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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Woodrow Wilson extols dignity and equal rights for all people. It asserts enduring American traditions while urging respect for humanity regardless of sexual orientation or gender.
The piece argues national prosperity may endure after World War I but warns of European postwar risks. It notes views from both parties on causes, cites the federal reserve law and war impact, and quotes Senator Shafroth on Europe's labor shortage driving higher U.S. prices and heavy taxation to service debts after peace.
In a public talk to women at Hookape, Mr Hughes questions how a candidate can run a campaign while hiding views on suffrage and other topics. He cites Mexican Intervention, the Lusitania affair, the federal reserve law, and numerous other issues as examples.
Karl H von Wiegand reports from Somonfontaine and Delville Wood where German and British forces clash in an inferno. He describes shelling, gas, torn trees, and the dread of battle as survivors endure a ceaseless barrage and the toll on soldiers minds and bodies.
English correspondents report that war times empower privilege to block economic reform, a pattern seen in Russia and likely in Germany France and Italy. Workers initially thought socialists would outwit kings but when war began they joined the patriotism and fight in the trenches.
Asquith says he is too busy during the war to consider women's suffrage now but expects the extension of suffrage after the conflict. Treland also foresees home rule after the war.
Fragmentary note references a child labor law linked to the Democratic administration and calls to action. The text is incomplete, providing limited context on intent or outcomes.
The sentence appears fragmented. The readable portion references a plan or event named Hilly Sunday and a potential change involving Hostes. No clear persons, organizations, or events are identifiable to form a full news item.
The piece argues for preemptive public investments during good times to prepare for downturns. It cites 1917 1918 1990 and 1925 depressions and cites William Hard proposing a federal irrigation and drainage fund that spends gradually, reserving excess for rapid deployment on economic downturns.
A New York Letter from the Pittsburgh Dispatch profiles Hazel Lewis of the Zieafeld Follies as a model chorus girl who has never tasted a cocktail or smoked publicly. Florenz Ziegfeld notes he has seen many fresh girls fade after brief Broadway seasons amid cocktails and cafes.
Elmer Barger of Quincy, previously employed in a railroad shop, took a bread wagon job at Cleveland after his wife urged a safer line of work. He was struck by a motor truck while alighting from the wagon, less than a month into the new job.
An American ambulance worker near the front in France recalls a dire day at a crossroads when German shells exploded nearby. His volatile colleague, a French linguist, lay buried in dirt but rose, muttering a wish to know the French phrase for Oh my God as he steadied himself.
A satirical note from the Albany Argus recalls a man who asked for a warrant against a neighbor with no specific charge, replying that it should cover anything in the crime category. The piece mocks hasty accusations and broad allegations.
A garbled note shows a person asking about funds and state of employment. It hints at urgent money needs to maintain occupancy or support, mentioning a county inn and potential job loss if disclosed. The legible portions reveal financial pressure and a request for timely aid.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a past scene with people and a beat or record, set in a western place. The readable bits mention old times and a possible encounter but details are unclear and names are incomplete.
An advertisement from Cheyenne Wyoming dated August 17 1916 presents a long time resident urging votes. It highlights integrity in public office, enforcement of law and prudent administration while promising justice and efficiency.
Dayton based munition maker Will Ohmer credits women with leading performance in his plant. He notes 4000 female workers, rapid training, and higher output than men. Women handle precision tasks, setting up tools, and inspection with skill, while maintaining sanitary conditions and low-cost meals.
The notice advertises S W St Clair Union Barber Shop with three barbers at 17th and Carey under Logan's. It mentions Massour Alcohol Rupa Bath Hats for the ladies after 7 30 and lists Lely Attendant.
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