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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
3
Cheyenne social and women’s groups host gatherings with Governor Carlson visiting for prohibition events. WCTU programs, institute talks, and a concert at the Carnegie library are announced along with Elks anniversary, Jewish Circle card party, and a Leap Year party at the Methodist church.
Visiting list records Dr. and Mrs. Jamies Bond returning to their restored 916 Sant Piatto Street residence after winter in Sheridan. Florence Love of Oakland visits Mr. and Mrs. Ashby in the Tribune building apartment. Sidney Schiele and wife return to St. Louis from Mrs. Schiele’s mother Mrs. Idleran’s home. Mrs. Evans spends a few days in Laramie visiting her brother. Walter Q. Phelan and Adam Schilling return from Omaha visit with guests S. B. O’Neil and two Elgin children. Martha Willadson returns to Granite Canyon after a Cheyenne stay.
This afternoon four o'clock Art Association meets at the library. Rebekah lodge No 24 hosts a 6 PM bingo dance. Women of Woodcraft hold a dance at K C hall Friday evening. A R B Olwh Will dance at Labor hall Saturday. Valentine party and drives planned by Ladies of the Maccabees at K C hall Monday Feb 14. W R C hosts Valentine card party Monday afternoon at Mrs Jenkins home for the flower fund. Thirteen members and two visitors attended the Whittier club meeting yesterday with talks on the Hebrew Nation and preparedness. Baby Welfare Week observance discussed and supported locally. Mrs Kelly secretary. meetings led by Mrs Durham in two weeks. Guests Mrs Senger and Mrs Gilchrest noted.
The Mystic Maze Club will meet soon to discuss upcoming activities and venue arrangements. Members are invited to share ideas and suggestions for the club’s events and projects.
The Methodist Aid Society meets at Mrs. W. W. Busselle home for a slightly pretentious farewell event for Mrs. BE. R. Couch nan with all church ladies invited. The Standard Hearers plan an evening session led by Miss Marie Laugh lin. The Altar and Rosary bake sale and Willing Workers hot chicken supper planned for Washington's Birthday week. The King's Daughters meet in church parlors hosted by Mrs Lillian Leach Miss Lily Underwood and Miss Katherine Wade. The Guild of St. Mark's nests Friday afternoon at the Parish house hosted by Mrs Pees and Mr Baerremen.
The article notes Kaiser admits reprisals are not justifiable and discusses Berlin’s last word, Gerard’s questionable reports, and their influence on the president and Lansing in declaring the situation grave. It cites Howse’s corroboration of Gerard’s gloom and the warning that Germany faced grave possibilities if the decision shifted.
The article outlines ongoing negotiations with Germany over submarine warfare. It reports progress toward a formal note from Germany, noting Berlin's concessions on indemnity, future conduct, and the framing of reprisals as not justifiable, while avoiding explicit admission of illegality for the Lusitania sinking.
A series of negotiations on freight rates across Colorado Utah and Missouri valley points has begun with officials from seven railroads and local chambers of commerce in Denver initiating the talks.
Nebraska political observers report William J. Bryan will support President Wilson for re election rather than oppose him. Bryan’s Nebraska platform calls for renomination and reelection while opposing national war munition profits that hurt common people. His ally Mavor Bryant will campaign in Nebraska for the president and against war profiteers.
New York Giants catcher Myers agreed to a contract with the Brooklyn Nationals this afternoon. He left the Giants under a wartime deal that carried one more year, with a reported sum of 7500 dollars.
A vintage ad pitches a 21 cent box of Tia powder promising to end sore feet. It claims faster relief, smaller shoes, and feet that never swell or hurt, with a money back guarantee after four years of use. The copy lists burning, tender, calloused feet and urges readers to buy at department stores.
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