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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
4
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A lyrical tribute from Sheridan Wyoming praising the gloaming over the hills and mountains. The poem frames Wyoming as heaven like, with imagery of twilight embers on hilltops, birds nesting, and lovers in a holy hour, equating the scenery to divine praise.
S G Hopkins known for modesty and efficiency as Wyoming public lands commissioner now acts as key deputy to Secretary Lane. With reclamation duties central, fingerprints of Hopkins influence grow as department eyes potential permanent assignment. Local Wyoming interest favored by his elevation.
The Speakership contest tightens as James R. Mann of Illinois announces a candidacy. Other Republicans Gillette of Massachusetts and Fess push bids while Mann faces opposition from Sen. Yormen of Illinois. Sherman campaigns against the Illinois plan, signaling factional fights within the GOP.
The piece questions various actors alleged to hinder immigration, suppress English use, promote alcohol through newspapers, provoke war with Japan and hostility to England, stoke strikes, revive sectionalism, and influence German-American ties. It laments alleged schemes and biased promotions across media, academia, and public life.
A Knox spokesman argues against German reparations warning the plan could empower Bolshevik influence and shift Europe toward radical governance. He notes history shows extremes provoke backlash and warns U S allies that indemnities may fail and push Germany toward upheaval.
War Risk Insurance Bureau faces serious problems from misaddressed or unpaid checks as beneficiaries move without notice or fail to name recipients. Despite vast claims from soldiers and sailors, many dependents go unpaid while 90 percent of allowed claims are promptly handled. The bureau, formed after the war began, now processes millions with largely inexperienced staff and many volunteers in Washington.
The Wyoming delegation watches Secretary Lane's plan to provide for soldiers. They expect at least one large project per state with suitable lands and will push for proper launch in Wyoming. Lane is viewed as fair toward Wyoming.
As governor of California and running mate to Roosevelt on the Bulk Moose ticket Johnson never won over "the interests" by playing their game. Now in the Senate he pushes back against critics of globalism by questioning US relations with Russia and the Bolsheviks, signaling a pragmatic yet radical stance.
Senator Johnson asks for full state department information on any US authority to aid Russia amid rumors of Nugpeal radicals. He notes public demand for clarity and suggests policy may shift once Entente relations and a peace agreement with Germany are addressed.
Count von Reventlow editor of the Deutsche Tages Zeitung argues England objects to President Wilson's policies with the utmost in enation. He cites critics copying obstructionist tactics from Republican opponents and frames the stance as a German perspective on Allied reactions.
Britain shows gratitude to its generals with titles pensions palaces and land. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig receives exalted status and a rich endowment while examples like the Duke of Marlborough and the Duke of Wellington are cited for receiving vast rewards and estates. The article notes Woodstock Blenheim and substantial fortunes as tokens of gratitude for military service.
The article catalogs lavish rewards given to British generals for military campaigns. It cites annuities, peerages, baronies, viscountcies, and substantial monetary grants awarded over decades, including figures for Napier, Gough, Wolseley, Kitchener, and others, highlighting a tradition of recognition through titles and pensions.
The British Food Ministry reports Europe faces severe food shortages with limited bread, meat, and dairy supplies. It notes disrupted harvests, depleted fodder, scarce fertilizers, and wartime rationing affecting Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria, urging global allocation of cereals and fodder.
The article notes low stocks of dry groceries including coffee tea rice and spices across many nations and the need for rationing amid transport bottlenecks. It highlights Germany Austria Hungary and France facing sugar beet decay and reduced sugar output while Holland Denmark and Switzerland adjust exports to meet imports for cities.
Mrs C M Peters of 2521 Central received a Christmas cable from her son Carl Peters in Sansorigine Belgium. He fought in the Argonne Meuse but escaped injury. Brothers Jean and Paul Peters are in France. letters from both arrived, expressing desire to return home after armistice.
Lectures on child rearing and housekeeping to address demand for up-to-date guidance. Dr Josephine N Kenyon leads the program with a team including Professor Bivens and Dr Jeffries. Julia Lathrop and Milas are noted as participants in related child welfare studies abroad.
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