Camp Funston Demobilization Speeds Western Troop Discharges
Camp Funston near the country’s population center will discharge a large number of troops directly to western states including Wyoming California Washington and New Mexico. The camp’s strategic rail links enable quicker and cheaper demobilization than shipping troops to nearer depots.
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Camp Finton
Camp Finston
Pacific Coast
Montana
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
California
Washington
Funaten
Wyoming Ratifies Federal Prohibition by Unanimous Vote
Wyoming becomes the 38th state to ratify the federal prohibition amendment, yielding a path to nationwide dryness. Legal experts doubt state referendums can halt the measure, as the U.S. Constitution requires three fourths of states for amendments. The liquor industry plans to challenge it in court, but critics say the measure stands.
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Wyoming
National Association of Distillers
United States
Real Prohibition Measure in State Legislature
House Bill No. 1 proposes sweeping prohibition enforcement with 12 000 to 16 600 words. It bans liquor handling in Wyoming except for medicinal use and requires pharmacists to dispense only prescriptions from physicians who post bonds. A prohibition commissioner and deputies would enforce, with seizures and arrests without county sheriff cooperation.
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Legislative Assembly
Wyetlne
Prohibition
United Stats
Labor Department Report on Soldier Employment
The last official report to the Camera notes the Department of Labor’s effort to place discharged soldiers. Of 11 907 men discharged at Camp Devens, 6 731 found work, the rest were placed in civilian roles, with arrangements including a company employed as foremen on a construction project.
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Department of Labor
Rommlenad
Camp Devens
Oil rich churchyard dollars spark Ranger cemetery deal
The Ranger Texas Baptist Church, with 29 members and annual income of 200000 dollars, faces a bold offer over drilling rights in the cemetery adjoining the churchyard. A sensational claim suggests oil wealth beneath the churchyard prompting talk of a lucrative stake.
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American Baptist Church of
Ranger
Tezas
Big January Clearance Sale Sets Local Record at Blyth-Fargo-Hoc king
Local firm Blyth-Fargo-Hocking reports the January Clearance sale as the biggest in history. Customers from Lincoln county and Idaho and Utah attended, carrying away large bargains while staff rushed to serve them. The firm may charter a train to move more goods as demand continues. The Camera lauds the sale as proof of the paper's advertising power.
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C. M. Whitney
Blyth-Fargo-Hocking
Lincoln County
Idaho
Utah
Mike
Mr. Whitney
Mr. Long
Kemmerer
Ihix
County Board of Education Plan Outlined
The county education department proposes forming a county board of education with six district boundaries to organize rural schools. It would approve buildings, consolidate districts, provide transport, set terms, certify budgets, audit accounts, and offer annual reports while enabling supervisory districts for rural schools.
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Estate Education Department
County Board of Education
Mont
Schoo
Senator Observes Son Veterans Reunion in Hall of Representatives
Representative Louis Jensen of Grover, Lincoln county, spots his son Sergeant Karl J. Jensen of the 1674 infantry supply train in the Senate gallery. Hospitalized at Camp Dodge after wounds in the Argonne, Jensen returns for a ten day leave and is named day watchman of the senate chamber. He enlisted in 1917 with the Third Wyoming National Guard, later wounded in France, and after convalescence at Newport News, resumes recovery at Camp Dodge.
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Hall of Representatives
Louis C. eInsen
Grover
Lincoln County
Karl J. Jensen
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Argonne
France
Jensen
Senate
Senate Chamber
United Stat Army
Wyoming Nations Guard
United States
Newport News
Hoe
Wyoming National Guar
Wyoming Star Tribune
Death Rumor Media Mix Up in Salt Lake
A Salt Lake paper misreported the death of Oscar Peterson, a local stockman, causing grief among friends. Peterson later appeared alive in the hotel lobby, debunking the fatal rumor as greatly exaggerated or false.
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Salt Lake
Oscar Peterson
Bla
Oecur
Peterson
Indebtedness Called by County Treasurer
Notice states that $100,000 and related certifica tion of indebtedness numbers 5949 and 11847 are called. Interest will cease on January 10, 1039, per Dildret Taysom, County Treasurer.
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Dildret Taysom
U 8 Holds Record for Destroyers in Wartime Navy
Washington December 12 The United States Navy reports record destroyer production with about 276 destroyers built this year led by rapid strides in speed from 24 to 35 knots. The bureau lists 78 regular ships 93 coast guard vessels 937 converted merchant craft and 247 transport vessels while 376 combatant and auxiliary vessels and 92 tugs are under construction. The report notes 210 radio stations and rapid advances in anti submarine devices and aviation communications.
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Washington
United States Navy
Ress Griffin
Bureau Ofngineering
Griffin
United States
Bureau
Navy
Coast Guard
California Reserve
Paral Reserve
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of William Parsons
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County District Court. Notice to all creditors and those interested in the estate of William Parsons deceased that Thomas Parsons, administrator, has filed his final account and petition for distribution for inspection and objections within thirty days after the last publication February 12, 1919. If no objections, final settlement will occur March 16, 1919 at 10 A M in the court room Town Hall Konmerer. Dated January 20, 1918. Thomas Parsons, Administrator. Ivan S. Jones, Attorney.
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William Parsons
Thomas Parson
District Court
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Inet
Konmerer
Thomas Parsons
The Reliable Plumber Plumbing and Heating ad
WME Pitt advertises reliable plumbing and heating services with all work guaranteed and a contact telephone number 89.
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Telephone
Lincoln County Honors Fallen War Volunteers
Abul obs thousand young men from Lincoln County join the colors in support of democracy and world freedom. Twelve are listed as the Suprema Sacrifice with more names expected as the war story in France and Belgium unfolds. Hugh Wardell Sidney Ed Clifford Phillips Peter Johnson Guido Inams tea Wilkes David Lisiawya Emory R. Daniele.
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Lincoln County
France
Belgium
Hugh Wardell
Sidney Ed
Clifford Phillips
Peter Johnson
Guido Inams
Edmonds Gains Twenty Pounds After Tenlec Use
A Seattle man autographs a testimonial claiming Tenlec cured years of stomach trouble gas and indigestion. Wil lam M. Edmonds of 760 North 74th Street reports improved appetite sleeping well and relief from heart palpitations and back pain after using the medicine. His wife also sees headache relief and plans to buy more Tenlec at local stores.
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Willam M. Edmonds
Seattle Street Car Co. Hving
North 74Th Street
Seattle
Tanine
Kemmerer
City Drug Store
Daniel
D. Xey
Prontia
Amberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Testimonials
Advert claims from Cook Illinois and others extol Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the quickest relief for coughs and colds. Mrs Knott and J Moore provide endorsements noting effective relief and repeated use.
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Cook
Macon
James A. Knott
Chamberlain
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Camp Funston
Lexas
Activities OF Labor Department
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Tittle Rock
Arkansas Gazette
Glearange
County Board OF Education Plan
Son
U. 8
Destroyers
United Press
State of
Lincoln
Ivan
Jones
Pitt
Tea Wilkes David Lisiawya
Emory R. Daniele
Oscar Caster
Arthur Davison
Otto C, Jensen Harmon T. Draney
Edmonds
Taniac
Dale Crane
Amberlain
Lincoln Tire
T. Platt & Sons
Prope
Kemmorer
Wyo
First Glass Service
THE
White House
Bell Coal, Feed & Ice Company
Kemmerer, Wyo
Bon Ton Restaurant
Kemmerer, Wyoming
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