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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
4
The speaker argues that those seeking only immediate sustenance resist prosperity driven by legislation. The war is framed as a struggle to curb such power and secure broader national conditions beyond food and shelter.
The essay quotes William J. Bryan urging support for the United States in war. He argues discussion before war is proper but unpatriotic attacks must end after Congress acts, condemns sedition, and stresses unity with allies and duty to defend the nation.
Maryland proposes compulsory labor one answer to a rising labor shortage and cites gasoline overuse as a public waste. The piece argues thoughtful limits on car use, idle engine reduction, and proper fuel mixtures to conserve gasoline for war needs and ally support.
A grand ball at the Maccabees hall benefits the Red Cross hosted by Mrs. Capt Enos Chi Martin Sakteman and others with the First Cavalry band led by R L Burroughs. Sergeant O Toole of D Battery visits family in Chicago as target practice closes. Major McNally promoted to lieutenant colonel will depart for American Lake along with Major Boniface and Captains Banard Enos Love and J Prince receiving promotions and postings. Mr and Mrs Webber of Terre Haute visited with their son Robert covering 1542 miles in thirteen days departing Wednesday.
The House discusses an appropriation for wartime needs and a revenue bill. President Wilson could gain authority to supervise key resources while warning against private exploitation. Senate action continues as public lands chair Ferris heads home for a few days. The Pope’s peace plea colors political debate as Wilson prepares a democratic peace plan.
Major General William A. Mann selected to command the Forty second Rainbow Division. The division will include militia troops from Oregon California New York and other states heading to France. General Mann has been head of militia affairs in the war department.
A letter from Dr. Wm. O. Stillman to E. W. Burke outlines the American Red Star Animal Relief effort to establish veterinary hospitals ambulances and staff to support sick and wounded army horses in France. It argues horses are essential to mobility logistics and victory in war and urges participation in the Providence convention.
The U S civil service commission announces a male clerk carrier examination in Cheyenne Wyoming on September 22 1917 to form an eligible list for vacancies at Cheyenne post office Applications for blanks and information go to Jaime T Spear U S land office Cheyenne or district secretary 11th civil service district 303 Post Office Bldg Seattle Wash Applications should be filed with the district secretary at the earliest possible date.
Frontier Park hosts a race day with all city offices closed so employees can attend. Gate receipts will be donated to the Red Cross mercy fund aiding American soldiers in France. State Leader Classified Ads promise results.
Weather report for Cheyenne and Wyoming shows fair conditions Thursday with rising temperatures in the far north. The week was cool but generally favorable for ripening spring wheat oats and haying though thunderstorms delayed haying in the south. Livestock forage outlook mixed with central and northern dry periods and potential short roughage.
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