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A Look Back in Time: March 4, 1918

The local draft board has received notice that 20 general blacksmiths are needed for induction into the Aviation Section Signal Corps. The men are to be sent to Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Maple left today for an extensive trip to different points in the east. He expects to be gone for two or …

March 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: March 3, 1918

In an effort to help the government prepare its men for warfare, plans are now on foot in Sheridan to start an educational school for the men who come under the selective draft. At present, the school must be conducted by private financial aid. New spring suits are priced from $22.50 to $60 at Reed’s. …

March 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: March 2, 1918

Edward Robertson, son of former Chief of Police Robertson, was the victim of a “stick up” about 10:45 last night on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth streets. The man charged with the crime is W.M. Dillon. George W. Perry of the Sheridan National bank left tonight for Helena, Mont., where he has been called on …

March 2, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: March 1, 1918

The Garrison Keene Shoe Co. store at 24 N. Main is for sale. In the meantime, remaining stock in the store is on sale. Women’s $10 and $12 shoes are on sale for $7.45, and men’s $6 and $7 work shoes are marked at $4.45. W.F. Keith and Miss Gertrude Mabell Maloney were united in …

March 1, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 28, 1918

Today there went forward from The Enterprise for “Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund” the sum of $8.50. The total sent to date is more than $600. G.L. Castor has resigned as chief engineer at the Acme power plant of the Sheridan Electric Light Company. Head engineer J.R. Holliday is taking his place. Sheriff Mossberg …

February 28, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 27, 1918

Fresh ranch butter is 45 cents at the Farmers & Consumers Co-operative Co. Fresh ranch eggs are 50 cents, and delivery is free in the city. An elderly man by the name of Walker was robbed of $200 at the depot about 8 or 9 o’clock last night. The thief hasn’t yet been apprehended. Pete …

February 27, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 26, 1918

M.M. King, a caterer and cafe man from San Francisco, has taken over the interest of R.C. Whitely in the Whitely Cafe. He has entirely remodeled the interior of the place, and will provide Sheridan with an up-to-date cafe. Dr. Anna G. Hurd, county health officer, left today with her daughter, Helen, to take a …

February 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 25, 1918

W.J. Lynch of Fort Collins, Colorado, is registered at the Hotel Western. Turner Pine entertained friends at a stag dinner party at the Western last night. Covers were laid for seven. W.H. Warriner, who formerly owned a big ranch on Soldier creek, is in Sheridan from Arvada. H.M. Huntington, city engineer, has made a new …

February 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 24, 1918

One lot of ladies’ and misses’ coats and suits, values to $37.50, are priced at $8.95 during the winter clean-up sale at the Golden Rule store. Douglas Fairbanks stars in “The Modern Musketeer,” today only at the Orpheum theater. Admission is 10 and 20 cents for the matinee, 10 and 25 cents for the night …

February 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 23, 1918

The Red Cross box social held recently at the McCormick schoolhouse was well attended. Nearly all the boxes were trimmed artistically with the patriotic colors, and total sales amounted to $52.50, which will be handed to the Red Cross Chapter of Sheridan County. The Custer school has completed its payments on its Liberty bond of …

February 23, 2018

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