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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
4
The article lauds women’s efforts behind a bronze tablet commemorating a 1864 birth of a fort, notes public support for a memorial hall honoring the fleet, and argues not to rush such a project amid Red Cross needs and wartime emergencies while suggesting renewed action when peace returns.
Our Financial Strength notes the two billion dollar liberty loan as a sign of U.S. financial power. It compares the issue to bank deposits and loans, national savings for 1916, and national income. It predicts the next bond issue will fare even better with growing investor base and soldier morale in France fueling support.
A Wyoming resident contemplates funding a substantial gift to honor suffrage movement leaders led by Mrs Catt or other national figures. The proposal aims to create a lasting memorial that will elevate the state’s name and be valued by future generations for its significance and contribution to the suffrage cause.
The article notes the German mark trades at a deep discount while the dollar buys a premium in Molland and Switzer land. It mentions a German chancellor's remarks on estimating the cost of moving and then redeploying an American army in Europe. The crown prince’s defense of submarine warfare is cited, with a comment on kings acting in their final capacity.
Washington analysis argues that German leaders fear civil war and a shift away from militarism as Bethmann-Hollweg is replaced by von Hertling and the Hohenzollerns seek a final effort to save monarchy. The piece warns the public that peace hinges on military restraint and Russia’s role, noting rising propaganda in the army and the risk of a democratic backlash once victory seems unattainable.
July 21 report notes Mountain States Telephone building under construction in Douglas. C. B. Walker Contracting of Denver started foundation last week. The brick one story structure measures twenty five by fifty feet on Fourth and Walnut, after purchase from Mrs. Livermore.
Floyd Clymer of Greeley, famed record setter, will compete in two events at Frontier Park during Cheyenne's opening day celebration. He rides a twin Excelsior in the 15 and 25 mile races alongside top national riders Kance and Kreiger of Loveland, expected contenders for the prize money.
CUERNSEY July 21 considerable work has been done marking the Yellowstone side trip. A new sign at the Yellowstone intersection shows the side road to Guernsey. North-end work remains, a Sunrise Guernsey boosters meeting will push it, commissioners may view and open the road, repairs hoped for to fix the worst spots.
Guernsey July 21 report says George Blakey a longtime cowpuncher was deprived of the index finger on his right hand when a rope caught as he roped a calf at the Watters round-up on the Platte River last week. He remarked on surviving tougher mishaps and being provoked by the accident.
A dramatic account of Wyoming Territory's 1869 session opens with the adoption of woman suffrage as law. The article highlights chivalrous seating for ladies, a German print of the governor's message, and a partisan but unanimous push led by W H Bright to pass Council Bill No. 70 granting voting rights to women aged twenty one. The lengthy debate ends with final passage on December 10 1869 and Governor Campbell's approval, marking a milestone in territorial and national history.
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