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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
8
Entered on second class matter September 6 1907 at Cheyenne Wyoming post office under the 1879 act. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Daily Leader one year ix months three months one month.
A scattered editorial mix cites travelers to Paris, Paxton Neb. disaster news regrets in Cheyenne. It notes University of Chicago president on aging minds and debates tariff stands. Roosevelt backs protective policies amid third term chatter. A Missouri inventor claims gas at one cent per thousand feet.
A reader challenges a friend claiming Bryan is a dictator while supporting Roosevelt as not one. The exchange lists alleged dictatorial acts from Roosevelt on Cuba court decisions payroll law and even tax spelling on women and the removal of God from coins, inviting further debate.
The Car negie library’s librarian reports no ladies attended Monday afternoon’s trustees meeting and no meeting occurred. Mr. Hunter waited an hour for others. Dr Raster arrived after he left and left again. MR. BURDICK did not appear. ladies were snubbed by the trustees’ actions as if the meeting never existed.
The Deer Creek Valley near Glenrock is cited as an example of how lease laws could block settlement of loaned land. The piece argues against any lease or permit law that limits government land use and warns that such controls would hinder development. The Herald urges rejecting policies seen as empowering a few to dictate land ownership.
An editorial warns that proposed federal land leasing would not aid settlers but would bar them from homesteads on leased ranges. It cites the Burkett bill and asserts protections against settling improvements, condemning politicians and advocates as betraying Western settlers. It links Roosevelt and Taft to the issue and laments a clash between homesteaders and range interests.
The Worland Grit reports a top wool price near 15 cents per pound for this year’s fleeces. It cites a strong Australian wool crop and an abundant American output in 1907 as main factors depressing prices. Flock masters are advised to consider these trade forecasts.
A collage of witty exchanges and comic snippets from early 20th century papers. Jests touch on marriage, fashion, rain, and vestry duties, with satirical nods to public figures and daily life. A Panama Canal note hints at open date January 1 1915 and Taft era politics.
Four years have passed since Dr. Swetts was found in Cheyenne. His office is thoroughly modern and he offers substantial price reductions, continuing eastern price levels rather than charging high local rates. He invites patronage.
The article discusses a Knox presidential boom with lingering activity via circulars. It projects 146 votes for Hughes on the first Chicago convention ballot, notes efforts to delay Senator Davis remarks, mentions Bryan’s influence and the “O. K.” stamp, and jokes about Speaker Cannon joining a society on suppressing unnecessary notes.
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