Shall The Utilities Be Maintained
Editorial discusses US railroads and public utilities under wartime strain. It cites President Wilson and McAdoo urging sound business basing with Public Service Commissions, notes Colorado telephony rate adjustments, and contrasts city protests with calls to raise, and stabilize, utility revenue for wage, material, and tax costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
McAdgoo
Colorado
Denver
State Public Service Commission
French Soldiers Learn Baseball Under American War Work
American war work secretaries in France teach French soldiers baseball. An umpiring mishap sent a batter’s liner to the pitcher’s chest, prompting surprise and a quick apology as the batter failed to reach first base and ran toward the pitcher.
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France
AY. MC. A
Strajgh
Farmer Honey Soward Credits Taslac For Recovery
A Idaho farmer, Honey Soward, reports severe rheumatism and indigestion for twelve years. After six weeks taking Taslac he claims pain eased, appetite returned, and he can walk without a stick. He says he feels twenty years younger and plans to work again, urging others to try the remedy. Jackson Drug Co. ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Honey Soward
Rakher
King HM
Idaho
Suit Lake Wently
Mr. Howard
Promier
Peomuies! Supply Co
Jackson
Jackson Drug Co
Liberty bonds urged to be held. plan to sell War Savings Stamps
Officials warn holders to keep Liberty bonds during the war and consult bankers before selling. A Wyoming drive, with county-by-county visits August 10 to 24, aims to convert bond offers into War Savings Stamps, aided by The Chicago Hide, Fur & Wool House and local reps to reach $250,000 in sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecenmary
Indy Wale
Laramie
Goshen
Albany
Carbon
Platte
Sweetwater
Uinta
Lincoln
Fremont
Natrona
Converse
Niobrara
Hot Springs
Washokie
Park
Big Horn
Sheridan
Johnson
Campbell
Weston
Crook
Douglas Chamber of Commerce Calls for Scrap Drive
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce proposes collecting scrap iron steel copper zinc lead tin foil rubber rags rope and other discard ed material from cities farms and oil fields to aid the war effort. Governor Houx Senator Irvine and county chairs in 21 counties back the plan with a central buyer at railway stations to weigh pay and issue Saving Stamps. Seven counties will participate in the initial drive urging patriotic citizens to contribute materials for government use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Frank L. Houx
W. C. Trvine
Irvine
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Diamondville
Kemmerer
Oakley
Glencoe
John Scott
Beckstead-Bell Co
Telephone
Kemmerer, Wyo
Kemmerer Steam Laundry
Kemmer
Wyoming
HOTEL
Piney
F. D. Chapel
Big Piney
Frontier Supply Company
Frank Rosenstein
Howard
UTZ and Dunn Shoes
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins CO
Gand
The
Frontier Supply Co
Frontier
Wyo
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