Postage and newspaper notice at Cheyenne Wyoming
Entry recorded as second class matter on September 5 1907 at Cheyenne Wyoming post office under the act of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
8
Entry recorded as second class matter on September 5 1907 at Cheyenne Wyoming post office under the act of March 3 1879.
A collage of quotes and opinions from the era critiques on President Roosevelt, the Union Pacific, sugar and tobacco markets for the Philippines, Taft comments, Judge Parker, and the Aldrich bill. The piece notes varied editorials on finance, prohibition, and national policy, highlighting press sentiment and political figures.
The Denver Times argues against expanding public land leasing to Colorado noting 14 million acres already in forest reserves. It warns that further leasing and fencing would bar settlers from homesteads and urges Colorado’s delegation to defeat or exclude the state from the act.
Mining Science argues public lands are unevenly distributed with most in Western states. Western states seek upbuilding through land policy, while older Eastern states benefited earlier. Critics warn a restrictive policy now would violate a square deal and injure developing Western regions.
Citizens denounce the Union Pacific railroad for low assessed taxes and high freight rates in Wyoming. They claim the road drains state revenue, hurts coal towns, and funds political power, urging legislative action to curb rates and expand state taxation.
Hundreds of patents faced protests by Forest Reserve people with no lumber claims. Commissioner Ballinger claims success in sealing off 2,243 entrants and seeks 500000 to fund another year’s effort. Mining Science urges investigation into West mining land policy, requesting letters from interested readers.
A humorous verse where a shy suitor begs a blonde stenographer to dress more simply and act subservient for a visit by his wife and mother in the office. He warns she should appear less bold to avoid displeasing the visitors and losing her job.
The Worland Grit reports concerns that certain measures pushed into Congress would be harmful to western welfare and pioneer communities. Critics warn enactment could undermine regional interests and livelihoods.
A collage of humorous snippets and quotes from various papers. The Cleveland Leader cites a songwriter lamenting rejection while Puck and Chicago papers mix letters, boasts, and banter about music, manners, and money in light commentary.
Florence reports the funeral of Oulda, who died in poverty. A dozen dogs, having starved to feed her and her maid, accompanied the procession to Mogush cemetery at Bagadi Lucong, where her last manuscript was left to the maid. The grave is marked by a wooden cross.
A readable fragment describes administration organs aligned with Western land policy, eager to collect crumbs from social tables, and suggests radical measures vital to Western interests will be.
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