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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
4
The Leader complains that the Tribune reprints stories after they fade, citing July 7 and July 3 France dispatches about American forces in Maine and the Marne. It urges timely clipping and asks the Tribune to lift its clo ses promptly to keep news current.
The Leader's edition shows a substantially smaller AP news load than the Associated Press content in the rival issue, with 2 612 words versus 6 756 words. The comparison highlights uneven wire service coverage and potential editorial strategy differences between publications.
The article analyzes a paradox on the western front where Germany appears to plan both an offensive and a strategic retreat. It notes advancing positions being abandoned while preparations for attack continue, with German air power kept in reserve as past thrusts showed aerial mastery. It suggests Germany may seek a final push before American manpower swells and hints at fortified retreats if plans fail.
Converse county exceeds apportionment goals by at least 30 percent as other counties nationwide are urged to match the feat. The stamps are touted as backers of victory and a sign of public support for war efforts.
The article notes platinum's high value relative to gold and its Colombian roots in what is now Colombia. It cites rising exports to $607,500 in 1945, $1,250,000 in 1906, and $2,180,100 in 1997, and recalls that crude platinum ore once was discarded as a waste product in some Colombian gold mines.
The list includes William ER. Mullen Mars Ide M. Haus Margaret Murdick Thomas flunter Charles E. Lane Hillierd S. Ridgely William C. Kinkead W. Burdick Z. KR. Carpenter Richerson Bros. Lo Decker MW 1. Vipul Samuel Idelman dew Yoder France Marsh Charles Smith M. J. Thompson Kande Palmer Western Life Ins Co lored D. Baice Curta Beard C. L. Beatty w. N. George W. Plummer Max J. Meyer Gaoff & Braunschweig Charles L. Rigdon.
A list of people visiting Cheyenne and area locals yesterday and today includes R A Coal of La Grange Mrs R L MacAdams of Fotter Neb Jon Wood of Hanna M G Mertiner of Cambria M Kuykendall of Rawlina Parley and wife of Kimall Neb Sam Small of Diamond Josephine Larson of Albin J H McCoy of Douglas Williams of Laramie Andrew Winters of Guernsey and other miners and residents transacting business or visiting friends in Cheyenne this week
More changes have been made in the soldiery at Fort Russell with several personnel reassigned to other posts and a number of recruits arriving to fill their places. The movement reflects typical garrison rotations and new stationing plans.
State fair officials in Cheyenne promise the 1918 Wyoming State Fair will be the grandest ever with larger exhibits across all departments. September dates are set with four bands, including Wheatland and Kiffle bands, and special days for old tim ers and children. Feature displays from agricultural and state departments, county agents, and a notable dog show are planned as preparations for bigger crowds.
Market reports show cattle hogs and sheep receipts varying across cities with prices firming in St Louis and strong hog demand in Kansas City. Beef and stocker values hold near last week’s levels while feeder prices rise on good demand and liberal sheep runs look to continue with Denver campaigns.
Reports from invalids just back from Austro-Hungarian concentration camps depict brutal conditions. Men are starved, chilled, and deprived of clothing as thousands are marched and housed in filthy, underfed prisons. Deaths surge at Mathausen. the front’s soldiers are urged to desert for better treatment, while others are selected for trench work with slim chances of return.
Weather Bureau records show a.m 6 p.m temperatures 62 and 74 relative humidity 08 and 43 wind from the west 55 miles per hour at 6 p.m. July readings include lowest 52 degrees at 6 a.m and highest 4 degrees? total precipitation since January 1 totaling 9.76 inches versus normal 6.22 inches.
Tomorrow night the local culinary workers union stages its first annual dance at the Coliseum. Tickets purchased promise attendees a enjoyable evening with a special presentation for each guest.
Mrs Effie Kieppe Averill Mion writes about time spent at a sanatorium for rheumatism. She describes visiting periods of three weeks and two weeks, noting treatment experiences and symptoms during those stays.
The Citizen’s Efficiency Association formed by pastors and laymen plans Sunday afternoon gatherings at a central location with talks by Judge Mentzer and Rev. Houston. The program will feature Municipal Band music and aims to rotate venues each week to reach different parts of town.
A letter from Mrs. Marg Bmale of Bishop California endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a reliable cold remedy. She reports suffering from a cold and says the medicine acted like a charm with no opiates used.
The Mine Workers Union of Wyoming opens its annual convention in Cheyenne with about 75 delegates expected. Gov. Howe and city officials will give welcome remarks, and committee reports will fill most sessions ahead of the Friday close. The event aims to avoid wage scale talks while preparing for the State Federation of Labor gathering in Sheridan.
D H Vance of Greeley Colorado, a leading western horse buyer, rode through Cheyenne yesterday on his way home from Ogden where he sold a load of horses to the U S government for the army. He returned with a fine draft horse shipment intended for local farmers and reported an active market with strong prices for almost any stock.
The United States Food Administration urges strict meat and poultry economy to support Allied needs. It cites a weekly target of about 75 million pounds for meat and products, urges households to cut consumption, and notes milk products as substitutes.
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