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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1918
Page
20
A Wyoming reader questions a false report claiming a U S president secretary was executed for treason and urges rejection of German propaganda. The piece cites Kaiser-era tactics, warns of danger to national unity, and calls for truth and vigilance to defend democracy.
An advertisement asserts iron deficiency causes anemia and weak nerves, praising Dr. Pierce’s Iron-tic and Trantio tablets as blood boosting tonics. It promotes a 30 day regimen and offers a 10 cent trial from the Buffalo institute.
Three new Studebaker models are shown at Dildine's garage. The light four features a 36 horsepower engine and 112 inch wheelbase in a five passenger body. The eight six offers a four passenger roadster and a five passenger touring body with a 45 to 50 horsepower motor and 110 inch wheelbase. The big six seven is a seven passenger car with a 60 to 65 horsepower engine and a 126 inch wheelbase.
France was urged to aid the movement of American troops by sending additional officers to training camps in the United States. General Vignal, military attache at the French embassy, cabled the government after a conference with Major General March, chief of staff, proposing that officers who can be spared be detailed for duty in America.
A Cheyenne bank shows rising surplus as The Todk Growers National Bank reports an increase from zero to 450 000 with owners placing emphasis on improved capitalization. The mine grower is noted as very strong amid banking condition shifts.
War department requests photographs showing Wyoming war activities from 4x6 to 8x10 inches with captions. County chairs urged to send images of troop departures, War relief work, enemy alien arrests, property destruction, draft and home defense drills to Cheyenne.
The state council of national defense plans to hold meetings for drafted men to explain military life and government aid. Maurice Groghan urges county chairmen to arrange sessions with a military speaker, Red Cross, local committees, and a medical representative. Pro vout Crowder approves. Visitors from Illinois, J H Frankenfield of Downers Grove, stay with brother at 2410 House St Cheyenne after travels to California.
Wyoming state fair commissioners order premiums of five dollars or less for the 1918 state fair paid in thrift stamps. Local boards report growing thrift stamp sales in Cheyenne, Sheridan, and Fremont county with teachers, students, and organizations contributing. County chairmen praise progress while urging wider War Savings Society formation to boost patriotic funding and food conservation.
Brooklyn woman recalls dreadful illness and inflames failing to respond to medical care. She credits E. Binkams Vegetable Compound and Bonative Wash with curing her, leaving her in good health and continuing to hope for further benefit. The testimonial mentions Woodbine Avenue and Lyle F. Pan’s Vogue as referenced names in the era.
Fifty four members of the Thousand-Dollar Limit club in Laramié county are on the honor roll of the society, with seven or more additions expected. The war savings committee urges county chairmen and W S S workers to promote thrift stamp gardens, arguing that each garden doubles as food production and thrift stamp purchase, aiding the army and allies.
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