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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
4
A clipped and garbled wire service note cites Associated Press and Termed republication of special despatches. The fragment mentions reprinting and rights held by publishers, with unclear references to Carey Ave and Beriness Office papers.
The article details Danzig as a pivotal Baltic outlet sought by Poland and retained by Germany, noting its fortifications, historic trade role in the Hanseatic League, and famed St. Mary’s Church. It describes the city’s medieval architecture, its fortress-like character, and surrounding defensive works along the Vistula and Neufahrwasser with inundation defenses.
Article argues the government guarantees 2.26 per bushel for wheat to raise acreage and feed troops, noting it will incur a large loss and cost the treasury. It contrasts with cotton policy, warning higher cotton payouts would burden the public.
The Leader notes the Industrial club endorses J. B. Bartlett's Story of Wyoming as suited to its purpose and states the Y.M.C.A. of New York will exhibit the film in major cities. Bartlett plans 75 to 100 views covering dry farming irrigation livestock hunting camping mountains lakes rivers and mining.
A London paper details a famed Kaiser private spy, a Russian-born widow, who infiltrated Austrian intelligence circles in 1913. She traced leaks to Colonel Riedel and exposed plans at a Vienna conference, foiling a major breach while blending into Berlin high society.
Washington reports a building trades conference failed to reach an agreement. A new conference will be held in New York in a few days. If not settled, a strike may occur on Sunday.
The stock market showed strong activity with heavy trading and a widening gap between bids and asks. Consolidated Royalty led total sales closing strong at ninety, while cheaper stocks also moved, as expectations rose for a senate vote on the leasing bill that could boost the local market. Senator Pitman filed a report on land leasing before adjournment.
The senate moves to set a parliamentary status enabling immediate recall for consideration. Logan and Bryan weigh in as a vote looms. After a two week shutdown Glenhurst Oil resumes drilling in Big Muddy section Dh 34 79, with test results awaited to gauge east end field potential. The Jupiter well in the field’s north end nears the deep sand, potentially valuing acres beyond the known productive area.
The New York market rose as Washington signals suggest railway reforms will shift to the new Congress. Southern Pacific attracts buyers ahead of a possible Supreme Court ruling on the oil-land case, while tobacco shares remain strong. Investors expect improving prospects for future ventures and trade with a cautious purchasing stance.
The market ended buoyant with strength in numerous specialties led by petroleum and Midwest Refining. Swift remained firm and war stocks stayed quiet as dealers anticipated government financing may shift from prior methods.
Eastern Livestock reports 9 004 cattle receipts in Chicago with opening trade slow at yesterday’s lows. Beef steers show firmness, choice and prime cattle 16.50 to 20.00, common and medium 10.50 to 6.50, butcher stock cows and heifers 7.00 to 16.50, vealers and calves 2. to 60c higher.
Omaha Neb Feb 19 Market summary shows cattle receipts 800, native steers 12.50 13.60, westerns 9.00 16.00, Texan steers 9.00 14.00, cows 7.00 11.50, feeders 7.00 16.60. Sheep receipts 9600 with lambs 15.50 17.85 and ewes 9.50 11.50, calves 4.50 11.75. Hog receipts 21500 with prices near 17.10 17.25 for heavy hogs and slight declines from prior.
The Associated Press reports in New York that Scot Nearing former professor and recent congressional candidate won his case after a jury deliberated about 29 hours. The article notes a second Baptist church meeting last night with three youths answering the altar call and evangelist Rev. J. Zure to preach tonight on A Young Man's Choice.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It cites sworn testimonials and a druggist endorsement claiming wide customer use and repeat purchases, offering a mail order sample from the seller.
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