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A Look Back in Time: June 9, 1917

The senior class has voted to use the proceeds of the class play this year to buy Liberty Bonds. Any additional money will be donated to the Red Cross. The patriotic spirit of the times predominated in the features of the Junior banquet, held tonight in the basement of the Congregational Church. Covers were laid …

June 9, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 7, 1917

Geraldine Farrar appears in “Joan the Woman,” founded on the life of Joan of Arc, today and tomorrow at Sheridan’s Orpheum theater. Admission is 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children, and there is special music for this picture. James Klindt is offering an 8-room strictly modern home with two large barns, large east-front …

June 7, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 6, 1917

The total amount subscribed for the Liberty Loan bonds up to noon today in Sheridan is $103,350. The required amount, if Sheridan is to do its part, is $200,000. Subscriptions close June 12. Suits and coats are one-third off at Reed’s in Sheridan. Regular $15 suits are now $10, and coats valued at $12 are …

June 6, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 5, 1917

Mrs. Verner Z. Reed arrived yesterday from Denver. She will remain at the Sheridan Inn for a few days before going to the ranch for a brief visit. The Monarch Coal Mining Co. are showing their patriotism by assisting their employees to buy Liberty Loan Bonds. Employees can buy $100 bonds for an initial payment …

June 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 4, 1917

Starting today, the Kennedy-Spencer Auto Co. in Sheridan will give free Liberty bonds to the first five buyers of new Maxwell or Mitchell cars. The first buyer of either brand of car will receive a free $50 bond, and the second buyer will receive $40 toward the purchase of a Liberty bond. Rev. C.F. Fisher …

June 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 3, 1917

Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has announced it will be closed June 5, Registration Day, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 so employees can see the parade, and from 2:30 p.m. for the rest of the day so employees can attend the ball game in the afternoon for the benefit of the Red Cross. All ladies who …

June 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 2, 1917

The Supervisor of the Big Horn National Forest has received word that men who enlist in either the Army or the Navy may be allowed to retain their grazing rights without use of the range during the period of their enlistment. Judge and Mrs. W.S. Metz and Mrs. Percy Metz were dinner guests last evening …

June 2, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 1, 1917

Arrangements have been made for a match between Jack Reynolds of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Chris Jordan. The men will meet Monday night at the Orpheum theater and will wrestle for a purse of $200 in addition to the regular split. The Dayton high school closed its term of nine months on May 22. Three …

June 1, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 31, 1917

The Meyer Garage is now open for business on Broadway in Sheridan. Cars are stored by the day or month, and repair work is done by a competent man. Second-hand cars are sold on commission. The local Carpenters’ Union, No. 1384, has taken steps which are directly in line with the most approved scheme for …

May 31, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 30, 1917

The original program for Memorial Day had to be somewhat revised on account of the inclement weather, but the day was fittingly celebrated. At 10:15, after patriotic selections by the band at the City Hall, veterans of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. lined up and marched to the Orpheum theater, which was filled to overflowing. The …

May 30, 2017

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