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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
6
A compact note reporting on ongoing events in Germany as described by newspapers from Teutonic Provinces and Neutral Nations. The item surveys public affairs and current developments with emphasis on political and social issues.
The Berlin socialist newspaper Vorwaerts urges the German government to disclose to the people what it planned to communicate to Great Britain regarding any alleged attempt to start preliminary peace talks.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills claiming cures for sleeplessness and nighttime discomfort. A Gainesville Georgia reader testifies after years of interrupted sleep that the pills let him sleep through the night, easing back pain and other ailments attributed to kidney and bladder issues.
An article criticizes both governments for hesitation to take the initiative. It questions when the public will see striving with the enemy as honorable to secure food. It notes Balfour not stating Britain’s willingness to discuss questions and finds no reason for change.
Prince Max of Baden, president of the Baden upper chamber, told the house that Wilson has no right to judge the world. He argued that the American people support continuing the war for ideals but warned power alone cannot secure Germany’s position. He said the enemy must be taught that conscience stands behind German power.
Classified notice from The Sherman Co. State Leader promoting furniture deals by Hobbs and Huckfelt at an square opposite Viains Hotel. Local listing hints at a sale or promotion with emphasis on square deal.
New York City residents debate wartime spending and Christmas giving with bond drives, food regulation, and Red Cross recruitment. Officials discuss shipping safeguards after a major explosion, Hoover era price controls for war bread, and a public push for millions to fund relief and military support with little regard for donor names.
Rock Springs Wyoming December 20. Augustine Kendall fuel administrator for the state announces new appointments to county and advisory committees. Names include A T Yankee Sheridan and James Overy Rock Springs with chairmen Col George M Sliney Thermopolis and Thomas J Carroll Wheatland. Mabel Connor listed as stenographer.
A United States Geological Survey report by O E Meinzer describes a vast underground reservoir in Lodgepole valley Nebraska Wyoming formed by gravel and shale. It notes irrigation from Lodgepole Creek via ditches and wells could increase irrigated area with pumping but may reduce stream flow. pumping costs and feasibility are analyzed.
One advertising line touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a genuine cold cure in one day. The ad urges readers to seek the full product name and look for KE. W. GROVE’s signature. Describes a 20e price.
Increased activity fuels a stronger market tone with 108 fields in development. Wyoming drives optimism with salt Creek and Big Muddy leading, while refinements in Plunkett and Lander areas boost output expectations and new pipelines. Major firms like Aledill and Virginian plan drilling amid growing stock of crude.
Outwest resumes drilling after freeing a blocked bailer at 2600 feet. Dakota Wyoming reports oil shows in Shannon sand with a rotary rig. Well No. 1 at 3210 feet shows oil. Elkhorn nears oil sands and may strike soon. Wyoming Premier Oil at Warm Springs dome near Thermopolis expects a producer within ten days.
Petrograd dispatch reports the Bolshevik foreign ministry ordering foreign embassies to visa the passports of Bolshevik couriers or face denial of similar courtesies. The note states recognition is formal and that the Bolsheviks are the de facto government and must be allowed to travel abroad.
Dr. W. Kr. Day listed as a physician with offices at 1716 Capitol Ave and residence and office at 1389.
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