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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
12
The piece argues that American railway workers seek a government takeover and a permanent labor voice in management. It stresses avoiding permanent advantages for any side, notes future profits will be limited, and suggests considering the Plumb plan while urging instruction over compulsion of Congress.
Washington Aug. 21 The Sugar Equalization board plans to fix sugar prices from refinery to consumer. A 14 cent per pound consumer target is linked to 7.28 cents paid by refineries, 9 cents to sellers, with cash discounts and retailer profits capped to curb profiteering as Congress leans toward extending food control powers.
Clear skies with high 89 and low 59 degrees. Relative humidity near 0.93 and NW wind around 16 to 24 mph. Precipitation total 7.58 inches since January, normal 10.90 inches.
In a sharp critique from Harper’s Weekly, Mondell is labeled the least qualified Moor leader in memory. The piece argues his local interests trump national vision, his strategic sense is weak, and his clashes with committee heads foster disorganization and disaffection within the party. It cites clashes with Kahn, opposition to daylight saving measures, and failure to pursue an honest Mexican investigation.
The article notes likely progress toward breaking the food corner before further emergency legislation. Government seizures of vast hoarded food are already impressive and future totals will be larger. If released at reasonable rates, prices may fall. raids on cold storage aim to curb profiteering and prevent waste.
A serialized discussion of the full report on Japanese abuses in Korea cites American outrage and a threefold hopeful angle. It highlights Korean suffering, Japanese reforms under Hara, and the courage of Korean demonstrators, urging Americans to read the commission’s eyewitness document.
The veteran statesman Sir Edward Grey, aged 57, is welcomed as Ambassador to the United States. With 34 years in the House of Commons he is described as a statesman who is also a gentleman, and his efforts to avert war are highly regarded.
The official five year rise in living costs averages eighty percent with clothes and house furnishings showing the sharpest increases. Food ranks third in rise with city variations from 93 percent in Mobile to 157.07 percent in New York.
A tiny six cent jury award leaves the plaintiff's case weak while Henry Ford can feel vindicated. The Chicago Tribune called him an “idealist” by some, but few believed Ford was anarchist at heart.
British authorities claim the country is emerging from growing pains after creating a new region. In the United States the uproar mirrors that disturbance, with Armour the packer branded as an extravagant drunk by critics.
A commentary questions government raids on food hoarders as extra legal except as a war measure. The piece links postwar emergency to wartime conditions and cites Henry Ford and Gibbon on history as reflections on human crimes and follies.
The Kendrick Oil bill granting leaves of absence to soldier homesteaders who take vocational rehabilitation training was favorably reported by the House Committee on Public Lands. The bill is sponsored in the House by Congressman Taylor of Colorado. Emmet Harris of Seattle arrived in the city yesterday on business.
Weather report notes most routes near Cheyenun are in good shape with rough spots on the Fort Sollins road. Stony sections west of Grandte Canon. Laramie to Green Fiver and Green riv er to Ogden described as dry and hard with good conditions overall.
Insurance Commissioner's Office certifies Guardian Life Insurance Company of New York authorized to transact life insurance in Wyoming for the current year. Witness seal and signature of Insurance Commissioner RK B Forsyth dated March 18 1919.
Mrs. Amandla Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia Ohio reports Foley’s Money and Tar cured her daughter’s tickling cough after many remedies failed. The ad claims immediate relief from distressing coughs and notes use for colds croup and whooping cough with wide availability.
Casper Wyoming August 21 Proceedings brought by the Natrona county board of commissioners for the impeachment of County Attorney W Patten have been withdrawn as differences between the board and attorney were amicably adjusted.
At post minute the favorite Wild Mint-Inspiration led to the stretch and drew clear to win. Bevo, Curlione, and Gulch trailed with Beyo showing for the place and show. Scratches affected the field as bettors watched the two-year-olds and claiming runners in a tense day of races.
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