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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
12
A Baltimore debate argues grandmothers could replace nursemaids to care for children, offering mothers freedom but faces practical hurdles. Not all grandmothers exist or can act, and many are not retired or available. The piece notes changing roles and references L. B. Walford's The Baby's Grandmother as a literary example.
A Delineator magazine survey of 6000 college seniors shows 51 percent would sacrifice marriage for a career if forced to choose. Only 10 percent of those aiming for marriage want no children, with desired family sizes ranging two to five. Careers preferred include teaching and social service, with smaller interest in writing stage editing and medicine.
A New York Sun letter suggests making a superior coal fuel by mixing coal with ashes, common salt, and oxalic acid. The process allegedly yields oxygen during heating and increased heat, reportedly cutting fuel use by over half, though the text is garbled and doubt is implied about practicality.
A fragmented historical snippet mentions a clash involving unknown forces and an observer named Noemi. The garbled OCR yields little clear context beyond a conflict tone and the presence of two proper names.
The Shipping Board plans to keep buffets open on trans Atlantic liners to maintain patronage while closing floating bars once ships pass the three mile limit. Stock will be purchased in Europe and the ban faces outcry and possible reversal by higher authorities.
The leasing bill remains stalled as congress delays action until the next session. Senator Lafollette pushes amendments limiting land development and favors large interests, while Pinchot and others forecast renewed resistance and potential marathon speeches.
Read about Harriet Hosmer in Paris and Julia Ward Howe speaking on women’s roles. Maria Mitchell lectured to girls on astronomy. Michigan voted to admit women. Lydia Saxton named chaplain at Leavenworth. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women a best seller. Empress Eugenia wrote on Suez. suffrage gains marked by Cleveland convention.
The record shows officials awaiting a session on Wednesday to finalize details about the ongoing situation. The note emphasizes preparation and the need for precise information before proceeding.
Reports show 14 percent federal wage rise prompted walkouts across Wyoming camps with Hanna 450 Crosby 64 Hudson 155 Helianes 234 Cumberland 237 Sweetwater 54 Winton 159 and Gebo mines shut. Cheyenne faces shortages as Haofa and nearby mines suspend output and coal cars are diverted, threatening gas and heat supply until miners return.
In the House of Commons Colonel W W Ashley urged transferring an unidentified soldier’s body from France to Westminster Abbey for a memorial service. Lord Privy Seal Andrew Bonar Law said the government favors a permanent Whitehall cenotaph that memorializes all empire citizens who gave their lives, expressing national sympathy.
A new plan for tramway development in the London district proposes an outlay of 40 million dollars to construct ninety miles of tramways on busy routes linking with external lines and systems within the county.
A fragment reports a bold claim promising prompt delivery of a lead item at gun expense. The text suggests intimidation or coercive terms but provides minimal context or corroborating details. Readers should seek fuller reporting for verification and safety implications.
Jeet Yoder and associates, acting through Teams, acquire two oil royalties totaling 221 acres in the N. O. Bearden and D. A. Thurman tracts in Texas. The deals include producing rights near a new Carruth-Magnolia gusher, with daily output of about 6,200 barrels, and the properties lie within 200 feet of the gusher.
A fund is raised in England to honor local men and a woman who sailed to America aboard the Mayflower in 1620. The memorial aims to commemorate the historic voyage and its crew.
William Livingsteen Flanagan of Sheridan Wyoming noted breeder of pale ponies and World War veteran died in Bellevue New York after a self inflicted bullet wound beneath his heart police say. He was the son of a wealthy brewer and nephew of DeWitt Clinton Finnegan a promoter and part owner of the Cape Cod canal who recently sold holdings to the government. He was married but separated from his wife.
Los Angeles plans a next year program with a series of fiestas aiming to outperform past events. A mayoral committee seeks a $500000 fund to boost climate and scenic promotions. San Diego pledges $1509000 for similar advertising. Imperial County promotes its submarine altitude and Salton Sea tourism to attract winter visitors.
Lieutenant W J Walker a naval aviation recruit agent is attached to the Salt Lake recruiting station and arrived in Cheyenne yesterday morning. He will be glad to see anyone interested in naval aviation at the local recruiting office.
The United States District Court postponed, with the case rescheduled for Thursday, involving the Mexico Wyoming Petroleum Company and several defendants in a 2500000 claim. The action concerns claims against We Grass Crack Oil & Gas, Midwear Refining, and the Ohe Oil company.
Local printery at 114 West 17th Street advertises Christmas greeting cards. The note highlights holiday stationery and card bundles for customers in Cheyenne.
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