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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1917
Page
9
A World War era alert urges vigilance toward German and Austrian individuals in the United States. Citizens are told to report suspicious acts or disloyal talk to police and prosecutors to protect families and national security.
A wartime exhortation urges self giving and sacrifice as the path to defend democracy and Christianity. The message invokes loyalty to country, Christian duty, and optimism, calling both soldiers and civilians to join in fighting wrong and tyranny for a safer world.
A 1917 era call to Christian charity urges giving beyond gifts to support mankind and country. The piece links Christmas to sacrificing personal comforts, eyes and sons for nation and faith, urging loyalty and deeds over mere holiday cheer.
The piece argues that Liebknecht’s faction leads a new wave within German socialism, contrasting them with the conservative Reichstag bloc led by Scheidemann. It notes Leipziger municipal results where Liebknechtists won about 78 percent of the vote, signaling a major shift amid wartime politics. The author calls for cautious interpretation and closes with holiday greetings.
The fragment discusses German plans and alliances, citing Kellogg and a 1905 telegram, warning that Prussia’s aims threaten France and Denmark. It notes Holland’s role, the need for economic expansion, and fears of a secret Baltic and Meuse corridor undermining Allied neutrality in potential future wars.
Wartime writings discuss Austria becoming a colonial state of Germany and the German influence on central Europe. Questions arise about future borders, rail links to Constantinople, and which seaports and regions will shape the postwar map. Expert quotations ponder the fate of Roumania, Bessarabia, and the Baltic.
Abe Martin discusses how inflation and wartime costs affect locals buying power. He overhears talks about opening a store as prices rise and families struggle with living expenses. The piece captures a rural viewpoint on economic strain during the period.
A letter recounts personal trials after a Chicago trip, detailing Mollie’s tragic loss, Chad’s trauma, and Margie’s concern. It notes Mollie’s resolve to give their blind child a bright future with Chad’s wealth and support, amid talk of an election and past scandals. Fire escapes rise across Cheyenne as building safety codes spread.
The Frankfurter Zeitung prints a leading article on profiteering tied to army contracts. It notes German industry and agriculture are valued, but the public distrusts business interests, questioning why factory owners should not serve the country on the same terms as military personnel. It cites lavish profits and vast reserves as Germany shifts from war to peace.
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