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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1918
Page
8
The page advertises capital coal and car services, listing Slater and Holliday proprietors and a taxi touring car line. It notes Wales of Sheridan appointed a notary by Governor Houx and invites calls for courteous, careful drivers.
The state board of livestock commissioners to meet January 10 in this city. Several local figures, including Worland and Torrington visitors, were noted in Cheyenne with reports of various official movements and appointments.
The obituary notes the death of Alice May Wotten from pneumonia at the home of her father O J Cotton at 148 Lions Sire, Thursday after noon. The record lists family and location without further details.
A committee of women led by Mise Amerman completed a Cheyenne health survey of stores handling food. The report examines dipped milk, fly and dust protection for raw foods, cleaning practices, store dust control, and toilet and handwashing facilities, with emphasis on implications for household safety.
Union Pacific yards east of Russell street crossing unload a large consignment of brand new rails from coal cars to free equipment. A steam crane swings rails to ground while a large crew handles the unloading and the eventual shipping destination is not announced. It is unclear if the move was ordered by Director General McAdoo.
The 100 Per Cent American society schedules a Wednesday night meeting at the gymnasium with Billiard 8, Ridge ly as main speaker. The event aims to boost patriotism, not solicit memberships or funds, and all loyal Cheyenne citizens are urged to attend. Membership cards are in demand as Life Per Cent American club growth continues and new superseder cards will be issued when available.
More than 200 acres in the Slater district await the plow after a poor previous year due to labor shortages. Farmers report fertile land and rising use of gang plows with tractors as a solution to prepare soil and boost crops, with many already plowing.
Twenty one million volunteers will place fuel economy tags on coal shovels on Tag Your Shovel Day January 30 proclaimed by the U S Fuel Administration. School children in Washington will tag the White House shovel and governors mansions in state capitals with a message urging saving coal to meet war needs.
Allen African Methodist Episcopal church hosts three services today. Morning service features a children’s sermon and a large baptism of children. A 3 30 afternoon visitors service asks Does Religion Pay. Evening service at 7 00 discusses The Way of the Transgressor. Reverend N H Jeltz leads all sessions.
Jose Martines and Leo Villa appeared before Justice Frank Baseman for a preliminary hearing on murder charges in the death of Alfredo Estrada, a Mexican man. Martinez signaled willingness to confess and accused Villa of wielding the knife. Villa denied involvement. The case was adjourned to next week.
Daily patriotic exercises in CITFS schools outline a national pledge, salute, and prayer for primary and grammar grades. Students recite declarations, sing the first three verses of America, and pledge loyalty while the flag is displayed, with variations by grade level.
Articles of incorporation granted by the secretary of state establish Overland Cheyenne Sales company a storage and Overland car dealer. Directors include R. A. Miller Thomas A. Arneal Alexander K. MecKelvie and Charles E. Lane. Arneal and McKelvie from Victor California join to run selling and mechanical work.
Rumors spread in Kentucky and Maryland as temperance forces press for a special session to vote on the prohibition amendment. Many believe Governor Houx may call the legislature, though some doubt a majority exists to ratify the measure amid ongoing dry debate before the 1918 state vote. Local chatter centers on war-time spending and potential action.
Help wanted for Cheyenne State Leader Office seeking an experienced stenographer and general office clerk with some bookkeeping ability. Must be accurate and highly recommended. Inquire of Mr. Howard at the Cheyenne State Leader Office.
A large Shriners delegation from Korean Temple A A C N M S will escort fifty neophytes across the sands in Cheyenne on February 22. The group governs Shriners in southern Wyoming.
Lloyd George denounces German terms at Brest-Litovsk and defends self rule for Africa and Poland. He urges independent Poland and neutralised Dardanelles while rights of Armenia Mesopotamia Syria and Palestine be recognized. He accuses central powers of failing to answer Wilson's question after a year of war.
Experienced stenographer and bookkeeper wanted. Apply in writing with references to P. O. Box 25, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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