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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
4
A short attributed line discusses honor and rights across identities, noting that flags symbolize equality and remembered freedoms. The fragment emphasizes lasting American values and inclusion, though the context remains unclear.
The article argues Wyoming must meet its militia quota to defend the nation amid European war tensions and the Mexican situation. It urges young Wyoming men to join the National Guard, stressing national duty and equal responsibility with other states. It questions Wyoming’s status as a typical American state if it fails to act.
A looming railroad strike threatens a national crisis with mobilization on both sides. Union leaders and managers plan a final New York conference, fearing widespread disruption, halted commerce, and a blow to the nation similar to Europe’s war.
The article argues that railroads power the western region and any strike could trigger sweeping changes. It warns that a strike might not only alter freight and travel but provoke social and economic upheaval. Government ownership is posited as a possible final outcome.
Secretary Daniels seeks congressional authority to appoint all successful naval academy candidates after 23 enlisted men qualified this year under the annual 15 appoints limit. He argues the law spurs ambition and naval development by allowing rise from the ranks to midshipman and command.
The piece argues that loyalty to friends often leads to selling out the city through special interest legislation. It says the easy path is to stand by friends, while true duty is to put public welfare above friendship, even at personal cost or loss of public praise.
The author laments the scarcity of crises in history and in personal experience. He longs for growth through struggle, preferring a divine tragedy to a dull, trivial life, as rare thoughts briefly disrupt routine before life resumes its pace.
Mr. Hughes advocates discharging all democrats to replace them with republicans to save the diplomatic service. The speaker notes a pattern where election season brings a surge of virtue and ability claimed by one party.
A British ship captain reports sinking a German submarine with a gun crew from the Royal Navy aboard his vessel. He says the action was for defensive purposes as tensions rise following a New York explosion and a subsequent munitions-related blast.
A speaker argues that while open conflict with Mexico or entering the European embargo is unlikely, the nation could wage an industrial war as a strategic alternative. The idea emphasizes domestic production, innovation, and economic mobilization to bolster national strength.
A terse rumination links a war prophet to a dangerous fate, outlining a grim journey toward a lethal wort. The piece hints at fate, menace, and the era’s perilous mood without graphic detail.
The forest service maintains a vast, round the clock force in dry months to protect 165 national forests across the Pacific slope and Rocky Mountains. Rangers use watch towers triangulation maps and telegraph lines to locate fires and mobilize an army of 16 000 workers with depots dynamite and heliograph signaling.
The San Francisco Bulletin notes the Democratic National Committee appeals to progressive voters with a record of economic and social laws. It cites rural credits, income tax, children’s bureau, labor department, parcel post, eight hour laws, and labor reforms as signs of a broader, modern program beyond mere preparedness. It warns Republicans may reassess social legislation priorities before year’s end.
Experts say a bather faced with a shark would struggle to reason with it. The piece notes a friendlier dogfish might respond to calm, affectionate treatment, suggesting a kinder approach could affect the animal's conduct.
A fragment from the Washington Star notes a humorous remark about a woman named Gladys and her clothing choices. The wry line comments on skirts and fashion, reflecting light social chatter of the era.
A Leadon Globe correspondent calculates retail potato pricing in town. He notes a shopper gets about a third of a pound per unit for threepence, equating to a hefty per pound cost. The piece highlights rising prices and consumer impact.
Fragmentary text presents a refrain about a good phrase and its status in literature. Mentions George Mowres and the Atlantic Monthly in a partially garbled excerpt.
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