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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
8
Edith B. Moon of Eau Claire wins observed in a region as women take up trapshooting. The report notes growing popularity of the sport among both women and men nationwide.
The report shows 6 am 66 p m temperatures 32 39 38 with wind NW and velocity 26 00 14. Wet bulb 27 34 29 humidity 54 43 387. Highest 42 at 4 10 pm lowest 27 at 3 40 am. Precipitation 0.20 in since Jan 1. Tires Puncture proof offer from More Mileage Tire Co 410 W 16th St. Phone 1088J. TRY A LEADER WAMTAD.
Internal Revenue official L A Miller warns taxpayers to determine if net income requires a return. Uses Form 1040A to list all income sources and explains exemptions. Advises seeking free help from deputies or banks and filing early before March 45.
The Lariat column lists Cheyenne High School staff including editor Edith Marsh assistant editor Helen Reid sporting editor Francis Bon and reporter Marion Yoder.
The Cherry and Black team beat Rawlins 19 to 10 in a hard fought Wednesday gym contest refereed by Danny Claar. guards Schoels and Bentson were substituted in the second half, and fans in Cheyenne urged support as the Laramie rivalry continues.
The Devereaux Company known for presenting old English plays will stage The School of Scandal in Cheyenne on February 47 at the high school gymnasium. The fourteen member troupe has staged productions at Vassar Columbia Oberlin and other large U S schools. The contract has been finalized.
The article notes that while the initiative is led by the high school authorities, its success depends on the cooperation of city organizations. It calls for broad support to ensure the program thrives.
The High School Girl Reserves held a semi monthly meeting on February 5 at 4 PM in the YWCA rooms. Miss Anna Rice of New York spoke on living up to ideals and thoughtful conduct, with a devotional led by her. Despite plans for a social event, business discussions took most of the time, leaving only two games. Fifty nine girls attended, and seven new students joined this semester.
W W Dumm of Cheyenne Wyoming contests a Denver AP dispatch claiming a casket shortage. He conducted his own inquiry and finds no epidemic-driven shortage, urging calm about the influenza scare and denying alarmist claims.
A compendium of curious facts notes coal costs in China, pickled grapes for Syrians, diamonds milled in Amsterdam, Newfoundlanders’ physique, Malay coconuts yielding pearls, Japanese golf among millionaires, mahogany houses in Ilanduras, body height ratios, Australia versus London population, court physicians’ pass rights in England, Africa’s linguistic diversity, Hanle Tibet’s high monastery, Japanese artificial flowers, white elephants in Burma, and Burmese kings seeking such relics as legitimacy symbols.
MISSOULA Mont February 6 Speaking no English and traveling alone the French bride of a heroic Yankee who reached Missoula recounts her journey and hopes for a life with her husband’s memory. She travels from France after his death in battle and seeks a future in Montana.
Mrs Alcide Jette traveled 5000 miles to live with her husband’s parents in Grass Valley Montana after he died of influenza in France. She learned of his death only when notified by his parents. She praised the help she received for the journey. The ad notes property listing service by CGW, Rineer & Co.
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