Today was Thanksgiving Day across the nation, the day falling on the same point in the calendar in 1921 which it now does. As readers here know, during the Great Depression the day was moved, much to the consternation of some.
The news on the day included news of war and peace, with fears that negotiations to end the Anglo-Irish War, and grant Ireland independence, were about to collapse.
The day saw an inspection of Troop 2 of the Boy Scouts in Casper, with that troop having just received honors as noted. This is of interest in that the newspaper didn't really bother to take much note that the troop was associated with St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The association of the Boy Scouts with churches was so strong, it being part of the Muscular Christianity movement, that this was simply assumed.
I'm surprised, frankly, that this troop wasn't Troop 1, given that the Episcopal Church was very much a major American protestant denomination in an era in which protestant denominations were culturally dominant.
Interesting that gasoline prices were an issue. As of January 2020, the price would be roughly equivalent to the current one, but with the current inflationary cycle the country is now in, that would be difficult to really determine now.
Disaster struck in Gillette:
Today In Wyoming's History: November 24: 1921
1921 A serious fire in Gillette, WY destroyed several of the towns landmark buildings.
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