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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 20, 1917

Guyer’s has ready-to-wear overcoats, and every coat is rain-proofed. Today only, the Orpheum theater is showing “The Land of Long Shadows,” featuring Jack Gardner. Also showing, a comedy, “While You Wait.” The Orpheum is home of the Photoplayer. Riley Motor Supply Co. is the local dealer for Diamond Squeegee Tread tires. Experienced motorists

September 21, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 19, 1917

Final details were settled this morning for the celebration of Sheridan County in honor of the men departing for the National Army. Festivities are to open Saturday night with a banquet at the Western Hotel at 7:30. Arthur N. Nelson and Bertha V. Mooney, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Mooney of Carroll, were united in …

September 19, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 18, 1917

The agricultural exhibit from Sheridan County was awarded more than $244 cash premiums, 34 blue ribbons, 29 seconds and 16 thirds at the State Fair in Douglas last week. The Sheridan County commissioners have directed that the cash premiums and ribbons be given to the farmers making the winning entries. The new women’s coats for …

September 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 17, 1917

Teachers and pupils of the High School held a special celebration at 2 o’clock this afternoon in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the adoption of the constitution. Pupils began by singing “America,” then Miss Dougherty performed most pleasingly on the cornet. A fire in Ranchester yesterday morning destroyed some of the principal buildings

September 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 16, 1917

On or about Sept. 20, a government inspection of horses and mules of all classes for army service will be held at the Burlington stock yards. Watch for details. The first citizenship classes will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the annex to the Central School. Professor J.J. Early will preside, and the class …

September 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 15, 1917

Four large packing cases were sent to Denver from the Red Cross work rooms this week, which is one packing case more than was sent at the same time last month. Besides the work room and gauze room, the knitting room is now a very prominent feature in the Red Cross work, and a large …

September 15, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 14, 1917

The Elks show, “A Night in a Cabaret,” at the Orpheum last night attracted a large crowd and was enthusiastically received. The local Red Cross chapter will give a dance at the Elks Hall tonight for the benefit of the Red Cross work. Admission will be $1 for each person. Sherrard’s orchestra will provide the …

September 14, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 13, 1917

The Sheridan Commercial Club, working through a committee, will take full charge of celebrations in honor of the second contingent of men to be sent to the National Army next Wednesday. A banquet will be held for the departing soldiers at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. James J. Withrow, county clerk and a membr of …

September 13, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 12, 1917

Miss Dorrin Harris and Mr. Harry Brickner were married last night in the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. Jay Harris, at 230 Canby Street. Rev. Arthur J. Aikins of the Christian Church was the officiant. The happy couple left on the midnight train for Hot Springs, Neb. The Northern Wyoming Poultry Association met last …

September 12, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 11, 1917

The Kennedy-Spencer Auto Co. has a good ranchman’s car for sale for $200. The vehicle is powerful and would make a fine truck. Call 180 or 635 for more information. Mr. George Scales went to Denver today on a business trip. Vaughn H. Baker, one of the Sheridan boys on the U.S.S. Vicksburg, has been …

September 11, 2017

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