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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

11

Society Notes Open Knit In Cheyenne and Area

Knitting parties gain popularity as simple social gatherings. Red Cross knitters meet at J. D. Freeborn’s home at 5 o’clock. Epworth League from Methodist group enjoyed a moonlit Lake Minnehaha skating party chaperoned by Mrs. Markel ley. Eike Dance to aid city week festivities at the Elks. Day of Prayer set by national W C T U with local services in Cheyenne. Bishop and Mrs. N S Thomas to return from eastern trip. Miss Varelia Brownell joins high school faculty. Mrs. Perryan and family visiting from Burns non before Perryan’s overseas posting.

J. D. Freeborn Red Cross Epworth League of the Methodist Markelley Lake Minnehaha Fair Luna Elks Cheyenne Mikes Lillie Roberts Denver Don Roberts David Nimmen Little Bear Mary Helen Nimmo Louise Stimson Pine Bluffs Bishop Thomas The Plains Quincy New York Philadelphia Wyoming Varelia Brownell University of Nebraska Lucretia Whitehead John Perryany Bnempnon Perryam Katherine Laughlin Perryan Bhys- Wend James B. Shivers Meredith Davis Mr. Davis

Visiting List Details Return of Hirke Kennedy in Denver

Hirke Kennedy has returned to Denver after attending the townhow. Griffin and the otter Genevieve have been at the home of Lieut. Grif hes parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.

Hirke Kennedy Denver Wis Griffin Genevieve Grifhes J. W

Art Club Meetings and Woman's Club Discussion

The Coterie Art club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. A. W. Albee at 500 West Twenty-sixth Street. The Cheyenne Art association convenes this afternoon at 3 45 with President Mrs. Charles Briste. A Woman's club meeting drew a large attendance as chair Mesdames William Whitley A. J. Parshall and Ray E. Lee led a discussion on My Ideal Home focusing on house fixtures furnishings appearance and harmony.

Coke Art Club Coterie Art Club A. W. Albee West Twenty-sixth Street Womtn Woman's Club Washeen Mia Mentger William Whiley A. J. Parshall Ray E. Lee

Sea Gull Perches on Palm Beach Nymphs Cap

Whittier club members discuss home life and labor saving devices in a meeting that delayed adjournment. Upcoming topics include My Son In Law and My Daughter In Law. Members plan a Bible study and social dance to raise funds for society activities at the Parish hall.

Palm Beach J. H. Gilmore J. Ht. Watton

Church Circles Plan Red Cross and Charity Work

Methodist Aid society members meet at 2 PM at the library to ride to the capitol for Red Cross work. St Mark's Guild hosts and plans layette sewing for Belgian babies. King's Daughters of the Congregational church and Girls Friendly Society also organize layette garments and charitable projects with ongoing Tuesday meetings.

Methodist Aid Society Red Cross Capitol St. Mark'’s Guild St. Mark's Belgium Watson Girks’ Friendly Society S A. Hluston Gina’ Friendly Society Cheyenne

McAdoo Calls for Prompt Action on Rail Bill

William Gibbs McAdoo, directing American railroads, urged the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee to act quickly on the administration railroad bill. He warned that prompt action is essential to keep the government’s vast financial operations running to meet war needs. He noted $10,000,000,000 in funding already authorized and stressed settlement of the current question before proceeding.

Washington William Dibbbs McAdoo House Interstate and Foreign Commerece Secretary of the Treasury Administration McAdoo

Auto trip ends in near freeze for Earl Lambert

Earl Lambert narrowly escaped in a Wheeling area auto trip when his car balked near Inyer. He sought shelter in a homesteader’s shack, but both feet and ears froze severely and fingers on one hand were frozen, after failed attempts to repair the vehicle.

Wheatland Wva Earl Lambert Wheathod Inyer

Notable thanks amid sorrow after loss in war time

The Houx family expresses deep gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy after the death in their immediate family. They acknowledge grieving others' pain in the wider wartime hardships and wish strength to bear burdens.

Frank Houx

Cure a Cord In One Day Patent Medicine Claim

A dubious ad promotes LAXATIVE BHHOMO QUINDIN tablets claimed to cure a cord in one day. It promises money refund if it fails and features a signature line for ER W GROVE on each box.

W. Grove

Foreign Legion of U S. United by War Plan

Washington January report cites Captain Gordon Smith proposing a foreign legion for those in the United States who are technically Austro Hungarian subjects but wish to join the Allied cause. Czechs Slovenes Serbs and others express readiness to enlist under foreign officers with decent pay and equipment. War Department has not approved the plan.

Washington Jan Sitn Tani Eawhd Bee Gordon Gordon Smith United States Cen America Serbia Sa- Toniki Foreign Legion War Department

Butter Price Fix Set by Hoover for New York and Chicago

Food Administrator Hoover fixes held creamery butter at 17 cents a pound in New York and 54.4 cents a pound in Chicago for an indefinite period. Local administrator Arthur Williams announced the ruling this afternoon, signaling a government price support measure.

New York Chicago Hoover Arthur Williams

Goeben Total Loss Reported After British Action

Geneva dispatch claims Goeben may be destroyed after British action in the naval clash involving Turkish cruiser Midaihs and Sultan Selim, and German ships Breslau and Coeben. Vienna report, received in Buchs, notes Goeben possibly a total loss.

Geneva Adele Pieper Hans Midaihs Sultan Selim Vienna Buchs

Marriage of Gov Cox’s daughter to Denver lieutenant announced

The wedding of Miss Helen Cox, daughter of Gov James M. Cox, to Lieut. Dante Mahoney of Denver is set for Sunday evening at the governor’s home. Mahoney is stationed at Camp Funston, Kansas.

Columbus Helen Larding Cox James M. Cox Dante J. Siihoney Denver Mahoney Camp Funston Kan

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritations

The advertisement urges readers to buy Zemo from druggists in 35c or 1 bottle and apply as directed. It claims itching, pimples, blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm and similar troubles will disappear, leaving skin soft and healthy. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland

Increased Meat Production Seen in 1918 Outlook

Washington reports a monthly livestock study showing rising shipments of stockers and feeders from stockyards to farms and larger December 1917 receipts. Feeder hogs and feeder cattle shipments increased markedly with western yards leading gains, signaling higher 1918 market preparation and stronger animal numbers for sale.

Washington Bureau of Markers Department of Vericulture Ney

German in Schools: A Question of Learning Value

A Washington Star reader questions the merit of teaching German broadly in schools. The letter argues against widespread German instruction and mocks the idea as unnecessary or futile learning.

Sorghum Cone Washington Star

Germany Firm Tirpitz Asserts at Brest-Litowsk Stand

Amsterdam dispatch quotes Grand Admiral von Tirpitz declaring the German stance at Brest-Litowsk shows unwavering will to win. He spoke at a Motherland party meeting reported by Berlin authorities, asserting no misstep has softened the resolve.

Amsterdam Brest-Litowsk von Tirpitz Motherlind Party Berlin

Why Chilly Weather Brings Rheumatism

An article explains rheumatism as caused by toxins in the blood and urges warming, drinking water, and kidney function. It recommends four ounces of Salts dissolved in water each morning for a week to purify the blood and ease joints, claiming benefits from this inexpensive remedy widely used by sufferers.

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