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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
3
Inmates, fire dangers, and care concerns are mentioned in a fragmentary old article. The text hints at a harsh setting with references to comfort, death, and a chair. The readable portions are scattered and incomplete.
Mr. Bartlett hosts a surprise party at his Bartlett home on Wednesday evening with twelve Reynolds Post members and friends from the G. A. R. In attendance were local figures active in the Sons of the American Revolution and Wyoming history. Guests viewed the three volume History of Wyoming, authored by Bartlett, and birthday greetings poured in from friends statewide.
Little theatre plays by the Woman's club gain reputation in Cheyenne under Mrs. George P. Johnston as the cast rehearses for the coming year. In indoor sports, 25 men joined a game at the Masonic temple with Fort Russell instructors directing. Various social events include a food sale by the Ladies of the Army and Navy Union and a postponed Queen Heather Circle sale. The St Marks Guild, Lady Mackabees social, and Young Men's Literary Club are on the afternoon and evening calendars with fellow townsfolk traveling guests and university visits. Mrs. W. W. Gleason visits from Denver while Misses Yensen and Wirst travel to Boulder for a Pi Beta Phi weekend, and births are announced at St. John's hospital.
The Elks Home hosted a lively dancing party last evening with society members from Cheyenne and Fort Russell in attendance despite Lent. Jazz numbers entertained guests into a late hour as punch flowed and the standing social committee directed the event.
Kentucky tobacco prices rise from 150 to 2000 dollars per acre. The state reported a tobacco crop value of 100 million dollars last year as acreage expanded and demand grew.
Three federal prisoners were transported to Cheyenne from Casper by Deputy Marshal Pete Warlaumont. The group includes C. A. Benoit charged under the Harrison act, and Walter Morgan along with A. G. Alen charged with possessing a still. Benoit faces drug selling charges though not listed as an addict. Morgan and Alen allegedly had a 50 barrel still. no whiskey was taken and two large barrels of mash were found.
Experts warned the French government that a declining birth rate helped prompt Germany to attack. They argued the drop in births influenced strategy and prolonged the war.
Ed L. Bridgeford of Denver associated with Dr. W S Bennett of Cody visits Cheyenne to meet Dr. Bennett and stays at the Plains hotel.
Maurice Materlinck joins the movie project amid casting and filming delays as stay-true immortality theme disappoints. Details unclear due to fragmented text from OCR.
Prosecuting Attorney Charles Litt filed an information against Fred Grothe alleging fraudulent checks in Pine Bluffs totaling small sums. Bond set at 500 dollars. Grothe remains in custody awaiting preliminary hearing. Grothe is a witness in the trial of his father Samuel Grothe and brother-in-law Clell Smithburg, convicted of cattle stealing. Smithburg's wife is Grothe's sister, married at 18 last fall. Wyoming law prohibited such a marriage for a minor.
Jewish leaders protest a government Sunday rest statute described as forcing observance on two days weekly. They argue the law burdens religious practice and could reduce worship and work hours for followers. The policy follows Poland's stance on rest days, signaling broader social debate.
Navy recruiting officer F. H. Moroney praises the American sailor as superior to foreign counterparts. He notes American sailors’ ship-shape appearance and daily dental care observed during cruises and the Boxer era, highlighting personal cleanliness as a sign of self-respect and health. The piece lauds the trained American sailor as a product of the nation.
Sibyl Davis and Clara Reed, both described as colored, faced police court for soliciting immoral acts. Each was fined 65.0 by Judge C. A. Swainson. Sibyl’s husband, arriving as the case closed, argued for her release, claiming financial hardship. Clara testified that a man invited policemen into her room, while officers testified she beckoned them. The judge noted prior appearances by Clara and addressed alleged prior mistakes.
A well known Sheridan resident narrowly avoided a $60 000 loss in a mining confidence scam. While abroad the man was approached by investors seeking a mine valued at $200 000 but short by $60 000. He wrote a $60 000 check, but friends intervened and a bank cashier refused the payment after suspicion rose. An investigation exposed the ploy and the victim avoided loss.
Chemists worldwide protest the proposal to award the Nobel prize for chemical research to Professor Haber the German who invented poison gas The award is decided by a Scandinavian Committee and sparks international debate amid wartime tensions.
After President Wilson signed the oil land leasing bill, Wyoming faces a surge of stake jumpers in Salt Creek and other fields. About 200 men invaded producing leases, driving stakes to seek prospecting permits, but owners in possession and known geologic structures remain protected. In Kirby Creek withdrawals, jumpers contend with government and original locators, while unlocated lands outside known structures favor early stake movers.
An item listed in the want columns of the State Leader invites buyers to inquire about a for sale item. The short notice provides minimal details and contact information for interested parties to respond.
Many former British Army officers, facing unemployment, take to street peddling while concealing their identities behind masks. A number wear bravery decorations, signaling past honors as they work in public view.
The Rev. Gustav Francis Beckh, pastor of the Oakfield Unitarian church in Bristol, declined a £50 raise from his congregation. A San Francisco native, he and his wife have one child, and he earns £250 yearly. He argues clergy need only shelter, clothing, education access for children, and some leisure.
The article notes a claim that travelers in Mexico should not pretend to a better status than Mexican citizens or use foreign citizenship as a shield for special protection or privileges. It frames this as part of the Carranza Doctrine guiding international movements.
A Cleveland reader urges parents to treat child colds promptly and praises Foley's Honey and Tar for stopping coughing without opiates. The letter emphasizes that neglect can weaken a child’s system and lead to serious illness.
Plays aiming to appeal to farm audiences emphasize stylish costumes and patterns. Designers push elaborate outfits to satisfy rural viewers seeking visual flair and modern flair in performance.
Sir Oliver Lodge disclaims a political mission yet begins to mix political subjects into his occultism lectures. He warns against public interference while signaling a broader engagement with political ideas in his discourse.
Local visitors and residents are listed as staying at Cheyenne hotels and passing through the city. Attendees include J R Plunkett Burns attorney and others from Lusk Laramie Pine Bluffs Rock River Rawlins Riverton Casper Douglas Chugwater Horse Creek with several hotels named Plains Normandie and affiliations given.
Madrid sees three weeks of springlike weather in January. Open air cafes fill Sundays and holidays as families picnic on hills. The mild spell helps curb December influenza deaths.
The note asks how much ice to the acre and answers that with eight inches thickness the yield would be 826 tons per acre. It presents a simple calculation about ice production on a per acre basis.
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