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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 9, 1918

A Stevens car driven by Ed Padok skidded on the wet pavement on Main street in front of the Bank of Commerce this morning, and crashed into the curb, breaking the left rear wheel. The incident occurred about 8:30. Peter Kooi of Sheridan has donated a car of coal to the Billings YMCA. Mr. Kooi …

September 10, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 8, 1918

Sheridan saved many gallons of gasoline today through a general observance of a voluntary ruling applied by Fuel Administrator Garfield for a suspension of Sunday autoing for pleasure. However, the observance came as a misunderstanding of the administrator’s request. The ruling applied only to states east of the Mississippi river. It is generally

September 10, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 7, 1918

For three minutes this morning, all of Sheridan bowed heads and offered prayers for the soldiers, dead and living, of the armies of America and America’s allies. The act was pursuant to Mayor M.B. Camplin’s proclamation for three minutes of prayer at 10 o’clock each morning. Decker-Cummings Music Company has the Victrola Style XVI, after

September 7, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 6, 1918

Hewitt’s Bootery has a graduate practipedist in the store, who’s available at all times to help those suffering from foot troubles. Rev. J.H. Gillespie has moved to 159 W. Loucks street. At least one Sheridan mother, Mrs. Parmeter of 530 Val Vista, has the honor of wearing four service stars, representing four sons in the …

September 7, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 5, 1918

In accordance with the military spirit of the country, the high school in Sheridan has started on military training. Military training is to be carried into practically every college and high school in the United States. The first meeting here was held yesterday, and 120 boys enrolled. Mrs. J.B. Kendrick and daughter Rosa Mae left …

September 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 4, 1918

The grouse season opened in Sheridan county on Sept. 1 and will close on Nov. 15. The duck season opens on Sept. 15 and closes on Dec. 16. Mrs. G.H. Cook of Clearmont was in Sheridan yesterday shopping. William Taylor was in Sheridan yesterday from Arvada attending to business. County Clerk Withrow has granted a …

September 4, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 3, 1918

Fifteen men from Sheridan county and four from outside draft boards entrained on No. 41 this afternoon for Camp Lewis, Wash. The customary demonstration was accorded the new soldiers. County Agent Thomas and W.A. Anderson, secretary of the Commercial Club, are now preparing Sheridan county’s exhibit for the state fair, which is to be held …

September 4, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 2, 1918

Despite inclement weather yesterday, hundreds of people witnessed the exciting polo game between the Sunflowers and the Magpies at the Polo ranch beyond Big Horn. Winners of the match were the Magpies. L.E. Schmidt of the fish hatchery on Piney is a visitor in Sheridan today. The Holy Name sisters who will conduct the Holy …

September 4, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 1, 1918

Large crowds are arranging to go to the Malcolm Moncreiffe Polo ranch today to attend the polo match between the Sunflowers and the Magpies. The game will start at 2:30 p.m., and the grounds are reported to be in excellent condition. The Painter Sisters have a splendid line of fall millinery. This practical selection of …

September 4, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Aug. 31, 1918

In a letter sent today to the Denver company that controls the Sheridan Gas plant, W.A. Anderson, secretary of the Sheridan Commercial Club, renewed the club’s pledge to cooperate with the gas company to increase the company’s patronage in Sheridan. R.G. Diefenderfer was elected chairman of the Republican County Central committee this afternoon.

August 31, 2018

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