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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
2
Third and final article in a series by Monte M. KattersJohn, the famed photoplay writer, explains how to craft scenarios. Demand for good scripts is high and pay to authors never better. The State Leader praises its initiative in publishing the series to help aspiring writers.
The author advises choosing entertaining themes suitable for broad audiences, avoiding costly medieval settings, and focusing on a compelling story and clear plot. He emphasizes starting with the main event, developing obstacles, love interest, and climax, while warning against overreliance on coincidences and stair-step episodes.
The YWCA says foreign women students in the United States hold definite value as thinkers and future leaders. Many study, graduate, then return home with limited insight into Americanism. A club for lonely foreign women students in New York is planned to improve contacts and ideas. 120 foreign women students in NYC are in touch with the YWCA, with increasing numbers from South America, Mexico, France, Whiteans, and Argentinians among 46 nationalities represented.
In Butte Montana the Deer Lodge river trout led Coley Humfrey and William Alison to the Gagnon and later Butte mining story. Dennis Leary records show Humfrey and Alison as Butte’s first discoverers with Porter Madison joining for the tracking from Virginia City.
Two young aristocrats from London head to California to seek film fame. Capt Vesey A Davoren known as The O Davoren claims descent from the Wellington dukes on his mother's side and Irish kings on his father side. Eliot Gordon nephew of an earl and heir to estates in Hertfordshire also has film experience.
George F. Robb of Del Rosa reports discovering in the San Bernardino mountains a gigantic oak tree he claims is the largest in California. The tree reportedly spans 35 feet in diameter, seven feet larger than a rival oak near Chico that was previously deemed the state’s largest.
Oxford announces Rhodes Scholars must pay an extra 250 dollars yearly as the 4500 dollar grant no longer covers a full year of expenses. The Rhodes Trust notes a temporary war bonus for current scholars, with future entrants required to provide the additional funds.
In Madrid on Feb 27 youths and young society girls adopt American chewing gum, drawing concern from elders. The conservative A. B. C. journal recently denounced gum chewing, attributing the trend to Spanish readers and visitors who encountered American writers and cinema.
London February report states peeresses at the state opening wore modest gowns with low necks and no feathers or thin veils by order of the Lord Chamberlain. The change reflects Queen Marys determination that attendees' attire be simpler than in prior years. Previously, elaborate dresses attracted crowds and photographers.
Thomas P. Nielsen a Dane serving with the U S Army abroad was naturalized by local court in Bozeman Montana though he remained in Europe to visit his parents in Denmark. An official took the oath in Nielsen's absence to complete the naturalization.
The forestry departments of Washington State College and the University of Idaho will provide trees suitable for all planting to residents of Washington at roughly growing costs while supplies last. The plan stems from a cooperation between the two universities to aid local forestry efforts.
The article defines trade or business for deductions, noting professions count, and that a single transaction isn’t business. It explains multiple trades, allowable deductions like cost of goods sold, salaries, rent, taxes, repairs, wear, losses, and incidental expenses. It also warns investments in permanent improvements aren’t deductible as business expenses and outlines reasonable salary standards and scrutiny.
An odd medical ad notes a cure claim for piles and skin issues in 44 days. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Sands Hayes Drug Co as involved suppliers or endorsers. The tone resembles early 20th century patent medicine promotions.
Nat Chamberlain a trapper lies ill with pneumonia at Whitehall Montana. B G Speck and Jack Sanguin carry him on a litter through eighty miles of nearly impassable drifts to reach medical aid. Their heroic trek preserves his life despite harsh winter conditions.
Abies 1900 is reported in a damaged OCR segment listing a sale or auction. Readers are advised to seek full public notice for precise action, date, and officials involved.
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