Nurses Volunteer Care for Flu Patients at Detention Hospital
In Sinton MPO the care for flu victims continues with nurses Simms Nell Walton Wolléngein and others volunteering. Mianes Simms Nell and additional staff have provided patient care while local volunteers cooked meals for detainees at the detention hospital. The community praises the workers named Stevenson Harris and Stacey for their enduring service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Auf
Emen
Mianes Simms
Nell
Miss Walton
Misa Wolléngein
Blickfeldt Here On One Day Furlough From Training
Private Andeas Blickfeldt spent a few hours in Kemmerer yesterday before being telegrammed home due to his wife’s illness. He rode No. 19 in the morning and left on No. 6 in the afternoon after six weeks of special training at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Blickfeldt praises the officers and the care, clothing, and feeding of soldiers, naming Capt. Rudd and 2nd Lt. Denman as beloved for their treatment of the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andeas Blickfeldt
Kemmerer
Blickfeldt
St Noion
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Blick
Lincoln County
Rudd
Denman
McAdoo Urges Broad Support for Wilson in War Policy
William G. McAdoo appeals to able and loyal men to back the President, stressing that America and the world's peoples depend on leaders aligned with Wilson’s views on the war and policy. He warns that repudiation in Congress or the electorate would damage prestige and the nation’s influence in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Congress
WM. G. McAdoo
Lincoln County Training Camp Reports Mild Illnesses
Mr Blickfeldt notes ten of fifteen Lincoln County men in Colorado Springs have had the fit with only Rovirte and Angelo suffering severe attacks. Seven deaths occurred among 450 in camp, epidemic nearly over. Blick plans to return to the Camera office after the war, with a position awaiting him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blickfeldt
Lincoln County
Colorado Springs
Roverte
Angelo
Blick
Brother of T. H. Salmon Dies in Purley Idaho
Telegram from Kemmerer says Alex Salmon died in Purley Idaho from pneumonia after influenza. He was brother to T Hunter Salmon of Kemmerer and left a wife in Burley along with several siblings. Remains taken to Coalville for funeral. T Hunter Salmon in Salt Lake City will attend and return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Alex Salmon
Purley
Idaho
T. Hunter Salmon
Burley
Coalville
Mr Salmon
Kemmeres
Green River Valley
Salmon Brothers
Green River
Salt Lake Cly
Bob Careys Soliloquy on War and Draft Avoidance
A reflective poem narrates a rancher’s son refusing conscription in World War I. He calls war hell and questions patriotism, contrasting luxury and risk, while imagining the burden on his family if he goes. He proposes staying home to tend to ranch duties and avoid the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
France
Sam
Postoffice Examination Postponed To Nov 23 1918
The U S Civil Service Commission announces the Kemmerer Wyoming post office clerk examination originally set for October 26 1918 is delayed to November 23 1918. Open to men and women aged 18 to 45 with a 1000 dollar yearly salary. Application blanks available from the Kemmerer Postmaster and local secretaries in Rock Springs Wyoming or from the Secretary of the Eleventh Civil Service District in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Cyl Service Commission
Kemmerer
Wyoming
John D. Poster
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Tock Springs
Civil Service District
MontoMce
Saati
Washington
Christmas Packages For The Soldiers Overseas
The Red Cross will accept Christmas parcels for American Expeditionary Force members overseas up to three pounds each. Senders must have a coupon or label and use standard 9 by 3 by 4 inch cartons provided by the Red Cross. Deliver to the nearest Red Cross Room for weighing and inspection. November 20 is the final acceptance date with no exceptions. Lincoln County Chapter, Mix Harry A. Trost, See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mix
Harry A. Trost
Lincoln County
Local Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Army Garments
The Lincoln County Chapter received from Denver an Army allotment of three hundred pairs of pajama garments. This order from the Surgeon General requires one hundred percent perfection. Volunteers are urged to assist with refugee clothes, seven hundred knit Fox pairs remain, and sewing help is requested. contact Mrs. C. M. Whitney or Mrs. Harry A. Trost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cros
Denver
Lincoln County
American Red Cross
Mountain Division
C. M. Whitney
Harry A. Trost
Slacker Record Week Promotes War Aid via Phonographs
National Phonograph Records Recruiting Corps based in New York calls on phonograph owners to donate unused records during Slacker Records Week from October 26 to November 2. Volunteers will draft items to support overseas transports, cantonments, and camps, with testimonials from Camp Sheridan illustrating morale benefits of music for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Phonograph Records
East 40Th Street
New York City
Minile
Muate
Vivian Burnett
Alucker
Muaic Iy
H. Hamilton
Camp
Sheridan
Thas Lan
Phonographs Lift Morale in Army Camp Entertainment
Soldiers in France report music improves daily life aided by a phonograph and records provided by the Y M C A. Cadet Sheridan notes singing and high spirits return during marches, boosting morale. Campaign organizers in Kemmerer urge donors to send records to Mrs Quealy or Mrs Honska for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
R. C. Sheridan
Aviation Section
Signal Corps
Photograph Records
Kemmerer
Quealy
Honska
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Louis B. Westholder
Florist
Chamondelite A * Mountain Trading Co
Frontier Agent
Frontier Supply Co
High Piney
Bik Piney Merc. Co
Ocokeville
Sehul
Evanston
E. S
Pat Tourin Prange
Ptcarion Witherspuca
Sas
Tare
Kenmoror Lodge No. A.B
A.M. Sr
Ieens Ietten
Sri Grider Nichia
Odd Fellows Hall
Masonic
Christmn
W.M
ELF
Clower
Latae No
O'elogk P.m
Ford
C.C
Fret Bynon
Ba U
F. Hall
Alex Scott
W. Holmes
Eevarda
Fl Sinton
Republican
United States
Francis E. Warren
Hubert D. Carey
William B. Chablin
Ishmael C. Jefferis
A.D. Hobking
Public Instruction
Kathorine A. Morton
Congress
W. Mondell
Oscar Heck
Clarence Gardner
Lester G, Baker
Emory M. Barrus
Noblitt
W. Sammon Tuomas
Wilson County
Margaret F. Nicholson
Nellie &. Rathimin
Ben Bell
County
Treasuer
Christmas County
Charles W. Beagle
Jotin Ingram
Albert BP
Heita
Hunter Salmon
Morris J. Hale
Mutual Live Stock Commission Company
Omaila, NE
McAdooh Meahage
Wilson
T. H. Salmon
Bob Carey
P.O.B. Factory
Padai Sane
Star Coal Mising Company
Lincoln Lumber Company
Drilling and Development Co
Charles Lackey
Kemmerer, Wyoming
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