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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 20, 1917

With only five and a half working days remaining in the Liberty Loan campaign, Sheridan County has only $421,000 subscribed. Its apportionment is $568,600. Mrs. Matilda Staples, state organizer for the Degree of Honor for Idaho, is in Sheridan. She’s the guest of Mrs. Fike. Miss Helen Marie Harket and Mr. John C. Evans were …

October 20, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 19, 1917

Dr. W.H. Roberts is leaving today for Chicago, where he will take part in a meeting of members of the state committees of the medical section of the Council of National Defense. The meeting will be held Monday in the Congress Hotel. The Garrison-Keene Shoe Co. has women’s dress shoes, women’s and misses’ sports shoes …

October 19, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 18, 1917

A white coney set, with large stole scarf, will be specially priced at $7.50 during the fur sale tomorrow and Saturday at Reed’s. A $35 black-pointed wolf set will be on sale for $22.50, and a $58 Hudson seal set will be $37. Word has been received from Joe Sullivan that he will return to …

October 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 17, 1917

The Sheridan County campaign for the sale of $540,000 worth of Liberty Loan bonds is progressing satisfactorily. Team 1, captained by S.D. Canfield, is leading sales. Charles C. Tomsik of Sheridan has been appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy. The Blevans Sisters announce a display of rare and beautiful fur coats, caps, fur scarfs, …

October 17, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 16, 1917

The mass meeting held in the Orpheum last night for the purpose of inaugurating the second Liberty Loan campaign in Sheridan was a great success. Before the meeting, about 60 members of the Loyalty League marched in a body to the theater. The ministers and the heads of the various women’s organizations will meet tonight …

October 17, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 15, 1917

The Sheridan County Liberty Loan campaign got under way in fine style with a luncheon at noon today at the Congregational Church. The drive opened with $127,000 already subscribed. Sheridan County’s apportionment is $400,000. Walter Parker, the popular young postal clerk, has received an appointment in the Field Post Office service. He leaves today

October 17, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 14, 1917

A.W. Pearce is a new employee at the W.P. Waters jewelry store. Mr. Pearce is from Lincoln, Neb. Serge dresses valued at $27.50 are on sale for $14.98 at Sheridan’s Golden Rule store. The dresses are in navy blue, black, wisteria, tan, brown and red, trimmed in embroidery and braided designs, barrel effects and pleated …

October 17, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 13, 1917

A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the greater part of the C.B. & Q. freight shed in Clearmont, which is one of the largest in the state. The fire broke out between 3 and 4 o’clock, and the flames were only subdued after a terrific struggle on the part of the firemen. Mr. Ignatius O’Donnell and …

October 13, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 12, 1917

Protect your Ford with a Yale Lock, available at Scales Motor Company. Mrs. Mary Gillespie is in Sheridan from Eaton’s for a few days visit with relatives. The Young Bachelors of Sheridan will host a large number of their friends at a formal dance to be given at the Sheridan Inn tonight. Fresh tomatoes are …

October 12, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 11, 1917

Remains have been found that are believed to be those of young McDonald, a sheep herder who disappeared over two years ago from the vicinity of Clearmont. Sunday will be farewell day at the Salvation Army. Captain and Mrs. Holbrook are leaving Sheridan to take charge of the Salvation Army work at Missoula, Mont. McCarthy …

October 11, 2017

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