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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
11
Lancashire trade unionists oppose emigration of cottage girls to Canada amid labor shortages in cotton towns. Immigration agents push Canada opportunities while Guardians debate sending girls abroad, fearing loss of local labor and husbands’ jobs.
Citizens reflect on the old year and set a hopeful tone for 1900. Governor and Mrs Careys home open houses are canceled due to illness while social invitations go out for dances at the Parish House and Shriners plan a party at the Masonic Temple to welcome the new year.
Fifty pairs patent tan and steel calf broken lots button and blucker sizes five to eight four at five dollar values close at eighty two dollars. John Harrington invites guests to watch the old year out and the new year in with late night service and table reservations at the Plains hotel.
The B I L A hosts a grand mask ball tonight December 91 1912 at Eagle ball with three prize costumes. Grand prize march at 10 30. Refreshments served free. Tickets one dollar with ladies free. Music by Buchanan's orchestra.
Invitations issued for Elks dance at the Elks Home on Wednesday January eighth and Lyceum entertainment on January tenth featuring Alfred Bergen and the Leon Marx Trio. Wedding announcements note Mildred Andreyetta Beck and Dr. William Reynolds Hocker to wed at Ogden Episcopal church on December twenty fifth at noon with homecoming in Green River after January first.
Announced at Fort Russell Post Headquarters a masquerade ball honoring Captain and Mrs. James F. Kemper on their tenth wedding anniversary. The invitation list includes the Post, Captain and Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Lawrence’s mother heading to the Philippines with orders. General Edwards and Colonel and Mrs. Williams will host New Year’s receptions and a dinner with General Edwards presiding. Lt. and Mrs. D. D. Tompkins plan a New York and Buffalo visit then sail for the Philippines in February.
Mr. Charles M. Smith, brother in law of Senator Warren, returns to Cheyenne after an extended South America and South Atlantic travels with time in Massachusetts. Mrs. A. D. Cook departs to Douglas to stay several months with her daughters.
Friends will miss her from their midst and look forward to her return. Miss Bonnie Sack is visiting in Greeley for a few days.
Cheyenne experienced a severe wind storm Sunday with locals claiming gusts near 200 mph. Despite extensive damage to chimneys fences and windows few buildings suffered major harm while several trees fell. Trains mostly ran on time and some lumber was blown away.
The Capitol Avenue Theatre announces John C. Fisher’s The Red Rose a 65 member musical comedy from Globe Theatre New York. Zoe Parnetti stars as Lola with R H Burnside directing. 24 numbers include The Student's Glide.
A 1912 sermonist condemns alcohol usage citing 1912 third quarter whiskey and beer consumption compared with 1911, arguing liquor funding harms government and society. It warns heathen nations may imitate US habits while citing crime, poverty, health, and religious scripture to condemn the saloon.
Brigadier General John J. Pershing head of Mindanao department issues general orders on reverence for the national flag. Troops will stop work during the retreat and stand at attention. civilians will be instructed in proper respect. color escort ceremonies will be held regularly and solemnly.
The passage speaks of escorting as a benediction for entry into service and reverent observance toward the national emblem. It asserts that devotion will bless the one who pledges allegiance to the Star Spangled Banner and offer hope to foreigners under its protection. It concludes with a gendered remark about a woman's sensibility when rejected.
Vocal and artistic entertainment will accompany the New Year's Eve dinner at the Plains hotel on Tuesday night. Reservations for tables should be made early.
The Wyomlog publication titled The State Leader pivots to want ads in a bid to expand reader engagement and advertising revenue. It signals a shift in format and a new approach to classifieds within the regional paper.
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