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Memories for August 9, 2019

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August 2, 1917

All of Phillips County grain fields were showing the effects of a long drought. Farmers had sowed large acreages of wheat and were facing a harvestless season.

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A serious fire in the Little Rockies near Lodge Pole and the mission had done considerable damage and a large force of men was required to put it under control.

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From the official list of men registered for war service in the August 2 issue in 1917 some familiar names appear: John Crowley, Henry Compton, Nolan Sutton, Thomas Earl Beavers, Frederick M. Just, Nial Smith, Ellis Blumenthal, Delos McNu...

 

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