Officers Training Camp recruitment drive announced
The War Department outlines a second wave of Officers Training Camps beginning August 27 1917 at the Presidio San Francisco to produce a line of capable officers for infantry cavalry field and coast artillery. Applicants must be 20 years and 9 months or older with strong character and proven ability.
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the Presidio
San Francisco
Califor
National Army
War Department
Ine
Infantry
Cavalry
Field
Coast Artillery
Western Department
Preaidio Reservation
California
Regular Army
Army
United States
G. O
Military Training Camps Association
Presidio
Montpelier Officials Seek Road Funds for Star Valley
Montpelier leaders including County Commissioners and businessmen met at city hall to discuss county road needs. Mayor Sneddon chaired, urging action on the Star Valley road and proposing at least $10,000 be appropriated this year after four years of county spending.
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Montpelier
Star Valley Road
Sneddon
Wyoming Proclaims Women's Registration Day 1917
Acting Governor Frank J. Houx proclaims Tuesday July 17 1917 as Women’s Registration Day in Wyoming urging organized support for war efforts. He calls upon women to register for war service in home precincts as prescribed by the state defense body.
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United States of America
Sousrely
United States
Wyoming
Frank T. Houx
Women’s Department
Wyoming Council For National Defense
State of
Cheyenne
Civil Service Exams Offered for Northwest Cities
The United States Civil Service Commission announces another exam date July 7 in forty northwest cities to recruit male and female stenographers and typewriters for the U S Army quartermaster corps with starting salaries around $1000. Applicants should write to the District Secretary in Seattle for arrangements and inquiries to Hebert F Ward secretary Eleventh Civil Service District Seattle Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Northwest
Quartermaster Corps
U. S. Army
Hebert F. Ward
Eleventh Civil Service District
Postolice Building
Seattle
Washington
Road Work on Hoback Canyon Opens Scenic Route to Yellowstone
Hoback Canyon road work has begun with crews preparing the route for summer travel from Pingree and Jackson via the Hoback Canyon. The Sunaat Route along the canyon is touted as the most scenic path to Yellowstone, with granite walls, river views, pine forests, and crystal mountain streams shaping an enchanting tourist trip.
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Hoback Canyon
Pingle
Jackson
Coln
Sunaat
Yellowstone Park
Grantin Walle
Granty
Derland
All America
Oakley Teatlan Society dances amid large crowd at Barrett's Park
Oakley neighbors attend a Sunday dance hosted by the Teatlan Society at Barrett's Park with the Diamondville band providing music. Mrs. James McVicars plans to leave Saturday for Anaconda after a month visiting her parents. Miss Marie Easton notes progress at summer school in Laramie and pleasant locals. The 4th of July celebration is set with fewer events than in past years. Our baseball team had a Sunday idle, while Company II National Guard moves to Kemmerer to face a strong showing.
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Teatlan Society of Oakley
Barrett's Park
Winie
Diamondville Band
James McVicars
Anaconda
Cokeville
Natonal Guards
Kemmerer
Court House Notes June 16 1917 Transactions Listed
A compilation of land transfers and deeds filed or recorded on various dates, including Cyrus H. Kelly to George F. Whitman and J. E. B. Baum Jr. for land in section 28 township 44 north range 111 at 48000 dollars, Amos W. Smith to Amos Smith Livestock Co. for land in section 34 township 31 north range 113 for one dollar, and multiple other conveyances with specified sections townships ranges and consideration amounts.
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Cyrus H. Kelly
Geo. F. Whitman
J. E B. Baum, Jr
Amos W. Smith
A. W. Smith Livestock Co
J. H. Henderson
Dr. L. Rees
Byron Rees
R. B. Harkness
G. Adney
P. W. Spaulding
Admr
Klasinger
Ellen Henshew
Thomas H. Henshew
Louia C. Jensei Et Ax
State of
Wyoming
Aid
Krollugints
Shceets
Elk Basin
Rawhide
Teapot Dome
Stockman Salmon and Platt Take Royal Arch Degrees
Kemmerer stockman Thomas H. Salmon and Diamondville electrician John T. Platt, with Walter G. Hedges, attended a special Baalbec Chapter No. meeting and earned Royal Arch degrees. Salmon notes good range and feed prospects while Platt reports high water in mines requires heavy pumping. Green River Sun.
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Thomas H. Salmon
Kemmerer
John T. Platt
Diamond Coal & Coke Co
Diamondville
Walter G. Hedges
Our City
Royal Arch
Baalbec
Mr. Salmon
Mr. Platt
Green River Sun
Diamondville Social Roundup Notes Farewells and Visits
Mr and Mrs W Rea host a farewell party with cards and a luncheon as friends gather before their Pendleton departure. Emma Hunter returns from Salt Lake, McVicars to Salt Lake for navy enlistment, families travel to Evanston and Salt Lake, Elizabeth Sneddon visits, and local outings include a motor to Ideal Beach. Aitken undergoes appendicitis surgery. The Diamondville Orchestra hosts the first open air dance in the pavilion, drawing a large crowd. John Haham travels to Oregon for his mother’s funeral arrangements.
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W.’. Rea
Pendleton
Oregon
Diamondville Orchestra
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Federal Information Bulletin
Campa
National Guard
Army of the United States
Secretary of War
P.M. Lansdale
Military Training Camps Association of the United States
Pine Street
Montpelier Examiner
Otice
Pyramid Syndicate
Abner Davis
Civil Service Examinations
Pinedale
Frank Curtis
Whitinn
Curtia le
Oakley
Marie Easton
Laramie
Wm. Allen
Court House
W. Wilson
Blyth - Fargo - Hoskins Company
Emma Hunter
Salt Lake
McVicars, Jr
Navy
A. M. King
Evanston
Elizabeth Sneddon
Salt Lake City
E. R. van Cott
Twart and Jr
J. J. Kaufman
Ideal Beach
Rebt. Aitken
John Haham
Aida SP
Northern Drilling Company
Obie Oipany
Mid-West Oil Company
Naval Reserve
United Oil GO
Wyo
McCormick & Co
Mankers
Ealt Lake City KG
Dun
Mercantile Agency
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