Weekly War Review Hints at German Retreat and Allied Push
The piece forecasts a possible pause for German forces at the Hindenburg line as winter nears, with Allied momentum mounting from the Lys salient to Soissons. It notes German manpower losses, British and French advances, and a 140 mile front reflecting ferocious, continuous combat as autumn ends.
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Foch
Berlin
France
Hindenburg
Meuse
Germany
Kaiser Han
Canterbury
Catala
Lys
Channel
Porta
Armentiers
Soissons
Registration Day Set as 13 Million Men Face Draft
Tomorrow September 12 is Registration Day nationwide for men aged eighteen to forty five. No exemptions for aliens exist under the new law. all residents must register and may be called for military service. In Kemmerer registration occurs at the Local Draft Board office from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Married Miner Elopes with 16 Year Old Girl
A miner Andrew Hirko from Frontier eloped with16 year old Mary Marashinaki from Frontier after purchasing train tickets to Pocatello. Sheriff sought the couple. a federal charge of white slave law was anticipated with potential several years in prison.
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Andrew Hirko
Frontier
No. 3
Kemmerer
Pocatello
Mary Marashinaki
Atateen
Hirko
Mias Marashinaki
Hirke
Maraschinaki
Hur
Phuletur
Hutte
Monmtay Morntiee
Radenwart Jeoltfad
Mirko Haa
Herlime
Rock Springs
Wirka
Embree Passes Examinations And Training For Commission
Mrs. Embree learned her husband missed the Georgia Camp entrance exams after he joined a three month naval training for a commission in Maele Sam s Army. He has the qualifications and will likely secure the commission. Mrs. Embree and her two boys are visiting her sister in Evanston, with reports she may join Wanston schools to help address teacher shortages.
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Evanston
Wadell Killed in Action Telegram Recall
A telegram recalling reports of the death of Wadell was issued by Mr and Mrs John Wadell of Ble Viney. The notice states their son was killed in action on or near the tary Front two or three.
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John Wadell
Ble Viney, Nonoeneine
Lincoln Exploration Extends Activities In Oil Deal
Messrs. Ivan L. Jones C D Stafford A Cronin and John Tanner Hill returned to Kemmerer after a week in southern Utah. They inspected Dixie Oil Company holdings and arranged a deal for Lincoln Exploration to take a half interest in 2000 acres of Dixie land. Oil lies shallow with wells completed to about 570 feet producing ~15 barrels per day. Local optimism cites a potential new field with strong demand and a prior Dixie contract for full output. The party traveled by National car, with the trip covering about ninety five miles from the railroad, extending from Lund to the exploration site.
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Ivan 5. Jones
C. D. Stafford
Dixie Company
Itn
Cronin
Lund
Furlough Visit Highlights Local War Camp Life
Ted Hilckfeldt, three or four years in the Camera force, is on a short furlough in Kemmerer after an April 10 enticement. He served at Barracks Wtnago where he became a sergeant, praising experiences and expressing willingness for more. The piece notes Vancouver Barracks and Spruce Camp housing twelve thousand drafted men two miles from the Barracks, with John D. Ryan visiting the camp.
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Ted" Hilckfeldt
Kemmerer
A . John D. Ryan
Hanks Sheep Outfit in Litigation
A suit filed in district court seeks the return of a sheep outfit valued about 65000. Walter Hanks Jr is a minor, represented by guardian R K Rose. The case centers on a Park Livestock Company transfer of the outfit to Hanks without consent of minor children, who own part of the stock, amid family disputes and alleged earlier property transfers.
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Distriet Court
R. K. Rose Ay
Walter Hanks
Hawke, Sr
T. F. DeJournette
Rock Springs
Mr. Hanks
Ilegal
Comporiion
Hanks
Captain Harold Ristine Skook Returns With Mustache
Captain Harold Ristine known as Skook has returned with a pronounced mustache. The piece notes his status before America’s entry into the war and recounts his early military career in Washington where he received a second lieutenant commission and later served as an instructor at Fort Sill.
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Skook
Harold Ristin
America
Ristine
Washington
Fort Sill
Deputy Burt Collett Sends Souvenir Helmet From Front
Deputy Sheriff ReW Collett awaits a helmet souvenir from his brother, Sergeant Burt Collett of the Und Engineers, American Forces, captured from German troops. Burt notes no news for Paris parade and asks about planting an American rose in the helmet, while mentioning censor limits and sending a letter to family.
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Sherif Rew
Collett
Tawaliing
Burt
Fran
Nettie
Spud
Bart
Burt Collett
Und Engineers
American Forces
Captain Justine Leads Field Artillery at Louisville Camp
A Wyoming tale sketches Captain Justine, a capable leader at the Officers Training Camp in Louisville Kentucky. He visits sister Mia on furlough while his past timid image fades with a brisk, youthful presence. Nearby Lyon Rathbun from Palisade paused at Kemmerer en route to a ranch home. Mrs. J.R. McMinn returns to Kemmerer after two weeks in Ogden placing daughter Jessie at Sacred Heart Academy.
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Lyon Rathbun Visite Kemmerer
Louisville
Kentucky
Justine
Mia
Lyon Rathbun
Palisade
Kemmerer
Skook
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Pront
First National Bank
Wyoming
U. S
Federal Reserve
Lawtal Reserve
Caan
Ban Je
Treas
Ostano Ae
Lincoln
Pfeister
Mt Knowledge
A. Christan
Qarrect
P. J. Quealy Thos, Gaeddon
Arthur Rotdasus
Directure
Gotatr
Mary Mararchin- Naki
Butte
Embree
Wadell
Lincoln Exploration
Lincoln Exploration Company
Southern
Utah
Virm—Dixie of Co
Vormer
Walter Hanks Jr
Park Livestock Co
Harold. Ristine
Min
Burt Ciliete
Von
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