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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
12
A wave of metropolitan journals from New York to Chicago denounce a constitutional prohibition amendment as a threat to home rule and state sovereignty. They argue states should decide liquor laws, while defenders warn centralizing power endangers individual rights and constitutional balance.
A historical column argues that the 1861 dispute over states rights prefigures today’s liquor question, comparing abolitionist shocks to prohibition fears. It notes northern editors oppose rapid constitutional change while southern states push gradual reform, citing Mississippi as a pioneer in legal support for prohibition.
The article notes Trotsky and Lenine threaten confrontation with Romania while the writer jokes about their boxing fitness and suggests they should train for a possible bout with the Germans.
The Cheyenne Tribune critiques front page choices over the Newport News spy case, noting Denver papers’ wide coverage of the German lieutenant arrested for setting a fire at a U S plant. It questions space constraints and editorial priorities amid national security revelations.
Britain may soon recognize the Bolsheviks but doubts persist over whether London will engage in talks with the Soviet leadership. The issue unsettles policy circles as diplomatic considerations weigh on the move.
The German and English relations discourse notes that superficial prejudice exists in England toward Germany while mutual trade and naval competition drive cooperation. It cites Sir Max Waechter urging better Franco German ties and Admiral Breusing stressing naval parity as key to overseas policy.
The article cites quotes from German officials and commentators in 1912 arguing for aggressive action, praising Frederick the Great and Moltke while denouncing middle-class dissent. It frames rising support for conquest as inevitable, with emphasis on national destiny and the need to act decisively.
In a candid self examination Margie Waverly contemplates publishing her innermost thoughts to Pat and readers. She contrasts honesty with egotism and fears public misunderstanding while seeking a meaningful life and a just relationship with Pat and Alice.
The passage contrasts inner conflict with external war aims as a speaker wrestles with hostility toward Prussians and the urge for compassion. It mixes poetic lines about hatred, duty, and moral stance with dialogue about social plans and personal reconciliations. The voice signals a home front perspective during a conflict era.
City plans beautification near lakes north of town with 600 new trees ordered for immediate delivery. One hundred will be planted east of Sloan's Lake grove, 500 seedlings for Central and lakes parks, with several to Clay-Du-Bond and Gilchrest parks.
Local humor note reports ABE MARTIN and Mrs Pip ton Bud in a lighthearted exchange about a new roller tower and high prices. The visitor claims travelers can drive faster than walking over Mehiee's creek bridge for five dollars, reflecting rural wit and roadside quips.
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