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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
6
Delegates at a convention debate a prohibitory tax on stockmen for range use. Some protest that forest receipts already flow to states and the forests are not self supporting. Others concede increases may be justified amid lengthy discussion at the forest reserves and grazing lands committee meeting.
A resolution will be presented this morning at the hearing where Secretary Houston will be present. The proceedings focus on the scheduled agenda and attendance confirms involvement of key officials.
Reports describe French and German artillery duels in the Vosges with heavy guns near Ramsoapeie and Dixmude Het-Sas Belgium. Snow storms hinder Austro Italian operations while rebels in Tripoli reportedly suffer heavy losses. The German raider’s Atlantic whereabouts remain unknown and the Yarrowdale steamer connected to the raider is unaccounted for. Monument inquiries directed to R McCafferty by phone.
The national stockmen convention in Cheyenne featured Cal lan and Governor Kendrick praising western ranching while Dwight B. Heard outlined association goals and live stock policy. Announcements invited attendees to the Denver stock show, with Mead’s later talk planned on Australia’s conditions.
London readers report farmers angrily protest the government plan to draft half the skilled agricultural workers into the army and replace them with sedentary labor or women. Critics accuse the policy of jeopardizing food production amid wartime shortages.
The government accepted a plan to enlist women for farm work on a military basis. They will be paid, billeted, and clothed by the War Office.
One of the finest bunches of steers seen in these yards was marketed in Denver today by Richards and Mitchell of Brush, Cole. Thirty eight head averaged 1214 pounds and sold at 10.26 per cwt, the highest price ever paid on the open market for fat steers. A second lot sold at 9.15 and a few cows brought 6.80.
Washington January 18 five new rear admirals authorized by last congress have been nominated by President Wilson. Dr. Carey T. Grayson the president's naval aide and physician is among the number.
The group has not released recommendations yet but anticipates a lively national discussion. The issue may shape Congress policy on Congressman Borland's call for a thorough investigation of food marketing and supply. President Heard reported the judiciary committee favored the investigation, with leading packers present at the convention due to the importance of the topics.
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