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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
12
The Leader urges local business leaders to back seed grain for farmers through a $25,000 bond. Citizens would sign, bank cashes, seed sold to farmers with nine month notes. Banks in larger cities could back surcharges, pledges aim to secure legislature funding and cover unpaid balances.
In a hopeful forecast the Cleveland Leader cites improving labor conditions and a shrinking railroad car surplus as signs of stronger trade. Bank clearings rise, foreign commerce grows, and Wall Street shows renewed confidence amid the presidential campaign. The Laramie Republican endorses the Borah three year homestead bill and criticizes abuses by the Special Agent Spy system.
The Brooklyn Citizen weighs Governor Wilson of New Jersey as a top Democratic nominee with progressive yet conservative credentials. It argues his high character and persuasive public debates make him a strong, unifying leader who could mobilize the party and win nationwide support if chosen.
Clarence Arthur Perry of the Russell Sage Foundation suggests New York school children be taught social arts alongside arithmetic and history. The plan envisions extending recreation facilities, using school rooms as halls for dances and parties under a social director who would manage invitations, decor, and music. The author concedes benefits may be overstated but argues training would aid manners and morals, steering children from street amusements to orderly recreation and long term advantage.
A Wyoming Tribune analysis questions The Lead er's claim that Senator Warren backed free hides. It argues Warren worked to pass a tariff reduction on hides and leather goods via Schedule K, noting his focus on wool over hides and citing local politics and figures like Newton Baker. The piece notes The Leader's automobile display in Cheyenne and comments on a Cleveland mayoral shift toward Woodrow Wilson.
The State Press notes possible electric current sharing with Cheyenne from a Colorado power project on the Cache La Poudre. City leaders should study any offer, avoid long contracts, and support a future municipal light and power print. Wyoming immigration letters attract many locals to compete for cash prizes and promote homeseeker interest. A Basin State Fair Commissioner A Higby appointment inspires fair expansions in Douglas and across the state.
Senate and House conferrees approve a three year residence rule with five months leave annually for all pre passage entries and special acts. The law accelerates final proof this year, potentially patenting two million acres in Wyoming and enabling borrowers to improve holdings and place lands on tax rolls.
Public notice announces sale of 160 acres in Northwest quarter of Section 28, Tp 17 N, R 61 W, Cheyenne Wyoming, under the State Board of School Land Commissioners. Auction date April 6, 1912 at 1 pm at the Cheyenne courthouse, with minimum bid of 75 percent of appraised value and terms of 10 percent cash plus 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest. Sale costs and improvements to be paid by purchaser. board reserves right to reject all bids. signatures of Joseph M. Carry and B G Hopkins dated March 12, 1912.
In Laramie County Wyoming a divorce petition alleges for over a year the husband has wilfully deserted the plaintiff. The court warns the respondent to answer by April 10 or the petition may be granted by default. Clerk T. J. Fisher notes the action. An advertisement for Chamberlains Tablets cites a New Brunswick reader praising their stomach and bowel relief.
A quirky item from New York notes a popular tune heard at a Broadway cabaret. The tale centers on a hat dramatic gesture where a fedora is tossed and the crowd sings My hat's in the ring amid playful verse and flair. A consumer ad follows praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion.
To Phillip Stewart, a non resident of Wyoming, last residing Bastlake City Utah, currently residing at unknown address, Lydia Stewart files an action against you by a petition dated February 1912 seeking relief in a court of record. You are hereby notified to appear and answer as required by law.
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