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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
3
Olga F. Hearst reports that Georgette Cominsky departed Los Angeles for an extended stay of several weeks. Armstrong left for Denver with Mtr. Wo MO.
A Cheyenne community notes the Scrap Book Committee finishing its soldiers’ illus trated booklets, a morale project led by Mrs. Lane. Local social circles host meetings and fundraisers as women organize magazines, garments, and support for soldiers at Fort Russell and refugees arriving in Cheyenne.
Carl Sharp of Thermopolis reports from Camp Meade Colorado that he has been selected as one of 16 soldiers to tour the country with tanks to promote the Victory Loan. The group comes from a 1600-strong brigade and Sharp may not know his assignment, possibly Wyoming. Edgar Bender returns to Laramie after overseas service and discharge at Fort Russell with his regiment. Mrs John W Shirley convalesces after a two week illness as St Marks guild meets at 2 39 this afternoon to discuss sowing.
The Presbyterian Aid society gathers at noon with hostesses Mesdames William Lannen and R. B. Davidson.
Mrs Walter B. Dunton entertained guests at the Plains hotel with a dinner dance last evening. Sixty six people attended as officers and wives of the Post and Cheyenne guests were invited. Judge and Mrs G C Potts assisted Mrs Dunton in receiving.
Mrs. Waller B. Dunton reports Miss Eula Williams Till is critically ill with pneumonia at Mrs. John B. Kendrick’s Washington home. Williams recently arrived from Sheridan and is with her daughter.
University of Colorado students visiting Cheyenne this week will depart Sunday. Guests include Misses Georgia Weston Wald Marriott and Meda Carley, and Join Marrington.
Senator Thomas Powers visits Plains amid a noisy crowd. Locals discuss policy and local concerns as Powers tours key sites including the Pixtag estate and nearby businesses. Brooks of Ramneer is noted in attendance.
Thomas McHuel son of Mrs Thomas Medugu has come home from New London Connecticut after receiving his discharge from the marine corps He served in a submarine unit and plans to share experiences from his undersea trips Mrs W O Chaffin left the city for Morrell Kansas to visit relatives J Fitzgerald of El Paso Texas is in the city on business F Sullivan of Minneapolis is staying briefly at the Plains hotel for business.
The Help Out Another Club schedules a Bake sale Saturday morning April 42 at Olsen's grocery. Members are asked to donate early. Mrs. J. C. Olsen and Mrs. J. KB. Frankenfield lead the booth. Many city residents and visitors are noted in Cheyenne, including Captain F. L. Miller recently transferred to the 3rd Artillery, and Lieutenant Kline Grieb arriving from Boulder for a stay. The Baptist Missionary Circle will meet at 3 o'clock at 100 East Twenty-first Street with all members urged to attend.
A Cleveland based ad from The B. W. Bose Co promotes Zero as a dependable remedy for itching relief and skin cleansing. It claims rapid soothing effects and promises clear, smooth skin by addressing pimples eczema blotches ringworm and related irritations.
Dr and Mrs G L Strader return from Omaha. Friends report his health has improved. Other notes mention Mr Williams returning from Laramie on business and visits by Messrs Dwyer and Connor from Cheyenne. Mrs Arthur Snyder hosts dinner at 914 Evans Ave. Govn attended by Rev Jackson and Judge Parmelee returns to Sheridan. Several casper and denver visitors noted with brief business trips and social events at K C Hall tonight.
Hong Kong news item notes Manila league official inviting Wotelulu leader W Tin Chong to send a Chinese baseball squad from Hawaii to compete in the Far East games in Manila in May. A Chinese players’ group formed locally will sail on the Shingo Maru in late April if transport is arranged.
London dispatch reports Red Army units in eastern Russia adopting trade union practices demanding fixed pay per hour of combat. Official government notes say rates can reach 20 rubles hourly. The army includes Germans Finns Chinese Poles and eastern Russian recruits with many officers of German or Mussulman background. Orders flow through commissars and mispunishments are severe.
STRASBURG France April 10 Former Emperor William I s chateau of MohKeonfasture in Alsace was seized by French authorities It recalls Sellortstadt was forced to surrender the castle to William II who restored it at a cost of 1 7H000 and then made the people of Alsace pay the bill
An old advertisement promotes Othine double strength as a guarantee to remove freckles at no cost if it fails to clear complexion. It claims few applications will fade freckles and restore beauty with a money back guarantee.
Articles of Incorporation filed yesterday with the secretary of state by the Farmers' Grain and Milling company of Powell. Capital stock 850,000 divided into 8500 shares of the par value of $100 each. Directors named: Frei Biescindier, F. M. Knittl, A. M. Glas sow, H. H. Shoemakers, and Teed Ce Friens, all of Drillwell.
Berne April 10 report says conference of soldiers councils of German Austria, meeting in Vienna and Moscow, oppose a soviet republic in Austria and support a socialist government amid postwar turmoil.
J P Divine of Thermopolis was named assistant state engineer yesterday at a salary of 2400 a year. He succeeds Henry Lloyd in the post.
Lisbon reports 63 percent of marriages between French women and Portuguese officers during a three year stay in France with hundreds more expected. The narrative highlights Portuguese gallantry and romantic melancholy fueling these unions.
Portugal songs known as fados serenade sweethearts with guitar accompaniment. The airs gained wide popularity among troops in the Armentieres area where the French maidens show fascination.
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