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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
4
An OCR fragment shows Cheyenne state newspaper masthead with editorial and business offices at Carey Avenue and the Post Office, indicating second class mail and Associated Press affiliation. It lists contact lines for the business office and notes subscription prices, including weekly and long-term rates.
The Dearborn Independent explains the Legion of Honor founded by Napoleon in 1802, its structure, grand master role, and the current grand collar worn by Paul Deschanel. It notes eligibility, ranks, who may receive it, and its evolving public service focus including education and scholarships for legionnaries' families.
The piece questions the usefulness of Gibbs wartime memoirs after peace and argues his harsh critique of leaders may alienate pacifists and nations alike. It notes Gibbs’ blunt style and suggests the work could influence views on war’s necessity and the handling of American war dead.
The passage reviews Philip Gibbs and his critical book on World War I command, mocking his harsh judgments of generals and tactics. It questions his authority and implies he would have misstepped in leadership, potentially endangering Europe if in command.
Billy Night and Day flee to the countryside seeking Daisy's but stray into a village. Chased by cruel children, they are whipped and tethered in a shed before escaping into a country road, while the kids plan to go farther from home tomorrow.
In a playful scene in Big Boy's yard the group gathers to tidy the space with garden tools speakers Madame Garden Manual and the Elf Man lead a lesson on rakes, hoes, and digging. Garden helpers, including Ku-ti-pi the cat and Bobtail, join the sing song routine about growing and caring for plants.
Attentive readers learn that A Mitchell Palmer, then attorney general, pursues golf at the Chevy Chase Club in Washington between his duties cracking major crimes and planning for a presidential bid. Cecilia Reynolds Robertson notes his reputation as a devoted golfer.
Norman E Brown reports that Duffy Lewis, veteran Yankee outfielder, nearly retired after a serious fall last winter while repainting his garage in Boyes Springs California. He was found to be recovering and reshaping for a return to the field.
Baseball star outfielder Lewis, born in San Francisco on April 18 1888, suffered a severe arm cut but avoided amputation. His return to health boosted the Yankees as he had been a key defensive and offensive contributor before serving in the navy and later rejoining the club.
Today marks the centenary of American playwright Charles Gaylor. The Howard faction of the Mississippi Republican Party meets in Jackson for delegate selection to Chicago. The Eastern Arts Association holds its annual Boston convention on the art industry theme. Governors headline the League of the Southwest in Los Angeles for a three day session.
A busy sports calendar lists the Havana winter meeting of the Guba-American Jockey Club, Pinehurst amateur golf, Chicago kennel club show, AAU swimming finals in Chicago, Metropolitan AAU wrestling in New York, plus pro bouts Stanislaus Zbyszko versus John Fregelen and Willie Ryan against Joe Daly in Johnson City New York.
The Days News profiles Eliin Thompson, long-time electrical innovator with 500 patents including electrical welding. A Manchester, England native, he moved to the United States, studied in Philadelphia public schools, then taught chemistry and mechanics before a decade of further work.
The text notes that in 1880 he left teaching to pursue electrical science full time. He later became a consulting expert and part owner of the world’s largest corporation in electrical machinery manufacturing.
A timeline of notable dates: William Harvey born 1578 Folkestone and later died London 1657. Edward Hyde Cornby governor died London. marriage Napoleon I and Maria Louise 1810s. John Milton Florida governor died Mariana. 1807 birth in Georgia. 1869 visit Constantinople by Prince and Princess of Wales. General Salgar installed as Colombia president. 1872 300th anniversary of the Batavia treaty in Holland. 1915 Victoria Falls bridge completed over the Zambezi River.
Nevada legislature restored capital punishment and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt entered politics. Secretary of the Navy Daniels left Paris for Italy.
A local notices item recalls milestone birthdays of figures including General Sir James Willocks, Daniel C. G. Roper, Dr. John H. Latena, Hugo Bezdek, and others linked to Marloro County and Washington D. C. The register marks ages from 58 to 86, noting origins from Staunton Virginia, Prague and Bohertila and affiliations with the British House of Commons, Johns Hopkins, Penn State, and U. S. Revenue Service.
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