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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
14
A compact overview of recent German events as reported by domestic papers. It notes political shifts, economic updates, and social developments shaping daily life across major regions. Focus remains on named entities and concrete happenings in the current period.
The Berlin socialist newspaper Vorwaerts urges the government to inform the German people about the message it planned to convey to Great Britain regarding alleged moves to open preliminary peace discussions.
An advertisement from Gainesville Georgia promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming relief from kidney and bladder ailments. A testimonial from E T Strange describes ten years of disrupted sleep ending after using the pills, with improved nightly rest and reduced back and stomach pains.
The article attacks secret diplomacy and notes governments fear to act. It argues it is an honor to strive with the enemy for a means to eat, condemning the slaughter. It references Balfour and Britain’s stance on discussing questions without clear reason for change.
Prince Max of Baden denounces Wilson as unfit to judge the world and urges continued war on ideals he calls the democratic legend. He argues power alone cannot sustain Germany and that conscience must back their action, creating a political stir.
Local classified ad notes furniture shopping options by Hobbs and Huckfelt advertising a square deal opposite Viains Hotel with Sherman Co. State Leader as the source.
The piece reports New York efforts to curb Christmas spending and boost war bonds and stamps, with Hoover price controls and a new Red Cross drive aiming to recruit 300000 volunteers before Christmas. It notes secrecy around donors to Mayor Mitchel’s campaign and worries over political exposure.
Rock Springs Wyoming December 20. Fuel Administrator Augustine Kendall announces additional appointments including state advisory committee member A T Yankee Sheridan and county committees for Sweetwater and Hot Springs with chairs Col George M Sliney Thermopolis and Thomas J Carroll Wheatland. Mabel Connor serves as stenographer.
A United States Geological Survey report by O E Meinzer details a vast underground gravel and shale reservoir in Lodgepole valley that stores water for irrigation. Pumping from wells could expand irrigated land, with Sidney’s well yielding 710 gallons a minute, but deep wells may be impractical.
Advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as the genuine cold cure in one day. It instructs to call for full name and look for the signature KE. W. GROVE, noting a price of 20e.
Oil markets show rising activity with 108 fields in development across Wyoming. Major wells include The T. Williams’ second well at Salt Creek producing 110 barrels daily, while Glenhurst and Pathfinder see progress at Big Muddy. New fields like Renner dome near Basin and Emigrant Gap drilling plans bolster hopes of easing shortages as companies push pipelines, gas shows, and winter drilling campaigns across Carbon, Fremont, and adjacent basins.
Named operators on Indian leases report drilling advances. The bailer cleared, drilling at 2600 feet. Dakota Wyoming rotary rig shows oil in Shannon sand. Well No 1 reaches 3210 feet with oil. Elkhorn near oil sands expected soon. Wyoming Premier Oil at Warm Springs dome near Thermopolis expects a producer in ten days.
Petrograd dispatch reports the Bolshevik foreign affairs ministry requiring foreign embassies to visa Bolshevik courier passports or risk refusal of courtesies. It states recognition is purely formal and the government does not care, but insists the Bolsheviks are the de facto rulers with a right to travel abroad.
Dr W Kr Day is listed with a practice at 1716 Capitol Ave and residence and office at 1389. The entry provides contact details for the physician.
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