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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
16
A brief shopping note lists new seasonable groceries including dates from Dromedary at 20 cents per package and New Calif figs at a nominal price, alongside Tea Garden mince meat. Readers are directed to check current prices and availability.
Advertises vegetables including head lettuce two for 15 cents or two for 25 cents, ripe tomatoes per pound at 15 cents, cauliflower noted as very nice per pound and Pascal celery extra size two for a price not fully listed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports railroads aided wartime mobilization through rapid troop and cantonment material transport. It urges broader priority for war essential commodities, notes cooperation among lines, and cites Esch car service authority while outlining limited freight rate relief and ongoing car and locomotive shortages.
In zero weather motorists cover radiators to prevent freezing causing overheating and engine damage. Experts advise against full radiator covers and suggest partial coverings or antifreeze mixes. warnings include dangerous kerosene use and the need for water circulation to prevent boilouts.
The Attorney General Gregory reports wartime justice results, citing the crackdown on German intrigue, the I W W prosecutions, and use of espionage and trading with the enemy laws. He urges amendments to the commodities clause, banking bankruptcy limits, and penalties for threatening mailings.
A described method uses a front flap on the cover to partially cover the radiator. With the flap closed, the radiator is fully covered. with it open, part remains uncovered to maintain warmth and prevent freezing.
The report lists farm outputs for 1917 including corn worth 3,191,000,000 bushels and wheat 649,797,000. It notes cattle and milch cows rose to 23,906,000 and 4,291,000 respectively, while sheep fell to 46,069,000 and hogs dropped by about 4,000,000 to 62,707,000.
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