Metropolitan editorial on local draft examinations and patriotism
Editorial notes about 200 local men examined for army service with 260 from Lincoln county soon to be called. Six rejected for fitness, praised by physicians, many waiving exemptions to fight for liberty. States Made in Germany stigma likely to haunt German goods and warns Germany’s future memory of wartime actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remmerer
National Army
Freeman
Rock Springs
Lincoln County
Great Army of Liberation
France
The Sinking of the Tuscania in World War I
A dramatic reflection on the Tuscania disaster and the U S wartime transport effort. The piece praises American troop movements to France, notes German submarine threats, and critiques enemy promises while affirming resilience of American forces and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscania
France
Starke
Lss
Anne
Kaiser
Paris
Haley
Fragmented World War II Caption Hints at German Tie
Damaged OCR text shows phrases like Made to Germany and stained words referencing war themes. Readable parts suggest a wartime caption or clipping noting German actions, dates, or soldiers, but most details are illegible. The fragment provides limited context for a precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
The Terrible Turk and the Horrible Bun
A clipped wartime column contrasts German atrocities with a Turk figure, noting readers’ reactions to coverage. It cites Professor Forster urging moral reconciliation with the world and defends Germans as still part of the civilized world in No Man’s Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Forster
No Man's Land
Remark on Wilson speech and war handling
A leading English periodical called a sentence in President Wilson’s last message to the allies "worth a million men in France," while noting the president’s "ignominious failure in handling the war situation."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wieress
France
Republican Party Falls Short on Governor Nomination
Pat Sullivan, chair of the Republican state committee, faces a crowded field for the governor race as several candidates vie for the nomination. The scene hints at divisions within the party and a long road to the primary.
Pointed Thayne correspondent questions wartime food values
The Thayne correspondent asks how one can endure shortages when corn meal and grain flour cost more than wheat flour, highlighting the puzzling price relations and public concern over rationing and sustenance during difficult times.
Destiny Promises Lead To London Journey
Fragmentary report notes a promise to feed sixty six in Parle in April and a path via Teudon Helena before reaching London. It mentions Napoleon and an intended voyage with delays or detours. The readable text is highly incomplete and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indestiny
Parle
Napoleon Veyade
London
Teudon
Bet
Enaine
Helena
Wartime Food Strikes Prompt Citizens to Demand Action
A stream of distorted text discusses serious food shortages and calls for action. It mentions Mrs Breet Blames, editor involvement, a meeting on national defense, and concerns over hunger among women and children. The piece cites speakers like KM Cullen urging work to prevent famine and highlights frustrations with food distribution and war-time policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Breet
Willy
Ole Diloe
Bermmeree Camaras Tattendodt
Ths
Peri Iites
Atale
National
Ten
Angeles
Callyfornia
Robert Turdello
Hanierist
Atare
Chale
Finland
Volusia
Enlarge age limit for military service discussed by Crozier
Provost Marshal General Crozier says a large majority favor raising the eligible age for elective military service though opinions vary on the new maximum. Estimates show up to 45 years could yield about 1.26 million acceptable single men for call, with total eligible unmarried men potentially surpassing 3.2 million if 18 to 41 inclusive. New pay rules for local draft boards set per-classification compensation limits and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Crozier
Crozier
Crozer
Office of
Food saving plea from 1917 letter to Lucoly women
A 1917 letter from Ethel Stoner of Lincoln Charity League urges Lucoly women to assist foreign neighbors in saving food. She describes soldiers going to war, food shortages, and the need for hotels and restaurants to limit portions. The plea asks for outreach into homes and strict adherence to food administration rules to avert famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alysis
Lucoly Eenut
Food Administration
Liberty Loan Drive Plans Move Ahead in Wyoming
Mrs T Taliafarra state chairmen of Wann tur Liberty Loans reports from the treasury secretary a meeting set in March for Wyoming airmen cadets and local officials. The campaign aims to extend Liberty Loans reaching toward a million dollars and pledges stronger organizing as the nation moves into the third loan effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T . Taliafarra
Nels Surings
Stat
Wyoming
Marek
Teeasury Department
The
Indies
Provanty
Something Cheap Any Man Can Take a Newspaper
The piece advertises a weekly newspaper subscription described as affordable and easy for any man to receive. It emphasizes reliable delivery in all weather, constant access to world events, and the value of sunshine and cheer brought to readers. It mentions Weet Point News and a note about Rowse's motor cars traveling to various places.
