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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1917
Page
19
The 100 Per Cent American club of Cheyenne declares ruthless loyalty to the government and vows active service against sedition. Members pledge unquestioned Americanism, pledge to aid authorities, and condemn anti American propaganda during wartime.
Coal shortages chill the city as cabaret performers must still dress for appearances. Citizens note Mayor Hylan's edict amid the winter hardship.
The article reports Secretary of War Baker expressing idealist opposition to universal military service. He argues civilization hopes for a relief from armament but warns democracy must learn from this war to avoid future giant conflicts. He cautions against repeated rise of militarism and divine right rule across nations.
The writer rejects a permanent militarized America and endorses universal military service only if needed. He argues for a postwar league of nations backed by joint police power, with the United States contributing to an international police force to ensure justice and safeguard democracy.
A London correspondent reports Bolsheviks aim to revive monarchy in Russia while securing a future role for a boy named Mr. Nicholas Hotanofft amid shifting political currents and uncertain leadership.
A press summary notes Lloyd George’s London address aligning Britain with Wilson’s war aims. It lauds unity between the Anglo Saxon powers, asserts resolve against pacifism, and stresses that Wilson and Lloyd George seek a victorious peace to prevent future war. It cites Allied strains including Italy’s recovery and Russia’s exit from the fight.
American engineers have distinguished themselves at the front in France and Flanders and may be already making tracks toward Berlin. The message highlights their role behind the lines and hints at shifting operations toward German targets.
The article argues Austria must be grateful to Prussia for backing in Italy and keeping peace with Germany as German papers praise the Hohenzollern aid. It notes Austria’s status as a German ally or vassal and mocks New York schools closing for coal shortages.
Jim and Dick discuss a story where a husband drinks and provokes his wife to nagging while a loving, dutiful wife endures. The narrator recalls a confidante who saves meals for the husband and notices the wife’s rare smile. The tale ends with a forbidden kiss and a ruinous consequence.
State Labor Commissioner Edward P. Taylor advocates using jails to employ vagrants and petty criminals to reduce idle time. He cites road work in Wyoming and Colorado and prison labor in Rawlings and Goabea county as proof. Fourteen detainees were fed in the city jail last night with several assigned to street cleanup, removing slush and snow.
A compilation of excerpts from German thinkers and wartime writings asserting war as a sacred duty and a source of moral and national strength. Includes quotes from Nietzsche, Jungdeutschland, Kaiser speeches, Sombart, Haeckel, Deissmann, and others praising militarism and victory as essential to civilization and virtue.
Gov Frank L. Houx receives a letter from G W Holdredge general manager of the Burlington railroad praising efforts to shorten saloon hours in Wyoming. Saloons in several towns have closed earlier though no action is expected in Cheyenne under the current administration.
H. L. Eckman president of Winona Oil Co. travels to Los Angeles for a six weeks stay over the holidays. He is accompanied by Mrs. Eckman. Eckman also serves as president of Range Royalty Co. and is a prominent oil man based in Casper. The Winona holdings in Wyoming are noted as attractive with strong investor potential.
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