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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
12
The article argues President Wilson earns broad support across parties when votes on his policies come to Congress. It notes Unity in both houses, with Republicans and Democrats backing his measures, reflecting strong bipartisan backing despite criticism.
Switzerland's Gustav Ador, elected president of the Swiss confederation for 1919, marked his seventy third birthday. He has long been regarded as the foremost Swiss citizen and leads the International Committee of the Red Cross since 1910. He organized prisoner of war relief and exchanges during World War I and has visiting ties to the United States for Red Cross conferences.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, speaking on the floor, conceded that the pending internal revenue bill has received more thoughtful consideration and is more clearly drafted and wide in scope than any prior such measure. He stated the remarks were not a compliment to Democratic officials but an acknowledgment of the bill’s thoroughness.
The text credits the tax advisory board, backed by the secretary of the treasury and the commissioner of internal revenue, for interpreting the 1917 act in broad and equitable terms. It notes political tensions as Senator Penrose commends democratic officials while criticizing Democratic legislation.
The upcoming year will mark centenaries of notable women born around 1819. Queen Victoria’s long reign defined the era, while George Eliot Julia Ward Howe Susan Warner Eunice Cutter Tila Pratt Greatorex and Clara Schumann are highlighted for literary artistic and civic impact across Britain and America.
Texas oil leaders forecast brighter times as peace raises consumption and production of fuel and lubricating oils. They note refined crude prior used under wasteful conditions will improve, while North Texas, Gulf, Kansas, and Oklahoma fields push output. Mexico may add a million barrels daily. maritime demand and new power systems could expand the market.
A recent traveler reports Russian workers and peasants are not united behind a proletariat dictatorship. He says Bolshevik propaganda claims broad support, but peasants have learned Bolshevik theory and practice are at odds with daily life.
The text describes peasant hostility to Bolsheviks who seize grain and enforce food requisitions. It notes peasants distrust Bolshevik doctrine, the brutal use of commissars, and the shrinking Soviet reach as peasant resistance grows with arms and local opposition.
A pasted advertisement invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Cayenne for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestion, sold everywhere.
In Palermo Sielly December 235 a convoy of soldiers from many nations heads home to the United States after four years of fighting. About five hundred Servians naturalized as Americans pass through, led by a tall broad-shouldered negro volunteer who jokes he will swim back if needed.
On account of the funeral of Clarence Bell the Market will be closed at noon today. Washington Market.
In liberated Belgian towns, residents greet Allied patrols with makeshift flags blending Union Jack and Stars and Stripes. Many flags were rebuilt from scraps after German control, while Belgians fashion "crazy quilts" from allied banners sewn by grateful women.
Reports from American press headquarters in Lille recount a German soldier who insisted on being captured, hidden in civilian clothes, and only then revealed his field gray uniform. He had survived on rations and hideouts, and was later treated as a prisoner of war.
A fragmentary ad copy urges women to notice tiredness dark circles backache and rheumatic pains signaling weakened kidneys. It quotes T. J. Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska claiming recovery from lumbago with Poley Kidney Pills and notes the product is sold broadly.
The Mexican question returns to prominence amid attacks on American guards at Tampico and looming unpaid claims from American citizens and foreign investors. Senators urge full investigation into property seizures under the new Mexican constitution as United States and other nations press for settlement, with estimated totals in the hundreds of millions. American rights and property holdings are urged to be protected as in civilized nations.
A Dec 22 message from Archangel North Russia school children thanks President Wilson and the American Red Cross for funding hot lunches. They note lunches aid education, with the Archangel superintendent signing the message. Red Cross workers report children are eager about the meals and recognize American support.
A southbound Santa Fe passenger train collided with a stalled eastbound freight 21 miles east of Clovis New Mexico during a snow storm. Fireman Fred Beckle was killed and Engineer Henry Trent and Fireman Intyre were injured as crews struggled against blinding snow. The conductor walked miles and rode horseback to reach wreck headquarters through a fierce blizzard.
Patrons urged to note temporary halt as the Washington Market suspends operations at noon due to a tunere issue. Clarendon Bell warns of market closure affecting regular shoppers and vendors.
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