Cokeville Community Notes Reflect War Efforts and Local Life
Cokeville reports show Charles Peters traveling to Kanger for business while James Chamberlain returns to school after a brief absence. Red Cross activities expand with Mr J G Reynolds visiting Sage and a plan to form a Junior Red Cross in schools. Locals attend dances, plan sewing for Belgian babies, and town growth is celebrated with store improvements and new show windows.
Wyoming Oil Notes Show Growth Across State Fields
Wyoming reviews report a surge in drilling with thirty seven wells and eight rigs active. Casper leads with 910 barrels daily from Kinney No. 1, while other fields like Big Muddy and Fossil are adding wells. New theatres, hotels, and warehouses planned in Glenrock and Riverton. cattle sales, graphite mining, and improved water and railroad access also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Midwest-Merritt and Midweat Refining Company
Wyoming
Casper—Kinney No
Casper—Texas Company
Big Muddy
Glenrock
Kemmerer
Lincoln-Wyoming Petroleum Company
Sheridan
Biye
Ofl Wells
Butte
Tolan Oil
Wyoming Central
Kea Riverton— Or Company
Maverick Springs
Rawlins
Oir Weils
School funds apportioned to Lincoln County districts
During the past week Margaret Ff county, Nicholson superintendent of schools, and the treasurers of school districts apportioned something over $52,000 to 14 Lincoln county school districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ff County
Nicholson
Lincoln
Local school meeting and social events listed
The district teachers will attend a meeting next Friday evening. Frank Wilbur plans a return to Washington to visit relatives. D. Noblet returned to Cokeville Sunday. A basket social at the opera house Saturday benefitting the Red Rose. Dion returns from Kelly forestry station. Mr and Mrs P W Olson plan a Shriners mall at Poeatally. Mrs O Bannon back from East Lake City for tooth problems. H L Nutter visits Kemmerer. John Bourne health improving. L Smith to East Lake City for a visit. Willam May returns from Veccun to attend online school. A Valentine social at the Presbyterian church Thursday. A social dance at Haggerty hotel Saturday with about fifteen couples attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilbur
Washington
D. Noblet
Cokeville
Opera House
P. W. Olson
Shriners
East Lake City
Willam May
Veeun
Online Schoof
Valentine Sovial
Presbyterian Church
Thureday
Valentin
Haggerty Hotel
Berlin Prices Reported For Butter Sugar And Soap
Food administration circulation cites Berlin prices for butter at 2.25 per pound sugar at a cent amount and Ivory soap at 1.12, noting US prices are four to five lines higher now and urging self-reliant conduct and support for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Food Administration
United States
Fragmentary China Report Mentions Ming and Hotel Kempmere
A garbled dispatch notes Ming of the Hotel Kempmere returning to China with Leo. The vague summary hints at a benevolent situation and potential wealth, with prospects of returning home after the war ends.
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By Robert R. Row
Pelifornia Schoola
Geran
Nur Oo
Une Wang
California
KM. Cullen
Mr. Hoover
Aethery
Daly
Fiusia
Boston
Russia
Australia
Argentine
Sttes
Ethel Stoner
Lincoln Chanty
Angeles, Dee
Liberty
Rowse
Ronning
Cokeville News
Charles Peters
Kanger
James Chamberlain
J. G. Reynolds
Bear River Valley
Red Cross
Sage
Cheleean Kehoe
Frances Whiston
Mia
Leonard
William M. Kinney
Salt Lake City
Cokeville Mercantile Company
George Boomer
I Aclair
Aulo
Roscoe Stoner
Hares Reddington
George Stoffers
Lawrence Gwinn
Jack Adama
Martin Nelson
Walter Sizemore
Jon Sunly
Draft “Board
Whiston
Po Comery
Chet
Mir
Frank
Our
Denver
Ellene Kehee
Stella Perry
Smiil
Morten Joelin
Episcopal Chapel
Misa Ruby Keen
Katherine West
Artive
Java Hot Springs
Misa Ik Eaelus
Echool
New Haven
al Pearson
PINE
Witter
G. B
Columbia Graphonolas
Kodaks
the City Drug Store
Chas. A. Christmas
Wyoming Review
Vasper
Warm Springs
Casper—Ohio
Moorrrott Feld
American Mining Congress
Douglas
Cheyenne
BE. T. Williams
Scilool Montes
R. M. Turner
Panty Diamondville
D. We
Cumberland
W. W. Williams
JG. Reynolda
Eacees Au
Na Fontenelle
Chas. Olson
No. Stanley
Riiday
the Distriet
Dion
Kelly Forestry Station
China
Ming
Kemmere
Ching
Leo
Beni
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