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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
12
Charles W. Allen of Lander is in New York awaiting a vessel to sail to Cape Town South Africa where he has been appointed vice consul. He passed the state department exam after months of application and his friends expect a bright diplomatic career ahead.
Republican leaders diverge on taxation with LaFollette calling for higher income and excess profits taxes, Penrose urging lower levies, and Smoot backing a broad sales tax. The piece argues the poor bear more purchase burden and predicts the sales tax will be rejected by the Senate.
President Taft, in a Philadelphia Public Ledger series on Wien's fourteen points, urges that German colonies in Africa be governed by a League of Nations agency to civilize natives and bolster Allied morale in the war effort.
In an era of a great peace crisis, leaders of the Republican Party including William Howard Taft and Representative James E. Mann express support for the president's program. Also mentioned is Nicholas Murray Butler as a notable Republican supporter.
The readable text hints at a critique of European leaders and their rhetoric. It discusses reciting their words or presenting a message that aims to appear stronger. The fragment offers little concrete detail beyond a general focus on leadership and messaging.
The piece argues England will nationalize railroads and likely shipping, while the United States may return railroads to private ownership and release a rebuilt merchant fleet. It notes the U S flag returning to sea, but cites interests preferring private control over public operation.
The piece argues about packers controlling meat supply and prices and questions government regulation. It notes legislators in Congress backing scrutiny, the federal trade commission push, and hearings starting December 19 led by Representative Sims.
Reports claim German officers and wealthy civilians fill cabarets in celebration after armistice. American officers allege French and American prisoners were beaten to death in a Berlin area prison days after the signing, starved and treated cruelly. Allies push a bill deeming such excesses expensive.
President Wilson arrives in France and launches the final campaign of the war era. The article warns that allied profiteers will try to steal victory from the people if postwar exploitation continues. It praises Wilson as a historic spokesman for democracy and humanity, urging American faith in his task.
State land officials report growing returns from oil and grazing leases as small farmers enter land markets. First come, first served leasing accelerates signings and boosts acreage sales, with prices per acre rising from ten dollars to as high as eighty two in promising tracts. About one million dollars in state funds will be received this month, with 82,000 acres sold since December and 16,574.60 acres sold in the current period.
The text notes 3,523,694.67 acres remain in state hands awaiting sale, with income mainly to the University of Wyoming. Common schools received 783,665.00 for current expenses and 508,972.14 to the permanent fund. Income per school child was 10.85. As oil and mineral production and land values rise, the state tax rate is expected to fall.
A crumpled newspaper promo urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co for a trial package. The offer lists assorted patent medicines including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Catharle Tablets, claiming relief for coughs, colds, rheumatism, constipation, and sluggish bowels.
In Berlin on December 18 socialists condemn Polish government for elections in Posen Ottoln Beuthes Kappowitsa Flatow Danzig and other centers. They call it annexation by stealth and accuse Poles of greed for land and nationalism. They denounce Berlin for inaction and defend Germany against Bolshevik accusations.
Cheyenne tots seek Santa’s aid as letters arrive at the Leader office listing wants from a coaster wagon to a hammer. Children ask for dolls, horse mobiles, horns, drums, telephones, nursing sets, bathrobes, slippers, gloves and ribbons while noting orphans in Europe.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports at 1am and 6pm on December 18 1918. Includes temperature readings 28 degrees normal and 17 degrees actual mean for the date, wind velocity and direction, cloud cover, and precipitation totals since January 1 with melt statistics.
Grand jury returns criminal indictment against George Ford L J Haya and F L Kreans officers of the defunct Merchants Bank of Salt Lake City alleging they received deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. The note ends with an advisory about war savings stamps.
The commanding general lists casualties: killed in action. died of wounds. died of accident and other causes. died of aeroplane accident. wounded severely. wounded undetermined. wounded slightly. missing in action. Totals incomplete but indicate field hospital and frontline losses.
A 1910s style testimonial urges women to notice fatigue and pains signaling kidney issues. Mrs. T. J. Bucknell of Route 1 Hardy Nebraska reports recovery from lumbago with Foley Kidney Pills, claiming they helped. Sold everywhere.
A brief urging readers that war savings stamps are a better return than cash, emphasizing earning money by investing in stamps today. The note appeals to financial prudence and patriotism, encouraging immediate purchase.
Officials remind readers that troop needs persist with nearly two million servicemen abroad requiring clothing feeding and safe return home. Funds will also help rebuild devastated Europe and restore prewar conditions.
Alaska's winter work continues as two gangs push forward railroad construction between Seward and Fairbanks. Snow is cleared ahead by graders and a track laying machine proceeds despite short daylight and harsh conditions.
Text urges citizens to honor their June war savings pledge as steel rails extend inland toward Fairbanks and cover miles north of Anchorage, stressing duty and financial resolve. It emphasizes real men and women meeting promises and the importance of completing the pledge.
A five dollar war earrings stamp priced at four twenty this month is presented as a Christmas gift or bonus. The item is described as a path to happiness and prosperity for the recipient.
Public health guidance outlines what Spanish influenza is and how to treat it at home. It recommends going to bed and staying quiet, taking a laxative, eating nourishing food, and maintaining strength as natural care.
A historical Spanish influenza advisory from a period article explains influenza as an old global plague with low fatality, urging rest, bed rest until strength returns, and avoiding crowds. It warns complications from pneumonia and ear or heart infections, and recommends home remedies and Vicks vaporub for symptom relief.
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