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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
4
Blunt fragment from The Cheyenne State Leader notes a blotchy headline item with unclear event. The readable portion mentions BLISHT in a context suggesting a local notice or brief item. Further details are not discernible from the fragment.
The report notes Maine farmers, led by Aroostook growers, shifting profits to fund Liberty bonds while seeking relief from high costs. It mentions Red Cross campaigns, anticipated price rises, and efforts to sustain potato farming through winter and spring under market and political pressures.
A wartime report argues aircraft could deter submarines by connecting air power to anti-submarine campaigns. It discusses deploying an aero squadron of high quality planes to disrupt submarine operations and defend coastal areas. The piece links air superiority with decisive final outcomes in the conflict.
A fragment notes a historical patriotic economy concept in Manchester during an early era, mentioning Wohrhetian Selene Monktor and the seace test. The text is incomplete but suggests national pride influencing economic thought in the period.
The document notes inhabitants signing at Mr Harrep's Market Place to practice economy as a patriotic duty. Potatoes, oddly, receive little attention in today’s listings, with prices quoted four pounds per penny and limited sale times on Tuesdays and Thursdays in forenoon and afternoon sessions.
A chaotic OCR draft argues over capping rates and public release of a company, claiming it profits from high prices while workers and consumers bear the burden. It contrasts Edison with favored thrift, urging relief to the public and questioning corporate virtue and foresight.
Article notes the minstrel origin of Dixie and how allied bands may perform it. It discusses audience familiarity and political sensitivities, citing Dan Emmett as composer and Bryant’s Minstrels as initial performers in 1859. It mentions lyric phrases such as Look away Dixie Land and the song’s cultural resonance.
Speakers at Pine Bluff presented patriotic themes and praised wartime efforts. The gathering noted support from Union Pacific officers and highlighted insurance protections for drafted employees. Attendees included Colonel Forte Major Smoke and Mayor and Mrs. LaFontaine visiting Mr Basinger at the Union Pacific camp.
Officials approve new division lines for the Wyoming region and North Platte area. The Western division will run from East switch of Rawlins yard to mile post 691 and include linked branches. H L Bell serves as superintendent with headquarters in Green River Wyoming. Western division details approved by William Jeffers vice president and general manager.
Fragmentary text notes Mr A W Weentrott as appointed superintendent. The passage is unclear on place or dates but confirms the appointment decision and official title.
Proahk Booker, long time stenographer for the Union Pacific, departs this morning for Denver to join the final campaign for entrance to the army. He has served here under W. A. McDiment and will be missed at the depot building. Booker is the son of well known Wyoming ranchman WL W. Booker of Clendo. From Denver he goes to San Francisco to sail to join the Asiatic fleet.
Henry Needham hires Mabel Potts as stenographer to fill the vacancy left by Ed Lawler. Potts has months of railroad experience in the chief clerk’s office. Ed Lawler transfers to a different office where he is known as the roustabout. Eddy’s absence is noted as Needham says they cannot get along without him. Assistant District Agent James B. Coffey has adopted the
Marl Josselin has left for Salt Lake. Coffey counties from the C. and 8 offices here report a friendly, efficient staff. A circulating report claims IVP discrimination against men eligible for draft. officials deny favoritism and say women are hired only to meet a help call. A. W. Woodruff prepares to assume office July 15. depot men welcome him and wish success.
The first U S Army General Pershing staff photo from England shows in front Majors Harbord and Pershing with aides and colonels, taken the day he disembarked, as the staff reached the United States after their arrival in England.
Analyzes Ireland’s struggle for Home Rule, contrasting majority coercion with minority obedience. Notes past executions like Robert Emmett and Roger Casement, Sinn Fein growth, and the unreliability of the Lloyd George convention. Highlights religious distribution, Ulster Protestant influence, and the push for self governance amid global democracy ideals.
The piece urges candidates to pushrenewals and new subscriptions in the last ten days of a statewide drive. It notes standings often close and a few extra votes could decide the grand prize, a Studebaker touring car, with 50 000 votes needed for a strong lead and 1550 car prize.
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