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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
6
Yesterday was Ladies Day with free admission for women as crowds filled the grandstand. Mary Brocke captured attention among the ladies, Jove, Orines won the day’s opener riding with skill, and Irwin Bros with Deal Carroll won the second race paying top odds.
The report covers a day of racing with winners under both genders, noting Swinnytt and Reveene among top finishers. It urges attendance for Red Cross day next Thursday, promising a fine racing card and urging purchases of tickets to fund the Red Cross.
Delegates at a New York ship yard strike meeting voted to instruct the marines trade council to call a general strike in all New York yards including the New York navy yard. The move aims to secure a $4.50 per day wage for workers and broad mobilization across yards in the region.
The United States will publish a weekly official summary of war activities under Secretary Baker. The exact content remains undisclosed, with assurances that information will be released as military advisers allow. When American forces engage in France daily reports are expected to follow.
Cheyenne records show eight couples applying for licenses this week reflecting a surge in marriage activity. Notable entries include Arthur Herrell of Stafford Kansas and Martha Henkle of Carlham Illinois with William Pinfold and Olga Engstrom of Cheyenne receiving licenses, while William Streeter of Cheyenne and Anna Brambora with Leonard Russell and Margaret Polawattmie Jr. were approved.
Federal agents in Los Angeles search for a clandestine group after a package of poisoned tobacco was sent to soldiers in training at Allentown Pennsylvania. Officials say the discovery of the toxin was not publicly disclosed and that the mail item arrived as a supposed generous gift.
Seattle August 21 A general IWW strike is planned for September 1, per information received by Governor Lister and relayed to the West Coast Lumbermen’s association executive committee today.
On Tuesday Dr. Conway examined 38 men from the first group of the second increment. Of 32 local men, 22 met the required standards while 10 did not. Six examined for other boards included four accepted and two rejected. The county plans to summon a hundred more in groups of fifty today and tomorrow to meet quotas.
The eligible men will fill the county's first quota of 14 with an added ten percent reserve for district board or examining surgeon eliminations. Monday is Slackers Day. Dr Conway will examine all men labeled slackers. Those deemed physically fit must enlist, regardless of their wishes.
An article describes a coated tongue and bad breath as signs of liver strain from intestinal blockage and uric acid buildup. It links headches yellow skin and joint pain to toxic blood, recommending a laxative with May-apple and aloe, and an antidote called Anuric to remove uric acid.
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