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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
4
A tribal stream of arguments links Wyoming hosting munitions facilities to national defense and to Prohibition era policy. Advocates claim Wyoming's resources and geography favor remote wartime production while opponents warn of enforcement burdens and liquor trade impacts. The piece stresses federal resource ownership and strategic need seen by lawmakers and industry.
Wyoming officials present notes on iron ore fields near Rawlins and the Platte, high grade hematite deposits, and the state’s coal and oil wealth. They argue Wyoming offers ore, limestone, hydrocarbons, timber, and hydro power for a federal munitions and armor plate complex, with rail access on Union Pacific Burlington and Chicago and Northwestern.
Ten officers named to helm the U S Army in wartime govern the military setup. President is commander in chief. Secretary of War Newton D Baker leads the force. Major General Hugh I Scott heads the General Staff with Tasker H Duss as assistant to Scott.
The article discusses seven measures restricting liquor speeds introduced yesterday in the legislature. It argues at least one measure should receive strong support similar to the submission bill. It appeals to both proponents and opponents of prohibition, noting the need to eradicate the liquor traffic.
A period piece arguing for a strong national mobilization without conscription urging voluntary service from men and women, expanded munitions production, and restraint on profiteering. It cites Henry Ford as an inspirational figure and condemns senators opposing Wilson's war policies as disloyal.
A Danish party emerges with a slogan urging swift action against Germany to reclaim Schleswig Holstein. The remark frames the crisis as a test of American motives, claiming the United States acts without selfish aims regardless of Germany's outcome.
The piece notes that German and Austrian merchant vessels interned in New York and Atlantic ports could be seized by the federal government if war breaks out between the United States and Germany. It discusses the delicate posture of authorities and the high potential value of the ships, while noting the desire to avoid acts that might push the nation toward war.
In this memorandum the author acknowledges Mr. Albert B. Bartlett deputy state engineer for valuable data and assistance. The document calls attention to a general tabulation of Wyoming resources attached hereto and discusses the realization of government ownership age.
London reports nearly 988000 women have entered jobs previously held by men since the war began, with about 914000 directly replacing men at the front or in war work. The labor department notes a total of 4.24 million women employed, across banking, government, industry, and service, reshaping economics and society as war continues.
The drink bill since the war began exceeds 400 million pounds, about one tenth of total war cost. The war has cost around 1,000 million pounds, reflecting the national effort and reduced working capacity. The government estimates show the price paid for war drinking as a drain on national strength.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a London or local meeting about book costs and a program for children. It mentions parents and teachers and a six week period but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
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