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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
11
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Government study on living costs shows family expenditures shift with children. Dr. Royal Meeker notes clothes spending drops after marriage and again with each birth as wives become domestic workers tied to home while incomes rise only for food. He cites figures on distribution of household costs and impacts of larger families.
The quote notes that comforts and necessities are sacrificed to supply food for the poorest, highlighting a widening gap and the urgent need for action to bridge it. It emphasizes that the issue mainly affects lower income groups and calls for measures to address hunger.
A call to end coal conservation impediments and speed hydro electric development in the West. The piece argues electricity will ease world energy needs as oil resources lag and urges Congress to favor progress over restrictive water power policies.
A Heidelberg professor says Germany need not be ashamed of defeat yet warns that the lust for conquest led the nation into the most destructive war. He argues accountability lies in pursuing aggressive aims rather than national failure.
The article notes that several of William J. Bryan's political policies have been adopted over time. It argues conservative Democrats now fear the man associated with disaster more than his ideas, reflecting changing public perception of Bryan.
Maurice Maeterlinck claims discrimination and contrasts American girls with what he calls ugly jazz music, presenting a provocative cultural critique.
The article notes that under prohibition a single man loses the married man's privilege of home made wine though the bachelor Seadog may still risk making port.
Billy and Nanny lure Tim and Mike with a signal and drive the cart into a pond. The goats swim with the boys clinging to the reins as the cart overturns on a tree, sending the boys sprawling and the goats fleeing into bushes. Nanny hides under a thorn tree as Mike chases the pair. the scene ends with Nanny captured and Billy planning more adventures tomorrow.
A Saturday only special features See Land of the Sky at the Princess presented by the Y W C A. The program promises a local cinema showcase with a period atmosphere and community screening.
Oakland report says Harold Graven UC student faced murder charge after an early morning crash that killed Mrs. Marion A. Forrest. Investigators allege excessive speed and negligence led to her instant death.
Denver January 23 feeder sale totals surpass 1.06 million dollars as buyers bid on cattle across the auction. The event marked a strong run for feeders at the annual stock show with multiple high price lots sold.
The article notes Henry J. Raymond birth centenary as NYT founder and orator, and Gen. John M. Thayer birth centenary as Civil War commander and Nebraska senator. It marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Chicora disaster in Lake Michigan and reports the cornerstone laying for New York City Civic Auditorium by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
The Cincinnati native and celebrated American sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus marks his sixty fifth birthday. Educated in Cincinnati public schools and at Munich’s Royal Academy, his works span the nation from Washington to Trinity Church, with statues for the Connecticut state house, and memorials in Canton and Indianapolis. He won the competition to design the national Key Memorial in Baltimore.
Events span New York to Chicago rail link completion, Grant reception of Prince Arthur, Davitt's sedition case, and historical anniversaries. Notable figures include Laura Mapleson and Lord Grey, with dates from 1853 to 1919.
Thousands of American troops return from France arriving in New York as the Armistice era resumes. President Wilson plans a visit to Chateau-Thierry, signaling ongoing Allied peace efforts and national celebrations.
Beatrice Harraden English novelist born Hempstead England 56 years ago today. Dr Kate Barrett physician sociologist and humanitarian born Glifton Va 62 years ago today. Mrs Edith Wharton author born New York City 58 years ago today. Marcus A Smits US senator from Arizona born near Cynthiana Ky 68 years ago today.
The report notes the Cuba American Jockey Club winter meeting in Havana and the Winter meeting of the Business Men's Racing Association in New Orleans. It also mentions the opening of a 100 day meeting at Tia Juana and the Chicago Automobile Show opening, plus the close of the Midwinter Handicap Target tournament at Pinehurst No CC.
Opening of the annual congestion and opening by the National Ski Association at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Skating derbies in Chicago featuring junior and senior silver skates. Boxing cards in Philadelphia include Johnny Kilbane vs Johnny Murray in six rounds and Willie Ryan vs Eddie McAndrews in six rounds.
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill to prohibit smoking tobacco or other substances in public places during meal hours and sent the measure to the House for consideration. The proposal targets all public spaces within the state to curb smoking during lunches and meals.
John H. H. Athwood special assistant United States attorney general who has studied California living costs begins a Denver inquiry. The notice advertises property listing by C. W. Riner & Co. and a rental classified line for two furnished rooms at 404 Hast 41th with a January 24 to February 24 window.
An advertisement warns of rising kidney disease and urges Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the solution. It promotes the product for kidneys liver and bladder, lists purchase options and sample offer, and notes the mailing address in Binghamton New York with a sampler tie in to Cheyenne State Leader.
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