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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
4
C J Blanchard reports on the North Platte project noting irrigated acreage matches canal capacity and settlers face no major supply shortages. Banks offer advances and seed. project has advanced significantly since three years ago, transforming arid areas. Tug Plats area shines with agricultural activity.
A Rome dispatch reports Lieutenant-General Ferrero proclaims Albania’s unity and independence under Italian protection. The article argues Albania’s fate reflects great power rivalries between Rome and Vienna, with Italy seeking influence and a stable foothold in the region amid earlier Balkan upheavals.
The Industrial Club plans a second dinner titled New Methods in Warfare. Stome will chair followed by talks from Feliu of the First Cavalry, Major Arnold, Richiop XII, Thomas Captain Enos, Jacee Natson, and Lt. Rich art. Speakers will discuss trench warfare and border experience amid the wartime era.
F A M Stewarts father, 86, died at 6 45 PM Saturday after a week of illness. He came to Cheyenne in March to be with his son at 620 East Eighteenth Street. A contractor, he built Boston's first fireproof building after a major fire and served in the Civil War with the Twenty fourth Massachusetts. Funeral from the residence at 2 PM Monday with Rev S A Kiusto officiating.
All Red Cross workers who have not turned in their Red Cross memberships please turn them over to R M Lamont. Dildine's garage opposite the courthouse.
A semi official estimate places Cheyenne’s draft quota at 125 men for the new army. Wyoming’s regular army quota is filled leaving only the national guard ammunition and supply trains. The state must furnish 2002 infantry 640 artillery 140 ammunition train and 250 supply train plus about 25 for the Wyoming regiment supply company. Seek clerical wagoner or other roles at The State Leader office after 4. Dour or evening. Varnishing The Sherman Co. tt.
An inducement offers extra votes based on subscription payments received by June 30. For $26.00, a candidate earns 62,400 extra votes. $27.00 yields 64,800 extra votes, with higher votes tied to larger payments and both old and new subscriptions eligible.
Grand President Rex B Goodcell urges Fraternal Order of Eagles to back the war effort in 1917. Commanded actions include subscribing to Liberty Loan, registering for military service, funding a patriotic life policy, and aiding families. Attested by Grand Secretary J B Parry. CHMEYANNE AERIE NO. 188 signs.
The company will own and deal in real estate grain crops and livestock with capital stock of 100000 dollars in 1000 shares of 100 dollars each. It lasts fifty years and operates in Wyoming and other suitable places. Directors are William A. Gordon J BR Carpenter and C B Hyatt with C E B Hyatt as agent of service at 100 West 17th Street Cheyenne.
Insurance Commissioner of Wyoming certifies Hartford Livestock Insurance Company of New York complies with Wyoming laws and is authorized to transact livestock insurance in the state for the current year. Witnessed and dated April 18, 1917, by State Auditor R. B. Forsyth and Deputy John Schuneman.
A terse inquiry questions contributions to the Army Y M C A. The note asks whether any funds have been given and implies concern over support for the organization. No names or dates are provided in the readable text.
LASK June 9. The Norbeck Nicholson company has connected a gushing oil well at Cow Gulch in Wyoming after rumors of gas in three wells. The discovery confirms oil potential and marks Cow Gulch as a major oil region, strengthening the state's growing energy profile.
Rapid drilling progress in the Oll shale formation is hailed as a Merritt Gusher like discovery. Five Wyoming leases offer big chances to win with 1 000 shares at $20 now valued at $810 000 later for special information from The Horseshoe Oil Company.
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