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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
12
A fragmentary Cheyenne page references the Portofier and second clans within local matters. The unreadable lines hint at names and places around Carey Ave and a municipal note.
In the Laramie Republican editor criticizes Chaplin for lying about Governor Kendrick during the campaign and accuses him of bias. The piece defends Kendrick as truthful and warns Chaplin to accept honest political discourse.
The Lusk Standard urges a statewide vote on liquor prohibition and a constitutional change over a new statute. It doubts Governor Kendrick’s veto stance and argues against perpetual prohibition bills that burden future legislatures.
The Cheyenne city council weighs an ordinance requiring building owners to equip structures with fire escapes. Supporters urge immediate adoption to improve public safety, while opponents call for a statewide standard and clear enforcement provisions.
The aging Austrian monarch reportedly left 26 million as his fortune. He pledged nearly twelve million of the sum to a fund for soldiers, invalids, and widows, instead of bequeathing it to relatives or rivals, a move seen as fitting for one who played a major role in the war.
The Navy plans three 42,000 ton superdreadnoughts to rival Britain and Japan as contracts for four 22,600 ton ships already awarded. The coach of progress notes the Oregon’s leap from 10,258 tons to massive battleships, stressing canal and harbor constraints.
A summary of the Wyoming State Fair at Douglas notes extensive horse entries and bucking shows, with strong livestock and fruit exhibits. Sheridan, Washakie, Natrona, Converse, and Big Horn counties earn praise for varied produce including Wealthy apples and large squash, while weather affected crowds but not overall enthusiasm for the event.
A humorous祖 childhood verse in dialect describes Willie as a boy torn between mischief and virtue before Christmas. It recalls family voices, pets, a cart ride with groceries, and hopes to become good for gifts while grandmother dreams of missionary work and wild-west wonders.
An old essay notes toy and doll makers shifting from Europe to the United States before World War II, boosting U S production by about 10 million dollars last year. It predicts long term growth for steel and mechanical toys, while dolls remain popular for girls. It reflects on changing toys from Noahs arks to modern mechanical playthings and touches on a four thousand year old Egyptian doll exhibit in London.
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