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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1908
Page
11
The Cheyenne Leader carries an editorial on political reform praising recent U S party changes. It lauds replacements of lawmakers by those elected by the people, declaring such moves reform across parties and critiquing figures like Taft and various lawmakers while urging continued substitution of representatives aligned with voters.
For President William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. For Vice President John Worth Kern of Indiana. Wyoming Presidential Electors John H Ward of Uinta County Andrew M'Miocken of Carson County Br Rogers of Big Horn County.
The Cheyenne county convention showcased a powerful political machine run by Warren Lacey and Burdick. Delegates, many far from home, ratified nominations in advance while officeholders leverage to perpetuate control. Voters face taxes and slow living as the machine tightens its grip.
In a Rochester New York speech, Mr. Bryan argued the bank guaranty system as just. He noted federal state and local security demands and questioned why depositors alone lack protection during bank failures. He warned banks may resist until people seek government savings protections.
Bryan urges Taft to declare his own stance not rely on the president’s endorsement. He mocks Taft’s need for endorsement and questions trust regulation prospects, noting Roosevelt’s aims to curb trusts and Taft’s past reform record. Bryan cites Roosevelt and Taft remarks on trusts and politics in Rochester.
Senator Gore visit set for October 2 with Luke Voorhees organizing. Gore will arrive in time to attend Judge Taft's address, planned for October 2 afternoon, weather permitting open air or indoors at Capitol Avenue opera house.
Republican county convention calls for changes in Wyoming election law citing frauds and weak rules. Representative Sage urged a primary election bill last session but leadership blocked passage. The piece criticizes current laws as juvenile and warns of political bosses dominating reform. Senator Dixon comments on Taft. Roosevelt rumors swirl from Oyster Bay.
A collage of light dialogue from The Tatler and various newspapers features a doctor joking about paying a widow, Jim and an elder man sharing a tale, a choice between money or life, and quips about hair, complexion, poetry, and a married man’s salary. The snippets showcase humorous social wit in early 20th century presses.
A physician notes complexion and teeth reveal lifestyle and refinement. He asserts healthy complexion and bright teeth reflect pride and education, while flaws indicate neglect. He urges intelligent treatment to improve both and promotes Dr. S. H. Sweatt of Bresnahen block at 1617% Ferguson Street.
Poem exhorts resilience through storms and night ending in hope. Refrains urge the reader to keep a brave heart as April promises renewal and May’s flower appears. Imagery of lark, bow of promise, sun beyond clouds reinforces steadfast spirit under adversity.
R. W. Bradley, Mr and Mrs R L LaFountain and Miss Maude Bradley completed a 1500 mile auto trip visiting Nebraska points including Lincoln and returned through Denver and Colorado towns. They reported to Wright Lawson agents for Great Smith automobiles that the car required no adjustments during the 1600 mile journey over varied roads.
The remark notes that only Britain and the United States share a common mile length, while other nations differ. It reflects on the varied historical definitions of the mile and their geographic dispersion across the world.
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