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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
8
George Kumaz a Greek merchant was arrested yesterday by police charged with stealing an overcoat from Nick Mansdanis. The column also notes officials from Union Pacific visiting Reyenne and various local ads and taxi services, plus a small item about a Fort Russell prohibition talk and travelers leaving for northern Colorado.
A Wyoming study of eighth graders from six counties shows rural pupils outperform city students in arithmetic and spelling. The committee included Ira B. Fes, Sheridan and J EB Butterworth of the University of Wyoming, with Frances Wan Bos kirk. Teachers see potential to expand testing at small cost to influence state instructional plans. City schools are not superior in all aspects according to the tests.
The railroad war board reports about 600000 Christmas packages sent to American troops overseas amid public drive for early gift making. Soldiers in France anticipate Christmas with plans for trees and celebrations as they await reading material. shortages prompt many to reuse magazines and papers.
County Clerk Ida K H Graham narrowly escaped serious injury when a bottle of strong acid fell from a ledge in her office and splashed her face. The acid, used in her official duties, left marks under her eyes by a narrow margin.
Miss Eunice Thompson organizes a two part program in the Absaraka high school gymnasium on Tuesday evening December 11. Part I features a French scene SomeWhere in Prance with named characters and a Red Cross nurse. Part II includes readings violin solos glee club numbers and talks on patriotism and war from the students. A Saturday hike at Absaraka camp is planned weather permitting.
School nurses and dentists push dental hygiene in classrooms nationwide with emphasis on brushing teeth and preserving molars. Inspectors find germs in mouths delaying learning as nurses lead examinations, toothbrush drills, and rewards for oral care in major city schools.
War Trade board grants American Express authority to receive and forward money remittances to Russians and allied subjects in occupied Poland and Austrian controlled areas. Restrictions limit per-person and per-month totals, require sworn guaranty, and specify dollars paid in Polish currency via money orders.
The passage notes a special dispensation permitting payments to be handled by the American Express company for starving Poland. It frames the act as a humane gesture for Americans with relatives there and emphasizes the government authorization enabling this relief effort.
Advertisement promotes LAXATIVE HROMO QUININE touted to cure a cold in one day. Claims a single dose relieves symptoms. Signature appears as E. W. Grove. Priced at 30 cents.
College graduates about 30 yearly may enter the Navy as acting ensigns for engineering duty with advancement prospects limited to engineering. Law passed in 1916. Examinations for eligibility will be held Jan 2 3 4 and 5. Denver is nearest exam center to Reyne. Ages 20 to 26. Accredited schools listed including University of Wyoming. Subjects include steam and internal combustion engines, Diesel engines, boilers, machinery, electricity, thermodynamics, hydraulics and shop practice. Charles L Ballman, recruiting officer, will explain steps to secure appointment.
The Canadian War Statistics from Quebec’s military hospitals commission outline odds for troops. A front line lad has twenty nine to one odds to return home, ninety eight to one to recover from a wound, two to one to die, and one in five hundred to lose a limb. The report notes longer life expectancy due to physical training and argues frontline care is better than civlian care, with disease deaths far lower than bullets in this conflict. It also states ten percent of disabled servicemen cannot return to prior work, with government reeducation support. The piece cautions war remains dangerous but less grim than some critics claim.
Ed McCarty known as frontier day hero signed a $1000 bond for Eddie Perkins alias Si Perkins. Eddie failed to appear in federal court on white slave charges after transporting Jane Vermoody from Oklahoma to Cheyenne for immoral purposes.
The Jewel Petroleum company filed articles of incorporation yesterday with offices in Casper. Incorporators include Emmet Stapleton formerly a reporter for the Cheyenne State Leader. Capitalization is set at $10,000.
Government horse inspectors Here-William H. Thompson and Albert C. Condra were recorded passing through Cheyenne yesterday on official duties. The pair, noted as expert inspectors, traveled with no incident reported.
Local physician Dr W R Day listed with practice at 1716 Capitol Ave and residence and office at 1380. No additional context or events provided.
A reader testimonial praises Foley Kidney Pills as effective against rheumatism and related symptoms. The letter asserts the product clears blood and joints, reduces swelling and pain, and urges others to try it, noting the druggist sells it.
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