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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
6
Washington January 2. A U S Department of Agriculture home economics bulletin stresses age sex exercise food and care as key to poultry table quality. It warns spoilage risks from poor handling and warming conditions and advises cleanliness cold dryness and careful thawing for cold storage poultry.
A call for concerted action to control abortion disease in livestock urges prevention over treatment. The piece stresses protecting uninfected areas and informing owners and associations about disease spread to avoid new cases. It proposes a conference at a suitable place and time.
Luther Burbank the famed plant scientist aged 67 married Elizabeth Waters aged 28 in San Francisco on December 20. Waters had served as his private secretary and the ceremony united the well known horticulturist with his longtime associate.
The Wyoming state veterinarian cites contagious abortion as a serious problem imported via infected dairy cows. Losses run to millions nationally. there is no reliable treatment or eradication method. The disease causes sudden herd outbreaks and travel disruption for herd owners.
The passage notes high losses among calves and cows, with many cows aborting. it suggests cows rarely abort more than three years and often not more than two years in succession. The text reflects concerns about livestock declines and reproductive issues during tough periods.
A Mexican consulate bulletin reports 700 Villista troops defeated at Terreros with 25 dead and 140 prisoners executed. Carranza forces recaptured loot from Chihuahua City including 400 rifles, eight cannons, 6000 shrapnel shells, 3050 hand grenades, machine guns, cartridges, and provisions. Villistas El Ornelas and Julio Acosta escaped with 100 men pursued by Hernandez and Albanis.
A Senate discussion continues to weigh endorsing a policy aimed at demonstrating the United States as a strong neutral nation. The debate focuses on the object and purpose of showing restraint while addressing belligerent actions.
A Mother recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best gentle laxative for children. The remedy combines simple herbs with pepsin and is free from opiates, selling for fifty cents a bottle. A free trial bottle is offered by Dr. W B Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
Senators push for a resolution requesting belligerents outline possible peace terms arguing it could speed peace. Senator Challinger cautions the move risks offending allies and violates Washington’s entangling alliances. He notes letters opposing the measure cite possible threats to the Monroe doctrine.
At a meeting of the Industrial club directors the Frontier committee was appointed again with Charles Hirsig replacing Fred Liirsig. The lineup includes Fred Hoffman as chairman, Joe Cahill, C A Semrad, and J J Mectnerney. The celebration aims for a full week to mark the city’s 60th anniversary and the 21st frontier celebration.
The fifteenth biennial session of the South Dakota legislature met at noon today and elected permanent officers. A. G. Roberts of Day county, a Republican, was chosen speaker of the house.
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