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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
16
The bank marks its 37th year of daily service to Wyoming residents, highlighting a long record of responsible management and reliable in service. It invites customers to consider the institution for banking needs amid past lows and periods of prosperity.
Washington reports Dec 1 1918 commercial stocks of wheat at 219,484,832 bushels across 10,669 firms. Figures show sharp year over year increases in wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye and flour stocks with widespread storage by elevators warehouses and wholesalers.
National organizations representing millions of women urge active cooperation with the United States Employment Service. The Council of National Defense, National League for Women's Service, National Consumers' League, and the National Council of Women push state directors to place women in suitable postwar positions and expand industrial guidance and placement efforts. In October the women's section logged over 66 000 placements, signaling growing reach and impact.
The report notes that as of November 1, 1918, one firm held 119.7 percent of its stock a year earlier while evaporated mills owned 72.8 percent of the December 1917 stock, reflecting overlapping holdings across firms.
China’s first agricultural campaign train, dispatched by the Kin Han Railway from Peking, will bring modern farming methods and equipment to farmers for demonstration. The program aims to boost Chinese agriculture and highlight railway support, with Dr. C. Wang noted as a key organizer.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a clean dependable antiseptic for wounds and skin care. The copy references a druggist and a 5 cent price, noting Zemo’s penetrating action and soothing effects, with E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland, Ohio identified as the supplier.
Weather data for Cheyenne shows a morning temperature of 7 to 4.0 degrees with a mean of 11 degrees for the date. The last 24 hours turned 21 degrees colder. Highest wind 30 mph from the north at 9 45. Precipitation totals since January Lat 19.22 inches. last 24 hours rain 0 inches, snow 0.1 inch, melted 0.01 inch.
The Secretary of Labor states in his annual report that wartime policies on women’s employment must extend into reconstruction. He calls for healthier, more productive conditions in oil fields and in new jobs, while preserving existing standards.
Canton merchants back scout activities with substantial gifts including the Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company at 200 dollars and individual donors Kan Chiu Nam Soo Yuk Liu Kan Yukshat Kan Yink Pao and Dr Wong Dai Kong each contributing amounts between 100 and 200 dollars to aid war work and camp programs.
From Tientsin on December 29 indications show German efforts to reestablish trade with China. They reportedly offer orders for early delivery at lower prices than the Allies and even advise China to break contracts made with Allied powers.
Canton, Dec. 29. Officials of the Cantonese police and commanders of the Cantonese army have formed a society to protect mutual interests and promote cooperation in maintaining law and order in Canton.
The estate of Susan Teornes in Laramie County Wyoming files a final account and petition for distribution. Creditors and interested parties must object within forty days after the last publication, with the matter to be heard if objections are not filed. Executor Mathias Ternez and attorney Donselman Pigott sign the notice dated December 20, 1919.
The report shows Wyoming residents would hold about 1095 pounds of meat per person if totals from the US during the last war month matched 700,700,000 pounds exported to US forces Belgian relief allies and neutrals from 1914 to 1918. October figures list beef products 135,327,270 and beef and pork products 281,729,813. Baseball necrology notes many 19th and early 20th century stars including Grant Beckley Tebeau Tiernas O Loughlin McCormick Crooks Pardee Farrel Egan Dickson Papa Milliken Kaberling Arellanes Swain Glenn Lacraw Bomar and others dying in service or active play.
A long promotional piece touts BATONIC tablets as a cure for stomach acidity and related ailments. It claims excess acid causes fatigue, indigestion, and decay, and promises rapid relief, urging readers to buy a $0.90 box from a local druggist with a money back guarantee after one week.
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