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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
16
During the war the U S sat as a large consumer and dictated coffee prices as shipments to Europe faltered. When Europe resumed buying coffee scarcity drove prices up while butter and oleomargarine in cold storage appeared at notable per pound prices, reflecting wartime market controls and shortages.
Washington state and Seattle schools adapted teaching during the war using newspapers, current magazines, and government pamphlets. Home economics classes sewed and cooked for Red Cross and Belgian relief efforts, while manual training produced furniture and game boards for soldiers.
A large map of Europe hung on a wall with daily changes recorded beside it. The annotations note shifting borders and territorial shifts as events unfolded over time. The scene captures a quiet study of geography and history.
Salt Lake City January 17 Uteh Schools will incorporate newspapers and news articles into history and geography study. Professor Ernest A. Smith says modern European war history will rely on front line and European capital reports. Universities will adopt similar methods, with courses focusing on war causes, progress, battles, diplomacy, and practical problem solving.
London reports Captain William Martin of the King Stephen died of a nervous collapse eleven months after refusing to rescue the L-19 crew in the North Sea. He believed he had been poisoned, a fear later shown unfounded. The German crew perished, sparking wartime protests and debate on chivalry in combat.
A San Antonio man writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured his severe cough after influenza and pneumonia. He claims the remedy provided rest and a full night’s sleep and notes the cost was only 1.20. He urges others to use Foley's.
One year ago today reports from the western front note weather conditions hindering operations and causing renewed fighting. Premier Lloyd George urged democracies to unite and tighten their war measure across allied nations.
A survivor recounts facing 18 German sailors with only 10 members of his group aboard. He chose not to rescue the Germans, fearing Reichful reprisals and bombs on civilians. As the vessel sank, the Germans cursed England and cried for help, while the weather worsened and rescue seemed unlikely.
In Dallas on January 17, reports say peanut supplies are short due to bad weather last summer. Leading buyer ER Higginbotham estimates this year’s crop at about 25 percent of normal as drought followed by heavy rains damaged maturating peanuts. Government data show 15 million bushels produced in 1947, with far fewer carloads in key districts.
London dispatch reports the issue of National War bonds at six percent will be discontinued next month by treasury order. The government has relied on this source for war financing and the market awaits how funds will be raised once the six percent issue ends.
The Olsen's store in Cheyenne markets itself as the mecca for local shoppers offering strict quality with right prices. Home delivery is available and a full range of fresh produce including eggs butter fruits vegetables and leafy greens is advertised alongside live poultry and coffee at traditional prices.
A report notes a proposal for issuing four percent treasury bills for twelve months with the aim of gradually consolidating short term obligations into long term debt at no more than four percent interest. It signals a shift toward long term financing to manage public obligations.
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