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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
12
A fragment from The Cheyenne State Leader mentions a BLISHT entry and a vague local notice. Readable text shows no clear event or outcome. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
The Maine debate centers on using potato profits to issue Liberty bonds and fund the Red Cree campaign. Farmers in Aroostook and nearby regions face high costs for feed, winter and spring, with concerns about levies and subscription support affecting Hod Crnes campaigns.
The article discusses aircraft potentially countering submarine warfare and aiding the war effort. It notes how air power could neutralize undersea threats by disrupting submarine operations and aiding coastal defenses. The piece weighs aircraft as a decisive factor in forcing strategic outcomes.
Fragmentary excerpt notes a historical view of patriotic economic effort in Manchester England during a distant era. Mentions names and dates are unreadable but implies analysis of national economic sentiment and civic action.
Citizens from all classes signed pledges at Mr Harrep's Market Place to practice economy and urge others. Potatoes received little emphasis in the day’s rationing sale. Purchases occurred at the Main and items were scarce with limited quantities available.
A chaotic OCR fragment questions the Edison Company and its financial practices. The text claims excessive profits, rising costs, and calls for reform or relief for the public, while criticizing corporate thrift and future policy. The passage lacks clear dates or solid facts.
The piece discusses the song Dixie and its reception among allied troops and American audiences. It notes Dixie’s familiar tune and controversial lyrics penned by Dan Emmett, originally sung by Bryant’s Minstrels in 1859, with lines invoking home and cotton and the refrain Look away Dixie Land. The article contrasts Dixie with Star-Spangled Banner and America as American patriotic songs.
Reports detail patriotic addresses by local officials and civic leaders in Pine Bluffs praising wartime efforts. Mention covers public relations, veteran insurance protections by Union Pacific, and visits of Majors and mayors to a Union Pacific event in Cheyenne with private car transport.
A railroad notice outlines revised boundaries for the Wyoming division from the east switch of Rawlins yard to Mile Post 691% near Ogden Utah, with Green River Wyoming as headquarters. A new Western division is created with boundaries from the east switch of Rawlins yard to Mile Post 691% and branches, under H L Bell and superintendent Deadygiuartem. Approved by WM Jeffers vice president and general manager.
A W Weentrott is appointed superintendent amid unclear text. The notice references his role in leadership and a formal appointment process. Further details are not readable in the fragment.
Proahk Booker, long time Union Pacific stenographer, departs this morning for Denver to join a consular mission, then heads to San Francisco for assignment aboard an Asiatic fleet ship. He has served under W A McDiment in the depot office for several months and is the son of ranchman WL Booker of Wyoming.
Henry Needham hires Mabel Potts as stenographer in his office to fill the vacancy left by Ed Lawler. Potts has months of railroad service and previously worked in the chief clerk’s office. Ed Lawler has transferred to another office where he is called the roustabout. Eddy remains indispensable as the assistant docket agent James B Coffey adopts a new role.
Marl Josselin’s transfer to Salt Lake reduces staff at the LP ticket office. Reports claim discrimination in hiring women for clerical roles. officials deny favoritism and note a general need for help. A.W. Woodruff will take formal charge July 15. locals welcome his arrival and wish him success.
The image shows Pershing with staff members Major James Harbord and Major-General John J. Pershing among others. Back row includes Merritte W. Ireland and Daniel F. E. McCarthy. This is the first Pershing staff photo to reach the United States after his arrival in England taken the day he debarked.
The article argues that British policy coerces a majority while blocking Irish liberty, tracing a century of rebellion and executions. It examines Sinn Fein’s rise, the convention plan, and Ulster’s split loyalties, framing Ireland’s future as central to global democracy and self rule.
The campaign urges renewed effort in the final ten days as subscriptions count toward votes and a chance at a Studebaker car. Standings may hinge on small margins, and every renewal or new subscription could tip the balance in this close contest.
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