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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
4
Speech argues market reforms are necessary to meet global demand and shipping capacity after the war. He urges unity, defends speaking out, and foresees a future where any qualified person can enter the market to process and pack meat locally. The speaker promotes staying local and sustaining industry for future generations.
A bill to establish Mount Desert National Park on Mount Desert Island Maine gains summer attention. President Wilson had proclaimed the Bleur de Monts Nation Monument two years ago, and the move would make Mount Desert the first national park east of the Mississippi, spotlighting its forests and coastal beauty.
A historical article extols Mount Desert National Park as a public-spirited acquisition by citizens to preserve the Appalachian range like a grand sea cliff and inland forest. It emphasizes Archean granite summits formed by glaciers, rugged shore roads, and the blend of sea and mountain views unmatched by western parks.
The Preparedness League of American Dentists, with over 15 000 member dentists, pledges at least one hour daily to help men in the army navy and marine corps. The drive aims to reach half a million operations free of charge including crowns and bridges to dentally fit recruits.
The article notes the fourth German offensive of 1978 failing to advance as quickly as past drives. It cites lack of surprise, air superiority by the Allies, and fresh American and French troops at the gates toward Paris as key factors.
An unheralded meeting in a Smithsonian committee room created the National Parks educational committee led by Dr Charles D Walcott and Robert Sterling Yard. The group includes university and institute representatives and aims to popularize nature studies and outdoor living, with plans to make American parks world class and a national educational resource.
In Glenrock July 15 residents subscribed three times the war savings quota with $20 400 raised after a $6 000 allotment. Fort Steele and other towns report strong drives and quick overquota results.
The Denver market saw a strong cattle run with steady to higher prices. Grass steers topped at 16.25, highest ever for grass cattle on this market, while other beef steer prices ranged 15.50 to 15.60 and cows from 9.00 to 11.00. Bulls brought 7.50 to 9.00. veal up to 15.00. Demand for feeders and stockers remained solid amid limited supply.
Hog prices rose across Kansas City and St Louis with top hogs at about 18 dollars and bid lists tight as buyers chase limited lots. Cattle prices fell in Kansas City while St Louis showed softer native steers and mixed beef cuts with steady to lower trend amid large receipts from mid July.
Hog and cattle receipts arrive strong with hogs steady to higher and light butchers trading around 18.15 to 18.10. Cattle receipts total 20,000 with feeders and stocks showing gains for good to fancy grades, veal calves firm at 16.00 to 16.75. Sheep receipts reach 74,000 with heavy yearlings steady and lambs unevenly lower, Washington lambs around 18.75 for a top lot.
Omaha on July 15 reports hog receipts at 10 500 with prices 16.90 to 17.45 for top and bulk at 17.00 to 17.20. Cattle receipts 7 800 with native steers 12.25 to 18.25, cows and heifers 7.50 to 19.50, western stock 9.50 to 16.05, Texas steers 9.00 to 12.00, calves 10. and 50. Sheep receipts 10 300 with wethers 10.00 to 12.50, ewes 10.00 to 12.25, lambs 13.50 to 17.49, yearlings 11.00 to 13.00.
The U S Food Administration calls for continued meat economy without meatless days. Demand abroad for meat and products is about 75 million pounds weekly, while per person consumption should drop to about 1.25 pounds weekly to balance shipping. Citizens urged to reduce meat and poultry portions and rely on milk products as substitutes. Seasonal milk abundance and fisheries expansion expected to ease shortages.
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