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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1918
Page
5
A Burns Oregon letter from Harry Crow, stationed at Angel Island, describes German spy captures at the army cantonment. He writes of a Christmas dinner menu for drafted soldiers and notes a quiet, tense mood on the camp as patrols continue and arrangements for holiday meals unfold.
The advertisement touts Zemo as a skin remedy available at drug stores for 35c or 1.00 for a large bottle. It claims to remove pimples, black heads, blotches, eczema, and ringworm, leaving the skin clean and healthy without stickiness or grease, with easy application and low per-use cost.
A wartime letter describes strict camp conditions, a missing comrade, a spy culprit, and an upcoming move to the Pacific. The writer recounts a Christmas gathering, a Bible gift, meals from the Red Cross, and hopes for transfer to the Philippines while staying on the island to avoid Europe.
John H. Hatton assistant district forester of Denver urged a dual use of forest range for sheep and cattle at the Wyoming Wool Growers association convention in Douglas. He championed open bedding out grazing to boost lamb weights and range capacity, noted war utilization efforts, and backed salting, weed control, and grazing of poisonous plants to raise production.
During the season of 1917, 220000 emergency sheep and 120000 emergency cattle were provided for on the national forests of the west. In Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska and parts of Wyoming the increases on cattle and sheep were substantial, with hopes for further gains this year through open ranges and cooperative stockmen aided by experimental knowledge.
Wheatland Wyoming January reports the county commissioners refused to accept Dr Phifer’s resignation and asked him to continue as county physician. Commissioner Martin cited humane duty to provide care for the poor and noted Wheatland hospital is best for efficient care.
Douglas Wyoming January 1 9 The draft board sent questionnaires to Converse County registrants at about fifty per day with thirty returning daily Over 60 percent have been classified and some blanks return timing delays extend processing Physical examinations will be held weekly with the first twenty six expected tomorrow The first call to arms is expected about the 11th of next month
The Fekley Record announces a new editor, naming F. L. Palmer to lead the paper. Palmer replaces the previous editor and assumes duties immediately.
In Wheatland Wyoming deputy Edward Morgan of Casper fired at a fleeing thief after a stolen Moline Super Six from the Dig Muddy oil field on New Year’s Day. The car was abandoned in a meadow near the Ed Wedemeyer plane and later identified in a Drube garage. The thief fled west toward the Laramie River and was last seen at daybreak at Rodney Darat’s place. Paul Bour identified the car in Casper.
Fire department responded to a Saturday blaze at the Douglas garage on Second and Valor. Hanes was found in the second story bunk room and the fire was extinguished with limited damage after occupants evacuated safely.
Wholesale hog markets in Chicago rose to a new seasonal peak with prices climbing to 66 dollars per heavy unit as traders reported strong demand from buyers.
In Joplin Oklahoma, Jan 11, Rochester Minn fighter Muyl Lon defeated Teaus Tate of Nevals Okla in the second round of a welterweight bout.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel remedy. It claims the olive colored tablets cleanse the system, improve appetite and energy, and overcome constipation without dangerous after effects. Supposedly developed after 17 years of patient work and sold in boxes at 10¢ and 25¢ by druggists.
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