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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
3
John Callan O’Laughlin argues McAdoo’s record as Secretary of the Treasury and head of railways proves his fitness for the presidency. He highlights McAdoo’s independence, loyalty, and decisive leadership in financing war effort, managing inflation, and maintaining transport, with praise from a diplomat for his frankness and reliability.
Robert Taft of Cincinnati, son of ex president Taft and publican, campaigned vigorously for the Hoover ticket in his city. Supporters hailed Taft as a capable figure to lead the campaign and boost local enthusiasm for the Hoover candidacy.
Lady Hamar Greenwood, wife of Sir Hamar Greenwood the under secretary for home affairs in the British cabinet, has been appointed chief secretary for Ireland to succeed Ian MacPherson.
The speaker recalls a figure who showed eagerness to help and serve without any sense of overlordship. He is described as a true American official in the best sense, leaving no doubt about his dedication and integrity.
A. W. Methvin states no financial aid was requested or received from the Salvation Army during bereavement. He notes Mrs. Harris and Lieutenant Budge visited his home to offer sympathy and prayers, which greatly comforted the family.
Afton Wyoming April 12 hay has disappeared and winter conditions persist forcing Star Valley livestock to be driven into Idaho for hay. Idaho hay will be hauled in for the valley dairy stock, Wyoming's pioneer dairying area.
Inspection of horses at a Powell sale in Park County reveals glanders in several horses. A strict quarantine is set. seven of eighteen affected Brown horses are destroyed and purchasers reimbursed by Mrs. N. B. Brown.
Roads east and west reported with snow at Casper and traffic from Ft Collins road. Forecast covers April 43 to 17 inclusive for Northern Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions with generally fair conditions, possible rain or snow midweek, and cool temperatures.
Cheyenne reports repainting the school rock to freshmen colors green and white and numerous city updates. Police rounded up 61 snow shovel violators, while traffic officers charged a driver for failing to dim headlights. Court and depot snow removal activities occurred, with real estate prices remaining high and housing scarce. Snow, mud, and coal stockpiling influenced travel, agriculture, and daily life amid ongoing Easter season activity.
Cheyenne residents return home for spring break while students from nearby colleges visit. A long roaming horse herd near the city is driven in due to feed shortages. Seed testing and purchases by farmers continue as the state dairy, food and oil office inspects seed quality. A gambling raid case against five men is postponed in police court. Y cafeteria replaces linen napkins with paper ones. Juniors and Seniors clash in the last inter class game at the gym tonight at 7 15. Baseball practice to begin at the high school as weather permits, with track activities dropped this year. Major Kerwin cites a note from Captain Daly about ROTC command at Lara-
An old advertisement explains pneumonia damages air passages and the heart labors under strain. It suggests nightly Vicks VapoRub applications to draw out inflammation, plus chest rubbing and hot flannel coverings to relieve coughing and aid recovery, with free samples offered by Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, NC.
In Cheyenne cheer, the interscholastic basketball event in Laramie is noted for praise of the Cheyenne players and their supporters. Cadet corps sergeants collect fifty cents from each member to fund the cadet ball scheduled for April 30.
TOKIO April 12 The influenza epidemic across Japan since last September is abating though police urge inoculation with serum and offer free inoculation for the poor. To date 1,724,362 cases have been reported with 65,852 deaths in the country.
The notice promotes Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring cleanser sold by Forbes Pharmacy. It also touts Leader WANT ADS as a result gelter option, urging readers to cleanse and purify this month.
Proposals for a reunion of the Methodist Episcopal church and its southern counterpart will be considered at the quadrennial conference in Des Moines beginning May 1. Delegates from across the United States and abroad will attend the gathering that serves as the church’s supreme law making body with legislative judicial and administrative duties. Pauline Frederick, noted stage and screen star, will portray Queen at the California Raisin Day Carnival in Fresno at the end of April.
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