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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
12
A fragmentary snippet lists the editorial office at 1813 Carey Ave and references the Associated Press license for republication. It mentions membership in the AP and rights to despatches, with a price line of 1.00. The text is partial and lacks a full news event.
The article lauds Charles M Schwab for taking over the War Shipping Board, arguing his leadership could have boosted ship output earlier but remains hopeful that his organizational genius will accelerate the U S shipping program now. It praises his efficiency and warns executive roles suit industrial leaders.
The letter to The State Leader argues railway mail clerks face starvation wages from longer hours and low pay worsened by wartime vacancies. Clerks, government employees, cannot organize under Postmaster General Purison’s ruling, and efforts for redress have stalled. The piece urges Congress to act promptly on relief measures.
The piece argues illiteracy among 700000 draft aged men and 4.5 million adults threatens military and civic power. Secretary Lane supports a bill empowering the Bureau of Education to run an adult illiteracy campaign, linking education to victory in war and self-government in peace.
In a reflective afternoon, Annie arrives with baby Margaret Ann and Tim, sparking memories of a mother’s care, affection for her children, and the bond between father and daughter. The narrator muses on how mothers may relate to sons and daughters, and Annie’s worries about lessons with the twins.
A wartime airman recalls flying over trenches as shells explode below and poison gas fills the air. He notes the noise below is muffled at altitude, describes the view of exploding munitions, smoke, and marked dangers faced by observers and pilots.
A compact reminiscence recalls how in youth the speaker admired women’s dress and laments changing styles. The note contrasts corseted silhouettes with bustles and pads, noting future wife liner lines and early fashion influences.
Tomorrow Lieutenant Pollock will tell about contact patrol flying low and signaling troop positions by streamers and Bengal lights. Pilots work closely with advancing infantry behind a barrage, dropping to half a mile or less in length, enduring extreme strain.
Humorous village items include a centenarian and a grandchild or relative in doubt. A stockbroker joke notes dull markets and weather-driven speculation. A knitting misstep yields a quip about a sock or sweater. A farmer jokes about a barometer and rain forecasts with a pun on rheumatism.
A fragmented honor roll appears with numerous names and entities including W. S. S. Club, Mrs Ida M. Hows, Margaret Burdick, Thoross Hunter, E Lane, Hillard Ridgely, C. W. Durdick, H. P. Hymds, Samuel Idelman, Yoder, France Mareh, Charles Saith, M. P. Thompson, Claude Palmer, Life Lna Co, Plummer Clothing Co, E. W. Stane, W. Miner, Curtis Heard, Ingersoll Manse Co, Merion, Pouglan, Philip Bekardt, George Howell, Albert D Chamberlain, Martha KH. The text is garbled but lists individuals and organizations connected to an honor roll.
A noisy wartime column riffs on disloyalty punishments including flag kissing and the Kaiser, recalls ancient Jerusalem, and parodies a long-range gun against Paris. It threads in Liberty Bond notes and local humor from Old Willow with references to Schwab and I W W disruptors.
In Chicago on April 17, juror Varl hognacur a locomotive fireman stated he supports labor unions and the right to strike but believes he cannot be impartial for J W Wow and the 12% members of his organization to be tried here. He is of German parentage and passed by government counsel.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes German newspapers stating the Kaiser was in the Flanders theater near Lille about 18 miles behind the front from Tuesday to Thursday. The report places him several days back of the active line and notes his presence on the battlefield.
ABE MARTIN reflects on old times with humorous lines about women and car sales. The fragment hints at nostalgia for bygone era behaviors and newspaper style satire.
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