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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
12
A Woodrow Wilson inspired editorial argues the flag stands for honor and political liberty for all humanity regardless of race or origin. It asserts the flag represents universal rights and condemns any use that would erode American traditions of self government.
A Wyoming editorial attacks rumors that Gov. Kendrick might be drafted for the U.S. Senate by Democrats. The piece accuses the Tribune of falsity and defends Kendrick, noting Democrats have not filed a candidate and highlighting Wyoming voters’ consideration of Kendrick for the Senate.
A Wyoming commentary lauds Gov John Kendrick as a strong honest leader and urges his Senate candidacy. It notes his public duty, decency, and potential to unite Democrats Republicans and independents. It also discusses write-in votes for Kendrick and Clark amid primary rules.
Former Cheyenne land office register W B Chaplin assumes leadership of the publicity bureau for the Republican state committee and plans to press questions at Hughes visit. The note says Chaplin is suited to handle diverse Republican papers and admin questions about Democratic officeholders.
The Sheridan Post rails at the Democratic Party for Congress passage of the rivers and harbors appropriations bill in an editorial titled Democratic Park. It asks if The Most will explain Mondell’s affirmative vote on final passage and list other Republican supporters who backed the bill.
A New York World report discusses the 1914 Clayton Act labor clause affirmed with President Wilson’s support. It notes the labor of a human being is not merchandise, cites Supreme Court action, and contrasts Republican opposition with Democratic backing in Congress.
Paris Aug 14 reports Charles Richet and Abbe Moreaux analyze courage under fire. They say fear and will power separate, with the bravest born from inherited bravery and sense of duty. They note cultivated youths show extraordinary valor while veterans may falter before new scientific dangers, predicting a national revival of virtue and patriotism.
A San Francisco Bulletin clipping compares World War II Allied strategy to Civil War outcomes. It argues final victory depends on sustaining man and material costs, noting potential Allied weariness and possible German attempts to drag on the fighting. The piece suggests public willingness to endure casualties will determine victory.
A sunstruck horse among a crowd prompts talk that cars will end horse use. Yet census figures show more horses now than five years ago even as motor vehicles rise. In Chicago motor vehicles grow from eleven thousand to forty three thousand while horse drawn vehicles drop only nine thousand.
In London Answers a mother questions a young man about kissing her daughter at a ball. The man insists he may have mistaken the two women for one another, citing their similar appearances. The item notes the looming storm but adds it did not burn.
Carlisle Pennsylvania report shows 261 student men working part time in various industries as they fit to be wage earners. The 1916 study highlights how the Carlisle Indian School trains students to take wage labor roles in the broader economy.
The report shows total earnings of 31 190 81 for twelve months with girls domestics and nurses earning 3 073 61. Twenty nine boys in the Ford factory under apprentice system earned 18 562 with 1 640 50 saved. Five boys reached 1 000 and twenty earned 500. A portion of all earnings went to the school banker for students until graduation. Farming activity yielded 10 729 41 to 206 boys.
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