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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1920

Page

11

Hoover movement needs a businessminded congress

A Cheyenne editorial urges a cleaned political slate led by businesslike lawmakers to support Hoover. It argues congressional reform is essential for a functioning government and warns against a headless revolt without strong, capable leaders. The piece critiques Lodge and Mondell allies and calls Democrats to nominate decisive figures to push a real revival in Congress.

Senate Luuge Thivougn Lavrentu Hoover Congress Lodge Mondell Hoover Movement White House Washington Democratic Party

Unclear fragmentary OCR item hints at military planning

Fragmentary text references an air force and unspecified general comments about present and future plans. No concrete event, location, or names are discernible.

Seeronneree

Guard admits leaving post and carrying concealed weapon

Merriott pleaded guilty in police court to carrying concealed weapons after admitting he left his post while on duty. He said he had taken his pistol downtown and left it at his fiancee's home. He was fined 40 dollars, unpaid. A. D. Walton represented Merriott and Tracey.

Merriott A. D. Walton Merriott and Tracey

Centenary of Lewis Swift birth noted with a February observance

The notice marks the 28th anniversary of astronomer Lewis Swift's birth, noting his Clarkson, New York origins and Marathon, New York death in 1943. It also lists brief biographical entries for other figures and events from the period.

Lewis Swift Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore New Orleans Southern Presbyterian Church Edward Cave Gentleman's Magazine Newton England Ann Lee Shakers Manchester Watervliet N. Y Gioacchino Antonio Rossini Hugh Falconer Forres N. B London Clarkson N.Y Marathon Galicia and Cracow Louis J Bavaria Nice Munich Town House of Representatives

Birthdays of notable figures and a policy note

Birthdays mark Marquis of Hamilton aged 16 years, Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester aged 76, Herbert W. Bowen aged 64, and Prof. Eugene Wambaugh aged 64. A public note discusses railroad rates and federal control, stating costs would have been higher under private control and that markets will return to private operation with wage and policy adjustments pending.

Marquis of Hamilton Duke of Abercorn Colby M. Chester New London Conn Herbert W. Bowen United States Diplomatic Service Brooklyn N. Y Eugene Wambaugh Harvard Law School Brookville Ohio Hines

Unification Aided Transport Service Through 1919 Coal Strike

The article praises the exceptionally large transport service during 1919 showing minimal congestion and efficient private control alternatives. It notes handling the coal strike, absorbing losses, expanding equipment, and improving labor conditions while keeping costs lower than private control would have during wartime.

Billy Whiskers Goes Missing From Circus Grounds

Billy and Betty sneak into town after the circus crew misplace them. They chase sights and a fruit stand memory, while Billy plots to swipe celery from a farmer, narrowly avoiding a whipping from a passenger farmer before planning to return to the circus tomorrow.

Billy Betty Ling Mand Saalfield

Donley Appointment Draws Mixed Reactions in Cody

A letter defends Judge Donley as a prohibition advocate and criticizes local press for misinformation. It asserts Donley served as Park County prosecuting attorney, fought for enforcement of liquor laws, and says he did not run in recent primaries or the general election. It praises his war service and declares strong party support from Park County Republicans and Democrats.

Donley Cheyenne The Tribune Doneley Park County Cody Donely Judge Don Ney Ohio Wyoming

Wyoming Prohibition Chief Vows Strict Enforcement

A speaker asserts the duty of the office is to be absolutely fair and warns against alarm at appointments. The text notes the federal government has named a prohibition director as fearless as the state prohibition commissioner and pledges full cooperation with Wyoming enforcement officials to ensure prohibition.

Wyoming Anti Saloon League

Snow Shoveling Spurts Prosperity In Cheyenne

In Cheyenne, residents aggressively shoveled snow with many working before the storm ended. A man joked about an inducement to shovel quickly for five dollars, noting a punishing police fine if he delayed. The piece highlights unexpected local prosperity from snow removal.

Words Great War Terms Fade From Army Manuals

Washington Feb 28 The army plans to drop phrases like over the top and liaison from future manuals. New field service regulations will favor an American doctrine of tactics and uniform instruction, deeming trench warfare a passing episode and emphasizing universal principles seen at Jena and Gettysburg.

Washington United States Army General Staff Napoleon Jena Grant Gettysburg Army Service Schools Fort Leavenworth Kansas Hugh A. Drum Lime School First Army Drum Pershing Fralaine

Military reforms to fit modern weaponry and terms

The general staff outlines changes to infantry organization to accommodate new weapons like one pounder guns automatic rifles and machine guns while standardizing terminology and replacing foreign words with plain terms. It also notes information officers replacing liaison and emphasizes infantry as the core arm with other services as auxiliaries.

Haison Drum Army Pershing The Air Service Korein Co New York N. Ve

Foley Kidney Pills Touted By Satisfied User

A Tonquin Michigan man from W. W. Walls touts Foley Kidney Pills as relieving fatigue backache and rheumatic pains. He describes renewed strength after taking the pills and recommends them to customers, claiming consistent satisfaction.

W. W. Walls Tonquin, Mich Svcites

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Randolph Leigh Carey Avenue Telephones Associated Press Persiung Abulilion Billy Whiskers John Ile Guiet Horas Doctor of Philosophy Uyain United States LN Theatre OF Varieties Anita Stewart and Earl Williams the Juggernaut Viola Ruskin John Ballard Mrs Ruskin Philip Hardin James Hardin Mrs. Ballard Alexander Jordon Directed By Ralph H. Ince Anita Stewart Julia Swayne Gordon William Dunn Frank Currier Eulalie Jensen Paul Scardon David Belasco Uniersal U. S Rainbow Comedy Naval Aviation Plains Automobile Company Central Ave Teri
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