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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
4
The piece extols American banks for sustaining wartime finance without raising exchange charges. It notes profits rose from volume rather than higher rates, praising industry support and arguing that individual transaction profits, not gross totals, drive living costs. The text counters agitator claims and highlights banks' role in stabilizing prices.
This piece credits John Skelton Williams as comptroller of the currency under Woodrow Wilson for curbing big bankers power. It argues his enforcement made banks toe the line, reducing risky loans and deficits while boosting depositor protection, contrasting with prewar era practices. It notes bank failures and minimal losses under his tenure.
A Philadelphia editor targets the Chicago Tribune over wartime era unrest and racial tensions. The piece argues that societal differences and political injustice persist, noting reports of trouble in neighborhoods and movement of colored families while demanding conformity to avoid intrusion.
A Philadelphia editor criticizes shallow appeals to overcome race prejudice and urges acknowledgment of a natural color divide. The piece argues that denying the line hampers progress and calls out the Chicago Tribune for not addressing the core cause of interracial tension and violence.
A National Geographic Society bulletin describes the Tower of London as a palace and prison with royal massacres, executions, and escapes. It recalls Elizabeth, Mary, Henry VIII, Cromwell, More, and Raleigh, along with the tower’s guards, beefeaters, the pass word system, and relics such as the anointing spoon and Elizabeth’s salt cellar.
Sand colored satin and wool brown girdle compose an attractive autumn frock for fall. The novel girdle adjusts to create a long or short waistline. A chantilly lace garrette trim features tiny brown buttons along the edge.
BASIN Wyoming August 20 The Big Horn County fair a Victory Peace celebration will be held September 2 4 5 The agricultural exhibits will be unusually comprehensive Best of them will be called for the state fair at Douglas the following week Big Horn hopes to be named banner agricultural county of Wyoming through comparisons with other localities A county historical pageant by county youths closes the event A Northwestern veterans reunion will also occur Governor Carey will attend and speak.
Weather report notes Cheyenne area roads look good while Fort Collins area roads rough. Grantley Canon to Ozone and first two miles west of Granite Canon are the worst sections. Work continues on Telephone Canon road near Laramie.
Sealed proposals for Sections 5 6 7 8 and 9 of the Wind River National Forest Project in Fremont and Lincoln Counties Wyoming will be received by the Bureau of Public Roads U S Department of Agriculture in Denver until 2 00 p m May 31 1949. Bids may be for the project as a whole or by East Side 16 14 miles and West Side 17 58 miles. The contract requires extensive clearing rock excavation common excavation dry rubble masonry stone paving log rough abutments and spans up to 50 feet with Amber superstructures and metal drainage structures. Work must be completed within 300 weather working days. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and no bid from unqualified bidders will be considered.
City items note Cahill and Holiday coal firm, locals Errol Bagley and A R Kennington from Fairview, W Parnsworth and son from Wheatland, and other visitors. Livestock quotes available daily from the Stock Growers National Bank in Omaha and Denver. auto service by Fry’s Garage. baby carriages advertised at Hobbs Huckfeldt Finkbiner. Community notices include visitors from Pine Bluffs and Cokeville, Cheyenne hotel ads, and music lessons offered by Roy J. White.
A Fresno widow, 66, recalls using Foley’s Honey and Tar since youth to treat winter coughs. The letter extols its bronchial relief and lack of opiate, noting it’s suitable for children and sold everywhere. Also mentions Geyser Laundry Rough Dry as a household time saver.
Heber Nasmyth a University of Wyoming music faculty baritone will perform in Cheyenne in the high school gymnasium on August 28 as a special offering for city teachers during their institute. Nasmyth plans to leave academia for platform and concert work again, having earned a strong reputation in operatic and concert music. He has appeared in Europe and America to wide acclaim. Admission is 50 cents.
Fragments indicate a busy figure named Charles F. Clyne and mentions of a big group or team likely in a city context. Phrases reference packing and a location Ghieubo with unclear events and dates. The text is damaged and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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