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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
8
Entry lists second class matter at Cheyenne Wyoming post office under congressional act. Subscription rates show daily Leader price and other offerings.
In a light editorial tone the piece mentions eligible bachelors awaiting leap year proposals, Admiral Evans about a Pacific voyage, and Cheyenne's bid for a future meeting while invoking naval and political mood. It also includes a verse seeking a leap year girl and references influenza affecting national leaders.
The Cheyenne Tri bune and Laramie Republican reprint Denver Republican editorials opposing Roosevelt Pinchot land leasing plans. They argue leasing public ranges is illegal unconstitutional and against American government principles. They warn it would hinder homestead settlement and shift Colorado away from Republicans unless Wyoming and land office views shift.
The letter questions prohibitively high prices for essential services in Ife and urges a franchise to another company with an affordable rate. The author asks the mayor and council to act and predicts unanimous citizen support if action is taken.
The Pinedale Roundup editor denounces claims that most cattle ranchers favor a lease law. He cites letters from Mr. Underwood and Gif ford Pinchot and opposes federal range control, urging ranchers to oppose any lease proposal and support Mondell’s views.
After a long night the Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers association rejected the administration 178 to 116, with the Leader labeling the position Solid Against Leasing. The body directed its delegation at the American National Live Stock Association convention to vote with this action. Henry Farman predicts rapid advances in aeroplane travel from Paris to London and even cheaper long distance flight in months.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers and figures. Lines include banter about gowns and bank balances, sea service on leave, political charges, and a zigzag of witty retorts.
A set of brief notes mentions Wu Ting fang possibly returning with questions left unanswered. It cites Captain Koneo, a Japanese officer, arriving in Springfield to observe rifle making at the U S Armory with War Department permission. Dr Francis Burnell, newly elected mayor of South Norwalk, faced an embarrassed moment delivering his address after his cat destroyed the written text.
Private train excursion from Denver January 28 offers trips to ancient Mexican ruins. Reservations advised. contacts include T. B. Fisher and G. P. A. in Denver for details.
City authorities and residents of Cheyenne complain about poor lighting from the Northern Colorado Power company and protest its high charges. They note monthly bills amounting to about 100. per household and demand improved service and lower rates.
The article extols crown work by dentists to restore decayed teeth, claiming crowns recreate exact size shape and color and endure for years. It emphasizes ease of care, cost efficiency, and social benefits of good dental health, inviting visits to Dr. Bweatt with a holiday reduction offer.
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