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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 11, 1918

News of the signing of the armistice by Germany and of the cessation of hostilities was flashed to The Enterprise by long distance telephone at 2 o’clock this morning by the Associated Press. The people of Sheridan were in a great measure anticipating the announcement that the most terrible war ever waged had come to …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 10, 1918

The Toggery Shop has announced a coat sale. All cloth and pile fabric coats will be marked 20 percent off starting Tuesday. Also, a few smart suits are still on sale for $20. Three deaths from influenza complications were reported for Sheridan county today. Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Willer, who live on Tongue river about …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 9, 1918

The Sheridan County Red Cross chapter is in urgent need of men and women to care for influenza patients. New nurses are needed, as the situation is bad. Those who have been doing this noble work are worn out and must have some rest. Pioneer citizen Herman Henschke died yesterday afternoon at his home at …

November 9, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 8, 1918

At last there has been a day in which no death from influenza was reported for Sheridan county. That day ended at noon today. A wet and penetrating snow fell during the night, and early morning found it well packed to the depth of an inch or more and somewhat deeper where drifts were encountered. …

November 8, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 7, 1918

Two deaths from influenza have been reported in Sheridan and three from districts surrounding Sheridan county during the 24 hours ending at noon today. An outburst of exuberant joy expressed the community sentiment Sheridan when the news went out this morning that Germany had surrendered unconditionally. However, the report was premature. Secretary Lansing

November 7, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 6, 1918

With all but seven Sheridan county precincts in, Senator Warren carries the county by 9 votes. Still to report are Dewey, Big Badger, Upper and Lower Powder River, Buffalo Creek, Slack and Soldier Creek. Three influenza fatalities were reported in the 24 hours ending at noon today, two of them within the city and one …

November 6, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 4, 1918

Six deaths were reported in the county during the two days since the last report from funeral directors, but at least one of those was not attributable to influenza. Secretary Morris was on duty today in his new station as keeper of the records of the Loyalty League and the Commercial Club. Mayor Camplin and …

November 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 3, 1918

County Health Officer Hurd has received a letter from the state board of health saying that many inquiries are being made by teachers regarding the probable date of reopening schools. The letter advised her that indications do not point to an early reopening. Miss Maurine Tschirgi, one of those who laid aside her political campaign …

November 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 1, 1918

Work of paving the state highway from Sheridan to Big Horn is being blocked at one place because of the refusal of John A. Wymer to grant a right-of-way through his ranch. All other persons for the entire line of the proposed cement highway have granted a right-of-way. Only one death from influenza was reported …

November 1, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 31, 1918

State Food Administrator Diers announced today there will be more sugar for the householder and public eating places. He said rapid manufacture of the new crop of beet sugar in the west and the new crop of Louisiana cane sugar, together with free railway transportation, have relieved the situation materially. Seven deaths from influenza were …

October 31, 2018

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