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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
11
The Wyoming committee for the fatherless children of France reports broad support from local leaders who have adopted French orphans. Due to the Spanish influenza, activities were limited but a renewed drive is planned to start by Jan 15, 1919, with Mrs. Watson receiving inquiries and state officers listed.
Shingle serves as chairman with Mrs. Herman B. Gates as first vice chairman and Mrs. Henry Watson as second vice chairman. Mrs. F. E. Warren is secretary and Mrs. Co. L. Beatty holds the treasurer position.
Mr and Mrs J W Trumbll entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon in honor of Lieutenant W W Carveth of Ellington Field Texas. The table was decorated with Christmas greens and nine guests were served.
Two groups of demonstrators clashed in Balboa as factions cried for and against the king of Spain. A loyalist bystander was killed by a fatal shot in the unrest.
The page lists business ads for Cahill Holliday and Plains Auto Co along with services from Holts Hueckfeldt Finkbiner and others. A separate notice states the State Department canceled the December Teachers examination due to influenza concerns and will extend certificates expiring before April. teachers should send certificates to the County Superintendent of Schools for extension.
The regular meeting is set for 8 p m on December 26 1918 at the office of J L Murray Secretary Mark Chapman reports. City visitors include W A Baker Casper L W Starks Casper Ed McNutt Halfway Ore J Lawrence Baker Ore G A Swallow Glenda P A Horton Excelsior Minn and Mrs Walter A Gover Bal Ore plus Ed Dolan Pine Bluffs Mrs G C Hall Pine Bluffs Rev K Markley Hillsdale Wyo A G Stockwell Sheridan on official business Miss H E Williams Rock Springs and Harold Findley Gothenburg are noted attendees.
Mrs. J. W. Stubblefield returned Sunday from Kansas City after attending her sister-in-law's funeral. Miss Agnes Wright heads to Laramie this afternoon to spend holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wright, accompanied by her sister Mrs. Beatty.
Lieutenant Walter W. Carveth of the aviation section of the United States army arrived in Cheyenne Sunday morning and stayed until yesterday renewing friendships. He was a popular resident here two years ago with his sister Mrs W R Streeter now of Omaha. He has spent twenty months as an instructor on bombing planes at Ellington field Texas and left yesterday for Lincoln Nebraska to spend Christmas with his parents.
Emil Young and his wife from Casper are reported visiting Cheyenne for a short stay with local social plans and engagements during their trip.
Neb and other towns send residents to Cheyenne on business while several visitors are noted. Two couples obtained marriage licenses, ending a two week lull. Federal building upgrades include a new connecting door and plumbing work. Lowell Yeager returns from Columbia after muster out. A Mexican suspect was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
Market closes until noon today due to the funeral of Clarence Bell. Patrons advised accordingly.
Mrs Paulina Sproul wife of Thomas J Sproul contractor of Cheyenne died yesterday at the family home 201 Pebrican Street after an attack of acute indigestion. She appeared well the day before and after a slight improvement urged the family not to call a doctor. She is survived by her husband five children Mrs Raed Hollister Mrs Willis Hanna and sons Everett Fred and Henry Sproul. Henry Sproul serves in the United States navy. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The piece notes a surge in platinum interest as prices soar to about 105 dollars an ounce after a wartime spike. It cites supply cuts from the Ruandan and Ural Siberian mines, with experts predicting limited near term relief and ongoing high demand for jewelry and military use.
Experts report potential discoveries across the west and Pacific coast as high prices spur exploration. Colombia and other regions already show output. Alaska and British Columbia join recent finds. Dr. Kunz notes global supply at 4.6 million ounces with about a quarter imported by the United States.
Ottawa announces under the Land Settlement for Soldiers Act eligible veterans will receive government funded agricultural training. Soldiers demobilizing will study on English training farms and in six farms near Canada west to create schools of farming with intensive practicums. An agricultural commissioner explains selection of instructors from former agricultural colleges.
The program offers two paths for veterans to qualify as farmers. Soldiers may attend a government funded agricultural college course or gain practical farm experience. Canadian farmers will host veterans for on farm instruction and follow up with post placement guidance from the agricultural department and extension services.
Manville Wyoming December 23 Pars ties report a rapid expansion in Lance Creek oilfield with about 100 rigs now active and plans for up to 500 by next summer. The Texas company will operate rotary rigs marking a departure from standard rigs and will spud on section 11 township 38 range 65 within ten days, while Union Oil lease lies thirteen miles north and two miles west of Manville.
A Village Springs Alabama resident writes of a severe kidney attack lasting three weeks. After starting Moley Kidney Pill the pain eased after the first doses and full recovery followed with no recurrence. The ad claims the medicine is world class and widely advertised.
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