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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
4
The Dey Parm State Dry Farm showcases plots testing grain varieties and seeding rates to compare performance under identical conditions. New millet varieties excel locally, Data Drought from Idaho outperforms others, and there are many macaroni wheat types. Large seed supply planned for farmers.
A political column rails against Frank W Mondell and Taft, praising Theodore Roosevelt and attacking the Mondell standpat faction. It questions Mondell’s honesty and loyalty to party leaders and cites Chicago and Sunday school tales as evidence of alleged wrongdoing.
The piece condemns Lorimer and his Chicago political machine, criticizing Senator Warren for supporting him and noting editorial defenses by the Sheahad Gazette. It cites bribery links and calls Wyoming’s press morally compromised for defending the corrupt gang and endorsing expulsion opinions.
The piece defends Collier's Weekly against charges of muckraking, arguing legitimate muckraking exposes graft and poor public service. It cites Ballinger Lorimer and Warren to show how newspapers uncover truth, while criticizing other papers like the Laramie Republican and Wyoming Tribune for misrepresenting the term.
Leopold Kable, a prominent Cheyenne businessman and pioneer citizen, filed with the county clerk for the Democratic nomination for Mayor, subject to the August 20 primaries. He has held various city and state offices and is regarded as well fitted for the role.
Reports from New York claim a probable appointment of General John Pershing to head the United States Military Academy at West Point. The piece recaps his rapid army rise from 1900 through 1906, his marriage to Helen Warren, daughter of Senator Francis Warren, and long-standing rumors about his life in the Philippines. The article notes social attention in army circles and references controversies denied by Pershing’s friends.
The stock growers report strong crop conditions in Nebraska, Iowa, Tilinola, Minnesota and nearby territories with heavy feeding demand seen for cattle and sheep. Last year’s drought drove large feeder sales at South Omaha and foresees higher meat prices next year with abundant feed and rising market competition.
Seagirt N J July 31 Governor Wilson returns tonight after accepting speech ready for dictation. He has been aboard a friend’s yacht touring within a day’s sail of his New Jersey home. A New Jersey editor and friend promotes a fundraising drive, claiming Wilson will need four million dollars to run a large campaign.
The Rocky Mountain News claims President Roosevelt would be made brigadier general, bypassing numerous senior officers including 267 captains, 344 majors, and 110 colonels. It also notes Senator Warren of Wyoming on the Senate military affairs committee and names John J. Pershing as future West Point superintendent.
A shopper bought ten yards of two toned fabric and later sought an exchange for a more suitable material. Clerk refused claiming the item was out. The customer argued the clerk had promised a changeable taffeta, leading to an exchange after the confrontation.
Classified ad notes six insertions and sale of items from The Leader. A four year old mare ride or drive, a rubber tired buggy, and a single harness offered cheap if taken at once. Located at 320 B, 9th St with contact Phone 1006 J.
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