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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
4
Washington officials warn that despite high coal demand for war production and heating, output cannot rapidly rise. Dr. Marty A. Garfield calls for intensified production and strict conservation to save tens of millions of tons, urging furnace and factory cutbacks and smarter fuel use at home.
A compressed reflection on whether the ingenuity and patriotism of the American people will sustain effort and provide resilience during challenging times. The piece underscores collective spirit and practical reform as guiding forces.
The article reports debate over the lifespan of Emergency Fleet concrete ships. Rudolph Whe and engineers back durable concrete designs and protections, arguing ships can last indefinitely with proper materials and anti corrosion measures, despite sensational claims of rapid disintegration.
The United States food administration warns that the coldest area is the bottom of the fridge not near the ice. Hot air rises, carrying moisture and impurities from food. airflow must circulate, keep doors tight, and avoid placing food directly on the ice or blocking vents.
A U.S. Census Bureau report notes that in 1917 liquor taxes contributed only 2.5 percent of total revenues for U.S. cities over 30,000, down from 6.4 percent in 1907. The study tracks shifts in revenue sources and highlights alternative measures like special assessments and general license taxes as cities seek replacements for liquor-derived funds.
News from Rock Springs reports E V Nelson and Greek Beaston of Oklahoma locating there to organize a company converting shale into oil. They plan to build a plant immediately and begin operations. Nearby incidents include a tumble involving Arthur Zoellner Claude Cheatham and Harry Rich near Worland with minor injuries.
KEMMERER July 16 the Lincoln county jail empties except for Constanine Guberboff, the Russian arrested at the tunnel days ago. Other items note Game Warden Wilson naming many sportsmen as deputy to guard Uinta county game against Utah hunters and a Baptist pulpit invitation by Rev Blodgett in Hillsdale. A petition for phone service upgrade reaches Lusk managers but is rejected by the company. Manville awards go to Gordon Construction for water and sewer Maine work valued at 25019 dollars 10 cents. Thomas Jimmines, 6, loses a hand and part of a foot when struck by a freight train near Granger.
The Food Administration calls for strict waste reduction and reduced meat and poultry portions to balance supply for troops and Allies. It notes a seasonal drop in livestock and urges substitutes like milk products, while naval requisitions have strained fish supplies.
Peter Potochatk, a miner, died after being caught in a night shift slate rock fall. He left a widow and three children residing in the old country. Winton report: William Baar and Charles Weldon held for district court on aggravated assault against a Japanese man stabbed in four places during a July 4 fight.
The Inter Allied Scientific Food Commission in London reports an average man of 154 pounds needing about 3300 calories for an eight hour day. It allows a 10 percent temporary reduction, sets fat minimum at 25.8 ounces daily, and recommends a uniform wheat milling extraction of 85 percent with seasonal variation from 80 to 90 percent. Meetings were held in Paris and Rome.
Amsterdam reports a Berlin telegram via Cologne Gazette stating that after July 1 table linen will be forbidden in German restaurants hotels and clubs with only festive exceptions. Guests must supply cloths on such occasions and released cloth will aid in producing babies clothing amid rising demand.
British officials say air raids on Rhine cities will erode German morale over time. The Rhine spans a wide area with munition towns along its banks and iron towns nearby, limiting Germany’s ability to defend the entire river corridor. They note raids like Sachtbrucken show Germany’s defense limits as Allied air power attacks waterside targets.
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