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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
8
The naval recruiting station reports an urgent need for about two hundred firemen aged 15 to 35, preferably experienced, to support naval transport. A letter from the Navy Department stresses immediate enlistment.
Hallman states no enlistments after December 15 for draft age men. Firemen sought from draft age, the navy is a technical police and offers unique advancement. He emphasizes there is no drafting in the navy and urges voluntary enlistment.
Cheyenne authorities ordered a city cow shed behind a local restaurant cleaned to health standards. Mayor R N LaFontaine instructed Police Chief Einbery to warn the owner of possible nuisance charges if not kept sanitary. Officials report the shed has been cleaned and will be monitored under public nuisance rules by the mayor or health inspector Dr W A Wyman.
The twenty first annual convention of the American livestock association will convene January 14 to 16 1918 at the Utah hotel Salt Lake City with discussions on government efforts to stimulate livestock production food administration policies war impact droughts and regulatory questions related to land forest and railroad issues. The National Wool Growers association meets January 17 to 19 1918 in Salt Lake City and the National Western stock show runs January 20 to 26 in Denver.
Street Commissioner Enos Laughlin outlines a two block spacing plan for arc lights to ensure at most one light per block in either direction. Southeast area work finished, NW side nearly done. Evans street will regain full lighting after completion. Nehting rearrangement will install a bend area light and remove one at Lincoln highway and Russell street. total cost about four thousand dollars.
Sheriff Fatterson of Sterling Colorado pursued a demented prisoner who leaped from a moving train. The sheriff followed through a train window, both men were stunned but unharmed, and the sheriff rearrested the escapee.
Congressman F. E. Mondell will speak in Cheyenne at the Parish House tonight. The listing also notes local notices and brief items including visitors from Casper Chicago Palo Alto and Boulder, as well as ads for taxis and furniture stores.
DK W R DAY physician at 1716 Capitol Ave lists phone numbers for residence and office 1789. The ad promotes prompt courteous service and reminds readers to call One One for routine needs and inquiries.
Lieutenant Elzas of the headquar ters troop First cavalry fractured a leg when his horse fell during the Thanksgiving paper chase at Fort Russell Thursday morning. The horse jumped a ditch near a bridge, landed on a wet rock, and slipped, throwing Elzas against a small bridge as per the post surgeon.
A man described as a modern Rip Van Winkle was found wandering the streets of Cheyenne yesterday claiming he had slept so long he did not know who or where he was. Local authorities were alerted and began identification efforts.
Mery and Margaret Green, 17 year old twins from Torrington, were arrested in Cheyenne after returning from Torrington with infatuation for soldiers. The state humane board advised the action and the sheriff plans to send them back to Torrington for custody.
United States civil service commission to hold examinations for typists and stenographers on December 1 December 14 1917 and January 6 1915. Over 10000 positions available in government service. Applicants with knowledge invited to apply. Information from Herbert F Ward district secretary 203 Postoffice building Seattle Washington.
A proprietor of a local rooming house was taken inside amid concern as friends found others to take charge. The man’s behavior appeared influenced by excessive drinking and possibly drugging, with his mind temporarily affected.
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