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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
13
The Turkish cruiser Midulla, ex Breslau, with 310 crew, went down at the Dardanelles after a battle with British forces. 132 of 172 rescued from the Midulla’s crew. The Turkish Breslau and Goeben were mined. Goeben bombed by British aircraft in the straits.
A draft bill outlines a war cabinet appointed by the president with Senate consent. It would supervise all executive departments and agencies, coordinate conduct and prosecution of the war, and review interdepartmental actions as needed.
Onston January 21 British armies reported the week ending tally of 17,043 casualties. The breakdown lists 2,377 officers killed or wounded and 1,477 officers missing.
The article chronicles a raucous congressional scene with Sen Stone delivering a vehement critique of the GOP as Vice President Marshall and Sen Lodge clash over policy. The gallery erupted in laughter as debate intensified and orders to clear the chamber were discussed amid sharp partisan exchanges.
Washington reports two main aims of the fuel shutdown have been met. East homes receive more coal, bunker coal moves to the seaboard for transatlantic shipping, while railroad congestion remains unresolved due to unexpected weather. The first of ten Monday holidays halted most east coast business. Manufacturing plants begin a five day shutdown tomorrow.
Senator Stone declares Theodore Roosevelt the most seditious man in America accusing him of seeking power and attacking the president and Congress. Stone asserts Roosevelt publishes disloyal material in the Kansas City Star under contract for pay and blames the Kansas City Star for spreading the charges.
Hebard P. Blanchard 08 a longtime city resident died Sunday at St. John's hospital. Retired bookkeeper of 104 West Twenty-first street he will have funeral services from Early's chapel Wednesday afternoon under Masonic lodge auspices. Survived by widow and two sons K. P. Blanchard of Buford and G. D. Blanchard of Cheyenne.
Men seeking commissions in the aviation section of the army as flyers or gas engineers must apply immediately per a telegram from the aviation examining board at Fort Omaha. To secure February exams in Omaha, blanks will be forwarded and examination dates given by telegraph in order received. Eligible applicants of good education within draft age will be aviators or gas engine experts with a limited number under 71 or over 60 for supply officer and adjutant roles, upon passing exams and graduation from training schools.
The Ohio State Journal notes considerable difficulty in identifying flaws in President Wilson's recent remarks to the civilized world. The piece highlights complexity in interpreting his statements and the varied reactions they provoke among audiences.
An old advertisement invites readers to mail a slip to Foley Co in Chicago for a trial package. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness. Sold everywhere.
Tribute was paid at the Cheyenne Presbyterian service for twenty young men represented on the church flag. A prayer was offered by Rev. J. J. Stubblefield as mothers and relatives placed stars on the flag in honor of Paul Collier Walter Davis Jesse Davidson William Corson Ferdinand Dickson Harry Henderson Jr Frank Jordan Percy G Macmanus Jr Menteer Paul Peters Carl Peters Rowland Price George Irwin Smith Willis Rees Marion Weaver James Woods Rayl L Vinest Henry Briggs William Price and Howard Chambers.
Workers charted ice cutting on lakes north of Cheyenne as cold weather froze the surface to twelve inches. Despite labor shortages, T Joe Cahill of Capital Coal and Ice asked police for men to help. Crews cut from the Laramie River while wages are said to be high. Glenrock visitor E C Higgins stayed in Cheyenne for several days.
Government announces joining a broader battle against predatory animals and reveals plans to abandon the bounty system. Officials say the shift aims to bolster wildlife protection and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
Louis Buckner of Someorwet Virginia writes of feeling run down and mis erable with backache swollen ankles and sleep disturbances. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he says he became a new man and urges others to try the remedy which is sold everywhere.
Washington Jan 21 Farmers bulletin 864 Practical Information for Beginners in Irrigation explains land selection location and preparation for irrigation farms. It covers ditch and box construction irrigation principles for alfalfa grain potatoes fruit and truck crops. Free on request while supplies last.
Word from Casper has Judge Charles F. E. Winter declare his bid for the U S House as a Republican challenger to W. C. Deming. Winter, a famed Wyoming lawyer and author, is seen as strong timber for the party and a top figure for Republicans aiming for national office.
Charlie Chaplin urges all young men to join the Marines declaring a worthwhile path. The Marines seen first to action on land or sea and to win the first strike as the bellwether of victory. Local recruiting station notes May quotas for the reserve corps and relief services. Sergeant Kaleer says more volunteers are needed.
Mrs. W F Cody requests postponing any memorial for Buffalo Bill Cody, urging plans for a Cody Memorial School be dropped to fund national war defense. She cites the world war in progress and stresses not diverting public money to monuments until affairs settle.
A Pleasant Grove Utah letter from November 4 1916 praises Kilmer’s Swamp Root kidney medicine. The author HEDQUIST DORTG CO No 4 George L. Smith asserts five years of handling the product with universal satisfaction and no complaints while recommending it to readers.
A letter promotes Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co Moghamion New York offering a sample bottle for ten cents plus a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The ad invites readers to mention the Cheyenne Daily State Leader and notes medium and large size bottles available at drug stores.
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