and display. Advertisers and traveling showmen proclaimed Kemmerer as the pyramid's home through ads and news coverage. Builders and backers touted hope, fair dealing, and the town’s homage as films and public displays circulated.
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Kemmerer
Kommerer
Conniey
Evan
Remittances Pour In As Tax Deadlines Near
Kemmerer county tax collection surges as the deadline looms with an 8 percent penalty. Lincoln county taxes total about 811187.00, with roughly 150000 already paid. The Oregon Short Line and coal companies are major contributors, expected to send about 70000 and 30000 respectively on the final day.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Hed Bean
Chirthine
Taysoni
Orecon
Pyramid of Papier Mache Returns to Memory in Critique
An admiring observer recalls the demountable faux pyramid built by the great constructor. The piece notes the founder’s move to Texas where a new pyramid may rise on a foundation of supposed honor and fair dealing. It hints at large donations from across the country to support the structure.
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Texas
Card of Thanks for A. A. Curtin’s Family
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs A A Curtin. We gratefully acknowledge deeds of support and expressions of sympathy from all who offered comfort.
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Mre. A. A. Curtin
Ermaethy
Corporal Joe Stanton Tells of Front Experiences
Corpral Joe Stanton, returned to Big Piney after serving on the front, described 65 days in the first line trenches and daily engagements. He praised French soldiers, criticized German fighters, and recalled a dramatic bayonet kill. He noted American discipline, casualty churn, and the shift from reserve camp restlessness to frontline resolve. A postwar dance raised funds for all four returning soldiers.
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Toe Stanton
Camera
Mr. Stanton
Big Piney
Stinton
Stanton
Corporal Stanton
Piney
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T. H. Roel
Grog
A. Aliio
Merry Christmas
Trirst National
BANK
Lak
Pyramid
Syndicate
Flesdy
Corporal Joe Stanton
Christ Mae Bee
Kemmerer Savings
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