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A Look Back in Time: April 29, 1917

“Tug” Wilson is in the city receiving treatment for a dislocated finger, which he received when a horse fell with him a few days ago. Owing to the unfavorable weather conditions, the game scheduled at the ball park this afternoon between Fort Mackenzie and the Burlington team has been postponed until next Sunday afternoon. More …

May 1, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 28, 1917

Sgt. Harry L. Burke at Fort Mackenzie brought his cat to the dentist today to have the dental work needed to put her teeth in a good state of repair. Mrs. T.E. Roberson went to Arvada today to visit her son for a few days. Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has the new tailored suits in …

April 28, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 27, 1917

Sheridan’s Mayor Church has named Col. C.Z.A. Zander as chairman of a committee to examine applicants who desire to enter the officers reserve corps training camp at Fort Riley. The camp will open May 8. Mrs. L.E. Onken died at 3 o’clock this afternoon following an illness of five weeks from typhoid fever. The disease …

April 27, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 26, 1917

Mate D.L. Walters, naval recruiting officer stationed in Billings, will be in Sheridan all day Saturday to accept naval recruits. Sheridan has already sent 55 men to that branch of the service since recruiting started, and it’s likely that several more will be recruited Saturday. The Merchants Transfer and Storage Co. offers night and Sunday …

April 26, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 25, 1917

Plans were formulated this morning at a meeting of the county Council of National Defense for obtaining complete information concerning the resources of the farmers of Sheridan County. The meeting was held at the office of Prof. J.J. Early, who is chairman of the council. The commission form of city government was retained by a …

April 25, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 24, 1917

Mayor Church has called upon the people of Sheridan to observe the rest of this week until Monday as an annual clean-up period in the city. On Monday, teams will haul away the accumulations of rubbish that are placed in the alleys or sidestreets. A local committee representing the Sheridan Commercial club and the other …

April 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 23, 1917

Mrs. C.B. Godwin of Sheridan received a telegram this morning from her son, Arden Godwin, who has been at the state university since September. He stated he has entered the signal corp of the army in the aviation branch and would immediately enter training at Fort Logan. Miss Iona Rogers returned to Buffalo today after …

April 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 22, 1917

Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New York Store, has Motor Weave automobile robes for $6.75. Also Wooltex and Printzess suits for the ladies start at $18.50. Sheridan County Electric Co. has the six-pound Hotpoint electric iron, a $4.50 value, for sale for $3 cash. The banks of Sheridan have announced they will close at noon …

April 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 21, 1917

Mrs. O.L. Wertman in Sheridan has received a letter from Cheyenne announcing that Wyoming has won first place in sales per capita of Red Cross stamps at Christmas time. Sheridan was third in sales behind Cheyenne and Casper. The street department has started flushing the sidewalks on Main street every morning in order to save …

April 21, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 19, 1917

The 142nd anniversary of Lexington and Concord, the opening battle of the revolutionary war, was celebrated in Sheridan this afternoon with the blowing of whistles and ringing of bells. Patriotic exercises were held in the schools. The demonstration started at 2 o’clock and lasted five minutes. There will be four polling places for the special

April 19, 2017

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