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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1918
Page
19
An Ohio lawyer and churchman questions how God allows war and Germanys gunpower but refuses to surrender religion. The piece argues faith sustains hope, condemns surrender, and recalls Christ’s example of enduring and fighting for the faith.
A war-time exhortation urges Americans to uphold faith in God and justice amid global bloodshed. It recalls Calvary and Gethsemane to link religious resolve with national resolve, urging perseverance against tyranny and the forces of hate while supporting allies in the fight for right.
City commissioners use wet weather to scrape and repair streets at low cost. After a bond issue for street improvements was defeated, federal wartime limits push responsible action. The mayor and two commissioners push ahead to improve roads for summer driving.
The piece argues the war has forged unity between Britain and the United States against German imperialism. It notes American resolve, once doubted, now standing with England to defend decency and honor. France Italy and Latin American allies reinforce the coalition against expansion.
A critical examination cites German farm labor use and low wages for women and older youth, noting harsh conditions in Bavaria and Munich. It contrasts German practices with American standards and discusses tariffs, social insurance, and taxes driving farmers toward poverty.
In a Dresden address five years ago Otto Steiger Lentiwitz argued Saxon agriculture faced heavy charges from sick insureance old age and accident taxes reaching about 10 marks per hectare. He cited imperial insurance bureau figures showing low pensions fueling pauperism with weekly pay under $1 for invalidity sickness old age and widow orphans pensions. The report notes $140 to $155 yearly needed for parent subsistence. Continued next Sunday. Appointed Notary Hubert N Ogden Jr Casper named notary public.
Former Colorado governor Carlson spoke at Capitol Vista school house in support of the Third Liberty Loan. Mrs. Charles Carey gave a short talk. Three new families arrived in Highland Colony this spring. A Ford truck was purchased by Mr. Poch. Hiner school closed with a program by Garber and Silver Crown pupils. Miss Williamson visits, then returns to Iola Kansas. Miss Rice to attend Laramie summer session. Orange Friday attendance was fair due to weather. Elsie Adolphson closed her Divide school with a pig social.
Chugwater resident Chugwater Genevieve Hailey visited the city this week. She attended local events and met with residents during her stay.
A collage of notes and snippets from local life mentions a cheap book item, Red Cross work, Liberty Loan, and a push to lend money to the government. It notes Luke Hannibal buying wool socks and a mystery stock shortage, plus a Nifty Names club nomination and media observations on sensational headlines.
The piece contrasts democracy and autocracy as war begins with old enough princes and princes sons in command in Germany while American leaders sons join training camps and receive commissions. It notes Roosevelt and Taft family members in service and officials like Daniels and Wilson with sons in the armed forces.
After Mra Bert leaves Eilene's reception, a group of women discuss Margie and Bert. They suggest Bert envies Eliene and is unfriendly, noting Bert's distrust and lack of happiness when others prosper. The dialogue hints at social tensions and insularity within the group.
Fragmented war reportage contrasts British and French actions against German advances as American volunteers and high society mingle. The narrative shifts to a social scene with Mollie and Annie debating gender, friendship, and marital dynamics, touching on Plato and relationship strains during wartime.
Cheyenne lodge No 1 I O O F cordially invites members visiting members and families and Rebekahs to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary at the hall on Monday evening April 14 1918 at 7 20 p m Committee returns from Denver Attorney General D A Preston returned this morning from Denver.
At a directors meeting the Stock Growers National Bank of Cheyenne voted to increase the surplus from 100000 to 150000, bringing total capital and surplus to 250000 in a conservative banking move.
The fragment hints at Abe Martin style humor about asking about survival and victory in war. It references a broad line about war effort and endurance with a dated handwriting style. The source is an OCR fragment lacking complete context or names.
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