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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
14
Editorial exhorts readers to act with vigor in business and public life. It cites foundations of American fortune, appeals to optimism, and urges Wyoming and the nation to embrace prompt, vigorous action under President Wilson’s message.
The Leader notes a surge in winter wheat sowing across Wyoming with five times more grain in Golden Prairie and similar rises elsewhere. With anticipated high prices amid European war disruptions, farmers are urged to prepare, plant early, and consider spring grain like durum to maximize next year’s crop potential.
Cheyenne merchants report stronger trade in early December 1914 versus October with one leading holiday goods dealer noting a 10 percent rise in the first five days of December. The Tribune notes broad optimism for 1915 as demand grows for ranch, farm and related products and a diversified small-farm approach enhances stability amid variable crops.
A column argues pessimism harms business success and urges optimism to seize growth. It cites rising values for horses, cattle, wool, oil, coal, and iron, urging readers to boost production and prepare goods for delivery to the world.
The West voices outrage at bureaucratic inefficiency and red tape in government services. Secretary Lane condemns delays harming homesteaders miners and towns, urging a full investigation to replace inefficient officers with capable staff and double the service with half the cost.
Dispatches detail heavy fighting near Miawa and along the Vistula with German attacks repulsed and Russian defenses aided by searchlights. Reports from Cracow and Piotrkow describe ongoing clashes with high German losses. Allied cables note Rouliers entry by allies and a Vatican mediated truce proposal.
Dover dispatch cites half a dozen German submarines attempting entry to Admiralty harbor with heavy fire for half an hour and unconfirmed claims of sunk subs. Separate report says German cruiser Nürnberg hunted and sunk after battle with British fleet. Scharnhorst Gneisenau Dresden also involved in a five hour engagement.
Turkish government through Anbarsa dor More pibeu informs the state department that a petition is being organized by Hebrew philanthropic societies in New York. The aim is to ship supplies via the Mediterranean to Palestine.
The Leader reports on immews with Eddie Made and Ad Ortieeuemta involved in ongoing coverage. Names appear prominently in the brief, indicating their roles or affiliations.
A dialect flavored reminiscence describe a child’s imaginative walk to fetch fruit and toys, wondering if Sandy Claus will see his mammy through a snowy night. The tale centers on belief in a visiting figure who will bring gifts despite hardship and looming social tensions.
In Vassar Michigan on December 10 three residents perished when a fire leveled nearly all of Owen Dale. John Novae his wife and son died in an iron bed. The town suffered an estimated $76,000 loss as flames consumed homes and structures.
Hegentech resident and former lightweight champion Nelson appeals publicly after his sow to nuts salt was stolen from a dry cleaning shop. He warns the thief to return the item or cancel some upcoming theatrical engagements.
R E Tarr and Lawrence Martin report to the National Geographic on Hubbard glacier in Alaska. The ice front is 2\% to 4 miles wide, with a jagged 4½ to 5 mile length and a 250 to 300 foot cliff rising above the water. Ice avalanches produce thunder like rumbles and huge breakers, with waves that can rock ships several miles away.
An old advertisement extols rad Salts as a kidney cleaning tonic. It advises drinking large amounts of water and taking four ounces of rad Salts in a glass of water each morning to flush kidneys, relieve backache, and neutralize urine acids.
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