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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
4
The notice states the mail matter is entered at the Cheyenne post office as second class matter under SUPSOIUPTION RATES. President Editor in Chief Ian.
A Wyoming Tribune critique of Pratt and Manson accuses the paper of bias, praising Pratt while attacking Manson. It claims detectives shadow Manson to entrap him, and warns that any attempt to compromise him will trigger renewed accusations and mudsling from the Tribune.
The piece argues for direct popular election of U S senators, criticizing the Warren machine and party factions for blocking such reform. It contends the public preferred direct election over the existing legislative selection process and notes implied gains if reform had passed earlier.
The present Senate and House prepare to decide ratification or rejection of a proposed amendment. Republicans are urged by the Leader to vote for the progressive measure, while critics led by Senator Warren resist.
A vintage cautionary message warns readers to beware newspapers that constantly boast of honesty and truthfulness. It argues such claims mask deceit in business, friendship, and public life, noting that a hyperbolic press may betray trust and misrepresent others for gain.
The Leader criticizes Mr. Deming for avoiding a direct question about the Tribune’s threat to reveal the private life of Sweetwater legislator Jr. H. Manson. The piece urges an explicit answer and compares this to private matters of Senator Francis Warren.
An angry Jersey City resident confronts tax receiver Clarence Miller over poll tax charges. He admits chopping down the only pole and complains repeated charges, while Miller explains the tax funds election costs. The exchange ends with the taxpayer blaming English and joking his wife can hang clothes without tax.
In Pamilya Pennsylvania a 17 year old named Burton Perking and three children reportedly have double hearts. Dr James A Morgen wen notes uncertainty if the heart is divided into two sides or two separate organs yet to be confirmed by physicians and the New Hampshire Medical Society.
The narrator recounts a chaotic scene at a meeting where a tall man pounds a label and threatens with a hammer. Crowded benches echo with names and mock legal proceedings as Sullivan is blamed, votes are debated, and a tense finish looms without bloodshed.
Norfolk January 17 ships banished goats monkeys cats dogs parrots and other pets aboard Uncle Sam’s fighting ships at the Norfolk navy yard will be returned to their stations after Rear Admiral R M Doyle was butted by a goat on the quarterdeck of the battle ship.
Assistant Secretary Winthrop of the Navy Department said the department did not approve the goats’ banishment and ordered inquiry. Admiral Doyle denied any goat assault and said pots were removed due to fears of infection from karbro-spinal meningitis and measles until danger passes, then mascots would return.
Mme Lillian Nordica, opera star and suffrage supporter, believes a woman will someday become president. She argues votes for women will not destroy male chivalry and that women have equal career chances, noting a future president will be the hardest working woman in the country.
Rep Winfield F Prime of Winchester introduces a bill in the legislature requiring all marriage proposals to be in writing before they can support breach of promise lawsuits. The aim is to reduce breach of promise cases and bring order to proceedings.
Cambridge, Jan. 17. Dr John Lovett Morse of Harvard Medical School warns grandmothers pose the greatest risk to proper nourishment of young children. He argues many life derelicts were not taught to obey, children are naturally honest and must be taught to lie, and the hardest whipped child is the least whipped. He favors using top teachers in primaries and the poorest in colleges, urging meat feeding for two year olds and stressing diet for ages one to six.
Clarence Rogge of a township across the river in New Jersey started oat farming but a seed lodged in his eye during thrashing last summer. A doctor removed the seed, restoring normal eye function.
An article quotes Dr Morse warning about grandmothers and caregivers who shape young appetites with heavy foods. She notes dangers of fried beans and similar temptations, advising children should avoid exady yet recognize it when seen. The piece links improper diet to sleep issues in children.
The passage suggests mothers keep children awake to see fathers return, with a fatherly refrain that children should be spanked occasionally and commanded to obey. It mentions two years of giving children chops and roast beef and a simple plain diet as discipline.
The per capita potato consumption in the country at the most recent census stood at four bushels. The figure reflects a traditional staple, with regional variances likely influencing overall intake.
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