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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
13
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Belgian authorities in Bruges publicly shorn women who welcomed German invaders or listened to relations with them. The practice, used in the Middle Ages, has driven many women to stay indoors or seek wig makers. The report notes corporal punishment for pro-German men was rarer as troops regained control.
Albuquerque dispatch notes a surge in range cattle across New Mexico and Arizona, tied to U S forest service surveys and grazing permit extensions. The two states see a rise of more than 65 000 cattle on national forests with corn production gains pegged at over 60 000.
Governor Thomas Riggs Jr reports Alaska will, by next spring, provide employment for at least 3000 men as the territory aids in reconstruction and care for returning soldiers. He circulated requests to commercial clubs school boards and defense councils seeking provisions for housing and jobs.
Port of Puerto Rico reports plans for the opening of the new sugar season with three central mills expected to start in December. The cane crop is about 450,000 tons, up 50,000 from the previous year, and total crops are forecast near 400,000 tons for the 1919 season.
A London banker estimates reparations for Germany could reach about 7.5 billion dollars with annual interest near 450 million. He projects Belgium losses around 1.4 to 2.0 billion, France about 2.0 billion, Italy 160 million, Romania 160 million, Serbia 56 million, and Britain shipping losses near 2.7 billion, weighing Germany’s prewar revenue against war costs.
New York reports a decree stating sapphire has superseded ruby as the fashionable jewel. The note cites high society interest and possible market shifts in precious gems.
Washington announces a U S Shipping Board program to place apprentices and cadet officers on all large American merchant vessels. The on board training aims to prepare youths for future careers as shipmasters, steamship agents, or managers, expanding the nation’s sea trade during and after wartime.
The shipping board plans a seagoing training system aboard a vessel to produce able seamen, petty officers, and officers for American fleets. The program aims to supply trained personnel for steamship operations and export import businesses, drawing on historic Salem and Boston trade models. John H. Rossetter, new director of operators, brings Pacific Mail Steamship Company experience to guide cadet training.
San Francisco December reports show strong support for the Pacific division campaign starting December 16 running to December 23. Fraternal groups churches clubs and individuals pledge help to grow national Red Cross membership and fund future mercy work. Red Cross workers suggest stores dress windows to keep the cause in public view.
The piece praises the Fourteenth Division of the American Red Cross for its overseas reach. It details global activities including sewing, hospital garments, and comforts for service members, with chapters in Japan, Havana, Shanghai, Manila, and more. It notes historical formation in 1917 and cooperation with Japanese Red Cross and other units.
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