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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
12
A local column notes a quiet observer's critique of a plan to boost a Republican candidate for Congress. The piece traces how editorials and party figures drifted toward endorsing Deming, with recent meetings and election returns cited as supporting signs.
Western railroads to repair and maintain the nation’s transport system under government direction as eastern lines pool crews and equipment. The piece lauds Western capability and notes the East’s reliance on Western effort to move war supplies on schedule. It also comments on politics and social issues with a satirical edge.
Milton Bronner explains a government thrift stamps program launched after December 4 1917 to fund war efforts. The piece details purchasing stamps at post offices and banks, filling thrift cards, earning 4 percent compound interest, and the safety of registered certificates. It also outlines monthly price steps and redemption rules through January 1924.
The American Federation of Labor delegates voted 21 579 to 402 backing strong wartime mobilization and labor influence in government. They pushed for labor representation in government, a political role, a working agreement with farmers, a basic labor pact, injunction resistance, and fair wartime conditions, with President Wilson’s public endorsement.
An old advertisement invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, claiming relief for coughs colds rheumatism backache kidney and bladder issues constipation and biliousness. Sold everywhere.
The little son of Mr and Mrs C M Platner in Powell Wyoming broke his wrist during midday school play when older boys tripped him with a rope. He stayed in class until dismissal before going home, then was taken to Whitlock hospital where the wrist was reset.
GUERNSEY Wyo December 4 Work has resumed on the Muskrat copper mine north of Bunrise. Operators plan to put on four large forces if ore continues to run well. Timber work is being built up and roads fixed in preparation for active mining.
William Guggenheim, a noted figure in finance and economics, has been chosen chairman of the national vigilance committee of the American Defense Society. He will dedicate his time to identifying financial and economic perils and to urging economies, efficiencies, and tighter credit system supervision for war financing and completion. His critiques come with practical remedies offered in a sincere patriotic spirit.
Soldier Springs Oil Company was incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming on November 12 1917 at 3 45 PM. The company will produce and deal in oil and oil products with 100000 shares par value 1 each and a 40 year term. It will operate in Laramie County Wyoming and other places and be managed by 3 directors H A True Jr H W Kuhn and Stansbury Thompson. The agent for service is H A True Jr with office in Room 226 Citizens National Bank building Cheyenne Wyoming.
J T Bell alleges twenty head from his Cheyenne herd were mixed into a 900 head shipment by J Ross Carpenter. Marshal McPhee investigates in Long Pine Nebraska to confirm misplacement of outer ranch cattle. Officials say brand inspection law weakness likely caused the error and call for paid inspectors to prevent repeats.
U S department of agriculture weather bureau local forecast for Cheyenne Wyoming for 24 hours ending 6 p m December 4. Actual mean temperature 20 degrees. change 5 degrees colder in last 24 hours. Highest 41 degrees at 1 pm. lowest 19 degrees early morning. Total precipitation since January 1 12.28 inches. normal 13.34 inches. Report by H H Daingerfield.
Smeltzer a carpenter and McCauley a boilermaker clashed at Hartville on Tuesday evening. Smeltzer used a knife and McCauley was hospitalized with wounds to the legs arm and body.
Toll Binkley tells a large Melodion Hall audience to avoid waste until the war ends. He warns listeners they risk being fired if careless with effort and money amid a wartime economy.
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