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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
4
The item presents the Cheyenne State Leader masthead from 1867 with publication notes and pricing. It lists the Tribune Publishing Company address at 1 Federal Street and notes editorial and business office contact numbers. A line shows a price of 3.50 in old dollars.
A Cheyenne resident living east of Cleveland reports being unable to buy round trip summer rate tickets to Cheyenne Wheatland or Casper while tickets to Denver or Colorado Springs are available. He cites discrimination in favor of Colorado and urges Wyoming towns to press for summer rates, noting Frontier show influence and railroads’ tourist state bias.
A reflective piece traces how childhood images of a mighty ruler evolve into a paternal view where warnings become life lessons. It argues deeds yield natural consequences, shaping character and reputation, with no cosmic reset, and notes that no power can alter the earned outcomes.
The piece mocks verbose political platforms by contrasting famed texts with their word counts. It lists the Ten Commandments, Gettysburg Address, Declaration of Independence, Sermon on the Mount, and a pope’s quip. The editor notes the editorial contains ninety words including a postscript.
The article notes widespread calm since Prohibition. Hotels and restaurants stay busy, nightlife is subdued, and streetcar crowds are less disorderly. Conductors report smoother runs, bankers cite economic gains, and home ownership rises as opponents doubt the wine and beer campaign.
The article argues that consumer buying has not declined but savings have surged. It notes 20,380,350 depositors in U S national banks as of July 1, the largest figure on record, with millions more saving in state banks and loan associations. It presents thrift as the path to sustained prosperity through stronger buying power via production and reduced spending.
The American Federation of Labor declares its stance against Bolshevist and radical socialist movements. It frames American unionism as conservative and more beneficial for the nation, noting that AFL unionism yields greater gains for workers than Bolshevism. The Montreal convention is cited as endorsing these views.
Frontier Days ticks lessons in history as the Roosevelt Memorial trophy is announced for the broncho busting world championship. The 1920 contest marks the first recorded title on the trophy which stands over thirty inches high with a bucking rider design. A committee will collect subscriptions to fund the trophy and honor the event's major cowboy sport.
Cheyenne Wyoming daily weather report includes temperatures at 6am 12m and 6pm 55 77 79 with wet bulb readings 50 69 62 humidity 76 37 421 and wind reported as west southwest velocity 8 to 14 miles. Summary notes normal temp 68 and mean 65 with 1 degree rise over last 24 hours. high 80 and low 50. Precipitation since January 1st 9.35 inches versus normal 8.96. Highway remarks call main roads good to excellent except several sections fair or affected by high waters. Sheridan roads good. Forecast July 19 to 24 generally fair with seasonable temps.
A newspaper promotional piece urges wives to use Lydia W. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to combat backaches headaches and female ailments. The ad frames a healthy wife as the cornerstone of a happy home and family life.
Rabbits across Arizona devastate cotton leaving Graham County growers asking Governor Campbell for funds to buy ammunition for a sheriff led rabbit drive. County supervisors cannot help due to removal of the rabbit bounty. Galt River valley also suffers with widespread losses. One farmer reports forty acres ruined.
Lists show Republicans outnumber Democrats for state legislature in 13 counties with no Democratic nominations. Filing closed but late submissions allowed. openings may be filled by August primaries or new county committees. Public table names counties, nominees, and the sole Democrats indicated in several districts.
The mayor urges citizens to host visitors during Frontier Days to showcase Wyoming hospitality. Cheyenne households are asked to contact the Chamber of Commerce secretary at phone numbers 95 or 8011 to join the honor roll and arrange accommodations for arriving guests from across the nation.
The document catalogs candidates by county for the Wyoming House and Senate across multiple districts. Republicans lead in most seats with a few Democrats appearing, listing names such as Osmer, Underwood, Osborne, Henderson, Baerresen, Cooper, Clark, Bell, and others for Cheyenne and surrounding counties. Democrats shown include Baerresen and Morrow among others.
A humorous piece references laziness and dullness tied to weather, advises regular bowels, and promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for indigestion and biliousness. It notes Dr. Emanuel Lasker ceded the world chess title to Jose Capablanca after a long hedging delay.
Miss Anna Fyalka of Carrolls Wash reports a skin cure after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes a rash with red hard pimples on forehead and chin that healed after three cakes of Soap and one and a half boxes of Ointment.
Denver officials create the Rubbish Court to lecture offenders who scatter ashes in alleys, leave bones and decaying meats, or keep hogs on premises. Offenders receive a city ordinance briefing and are released, with fines possible for repeat violations.
The Review notes a new effort to name the author Shakespeare as Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, attributed to J Thomas Looney. The piece discusses the authorship theory and its controversy among scholars and readers.
Funeral services for Clarence Ramirez, accident victim killed at the city park swing, will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Barry Bricker Brothers parlors. No inquest will be held.
Mrs. L. Gibson of La Junta Colorado reports rapid relief from kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. She says the medicine eased backache rheumatic pains and stiffness and improved kidney and bladder health.
A Cleveland company recommends Zemo as a versatile antiseptic for eczema itching and healing of skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. Available from druggists for 35 cents or one dollar for a large size.
Two more candidates filed nomination papers Monday for county offices. Clint C. Donahue seeks the Democratic nomination for the four year term on the county commission. T. H. Baldwin is also in the race as a candidate.
Gossip suggests Maurice Pit Neen is the Democratic pick for county commissioner for the upcoming two year term. The report notes the publican filed for the county surveyor's office and mentions regional linguistic diversity along the Danube in several countries.
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