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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues for caution on German language education during World War I, urging loyalty checks for German or Austrian Americans and criticizing German textbooks. It discusses surveys on German instruction, propagandist concerns, and the need to protect youths from German propaganda while acknowledging cultural value.
The Cheyenne State Leader announces a move to afternoon publication and an emphasis on fast world war news. Writers including Ferguson, Wood, Simms, Shapes, Turner, Keen are cited as delivering international stories from the war front.
agitation against teaching German grows in many states as World War I times deepen. a Literary Digest poll notes some urban areas show support for abolishing German language classes while other cities retain teaching amid wartime sentiment.
The article describes Rev. Billy Sunday traveling to Chicago for a symbolic showdown with the devil. Police and choir heralds greet him as crowds anticipate the bout amid alcohol policy votes in Illinois.
Federal Home Economics Director for Wyoming urges wartime food conservation. A February conference with state directors highlights German cruelties and the need to curb consumption to aid Allied forces, with warnings about food shortages and the broader impact on victory.
An article argues for intensified home front food saving and sacrifice to win the war. It cites meat and potato consumption, emphasizes feeding industrial workers, and urges self-sufficiency and reduced waste amid transport shortages. It notes leaders must set an example and mentions a Sedan Dodge taxi brand.
A chaotic 1918 column mixes war chatter and spoof verse. It references General Joffre, Foch, and Hindenburg with satirical notes, then shifts to a local Cheyenne scene and a tale of a central office incident. It ends with a cliffhanger in a melodramatic, serialized style.
Annie recounts Tim and Harry Symone tied to city affairs as Thon’s proposed ordinance division sparks talk of a past scandal. Tim defends his actions while Symone contemplates veto, fearing a reporter’s spill on his image and a drifting political future. Local tension rises over arrests and street control.
A telegram to Charles McKonagie, food administrator for Laramie County, reports meatless Tuesdays banned for 30 days. Theodore Diers, state administrator, ordered the suspension due to shipping constraints and meat being diverted for other uses.
Abe Martin claims the Xew Palace has released details about a renewal or reopening. The Natlond newspaper notes capyrikh reports uncertainty while the city awaits official confirmation from authorities.
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