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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
10
John Fleming joins Charles Thompson Jr as manager and managing editor. Associated Press credits and republication rights are reserved. One month and one year Sunday edition terms shown.
Casper mayor and city council oppose billboard nuisance and Casper’s stance is echoed by Cheyenne officials. A Denver firm sought a franchise in Cheyenne but was denied as the city maintains its billboard limits.
The editorial argues Bolshevik advances could erase Poland’s sovereignty and urges Allied action. It cites Lloyd George and the League covenant, suggesting Britain, France, and 27 nations could pressure Russia through a coordinated commercial boycott without full-scale war.
A compact reflective piece argues that ignorance breeds suspicion and restraint. it warns against praise and urges disciplined emotion. It contrasts pull and push, and notes anger welds baser passions while a cur faces inevitable consequence.
A reflective note contrasts casual college bred folk with the onset of strong character. It asserts happiness does not chase the willing but arrives to the steadfast, suggesting inner resolve shapes achievement over luck.
Iris symbolizes messages in flowers and served as a messenger of the gods. The piece notes iris use in ancient Greece and Egypt, its French national flower status, medicinal root preparations, and a legend linking its name to the goddess Iris and rainbow colors.
Shoppers at the Auto Goods store discuss a 24 inch screwdriver described as the granddaddy of all screwdrivers. Different groups debate whether it is a crowbar or a tool, while the oversized instrument garners attention among passersby.
Casper won 13 to 4 against Julesburg as Gillan and Martin struggled for Julesburg. Hoffman limited Julesburg to six hits while Casper hitters chased Gillan from the mound after a homer, a triple, and a single. Hines homered for Julesburg with one on in the fifth.
The body of Mrs. Hiram Sapp will lie in state at Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbeiner parlors from until 12 o'clock today, a change from the previous 11 to 12 timing made at the request of her many friends.
A government backed caravan of twenty five cars travels from Denver to visit major western parks and monuments. The itinerary includes stops in Boulder Estes Park Fort Collins Cheyenne Chugwater Wheatland Glenrock Casper Thermopolis Worland Cody Yellowstone Grand Canyon and Glacier areas with dates from August 25 to mid September.
A reader praises the National Park to Park Highway association and endorses its plan for proper hard surfaced roads, noting they would serve multiple beneficial purposes and improve accessibility for travelers and residents.
The G R Smiths of the Burns Wyoming telephone office moved into a new building across the street from the old location. A cement walk is being laid along Main Street past the hotel. Burns and Egbert played ball Sunday. final score 18 to 7 for Egbert. The county fair premium list will be issued this week.
The Elk Basin pact plans shipments to its Cowley and Glenrock Wyoming plants and restricts excess marketing until refining capacities are expanded. A directors meeting will be held Friday after president Fred W. Freeman returns from Montana. Four new Frantz Corp directors may replace four current board members.
Announcement says Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum secures controlling stock in Frantz corporation making it a subsidiary. Frantz holds 60 000 acres in Montana Wyoming Oklahoma Louisiana with a well at Cat Creek producing 1800 bpd and 24 000 acres of leases 12 000 patented. Sid H Keoughan to lead operations. Elk Basin gains long term crude for its four refineries.
In Laramie County the majority of open teaching posts have been filled with new applicants arriving at about one per day at the county superintendent’s office. Anna M. Dobbin reports high interest from regional candidates, with 1918–19 data showing longer terms and improved attendance reflecting fewer influenza disruptions.
For the first time in history the county clerk's office is entirely staffed by women. Since Dick Grace resigned as deputy clerk, the team includes Ida R. Graham, Nell Emprey, Nellie Frizell, Estelle Hackman, and Clara Kelley. They are praised for efficiency by those who have used the office recently.
Prince Casimer Lubomirski, Poland's first minister to the United States, appeals for American assistance. The envoy is pictured with Madam Lubomirski above him.
The clipping lists inning by inning scores and pitchers for several games including Boston Detroit Philadelphia New York and St Louis Pittsburgh, followed by a statement that there are nearly 40 000 public garages in the United States.
The body of A W McDuffie Union Pacific Wyoming division superintendent died early Tuesday will be sent to his Ennis Texas home for burial. He lies in state 10 to 12 this morning. Survived by wife Anna a daughter Anne a son Charles A Omaha and brothers and sisters in Texas. He was well known in Cheyenne and along the Union Pacific.
The report tracks 6:00, Noon, and 6:00 PM conditions with temperatures 76, 78 and a normal 66 for the date. It notes mean temperature 67, a 1 degree rise in 24 hours, high 81 and low 63, and total precipitation since January 1 totaling 11.05 inches versus 10.68 inches normal. Wind averages 9.9 miles yesterday with mostly calm directions NS and velocity around 8 to 18 miles per hour.
Weather Bureau notes August 17 1920 report road conditions from Yellowstone to Pine Bluff. Yellowstone north to Casper good, south of McKinley rough. Casper to Greeley fair, Fort Collins generally good after state line. West to Medicine Row good, then fair. Hast to Pine Bluff excellent.
Greybull Midwest team joins Casper, Rock Springs, Julesburg, Scotts Bluffs, Sterling, Rapid City and two Denver squads in the Denver Post tournament for the inter-mountain championship. Series begins August 27 as locals raise funds for travel and team expenses. An unrelated note mentions cars needing five new tires annually.
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