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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
11
Fragments from a 1813 Carey Avenue listing hint at a property case described as 41 year mystery. Officials investigate unclear ownership and dates, seeking clarifications on parcel details and residency.
The Scandinavian governments will join the league of nations without enthusiasm, believing small states must share foreign policy costs. They contend an independent stance is too costly, yet joining may help curb armaments and taxation. The belief is a cautious hope that a league could avert future wars and reduce burdens on taxpayers.
Lloyd George told Charles H Grasty that America entered the war decisively and contributed vast military and naval power and unity with Washington. He expressed trust in American fairness and judgment whether they join the League of Nations or stay aloof, noting Britain and Europe owe a debt of gratitude.
The prime minister states that Lloyd-George has given the fullest possible acknowledgment to the matter raised by Lishman. The exchange underscores the government’s stance and the seriousness of the admission within the ongoing political dialogue.
A Mexican republic mining engineer reports that Villa has gained Robin Hood praise by robbing the rich and paying his men well, portraying him as a benevolent figure among friends. The piece argues German honor preserves crime and refuses extradition, risking global peace and treaty integrity.
A wagered cabman smoked 66 cigars in 24 hours, finishing the last by noon next day. In Burmah flogging persists for certain offences, often not severe. Eskimos prefer seal oil ice cream with snow and berries. Arabs wear long beards as a sign of distinction. A London hobbyists tattoos dogs with owners’ crests. The first European coffee house opened in 1551 Constantinople, drawing crowds that rivaled mosques and drew authorities to suppress the drink.
The report notes that one home in every two rural Ontario districts has a telephone and about one farm in four owns an automobile. It mentions Swedish doctors rarely bill patients, with patients paying as they see fit. It highlights the first stained glass window of an aero plane in a London church. It notes Norwegian wooden churches up to 700 years old, preserved by tar coatings against fierce winters.
The item notes St. Valentine’s Day observances in Arizona and a winter sports carnival opening in Quebec. It also mentions a Boston meeting to form a federation of women professionals, a bond drive for the Irish Republic, and the Missouri special election centering on the League of Nations issue to replace Joshua W. Alexander in Congress.
The article salutes Elihu Rot as a long serving figure in American public life. It outlines roles including secretary of war under McKinley, shaping Cuba and the Philippines, secretary of state under Roosevelt, Senate leader, and U S counsel on international tribunals. It notes his Nobel Peace Prize in 1912 for world peace efforts.
A compilation of brief notices lists John Dickinson’s death in Wilmington 1792 figures, Anna Howard Shaw’s birth and Philadelphia death in 1919, Myra Bradwell’s bar admission bid and Manchester origins, Isaac P Gray’s Indiana governorship and Mexico role, and a major Savannah fire. The items span multiple places and years with concise biographical notes and historical context.
President Wilson read the completed League of Nations draft to the Peace Conference as speeches in support came from representatives of the leading nations. The exchange signaled strong backing for the international plan amid postwar diplomacy.
Birth anniversaries celebrated for Israel Zangwill the London born author Florence Roberts the New York stage actress William Shaw longtime Christian Endeavor leader born Ballardville Massachusetts Charles F Johnson former Maine senator born Winslow Maine Charles Rann Kennedy American dramatist born in England all marking many years since birth with today noted in a commemorative column.
The report lists racing venues Cuba American Jockey Club in Havana and Business Men's Racing Association in New Orleans. It notes automobile shows opening in Detroit and Brooklyn, a Spring golf tournament opening in Asheville North Carolina, national inter scholastic indoor track championships in Newark New Jersey and a six round boxing bout Jonny Murray versus Young Chaney in Philadelphia.
An old newspaper promo urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad promises remedies for coughs colds rheumatism backache kidney and bowel complaints and states products are sold everywhere.
The installment shows Billy Whiskers considering an offer from a circus man after overhearing plans to buy him. Billy resists, imagines tricks, and observes other animals as the lion roars signaling a new arrival. The tale closes with a note about the next day’s circus training and a note on a colonial evening event at the YWCA.
In a Friday installment Billy Whisker is tethered in a circus tent after the keeper stakes him to a peg. He meets the loose animals including an elephant and a camel named Miss Nancy who introduces him to the others and questions whether camels gossip about performances.
School newspaperThe Lariat lists Cheyenne High School staff editors Edith Marsh and Helen Reid with sports editor Francis Bon and reporter Marion Yoder for the column.
G A in charge of the vesper services with High School Girl Reserves organizing the program for Sunday February 15 at 4 30 pm at the YWCA. Miss Helen Nicholaisen chairs the committee listing items including songs piano solo by Sadie Sherman readings by Helen Reid solos by Marion Yoder a duet by Nicholaisen and Boice violin solo by Winifred Garlock and a final song by the group. All Girl Reserves members are urged to attend.
Weather Bureau Cheyenne report for 24 hours ending 6 p m February 13 shows mean temperature 45 degrees, colder than normal by 19 degrees. Highest 17 degrees at 10:15 a m, lowest 18 degrees at 5:30 p m. Precipitation since January 1 0.34 inch with 0.2 inch snow remaining unmelted and 0.02 inch melted.
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