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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1917
Page
2
Cheyenne faces a bleak skating season as thin ice forms and a sanded surface hampers progress. Local efforts by the ettr-fath ers and past flood attempts show mixed results, with failed park dam flooding and leaking water.
City officials found a snowy stream vanish beneath the ice as they arrived to inspect the skating pond. The hose had been rolled up and taken to the fire house. Funds are lacking for water distribution to create a smooth surface, and the outlook for Cheyenne skating this winter is very poor.
County assessors plan early action to standardize the valuation of oil property in all counties following a conference at the state house. Rail line representatives pressed for poll tax collection from transient railroad workers. List of county reps includes Albany T C Barrett and Natrona W S Kimball deputy, Fremont B F Bowman, Sheridan John X Morris, Platte W Crouter, Washakie W S Green, Uinta W J DaLoney, others.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Cheyenne reports for 24 hours ending 6 pm show clear skies and cold to very cold temperatures. High 22 low 9 with northwest winds up to 28 mph and total precipitation 18.38 inches since January 1.
The navy will accept registered men for voluntary enlistment after Dec 16 and for those 18 to 35. Draft or registered men may volunteer if they are not within the quota of a local board, according to Lt. W. P. Brown of Denver in charge of district recruiting.
Mrs. Dan C. Woods organizes a Red Cross auxiliary in Thermopolis Wyoming with twelve women to learn surgical dressing. An instructor will arrive next week to train the group and each participant will teach another class. Rooms have been secured near the Methodist church.
A damaged classified snippet offers a mail order trial package from Foley & Co. for coughs and colds. It invites readers to cut out the ad, mail it with name and address to Foley and Co. in Chicago, promising a return package with various remedies and a “wholesome” intestine cathartic.
Over 1.25 million dollars in Wyoming and Denver escrow funds from oil land disputes were directed to the first and second liberty loans. Wyoming proceeds totaled 703,500 for the first issue and 526,800 for the second, with California escrow adding 217,000 to the second. Banks holding the Wyoming funds included First National Cheyenne, Stock Growers Cheyenne, Casper National, and First National Denver.
Mayor R. N. LaFontaine asks for an Austrian detention camp for Cheyenne. He wires Senators Warren and Kendrick and Congressman Mondell who promises action. Large tracts of military and city land appear suitable for a camp.
Advice on female resilience for war and home life urging use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Claims to build up strength, regulate functions, and aid chronic weaknesses without alcohol. Promotes tablet form and laxative pellets as cures with address for trial package in Buffalo New York.
LaFontaine said private landowners might permit the establishment on their land at a nominal cost. It is suggested that Austrians could be interned here and put to work under guard on local farms. Large numbers may be brought here if the camp is set up.
Weather forecast for Cheyenne and surrounding area calls for snow likely on Sunday with colder temperatures expected. The report notes mix up in the text but indicates a Sunday snow event and overall cold conditions for Port Wyoming. Written by The Sherman Co.
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