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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
4
A playful lobby exchange unfolds as a man notes a so-called one piece orchestra while a woman counters that a dozen men are involved. The remark triggers a light back-and-forth about productivity and perception in a busy public space.
With national and local welfare support, the United States employment service sets up returnee bureaus in cities and towns and stations representatives at army camps to guide soldiers and war workers toward suitable employment. The program coordinates governmental and private efforts to place veterans in industry commerce and agriculture, prioritizing local community responsibility.
Sir Satyendra Sinha becomes order secretary for India in the British government and is the first East Indian in the imperial cabinet. He earlier joined the viceroy's executive council and was India's first king's counsel. Educated at Presidency College Calcutta, he studied in England and was called to the bar in 1886.
Reports describe Crown Prince Alexander of Berbia acting as regent of the Croats and Slovenes kingdom amid Balkan tensions. Dispatches suggest the abdication of King Peter I and ongoing Austro-German control, signaling a troublesome path for peace commissioners.
Fragmentary report suggests Alexander became heir in 1969 after elder brother Kings Rootes resigned amid public resentment. Text mentions Prince George and a claimed murder, with unclear dates and details about Alexander born in S88 and described as steady and serious.
Norfolk Virginia advocate W B Shafer Jr proposes a one year pay plan for American soldiers. The Shafer plan would authorize three billion dollars to pay twelve months remuneration to each serviceman, funded by a small per person tax. Supporters say it rewards sacrifice and would be cheaper than extending war costs, noting soldiers left well paying jobs to serve.
Wyoming Utah and Southern Idaho League to Enforce Peace branches announce the Mountain Congress for a League of Nations to be held in Salt Lake City on February 22 and 24. Delegates from governors mayors and major societies are invited as part of a nationwide nine city series to marshal support for a League of Nations.
The British army continues demobilization with 17000 units to be prepared across 19 categories. Rail and road transport limits, ship conversions, and port berth shortages slow returns from France as miners and other classes are released while occupation forces and postwar arrangements are debated at the peace conference.
Report from Wimbledon station describes demobilization routines including hot meals on arrival, ration books, unemployment and railway documents, and a 28 day pay and allowance entitlement. Soldiers must surrender kit but may keep uniform and tin hat. coats return with a payment of 5. Identification disks are often swapped, causing misidentifications. Tailor-made suits are offered or a cash option. current prices make suits costly.
Rotarians urged to attend promptly Wednesday at the plans room where J B Walton 22 president will preside, with emphasis on punctual arrival by 12 10. Vladivostok dispatch notes General Janona named commander of Lettish troops facing expulsion in western Biborla, with over 26000 Lettish fugitives mobilizable for future deployment to Lithuania.
The state president of the W T U called a special meeting yesterday afternoon at the Carnegie Library to discuss prohibition legislation. Bills already introduced in the house were read and debated during the session.
Personal announcements report Sergeant Dengslas Von Kennell’s safe arrival in New York from overseas and relief at home. Also noted are residents moving in, visiting relatives, and a film star Marsden joining a major studio. A marriage of Miss Mary Martinec and Mr. Thomas Retive is recorded with the groom leading the Union Pacific band.
The Woman's Club extends cordial invitations to legislators at the Carnegie Library for a 2:30 business conference and 3:00 literary program featuring Rev. S. A. Huston on Jerusalem Then and Now. Guests may attend. each member may bring one. Churchill Parent Teachers Association meets Friday at 3:30 pm with J. C. Croneer addressing education issues. College Club has no library meeting. J. O. Croager discusses Wyoming schools and proposed legislation.
The text describes widespread destruction of Belgian factories during the German occupation. Machinery was removed or destroyed, stockpiles depleted, and materials sent to Germany. Regions like Charleroi faced severe damage, with many furnaces and engines razed. Recovery will be costly and slow, possibly delaying production until mid next year.
Johannesburg reports the influenza epidemic hurting mine production. It halts recruiting of five employees across seven teen companies, representing 27 percent of the sector, with November losses totaling 22 dollars. In London opium smoking and drug use rise, with inquest notes of parties for doped heroin and cocaine purchases. prices noted and arrests mentioned.
Fragmentary notice row describes local businesses. Mentions Plains Auto Co, tire vulcanizing, service offers, and a few disjointed product references. Includes names and places such as Capito Welches and Minckwwy with unclear context.
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