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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1920
Page
12
The Lariat column lists Cheyenné High School staff editors and contributors with Edith Marsh as editor, Helen Reid as assistant editor, Francis Bon as sporting editor, and Marion Yoder as reporter.
A nationwide campaign in schools asks pupils to donate at least a dime to raise funds for rebuilding school houses in France. High school students understand the need, and have contributed generously, supporting the cause with notable liberality.
A string of visitors and residents appear around Cheyenne. Casper residents Draper and Miss Reinmuller are in town along with Basin Verna Dragos and Riverton F A Hoffman. Visitors include John Hunton Fort Laramie and Green River James Kourbessis. Local notices list banks offering high savings rates and several hotels hosting guests from multiple towns and counties.
The last meeting of the High School Reserves was held Thursday afternoon at four o'clock in the new Y W building. Thirty new members were initiated with a candle ceremony led by Miss Ramsey. The club now totals fifty seven members and expects more at the next initiation in about six weeks. Pine Bluffs lost to Cheyenne 27 to 40 in a fast game using a new formation. Howard Ericson was out for the 45th Cavalry game which Cheyenne won 24 to 22 after a second-half rally. Dollie Sorenson starred. Cadets in new uniforms under Major Kerwin are progressing, chevrons now visible on grey uniforms. A talk by A C D Johnston on five business essentials was well received.
Warren Miller, heavyweight champion wrestler of the American Expeditionary Forces, seeks a match in Cheyenne or Wyoming. A letter from his manager states Miller will meet any available heavyweight on a reasonable basis. Weight 195 to 200 pounds. Open for dates in January or February. Try a for sale ad in the want ad column of the State Leader.
A long trusted remedy claims to soothe rough throats and congested chests. It is advertised for children and adults and is available at druggists with expected quick results in breaking colds.
A humorous note on booze coverage, arguing harder to obtain liquor means less booze news. It suggests readers crave booze stories more when price is high and a man paying a dollar per swallow desires more of it, even as quantity rises with consumption.
Frances Trego Montgomery introduces Billy Whiskers a lively goat hero in an upcoming serial for children Beginning Tuesday January 13 the tale promises adventure humor and heart with escapades from rescue to circus life and a family ending Readers are urged to join the little folks in following Billy and Nanny through thrilling episodes
A digressive critique mocks liquor consumption highlighting wood alcohol dangers and hidden costs. It laments high prices and legal fees while offering the ironic relief of abstaining, then abruptly shifts to a dated weather table showing temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation readings.
Cheyenne census director Bay BE. Lee notes many landladies decline to name residents and show indifference to cooperating with enumerators. He urges better cooperation as in everyone's interest for a complete population count.
Officials urge Cheyenne residents to mail in overlooked names to ensure full population credit. Envelopes should be addressed Census Department with Official Business on the label and no postage is required to secure delivery.
The message promises delivery of a lead emergency phone at the sender's expense if the recipient does not reach the specified lead ER phone number 93. It implies a prompt, cost-covered delivery, likely a sales or scam attempt with unclear legitimacy.
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