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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 27, 1918

Two fatalities were reported as having occurred in Sheridan yesterday, resulting from influenza complications, and one Saturday afternoon, while two other deaths have been reported at other points in the county since noon Saturday. A battery of four new tractors were drawn up on Works street alongside the big garage of the Riley Motor company …

October 29, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 26, 1918

The Sheridan Sugar factory, which began its fall campaign last Sunday, is obliged to temporarily close down today because of a lack of help. The influenza, together with the general shortage of labor, has crippled the factory for the time being. Only one death due to influenza was reported in Sheridan during the 24 hours …

October 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 24, 1918

Three deaths from pneumonia, resulting from the flu, were reported on Sheridan during the 24 hours up to noon today, and two in the county outside of Sheridan. A project is under contemplation to cut up the Joe Leiter ranch on Clear Creek into small farms, a project that will involve considerable construction. Today and …

October 24, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 23, 1918

According to the tabulated returns of the office of County Assessor Morris, the value of real estate in Sheridan county outside of corporation holdings is in excess of $12.14 million. That’s an increase over the valuation of last year of more than $580,000. Only one death among Sheridan people from influenza was reported to the …

October 23, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 22, 1918

Sheridan County is over the top in subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. The final computation, with the Arvada district still unreported, is nearly $961,000. The county’s established quota was $670,000. Only 32 cases of influenza were reported to the county health officer, Dr. Hurd, last night, at least nine of which were located

October 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 21, 1918

Women’s union suits are specially priced at $1.19 at Reed’s. County Clerk Withrow is engaged today in making up the official ballot for the coming election. He hopes to have the work finished tomorrow. Undersheriff Kirby left today for Rawlins, taking with him three inmates of the county jail who have been awarded a course …

October 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 20, 1918

The Red Cross has put out a call for nurses, attendants, both men and women, bedding, night clothes, woolen clothes and other materials in the fight that is being waged against the influenza epidemic. The fall campaign at the sugar factory was instituted today, the day being chiefly devoted to getting things into smooth operation. …

October 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 19, 1918

Two deaths from influenza were reported in Sheridan this morning. One entire Japanese family of three in this city has been wiped out by the influenza, and the three bodies now lie at the Champion & Shannon funeral parlors awaiting arrangements. Volunteer nurses from the emergency hospital this morning inaugurated the wearing of gauze masks …

October 19, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 18, 1918

Two deaths were reported today in Sheridan as a result of influenza, one at 6 o’clock last night and the other at 3:25 this morning. It is claimed that those unsightly and dangerous street obstructions which are being installed by a Montana concern under a free 10-year franchise are to become the property of the …

October 18, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 17, 1918

The patriotic people of Sheridan County have over-subscribed their quota of the Fourth Liberty Loan by approximately 30 percent. Matt Koxtinbour is in the county jail to answer a beer-selling charge. He was brought in from Carneyville by Undersheriff Kirby on a bench warrant. Five Sheridan county mothers have registered for the prizes announced on …

October 17, 2018

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