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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
5
Local notices list visitors and residents arriving from Casper Longmont Cheyenne and Fort Collins. Names include Rev L H Forde Mrs Forde J H Williams and J A Hoffman Swisher’s Optical Service George C Auston and F F McDonald. Sherman Co announces services and open houses with plans for a granite monument display.
A list of juvenile titles newly received at the Carnegie Library includes The Brownies series by Cox LOX and Montgomery, Billy Whisker titles by Montgomery, Kilbourne fables including Baby Ostrich and the Wise Owl, nursery rhymes by Chisholm, and various readers and picture books such as John Martin's Annual.
Je J. Peasler, governor-elect of North Dakota, was the principal speaker urging adoption of a state driven program. He called for state elevators, state owned terminals, packing plants and hail insurance to reduce costs for consumers and boost profits.
London reports that allied nations will blockade Greece in retaliation for the government’s actions in Athens amid recent disturbances. A formal announcement of the blockade may come tomorrow as authorities state the plan.
The Laramie basketball team will not play Cheyenne on December 15 because players have not practiced since Thanksgiving. Coach Cochrane, recently out of hospital, plans to resume nightly practice and expects the team ready after the holidays no travel before January.
Lloyd George seeks to form a wartime ministry with a reduced cabinet while lining up sufficient commons backing. The house shows 87 unionists, 260 Labour, 25 Irish Nationalists, 9 O’Brienites, and 2 independents, shaping the political balance.
Dr. S. M. Melamed publisher of the American Jewish Chronicle says thousands of Jews will seek entry to the United States after the war. A cable from The Plague reports the German government has finally permitted many classes of the Jewish population in conquered eastern territories to leave for America. Immigration movement could rise to great proportions in a very short time.
A group of bien echo teachers held a meeting last night with Superintendent Pee noting weekly gatherings will begin on Tuesday afternoons after show. Second and third grade teachers are scheduled tonight and tomorrow respectively to discuss school matters with Corlett parents invited to a 4 pm informal meeting this afternoon.
Secretary Lane’s annual report shows twenty million acres claimed by private owners in the year ending June 30, with much land remaining in arid regions. The Reclamation Service notes irrigation progress adding 5000 farms and water reaching nearly 20000 farms. The Indian bureau health program reduced Indian deaths and boosted maternity care, schools shifted toward vocational training, and Indian land leasing, banking deposits, and pensions are detailed alongside patent activity and mining initiatives.
Beverly C. Stevens of Clayton, a prominent society and business figure, former colonel on Major Trav er’s staff, was convicted of forging a 12500 note. The conviction was upheld by the supreme court and he will begin his penitentiary term immediately.
The report outlines progress in market regulation, storage and transport efficiency, and livestock and crop improvements. It highlights improved bookkeeping for grain elevators and cooperatives, reduced parasite losses, and the push for enforceable food and drug standards. It urges authority to set standards, inspect facilities, and curb adulteration to protect consumers and stabilize production.
Regular meeting announced for Monday evening in December with election of officers. All members urged to attend. Page 2 item notes.
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