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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
12
A brief message quoting Woodrow Wilson on the erosion of American traditions and the need to defend republican values. The wording emphasizes vigilance against forgetting foundational principles.
The article portrays Senor Villa as a constant public figure likely to meet a swift end through American action or Carrancista forces. It predicts Mexico moving toward peace with U S support, noting Washington pursues a definite course believed beneficial to both nations despite anticipated backlash from the south.
In a brisk national assessment the New World reports the United States is best positioned for both prosperity and adversity. It notes the ability to place American bank branches in foreign trade centers and mobilize credits for large foreign loans. It cites a June 20 year end balance of 78 million and contrasts with debt struggles abroad.
Local leaders urge Cheyenne merchants to list their names as donors to a company fund. The plan would have donors’ names added to a list to be presented to the company along with contributions.
The piece argues Republicans in the Senate obstruct President Wilson’s ship purchase program using every tactic including absentees and registrars. It asserts the administration bill would boost the U S merchant marine and criticizes the party for blocking it to show Wilson inactive.
The speaker calls for patriotism without boasting or jingoism in Lewis ton Maine. He warns against glorying in victories of U S leaders while urging pride in country through science travel and peaceful progress. He notes wartime debates and praises Russia as a factor in the great war.
A clipped comment discusses long judicial careers, noting most Supreme Court justices serving across eras. It cites Chief Justice White’s twenty eight year tenure and remarks on Taft appointing a broad majority of the court, including Hughes and Lamar.
The term records a total of 410 cases in 1890, with 22 causes remaining on the docket. This notes the ongoing workload as the current term proceeds.
A London Globe note describes new soldiers carrying their belongings in curious bags and grips during travel. A khaki-clad recruit is seen boarding a train with an ordinary square bag, illustrating improvised packing on the march.
The Boston Journal notes that Britain plans a new form of blockade despite the Orders in Council. It credits Sweden with pressuring Britain by halting mail between Malmo and Russia, leading to a postwar arbitration framework based on international law.
London Answers survey exposes wartime profiteering by shipowners, industrials, and retailers. Reports show profits soaring 170 to 200 percent annually, rising vessel values, and price gouging on goods for troops. Critics call for checks on costs and strong action against landowners exploiting tenants and soldiers’ families.
The text argues Britain has reformed and thus no complaints are being considered. Present Orders in Council under another name would carry the same odor, but complainants could be bewildered for a year by Sir Edward Grey's explanations. Explanations take time.
A Washington Post report notes a West Virginia wife vows divorce if she wins custody of a parrot, planning to leave her husband with no memory of the animal or shared pets.
The Moros, once famed for head hunting in Jolo, have shifted to agriculture and peaceful pursuits. An agricultural college is established on Jolo island, as ball games replace violence and U S war sacrifices inspire hopeful progress toward studs of crops and potatoes.
In 1847 a young Donald Smith led a lonely Labrador fur post for twenty years. He read, learned the land, and built an experimental farm admired by the Smithsonian. His success led to a career that culminated in becoming Lord Strathcona.
A whimsical claim from a father in a light diary note asserts that his four year old daughter Margaret Baker is the real secretary of war for the United States. He says she governs or influences all decisions with a child’s frank reasoning and affection.
The speaker recalls knowing diverse people from white traders to young Indian hunters and their dogs. He mentions confusion over a term and reflects on time and tasks while noting that such people make the world move through toil and perseverance.
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