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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
8
Notice lists subscription rates for the Daily Leader with yearly and monthly options. The snippet shows a second class matter filing date and mentions Cheyenne Wyoming. The exact pricing is partially garbled but indicates a six dollar yearly rate and monthly option.
An across the board jumble of editorial quips, anecdotes, and political notes from various papers references politicians and events. It mentions Washington Star editorials, Hearst, the Tribune, and Denver Ellis Meredith advocating Bryan. A Wyoming cattle drive tale and a dynamic cattle rustler encounter are recounted.
A reader letter questions Wyoming Republicans and their support for Democratic speeches and resolutions. The writer asks the Tribune editor to publish a diagram explaining the proposition, claiming many politicians would appreciate clarity on the matter.
The Laramie Republican reports that a 220 acre homestead bill is largely expected to pass this session. A Smoot bill has cleared the Senate and a joint western committee is harmonizing Mondell and Smoot features. The revised bill, ready soon, will be pushed through when feasible amid rising public interest.
A historical note outlines a family land plan where the husband may claim 20 acres and children 160 more, with the remainder purchasable under isolated tract laws. It assumes land within the railroad grant and suggests outside land could allow a 320 acre husband and 420 acre wife homestead if water access exists, forming an ideal setup.
Sheridan Enterprise notes rising Republican calls for tariff reduction amid Steel Trust profits. Portland Oregonian cites eight hundred thirty eight million dollars in six years and last year earnings of one hundred sixty million, urging Cannons and Paynes out of the party.
The Cheyenne Tribune cites the U P legislature suit in supreme court as an unfair apportionment law issue. It cautions against panic and recalls Stanford White’s downfall after Evelyn Nesbit's case, predicting the ruling will force fair north representation in future legislation.
A poem laments rising gas bills that burden the poor while the wealthy remain unscathed. It portrays repeated monthly increases, shared complaints, and a collective demand that ordinary people bear the cost of a new power plant.
The Wyoming Industrial Journal notes Cheyenne's continuing drive after a dollar dinner, with the Commercial club’s progressive members planning initial steps for upcoming enterprises. It asserts obstacles only sharpen Cheyennes will to work boost and win a prize.
Short sketches and anecdotes recount a breakfast table rebuke over disrespect toward a father, a tense yet witty exchange with Harry K Thaw awaiting trial, a wary country road encounter with a farmer, a Venice anecdote about a father’s hotel view, and a Scots kirk joke from Harper's Magazine.
Chief Peter Bergerson and Officer Lou Stone arrested Private Mike Harmon of Troop H Eighth Cavalry for desertion. Harmon was delivered to military authorities and the officers will receive a $50 reward for the capture.
Four years after his move to Cheyenne the doctor runs a thoroughly up to date office with consistently low prices. He did not raise his fees after arrival and continues to charge eastern prices, inviting local patrons to support his practice.
A reflective monologue questions the reader about daily cleverness and familiar acts. It notes perception of the listener as bright, well traveled, and familiar with modest buys like ten cent smokes and canned meat. The speaker admits fault lies with themselves after probing.
A group of signatories asks the Laramie County Public Library trustees to reconsider a recent appointment and appoint Mose Martin to the librarian position. They cite her experience, efficiency, patron accommodation, and the doubling of circulation, arguing public interest requires retention of faithful public servants.
Two prominent central Wyoming senators challenge apportionment for legislative members and push for action. The Wyoming Industrial Journal notes a stance urging men to stand up for their rights while downplaying political motives. A dismissive line about cowards and a fair lady appears in the snippet.
Citizens wishing to form a petition are asked to sign and send it to the Leader office. Anyone may call at the Leader office to align and participate in the petition.
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