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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1918
Page
8
A Wyomingite letter warns of German propaganda spreading in the United States. It cites a false treason claim about the president’s secretary, urges public skepticism, and calls for unity to defeat German influence and preserve democracy. The piece emphasizes vigilance, verification, and anti deception urging readers to expose lies.
Advertisement extols iron based tonics Iron tic and Trantio tablets from Dr Pierce Buffalo New York claim to cure anemia pale blood and fatigue. It urges purchase at drug stores or mail order with a 30 day trial and a 10 cent test sample.
Dildine's garage shows three new Studebaker models distinct from older lines. The light four features 36 hp with 112 inch wheelbase and five passenger room. The six uses a four passenger roadster and a five passenger touring body with 45 to 50 hp and 110 inch wheelbase. The big six seven passenger rides on a 126 inch wheelbase and 60 to 65 hp.
France was asked to aid in speeding American troop movements by dispatching officers to U S training camps. General Vignal, military attaché at the French embassy, recommended that any available officers be detailed for service in America after a conference with Major General March, the Army chief of staff.
Surplus at The Todk Growers National Bank of Cheyenne rose from 0 to 450000 dollars while own warrants show 280000 dollars. The Miogk Grower appears very strong, with lingering banking limitations noted in the advisory.
War department requests unmounted prints 4x6 to 8x10 inches showing Wyoming war activity. Photos should include troop departures, War relief work, arrests of enemy aliens, property destruction, drafts, and home defense drill. Caption accompanying each print. mail to Cheyenne defense council. Also a testimonial from Mrs. Thos. Davis praising Foley Kidney Pills.
The State Council of National Defense plans to instruct drafted men through lectures arranged by county organizations. Maurice Groghan urged meetings with a military speaker, local county council reps, Red Cross home service members, and a physician or medical reserve member. The aim is to explain army life and government aid for service members and families. Visitors: J. H. Frankenfield of Downers Grove, Illinois, visiting Cheyenne after trips to California.
Wyoming state fair officials will pay all premiums of five dollars or less for the 1918 fair in thrift stamps. County and school groups report strong thrift stamp sales with Cheyenne schools at $4 523.45 through April 1 and Sheridan high school at $1 785.16. Oak Leaf Chapter Eastern Star converts monthly meals fund to war stamps. Fremont county sales total $20 623.11 as of April 1, with 1600 Shoshone and Arapahoe Indians asked to contribute. County chairmen praise progress and urge formation of local war savings societies statewide.
Brooklyn woman's letter claims doctors failed to treat severe ENT inflammation. She says E. Binkams Vegetable Compound and Bonative Wash cured her completely and restored health. The note lists sender as Mrs Bart from Woodbine Street with a hopeful closing.
Fifty four members of the Thousand-Dollar Limit club in Larami county appear on the honoring roll of the society with seven more expected. County chairs and W S S workers urge residents to plant thrift stamp gardens to boost food supply for the army and raise funds for thrift stamps, making gardens dual assets for war effort.
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