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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
12
A WWI era verse mock celebrates Mister Schwab as a comic boaster and mentions a U boat task. The piece riffs on German threat and ships, ending with a boastful note about a new boat ready for any job and a jab at the Kaiser.
The article compares Holland’s stance in July 1914 to Belgium’s resistance to Germany, noting Germany’s move toward Paris via Belgium. It examines ultimatums to Belgium and the Netherlands, Belgium’s refusal to join the crime, and the looming war’s global consequences and colonial pressure.
The article argues that after Germany's defeat Holland will face loss of colonies and wealth, with some territories possibly returned. It contends Holland risks devastation but would keep honor and soul, akin to Belgium, and may join the Allies if war enters its final stages.
A draft era letter from a Cheyenne soldier urges home front support as a dozen youths depart for training camps. The piece stresses sacrifice over life, duty to country, and ends with a call to buy a Liberty Bond to fund war needs.
The article urges Americans not to lose heart as Germany opens a third western front offensive near Amiens. It argues General Foch is a capable leader, stresses attrition favors the Allies, and contends the Allied manpower of America will prevail over German forces.
Special Staff Dispatch reports on Lithuania under German control. The piece describes looting, pillage, and brutalities against civilians, including women and girls, as German forces pressed occupation and sought to suppress Lithuanian hopes for freedom.
A narrator reflects on personal failings and enduring love for Dick as Margie Waverly’s ideal eludes reality. Mr. Trent confesses a terminal illness to Dick, revealing a decades long struggle with mortality and a family secret about California medical plans.
Eyewitness accounts describe German soldiers coercing women for inspection at hospitals and looting rural towns across Kelme Suwalki Vilna and Kovno. Men were executed or hanged for resistance while civilians endured starvation, theft of church or home valuables, and forced transport of children toward German supply lines.
Rep Smith of Michigan proposed a bill to lengthen the year to thirteen months of four weeks each by adding a new month after June This would keep every month at twenty eight days and create a uniform four week year The notice reflects early discussion on calendar reform and mentions veteran readers and distribution of rations.
The St Louis Republic notes the Nifty Names club in Denver nominates Gene Grabb for food controller, aiming for a smooth election. Deputy U S Marshal Goodfriend jokes about a possible arrest, though not planned, highlighting light local club humor.
A Berlin dispatch notes German resolve to endure to the bitter end while a Wilmington Journal advertises a peculiar bookkeeper requirement, drawing a humorous contrast to political plots and draft debates. The piece cites Ram Singh and Ram Chandra with Singh Ghali as an alleged Hindu conspirator.
ABE MARTIN comments on city life and the rising consumer costs. He notes expenses have jumped 50 to 100 percent while he criticizes not demanding double wages from the government.
A brief quote portrays a prominent Arkansawyer lamenting a sprained back with humor about spring ploughing, as his wife handles the farming tasks. The Kansas City Star framing notes the Arkansas figure in a casual, reflective vignette.
A fragment from Life and Detroit Free Press columns humorously contrasts a young actor’s lofty ambitions with a desire to star in a service flag. The exchange ponders patriotism and a big government contract linked to private profit amid wartime talk.
Albert Severance investigates the origin of ash lingering in his yard after burning five tons of coal this winter. The Kansas City Star notes the issue as a household question of fuel residue and air quality.
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