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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1917
Page
4
Two quotations critique blind military obedience and praise human reason. Brig Gen George Bell notes soldiers who obey unto death, while another voice calls man’s rational faculties vast and majestic, warning that unquestioning obedience fuels tragic folly in war.
The text argues efficiency as pivotal in business, warning against wasting high priced talent on tasks a cheaper worker could handle. It endorses newspaper advertising as the most cost effective method to inform customers and sustain demand. It emphasizes consistent visibility in magazines and newspapers to arouse consumer desire and boost sales.
A Kansas City Star piece recalls Ned Buntline’s dime novels featuring Buffalo Bill, noting the mythic showman’s rise and the sensational Wild West aura created for readers. It mentions how Buntline popularized the character and settings, including scenes of frontier violence and adventure.
Narrative recalls Buffalo Bill Cody as a grand showman linked to plains legends and Wild West performances. The piece honors his storied career from early stage triumphs in New York to final curtain in Denver, praising his courteous manner and enduring impact on American showmanship.
The New York World examines clashes between democracy and caste at Princeton amid student revolts led by a son of a former president. It notes clubhouses of luxury at Princeton and New Haven and warns that exclusive junior societies in Yale like settings foster humiliation for capable non members.
A passage notes that capitalists exploit labor while labor grows convinced it can seize gains from capital. It suggests a mutual confession of sins may be a tactic to dodge penance for past actions.
American steel manufacturers, undercut by foreign rivals, decline the Navy Secretary's appeal to lower prices on armor-piercing shells for the United States government. The piece cautions that their arguments for extraordinary preparedness deserve scrutiny.
The piece contrasts an uncertain allied reply to President Wilson with Germany's uncertain peace offer. It suggests the Kaiser pursued peace due to limited anticipated gains, while the allies reject it hoping their position may improve. It also hints at Thaw’s recovery and a protracted trial process for the public.
A staged anti aircraft display shows a Aveirian dummy gun to deceive Italian air scouts. The scene depicts King Victor’s army, fully equipped, advancing with high morale as noted in the caption.
Paul Chapin and John Owens were arrested in Rock Springs on a charge of burglarizing the Smith hotel in Evanston Sunday evening. The pair, ages about 20 and 18, were arraigned in Justice Reece's court and pleaded not guilty. Preliminary hearing postponed to Jan 22. Several articles of men swearing apparel were taken, most of which were recovered.
State Land Commissioner Hopkins reports a sharp rise in land office business over the prior two years. Total cash receipts excluding the trust fund reached 1,990,841.84, up from 799,278. Fees for school land rose to 91,171.65. Total income from all sources, including royalties and deferred interest, was 796,429.21, with oil leases driving much of the gain. the Big Mad dy area is highlighted for potential federal land contributions and irrigation projects under Carey Act plans.
The piece argues that the German chief of staff holds absolute wartime power, acting as the voice and authority of Kaiser Wilhelm I. It notes Hindenburg’s rise supplanting Falkenhayn and describes the empire’s expansion from the Baltic to Persia under the centralized war machine.
The state department investigates the sudden death of Luis d Antin a former U S citizen and adviser to the Mexican ambassador designate He reportedly died near San Luis Potosi with friends fearing foul play Mexican Foreign Minister Aguilar cites natural causes cerebral congestion while en route from Monterey to Queretaro and says he died at San Luis Potosi
Fr C Platt argues the city manager plan won t be a cure all but will make good results more certain. It concentrates evaluation on one manager, reduces politics, and mirrors the school system by selecting a capable administrator without relying on local residence or broad popular vote. It shifts executive duties to the manager while the council stays to legislate and monitor results. It also promises a short ballot omitting many elective offices.
This clipped comment discusses Joseph H. Cheate former ambassador to England known for strong domestic tendencies and a noted affection for Mrs Cheate. A London hostess is quoted reacting to a remark about who he would be if not himself referencing Mrs Choate’s second husband.
A fragment notes a joke about Mrs Choate and her second husband provoking curiosities in a British setting, illustrating social wit and gossip among observers. The line hints at humor failing to land with an audience and a matron’s pointed question.
A Russian foreign office communication to Entente and neutral powers asserts that Jeannette Nemrict Bennett and Herald islands along with nearby Arctic lands off Siberia form an integral part of the Russian empire. The narrative traces discovery and American possession attempts by Captain DeLong and his crew aboard the Jeannette, and notes that the United States never exercised ownership rights.
Rene Kelly discusses a quip about America used to critique civilization. The piece references Rupert Crooke and travels, noting Johnson and Sewell on education, conversation, and topics like weather politics and sport as common discussion in America.
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