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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
15
The United States Food Administration urges continuous food conservation regardless of war or peace. It cites the August 1918 pledge and notes America's goal of 17 percent of production saved, comparing sugar and wheat ration trimming to lessons learned during emergencies. It stresses disciplined, waste-free use of all food.
Paris hosts King Albert of Belgium for a cordial visit as leaders discuss peace and alliance. Notables include former Justice Hughes and wife marking 30 years, and numerous conferences across the U S and Canada on peace, education, and advertising. Sports include racing in New Orleans and Havana, plus a six day race in New York City and a world middleweight title bout in Los Angeles.
Stephen Pichon, chosen by the French government to receive President Wilson at Brest, serves as foreign minister in the Clemenceau cabinet. He became known to the world as the French minister in Peking during the Boxer uprising and narrowly escaped massacre with other foreigners. His career spans newspaper reporting, municipal council service, deputy seat, Haiti posting, and several cabinet roles.
The 1776 Phi Beta Kappa society played a foundational role in shaping the American system of Greek letter college fraternities, influencing academic codes and social student organizations across early U.S. campuses.
A compact timeline notes events from 1397 to 1916 including British figures Lord Lyons death in London, Henry Campbell-Bannerman becoming British prime minister in 1905, Asquith resigning as British premier in 1916, and 1883 Brussels fire at Palais de la Nation along with World War I movements such as French capture of Vermelles and Bulgarian occupation of Monastir.
The Brazilian war commission reached New York as Allied fronts report German forces compelling Italian defenses on the Asiago plateau. A House committee on foreign affairs voted unanimously that a state of war exists between the United States and Austro-Hungary.
Vinccent Jellicoe of Senapa born 69 years ago today. Sir Frederick Bridge organist of Westminster Abbey born 23 years ago today. Rt Rev Walter T Summer bishop of Oregon born 45 years ago today. Brig Gen Edward King IV U.S. Army born 45 years ago today. Kid Williams bantamweight pugilist born 75 years ago today.
U S and S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports at 6 am and 6 pm. Temperature 44 and 52 degrees with mean 49 for the date. Changes show 2 degrees warmer in 24 hours. Highest 66, lowest 42. West winds up to 44 mph. Precipitation since January 1 totals 18.65 inches.
When tired, dark circles, backaches, or aching sides appear you may suspect kidney trouble. Mrs T J Bucknell of Nob, Nebraska, credits Foley Kidney Pills with helping her recover from a kidney ailment. Sold everywhere.
The Conejos county threshing committee chair reports goats as an effective light weight method for threshing pinto beans. The Foods Administration in the state notes goats are suitable while horses would crush the beans.
Salt Lake City Utah December 4 Community cooperation led by the county agent in Utah saved 400 bushels of wheat through coordinated efforts. Large acreage of wheat was sown on lands dependent on scarce water, but did not come up.
Skagway Alaska December 4 A government inspector Miss Katherine Ryan is employed to prevent gold dust smuggling over the White Pass railway between Skagway and White Horse. Annually large sums in gold are carried along the line as part of the 1898 gold rush era. She has lived at White Horse since 1900.
The Food Administration designates December 2 as Conservation Week to urge Americans to share surplus food for relief of stricken Europe. The plan emphasizes preserving meats fats and dairy, sourcing from savings, and exporting to reach 20 million tons. A Hoover message will reach the public via churches clubs and posters.
Local filing notes reference parties including Mrs Gramer and Kirk in a terse legal record. Names appear with partial initials and unclear roles indicate a civil matter in progress. No final judgments or dates are stated in the readable text.
A survey notes women comprise 22 percent of Sweden’s factory workers and over 72 000 women study in U S universities. It cites reforms in Australia Britain and the United States on women’s rights and employment from 1890s to 1918, highlighting roles in banks railways factories and wartime labor. It names Flora L Anderson and several women union leaders.
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