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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1914
Page
1
In the south window the Leader displays a war bulletin drawing hundreds who read of European conflict, prices, and destruction. In the opposite window a display titled Products of a Profitable War shows crops grown without irrigation in Star Valley Wyoming, symbolizing construction and hope.
The Cheyenne Milling company reports strong demand for Cheyenne Chief flour with 6000 sacks sold to Denver merchants and another 6000 sacks to Wyoming and Colorado points last week. New wheat arrivals from Golden Prairie and a farming district northeast of Cheyenne support rising prices as buyers bid 70 cents per bushel. Management cautions farmers against sacrificing wheat while warning that continued large exports could limit home supply.
The article argues that European powers aim to defeat Germany and force a heavy postwar indemnity. It notes no German invasion yet and cites France Belgium and Holland as examples of neutrality violations. It questions the Kaiser’s ability to survive if he loses initiative and suggests a cautious assessment of his risks.
A Minneapolis News analysis argues the subject ignores odds or enhances them to magnify the glory of victory or soften the sting of defeat.
Chicago Herald notes President Wilson offers United States mediation under The Hague terms to help end Europe’s war. It stresses America’s peace stance despite unlikely success now and signals U S role as potential mediator when conditions allow.
Collier's lauds the U S Supreme Court under Chief Justice White for swift rulings this year with over six hundred decisions and only a small portion undecided. It praises justice administration free of fanaticism and urges patriotic pride in American institutions.
A scornful volley targets congressman Monde ll for predicting sugar beet ruin under the Underwood tariff. The piece accuses sugar interests of manipulating prices, raising beet costs by a dollar per ton and then profiting from wartime sugar hikes.
The New York World reports that amid wartime pressure the United States finally gains a federal reserve board and a functioning banking and currency act. It notes seventeen senators opposed Warburg led by Bristow, but praises the senate for confirming nominations and foresees panic-proof banking aiding American finance, commerce, and industry as the nation leads global finance.
Collier's reports Senator Borgham of the Washington Star predicts that statesmen suffer from overindulgence at the pie counter and pork barrel causing acute instruction cramps. He forecasts severe cramps for congressmen in early November followed by a restrained diet and long Fletcheriaing to restore health and reduce waste.
Wyoming Progressive Chair H N Gottlieb argues Republicans with progressive aims belong with the Progressives. He cites Sneddon influence as an obstacle in the Republican party and endorses John B Kendrick for governor as the best vehicle to realize Progressive ideals, not as a Democrat but as an individual.
An advertisement touts a 25 cent box of treatment to banish sore tired feet and associated conditions. It claims fast results for corns bunions and raw skin, with a yearlong comfort guarantee and availability at drugstores and department stores.
The International Sunday School Association convention urges national prohibition action. Marion Lawrence cites prohibition as salvation of individuals and homes, urging Sunday Schools to make it a war cry for adoption within ten years. Reports from Chicago praise the temperance push among a 3,000,000 membership, with parades and banners. Episcopal and diocesan voices call clergy and laity to lead in opposing saloons and drunkenness.
A Macon News feature extols a 1914 boom across central Georgia with high spending by farmers and shoppers. Auto travel, department stores, and clothing shops report record activity as the city, population about 60 000, enjoys unusual prosperity and busy streets.
The report notes success at elections across Manitoba, narrowing influence in former liquor interests strongholds. It highlights widespread gains and shifts in political control impacting the liquor trade regions.
In Albany County Wyoming Democrats report rising sentiment with the last Albany meeting highly attended. A Kendrick petition in the Boomerang office draws 49 voluntary signers, praising him as a capable governor. Ridgley seen rarely. The state ticket pleases locals and may attract Republican votes.
Grant Bickster of Cheyenne Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to his homestead land in BW Section 30 Township 15 N Range 67 W 6th Principal Meridian. The hearing will be before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on August 24 1914. Witnesses named Frank Hunnicut Samuel Schuetz Paul W Pearson and Arthur R Carpenter all residents of Cheyenne.
Notice lists settlers Walter John Leith Robert Leith Edwin Crossan James B Kanouse Earl Zimmerman and Abraham Peters filing for final proofs before the U S Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming with August 17 1914 deadline. Witnesses named include residents of Cheyenne Paola and A17. The notice appears in the Wyoming publication.
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