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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
6
American railway engineers slog through French mud to lay rails behind the front lines. A officer recalls a ground soaked by shell holes and quicksand that made every mile of track a dangerous challenge.
An elderly Maine reader Mia Freak P. Wood of Merrill describes relief from headaches back pain and nervous tension after starting Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys remove poisons improve sleep and calm nerves with a testimonial quote urging genuine prety medicinal pills sold everywhere.
Bert EK Brown of Denver, a member of Company 167th Infantry, died last night at Camp Kearney from wounds suffered February 18 while practicing hand serenades. News reached Denver via telegram from San Diego. Fire Chief Joan Healy arranged transport for Brown and his baby to Camp Kearney.
A 1920 wartime appeal by William C. Irvine, Wyoming War Savings Stamp director, calls on citizens to support victory through unity and sacrifice. He stresses collective effort from men, women, and children, condemns profiteering, and urges martial law of effectiveness to preserve liberty and the nation’s future.
A Cheyenne Christmas night U I A dance raised a large sum and sent a $140 check to the American Jewish Relief Commission in New York for the relief of Jewish war sufferers abroad. The donation was announced yesterday.
A nostalgic portrait credits Woodrow Wilson’s mother with guiding his conscience, thinking, and stance on war. It argues heredity, environment, and especially mother shaped his character, emphasizing her quiet influence over his public decisions and vision.
A proclamation declares a state of war between the United States and Austria-Hungary. It urges citizens to perform their duties, warns enemy subjects to obey U.S. laws, and instructs Americans to treat loyal enemy subjects in line with loyalty to the United States. The order differs from the German empire proclamation by authorizing the arrest and internment of dangerous subjects.
The article states that Austria Hungary subjects face no movement restrictions in the United States for the time being. They are not subject to German enemy alien limits and may reside, labor, and travel in prohibited areas. Only those deemed dangerous or disloyal may be arrested.
In a historic comparison Ty Cobb led the league in hits, percentage, doubles, triples and steals during a peak season and edged Willie Keeler in a long year-by-year batting showdown. Keeler’s career before a late decline shows a sharp contrast to Cobb’s steady dominance.
The three day Sunday school efficiency Institute opens this afternoon at the Baptist church led by Director Thomas B. Young of Denver. Activities include youth story hour, talks on religious education, department work discussions, a banquet, and sessions on community programs and BYPU standards with Mr. Young and E. T. Albertson involved.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathetic words and comfort shown after a bereavement. Special thanks go to the B P O Elks Modern Woodmen Woodmen of World Knights of Columbus U P Railroad Co employees and St. Mary's chair. Mrs WM Keating and family Mrs John Anderson
Union Pacific trains in Cheyenne are so crowded that passengers cannot board. The Colorado and Southern line shares the same congestion with a Christmas rush causing standees from Wendover to Cheyenne and beyond as passengers fill cars at every stop.
Rawlins Wyoming December 27. Joe Campbell was brought to town from the Campbell ranch on Pass Creek with a broken leg. The horse fell while ridden and Campbell’s foot was caught under the animal causing the fracture at the ankle. Doctors have treated the limb and hope for a return to activity in a few weeks.
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