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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
5
Radishes are quick to grow and easy to care for with three types spring summer and winter. Sow weekly in spring for continuous harvest and use sunny spots or hotbeds for year round supply. store winter radishes like turnips and note many varieties grown.
The note discusses how compact plants occupying little space can be planted closer in rows, unlike larger space-taking crops such as cabbage, tomatoes, pole beans, and sweet corn. It emphasizes tighter row spacing for efficient use of garden space.
Residents of Arapahoe Wyoming urge a fixed quota for the third Liberty loan as the town seeks a share of treasury support. County authorities in Fremont County will handle the drive, with Laramie County already assigning quotas to small communities.
D. Kelley county chairman notes reports from several places show bond subscriptions progressing. He says local drive leaders are withholding amounts raised to maximize subscriber numbers.
A United Press overview traces the heavyweight class from Sullivan to Jeffries Johnson and Willard, noting shifts in public opinion and rules. It contrasts Sullivan’s rise under London rules with Queensbury, Corbett’s style, and the later era’s champions and declining dominance.
Union Pacific and Burlington railroads announce lands along their rights of way will be available for war gardens again this year. Preference goes to railroad employees and property owners along the line, with free leases issued on application to the railroad superintendent or agent.
Farmers in Cheyenne report continued wet and recent snow improving soil for plowing. The moisture preserves winter wheat and prompts rapid fieldwork with tractors and gang plows. Many plan larger plantings if seed remains available.
Paul Craddock, the heavyweight wrestling champion, will defend his title tonight at Des Moines Coliseum against challenger Jobo Olin amid the third championship match in six months. The report notes Craddock’s ongoing defenses and mentions a separate item about W. B. returning from Kansas City after two weeks dealing with insurance matters.
Hopkins visits Lask Phillips from Palace Pharmacy. several arrests for dranks with fines issued. Enlistments rise at army and navy recruiting offices as McKinley arrivals, Ford parts on sale, and repairs offered. Various residents travel from Wheatland Encampment Newcastle Hillsdale Laramie while old papers and bicycles are advertised.
A new business house named the Cash grocery will open in Lander next week. Dave Lochridge and W E B Young will run it in the building next to the electric light office. Young arrives from Worland where he managed the Worland Mercantile grocery department. They plan a complete line of staple and fancy groceries and expect to open around April 10.
Green River Wyoming April 11 A meeting at the courthouse resulted in the formation of the Union Pacific Club with A Rutherglen as president and Larsen as secretary The club acts to assist Union Pacific men serving in government during the war and aims to unite workers across the region in support of wartime service.
In Cody Wyoming April 12 the Shoshone project silos are praised by Don C McGruder in an official report. Six silos were filled last year though three were left empty because the owners did not farm the land. FE Loomis Geo Kagi and J L Linton report three years of satisfactory results. Local interest rose after a February farmers institute and several farmers consider building on site or a pit silo. W A Rader bought the ensilage maker and plans a silo before season end.
In Riverton Wyoming on April 12 the Griffith Coal company took over the garage business once run by J C Powler & Co opposite the Lapeyre hotel. It will operate a first class auto repair shop selling Dodge Paige Nash cars and GMC trucks with Andrew Johnson newly in charge.
E W Burke chief agent for the state medical service is reported to be improving this morning. He was taken to Joba's hospital after contracting pneumonia.
Honor roll listing numerous individuals and firms including W. C. Drvine, William BH Mallen, Mrs. Ida M. Hows, Burdick, Thomas Hunter, Charles Kk Hilliard, William C. Kinkead, W. Burdick, J. Carpenter, Richardson Bros, L. Detker, H. I. Hynda, Samuel Idelman, Yoder, France Marsh, Charles Snaith, M. P. Thorpacn, Claude Palmer, Western Life Inn Co, H. N. Boyd, George W. Plummer, Kon Shoe & Clothing Co, EK. W. Stone, C. W. Riner, Cyrus Beard, Ingersoll Stores Co, H. M. Hiteshew, Mrs. John Morton, Douglas WY, Philip Kekarde, George Powell, Albert D. Chamberlain, Martha I. Sears, Mes A. D. Chamberlain, Shepherd.
Moorcroft Wyoming April 13 The Denver Post carried a photo and extracts from a letter by C has W Liaw kins to his Coster brother Fred Hawkins now in Denver. Chas Hawkins serves in a Canadian regiment in France and was wounded in the right hand by a shell fragment while on a pontoon bridge behind the trenches. Charlie was a Crook county resident for years and is brother to Ming F C Maselton.
Seattle, Wash. April 12 The Northwestern Society of Highway Engineers opened a two day session focusing on road laws and policies in Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Attendees discussed improving highway standards and practical results at reasonable costs.
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