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A Look Back in Time: July 1, 1918

The city council this morning passed the nationwide ordinance “work or go to jail” by a unanimous vote. The new ordinance will go into effect in 10 days. The ordinance requires that men between the ages of 18 and 60 must work at least six hours a day five days each week, with the exception …

July 2, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 30, 1918

Five thousand dollars for War Savings Stamps have been raised in Sheridan County according to announcements made last night. Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has announced a week of special shoe values, including a beautiful brown high-lace all leather shoe, value $12.50, for $8.75. Ladies’ soft easy slippers, with cloth sides, start at $1.25. Roy

July 2, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 29, 1918

War Savings Stamps were sold in bunches tonight through use of an old “paddle wheel” in a novel method that harked back to Sheridan’s open gambling days. W.V. Kirby and Elmer Robinson have arrived in Sheridan today from Arvada. Four drinking fountains donated to the city by Peter Kooi have been received and are now …

July 2, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 28, 1918

Elvis A. Frost of Clearmont became the third Sheridan county man to fall in the war in Europe. He was killed somewhere in France, and his name is on the army casualty list issued today. Sixty-five draftees entrained on a special passenger train at 4:10 o’clock this afternoon from Sheridan to Camp Lewis, American Lake, …

June 28, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 27, 1918

Elmer Hurst of Big Horn had the first number to be drawn in the Washington lottery applying to Sheridan County registrants. Hurst was 21 years old on May 1 and the son of Joe Hurst, a pioneer rancher of Big Horn. The Christian Ladies’ Aid will give a Liberty Bond social tonight on the church …

June 27, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 26, 1918

The local board has now compiled the official list of the men who will entrain Friday afternoon for Camp Lewis, American Lake, near Tacoma, Wash. Sixty-five Sheridan men will leave for service from various points. Mrs. R.L. Bullington was a visitor in Sheridan yesterday from Banner. Also visiting Sheridan yesterday were C.C. Trader from Ranchester …

June 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 25, 1918

Individual pledges up to $1,000 will be asked for in Sheridan on June 28, which has been set aside by proclamation of the president as War Savings Day. Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has declared a special hat sale. A charming collection of ladies’ tailored and dress hats, values up to $15, are now on sale …

June 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 24, 1918

At the meeting this morning, Sheridan’s city council awarded the contract to pave Residence Hill to the Warren Construction Company for $73,000. The bid is about $2,000 lower than the estimate of the city engineer. The beautiful water lilies at Pioneer park are an attraction of themselves just now. They’re on a pond at the …

June 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 23, 1918

President John L. Herrick, a representative of the Latter Day Saints Church, will speak at the Graham building on Fifth and Gould streets at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Today. All hand men are requested to meet at Central hall on June 28 to participate in the big parade which is to be given the …

June 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: June 22, 1918

Mrs. F.I. Reed has gone to Hot Springs, S.D., to visit for two or three weeks. E.C. Bowman is in Sheridan from Big Horn. Walker Becker returned today from Omaha, where he has been attending the Creighton Dental College. Police Judge F.W. Byrd today imposed a fine of $25 on an individual who was picked …

June 26, 2018

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