Pull and Push editorial ponderings in Cheyenne
A Cheyenne State Leader editorial column reflects on centripetal and centrifugal forces in government and society. It contrasts autocratic and democratic tendencies, cites Roosevelt and Wilson, and notes regional quirks such as Cochrane County Texas with 67 inhabitants, ending with a quip about housewives and biscuit baking powder.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
Bismarck
Kaiser
America
Germany
Cochrane County
Texas
United States Increases Auto Exports To Foreign Nations
Export figures released show rising U S automotive shipments abroad for the year ended June 30 1920 with 24356 commercial cars and 115519 passenger cars sent overseas up from 1919. The data underscores growth in U S auto manufacturing and foreign demand. Professor Simon Askenazy of Warsaw is named the new Polish ambassador to London.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Simon Askenazy
Warsaw
London
Askenazy
Human Differences and the echoes of conflict
The essay argues that small observed differences between groups often mask deeper similarities. It notes insults to enemies reveal common traits, likens comparisons of humans to anatomy, and suggests religion and politics reflect shared human dynamics. It ends with a wry remark about Pilsudski and a joke about ouija boards.
Baby Buggy Demand Falls Amid Birth Rate Drop
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports a 50 percent fall in baby carriage demand over six months, arguing a smaller birth rate. The piece satirically argues fathers now drive and babies ride in family autos, suggesting the alarm is exaggerated.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Household Food Waste Sparks Kitchen Debate
A fragmented item references domestic food waste and a kitchen scene. It mentions rice, beans, and a bride, implying a discussion or dispute about wasting food in the home setting. Exact attributions or dates are unclear.
The Cornflower Folklore and Myth of Cyanus
The article recounts the cornflower or bachelor buttons known for its blue color and healing lore. It describes traditional beliefs about love fate with morning dew, the origin of true blue, and a Greek myth linking Cyanus to Flora. A nursery rhyme figure, Cyanus, is associated with the flower.
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Bachelor Buttons
Cyanus
Flora
State Offers Reward For Alleged Murderer
Governor Carey offers a 500 dollar reward at Weston county prosecutors request for Walter Sim who is charged with the murder of Fred Walker in the Osage oil field last June. Sim escaped Newcastle jail August 19 with alleged outside help and remains at large as of now.
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Weston County
Carey
Walter Sim
Fred Walker
Osage
Newcastle
Sim
Walker
Women Respond to Target Invitation at Fort Russell Range
Women are among the applicants for new marksman ship classes at the Fort Russell range. A Lions club committee oversees enrollment with help from the Chamber of Commerce. Government provides the range and rifles, with instructors to teach both men and women. Preparations accelerate to allow early participation before the grange closes in November. All are invited to join.
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Fort Russell
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Millionaire convict Edwards pardoned after paying for his sin
Uncle Billy Edwards, who killed a man ten years ago, is freed with a pardon from Governor Hobby on his seventy first birthday. His cellmates J J Carbaugh and James Nantey are pardoned as well, both serving life terms. Edwards plans a capitol visit and then a tour before dedicating his wealth to former inmates.
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Wantsville
Tex
Billy’ Edwards
Convret
Edwards
Colquitt
Ferguson
Hobby
Pats
J. J. Carbaugh
James Nantey
Callahan County
Capitol
Austin
Nunley
Garbaugh
Bud
Runaway Boys Nabbed by Denver Police
Joe Long and Frank Fay gave the names when detained by Denver police after running away from home. Officers notified in Denver, and it is probable the youths will be sent back to their homes.
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Joe Long
Frank Fay
Denver
Colo
Rockefeller Jr Visits Cheyenne on Standard Oil Tour
John D. Rockefeller Jr arrived in Cheyenne from Casper with Standard Oil colleagues aboard the special car Philadelphia. The group planned a stop at Laramie to review a refinery project and other interests, but the Laramie visit was canceled and they spent several hours in Casper before continuing east.
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Cheyenne
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Casper
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Philadelphia
Standard
Laramie
Warehouse Thieves Loot Paxton & Gallerher Premises
Thieves broke into the Paxton & Galla gher company warehouse at Fifteenth Street and Warren Avenue on a Wednesday night. They stole cigars candy and tobacco and carried off all postage stamps they could find. No other items were recovered.
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Paxton & Gallagher Company
Fifteenth Street
Warren Avenue
Huntoon Takes Wyoming State Manager Post at Wells Music
L. C. Huntoon joins Charles E. Wells Music of Denver as Wyoming state manager. He has ten years in Cheyenne’s music trade and will oversee Wells line piano brands including Chickering Vose Ampico Gulbransen. He will maintain Cheyenne showrooms and reside here while directing state operations.
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L. C. Huntoon
Charles E. Wells Music Company
Denver
Wyoming
Huntoon
Cheyenne
Wells Company
Ampico
Carpenters Strike Does Not Interfere With Butte Home
A fire partially destroyed the home of Mrs. Sophia Coyle in Butte Montana. While carpenters were on strike she decided to repair her own house. She installed partitions shingled repainted and plumbed as needed and has moved her two children back home continuing the finishing touches.
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Sophia Coyle
Butte
Mont
Surviving Plasterwork in Pyramids Noted
A historical note recalls plaster work in the pyramids remaining well preserved for millennia. It also records a demographic imbalance in Hungary in 1919 with 1550 more deaths than births.
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Hungary
Two Mail Planes Depart for West
In charge of pilots Leon Hardt and A Smith two of the aerial mail planes hopped off for San Francisco at the municipal landing field Thursday morning. The two planes left here Thursday morning arrived from Omaha early in the week and two more arrived Thursday evening. Two of the four planes will go to the coast and two will remain here as the service is begun.
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Leon Hardt
A. Smith
San Francisco
Municipal Landing Field
Omaha
Women Should Take Warning About Health Risks
An assembly of women warns that healthy American women are rare and urges action. The article cites headaches backaches and nervous symptoms as signs of underlying derangement and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore health.
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New York
Ponzi Receiver Seizes $10,000 From Demasellis
Robert Demasellis, two months Ponzi general manager, offered to turn over to the Securities Exchange receivers a fund of $10,000 Ponzi had placed in trust for him. He claimed to be ignorant of Ponzi’s business methods.
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Boston
Robert Demasellis
Charles Ponzi
Securities Exchange Company
Ponzi
Allen
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Cheyenne State Leader
Tribune Publishing Company
Federal Street Telephones
Business Ofice
John C. Fleming
John Charles Thompson, Jr
Associated Press
Tne
Sleo
Dee
Popocatepetl
Reds
Cantu
Everett True
Condo
Sam Smythe
Ais Honsum
Mulliorrie Gonvigt
Pen
Billy" Edwards
Old Cheyenne
Wells Music Company
Carpenters
Butte Woman’s
Mrs. Coyle
Pyramids
West
KERR
Kerr Glass Mfg
Sand Springs
Okla
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
Cal
W.w.dumm
Colorado
Carey Avenue
NT ‘Ave
Tg ‘Ro
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