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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 21, 1918

An ordinance enforcing the closing of saloons on week days from midnight until 6 o’clock in the morning was tabled on third reading in this morning’s city council meeting after an amendment was introduced to close saloons from 10 o’clock at night until 6 a.m. The ordinance and the amendment will be taken up again …

January 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 20, 1918

Local retail dealers reported late this afternoon that they have not so much as one pound of coal on the tracks for supplying the needs of the people of Sheridan. However, it is expected that enough coal will reach the city by noon tomorrow to tide things over for a while. Senator J.B. Kendrick will …

January 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 18, 1918

State Food Administrator T.C. Diers has announced that Saturday will be “Porkless Day” in order to increase the necessary supply of pork products for export. This includes ham, bacon, lard and all fresh and salt pork products, and is in addition to Meatless Tuesday when no pork shall be eaten. Walking shoes for women are …

January 18, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 17, 1918

Senator John B. Kendrick, who will reach Denver tomorrow to attend the livestock show, will arrive in Sheridan Sunday. Judge Burgess dismissed the jurymen at noon today, all the cases on the docket having been disposed of. The jury is out until such time as they should be notified by the clerk of the court …

January 17, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 16, 1918

M.S. Mead Jr. of Buffalo is spending a few days in Sheridan. Mrs. William McElroy is spending a couple of days in Sheridan before going back to her home at Monarch. Master Wallace Magness has re-entered school following an illness which he recently suffered. E.L. Dawn, one of the largest cattle men around this section, …

January 16, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 15, 1918

Frank Hayes was found guilty in district court yesterday of having forged the name of Dr. Dolan to a prescription to obtain morphine. Arrangements are about completed for the Northern Wyoming Poultry Association’s sixth annual show in Sheridan. All local birds must be in the show room by 6 p.m. Jan. 16. Exhibits will be …

January 15, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 14, 1918

For the third time since he’s been in business in Sheridan, W.P. Waters had his jewelry store burglarized in the early hours this morning. The burglary apparently occurred after 4:15 and was discovered shortly after 6 o’clock. H.M. Walker from Acme is in Sheridan for several days. D.H. Watt of Arvada is in Sheridan indefinitely. …

January 15, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 13, 1918

Ex-city commissioner F.C. Poll leaves today for Grays Harbar, where he will visit his relatives for an indefinite period. Mrs. J.W. Eldred of Banner spent yesterday in Sheridan. Shoes available at Garrison Keene Shoe Co. include a pearl gray shoe for women at $7 for the pair. Wash day specials at the Basket Store include …

January 15, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 12, 1918

In a meeting today, Sheridan County commissioners decided to petition the state highway department to designate a state highway from Sheridan to Big Horn, and to secure federal aid in construction of same. The road would be built of concrete and be known as the Sheridan-Big Horn Valley Highway. The Sheridan Brewing Company bought, and …

January 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 11, 1918

Women’s dress shoes of the finest kid, either button or laced, with the high top and Louis heel, are priced $4.50, $5 and $6 at Garrison Keene Shoe Co. Men’s Neolin or leather-soled shoes are $6. A very pretty wedding took place yesterday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Benton of …

January 11, 2018

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