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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
12
The piece argues universal military training would have created a larger, better prepared force before World War I. It contends conscription and volunteer limits delayed an effective army, and that universal training could have produced about 1.3 million trained soldiers by 1918, ready for rapid mobilization alongside existing troops.
The piece argues for a broad universal training system to quickly mobilize millions, suggesting Congress pass a Cham berlain bill or similar in this session. It warns of Germany exploiting delays and calls for ready reserves to deter future wars, while noting political stances on Hylan and an Appeal to Reason stance on war aims.
Henry Clews argues fear has harmed Wall Street despite a solid U S economy. He notes war pressures and tax realities but says pessimism is overdone, citing rising wages, strong industry, and government price controls supporting profits to sustain the war effort. He warns against underestimating sacrifices and stresses optimism. Reicostag member asks the kaiser to abdicate. We look for a svdden shrinkage of one in the membership of that legilative body.
The singer McCormack will perform a fourth benefit concert to raise about 160000 dollars for the Red Cross treasury. Proceeds aim to translate music into charitable funds as a measured publicity effort.
The Hohenvollern family of Koenighplate Berlin gathers around the hearth today to hear Mr. Wison read a letter or message. The scene centers on a private family moment with a guest delivering a formal note.
Vernon Kellogg’s Atlantic Monthly remark from August 1947 warns of German danger. He argues Germans embrace their own propaganda and act not merely under coercion but belief in their stated aims.
Excerpts discuss German nationalist duty, imperial resolve, and calls to submerge the individual in the Fatherland. The material cites lectures and writings from 1911 to 1915, including references to Bernhardt and Reichstag debates, outlining justification for aggression and civilization mission as presented to readers.
In New York on December 11 a feature profiles Sasha Votichenko the sole incorporated husband. His wife Madame Votichenko runs their corporation managing disturbing business details while he pursues music at the Hotel des Artistes. He is said to be highly sensitive and seldom aware of routine expenses.
In a tense domestic scene, Dick resists business talk while Jim argues for restraint. Margie endures weariness as war rhetoric and gender bias surface. The narrator plans to vote her own stock and seeks clarity before any decision, amid fatigue and looming discord.
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