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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
4
Officials face difficulty proving a defect justifies exemption as citizens debate whether a wage earner should prioritize country or self. Solomon’s wisdom is invoked to judge many cases and boards must show they act conscientiously. Widespread dissent will follow adverse exemption rulings, though public opinion varies on motives of board members.
Gas from Merritt wall on section 6 pours from the hole with a strong water column barely restraining it. Officials indicated today the well might be expected in not later than Wednesday morning.
The piece argues that draft boards face a crucial, fair task across the nation this week and next in judging exemption pleas. It emphasizes the boards’ responsibility to balance humanity and practicality, warning against partiality and urging diligent, honest work to maintain public trust.
The Minneapolis Tribune discusses a government order for 36 American railroads to move 815 empty freight cars to 54 other lines, highlighting wartime public control of rail service. It questions public credit for railroad managers and notes Editorial humor about weather, trench magazines, and advertising agents during dog days.
Washington reports the Walsh bill faces postponement with war revenue measures taking precedence. The oil development bill is shelved for now, pending passage of the revenge bill, while amendments aim to protect bona fide occupants and claimants on oil or gas lands from future impairment. The Navy and defense officials back moving forward once the central measure clears Congress.
Casper Tribune notes Notches Dome on the high plains as a developing oil field. A well drilled on section 10 97 55 shows a dome structure seven miles by five miles with oil high in gasoline content. Local investors led by Joe Marquis and others plan immediate drilling to expand holdings as season progresses.
Drilling operations extend across the Tig Muddy field with the Dig Dear company drilling two wells four miles west of Mid West’s site, spanning township 69 range 77 to section 12, and 16 in township 82 range 77. Equality company has a 1600 foot shale overlay wall. Additional wells are planned four miles west and eight miles north and south, with another well to start five miles further west.
Reports from Tusk indicate rising interest in projects and leasing activity as supplies are freighted to Buck Creek and Cow Couled regions. A reamer arrival prompts work on the Lusk Wyoming well while drilling starts on section 16. Beison Oil of Denver leases Lance Creek tract via Manville with drilling expected soon.
No significant news emerged this weekend from the Big Muddy field as deep wells continued drilling with no notable events or updates reported.
An elegant Fort Russell gathering at Col. and Mrs. Fuller’s home featured young guests Miss Marion Moses Miss Mary Stewart Miss Florence Bugler and Lieutenants Daugherty Weeks and Mowell. Col Frank M Caldwell is at Fort D A Russell on business. Mrs Wetherby left for Penton after visiting Mrs H Kobbe and Lt Putman heads to Fort Leavenworth then returns soon with his bride.
In Wyoming, during a rainy snowstorm, three pet bears from Hl company wandered from their picket line to seek shelter near a camp street. A corporal awoke to a bear cuddled beside him as others fled to tents, with one bear later occupying Stable Sergeant Chaney’s tent, mistaken for a dog.
Beverly C. Daly of Laramie and commandant of the university cadet corps has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain. The promotion, long awaited by him and supporters, was delayed by busy War Department conditions.
W M Jeffers, vice president of Union Pacific, appeals to shippers in UP territory to load freight cars to capacity. He notes May data show flour cars averaged 22 tons per 110 000 pound car and coal loads under 50 percent utilization, urging all points to maximize efficiency to support the war effort.
Thieves broke a rear window of the Tepee pool hall in Burns and ransacked the venue. They stole a punchboard valued around 40 dollars and all portable candy tobacco and cigarettes. Police seek leads to identify suspects amid ongoing petty theft concerns.
An investigation is underway into a delayed shell explosion during target practice at a camp in Marietta Georgia. Four spectators were injured including one white woman and three others, as authorities review what caused the blast.
An announcement in the Glenrock Gazette says the newspaper has been sold to a stock company capitalized at 10000 dollars led by G A Spaugh and J E Higgins. Guy F Saxton will be managing editor for the new publishers and plans for improvements reflect Glenrock’s growing role near the Big Muddy oil field.
A local leader launches a broad classified effort to place an art article across Ada and extend its market reach throughout the state, aiming to maximize visibility and sales.
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