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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1916
Page
16
Editor W W Slack argues against child labor and urges nationwide church support for the Keating Owens bill. He contrasts cheap child labor with schooling, warning that factory drudgery harms children and praising the push for fair labor laws and equal opportunities through education and moral guidance.
The piece marks January 25 as a gala occasion in calendars worldwide as Scots celebrate Robert Burns birth. It references Burns legends and verses and notes ongoing honors despite the years passing.
The piece notes Burns birthday festivities held in Ayr and across America with week long events. Scots and Americans attend gatherings featuring songs, bagpipes, dancing, and kilts, honoring Robert Burns for his appeal to common people and his enduring legacy to humanity.
The document cites Secretary McAdoo refuting claims that Wilson era auto taxes would burden owners. It states the tax targets factory pricing and is paid by manufacturers once, not an ongoing levy on private vehicles. A 20 horsepower car would incur a $10 tax at the factory.
At the request of Wyoming labor leaders Dr Leon Co Wille will deliver a special sermon at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening on the theme Commercializing Mothers and Children The address marks Child Labor Sunday observed nationwide January 29 and will begin at 750 PM
City briefs report Senator Shepard visiting Cheyenne from Basin after the Denver stock show and Senator Sullivan from Casper traveling home from Denver. Donnelly's cafe offers a turkey dinner for five cents. Sands Drug Co announces 75e service to city parts and noon to midnight calls. Also notes a notarial commission issued to C B Littlefield of Casper and local businesses advertising taxicab service and shoe sales.
Five deaths and heavy property loss followed winds and rain across southern Oklahoma and northern Texas. Train service interrupted and floods threaten hundreds of families. Drowned near Cris and three children in Oklahoma. Flooding extended to Gainesville water spouts. Arkanean River rise endangers Muskogee pumping station. Oil tanks struck by lightning.
A special call meeting is scheduled for January 24 at Beagle hall to discuss financial matters. Attendees should present details including a reference to Oscar Moody and room 8.
Dear readers, a 76 year old patient testifies that Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets greatly relieve backache rheumatism and kidney issues. The letter urges readers to ask for Anuric at drug stores and notes the tablets were recently released for public sale. Editorial note requests conspicuous publication of this letter.
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