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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1917

Page

5

Pupils Prize Essay Contest Denounces Alcohol

Readable excerpts show winners in a school essay contest on the evil of liquor. First prizes went to Meyers Spawlding and Charlotte Sellara with second places to Goarlotte Sellara and Welvin B. Srott in various grades. Essays argue alcohol harms athletic performance and general health, citing Ty Cobb and Christy Walsh as examples, and urging abstinence for efficiency and success.

Leabelle Tucker Meyers Spawlding Goarlotte Sellara Marie Pickell Welvin B. Srott Sheir Heer Churchill Schow

Colorado Smelter Investigation Completed

A Colorado legislative committee led by Senator Sievers Cindher completed an exhaustive survey of the state smelting industry. Metallurgist O R Whitaker supervised the study, which includes charts and figures on metal loss and costs, and judges the work the most thorough of its kind. The report promises insights for future contracts and potential increased mineral output, with publication limited by funds but to be shared publicly through association channels.

Denver Colo Dee Colorado Sievers Cindher Wreckenbridge Oin O. R. Whitaker Weet Colorto School of Mines Smelter Investigation Committee Colorado Metal Mining Association Capitol Building

Car collision injures four in late Friday incident

Eight vehicle accident near Alto involving a car driven by BEW Shepard and a hay rack driven by Pred Snyder caused radiator damage and minor scratches to both drivers. Shepard had a lantern as warning light and was moving slowly when the collision occurred. Passengers included Mrs. Shepard Mrs. Kinne and Mr. Willis.

Powell Wye Dee Bew Shepard Pred Snyder Messrs Snyder

Card index to track every soldier and notify kin

The plan would create a national card index listing every soldier sailor and civilian in the armed forces. Each entry includes next of kin addresses and a neck tag with name and unit for rapid identification and casualty notification from Washington.

Sam America Sammy War Department Treenhes Wash- Wieton

Many Married Men to Be Drafted for Second U S Army

Washington reports new draft rules apply only to the second selective service army and do not affect men in the first pool. Col Gullion explains married men will enter class one or two based on dependency and income, with class four for those whose families rely mainly on their labor.

Washington Washington, D. C Gullion Tnd

Weather Forecast for Cheyenne Vicinity and Wyoming

Generally fair Sunday with mild temperatures across Cheyenne and surrounding area. Somewhat colder conditions expected Sunday night into Monday across Wyoming with lightweight winds and dry conditions continuing.

Cheyenge Wyoming Sumilay

Wyoming stockholders to receive Ineavh dividends this winter

Companies operating in Wyoming will distribute Ineavh to stockholders between November 1 and January 20. Total declares a $9,989,176 payout, about 50 cents per resident, with the list showing payer names, payment dates, and amounts. The larger part reflects corporate distributions not wholly earned in Wyoming.

Wyomio Lewel Wyoming Texas

Boy breaks leg avoiding collision while coasting

In Kemmerer Wyoming on a Saturday afternoon ten year old Kenneth Symes was badly injured when he swerved to avoid a playmate and struck a telegraph pole during a hill coast. His companion Hazel Wright suffered minor injuries. Both boys and the girl were treated and are recovering.

Kemmerer Wyo Kenneth Symes George Symes Kenneth Hazel Wright Episcopal Church Symes J. R. Marquis Wright

Food Dealers Rush for Federal License

Casper Wyoming December 22 four wholesale and retail food supply dealers will take out federal goods licenses with five likely later. Theodore Diers state food administrator says licenses required for businesses $100000 yearly. The license requires monthly reports on cost sale price overhead and profits to curb excessive margins. Diers is in Casper to assist dealers who have not secured licenses.

Casper Wyc Theodore Diers State of Wyoming Mr. Diers

Licensing and enforcement actions outlined for December 11

The law directs issuance of seven licenses on December 11 while restaurants comply with regulations. Monthly reports to the government and weekly reports for housewives are stipulated. Strikes threaten administration cuts, and the holard ing and wasteful practices law applies via wholesalers to curb retailer excesses.

Prowler Arrested After Hotel Kemmerer Sighting

In Kemmerer Wyoming Detective Knowles spotted a man prowling the Hotel Kemmerer upstairs hallway around midnight. The suspect fled toward the fire escape but was pursued and caught in the street. the county jail now holds at least one additional inmate.

Kemmerer Wyo Knowles Ov § L

Cut Out This Slip For Foley Mailing Offer

Public notice urges readers to mail a form to Foley Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois. It promises a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad lists uses and claims for relief from coughs pains and digestive issues.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Iil Foley

Fad of Cattle Falls Over Cliff in Wyoming

December report from Wyoming describes range cattle driven by snow and ice to a natural toboggan near a cliff. A number of cattle perished or were fatally injured while others were badly crippled. several ranchers are removing carcasses and securing the area to prevent repeats.

Wyo Tim Cliff

New Baptist Church Starts in Douglas Wyoming

Work on the excavation for the new First Baptist church building has begun in Douglas. The society plans a spring meeting house featuring an auditorium and living quarters for the pastor and his family at the corner of South Fourth and Oak streets.

Douglas Wyo First Baptist South Fourth Oak Streets

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