Flag Day Observance Urges Cheyenne To Display National Colors
The article promotes June 4 as Flag Day with the aim of all residents displaying the American flag from homes and vehicles. It urges unity, loyalty, and patriotism, notes Elks and the Sons of the Revolution support the observance, and mentions Cheyenne will host additional events with music at the Elks hall.
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Aiday
Order of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution
Order of Elks
Cheyenne
Ihla
Cty
Elks Hall
Aviary at San Diego Panama Exposition Captures Imagination
A vivid description of Washingtons aviary for the Panama Exposition in San Diego highlights tropical trees, bright birds, and expansive lawns. The centerpiece is the Lath House, a vast fairylike structure with lush foliage, electrical light effects, and ornamental plantings surrounding the grand Exposition buildings with red-tiled roofs and white walls.
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Washington, C
San Diego
San Diego Exposition City
Parcel post reform argues for uniform distance rates
The piece details Postmaster General Hitchcock proposing a Bourne System like uniform rate for inland mail with a two tier distance scale. Merchants fear competition from long distance mail order and advocate low, sustainable local rates. The Nebraska State Journal notes strong opposition to current parcel rates.
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Hitchcock Ia
Niles
Sala Basu
Nebraska
S + SIONG
Dog Fight at Chicago Exposes Republican Split
A Chicago confrontation over nomination and reform shows George W. Perkins directing the Roosevelt wing from a luxury hotel, while Taft’s side centers on Penrose and Barnes. The piece argues the struggle reveals a party ruled by special privilege and bids Democrats and reformers to take heart.
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George W. Perkins
Areanivers
Harvester Traiat
Pierpont ‘Morgan
Chicago
Roosevelt
Gary
Steel Troat
Brainbridge Colby
Harvester Trust
Boan
Pittsburgh
Hanna
Quay
Republican Party
Washington
House
Taft
Chisago
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hoss Barnes
New York
Republitan
World- Herald
Taft Likely Nominee as Roosevelt Bolt Question Looms
The article analyzes the 1912 Republican convention era, noting Taft seems on track to win the nomination. Debate rages over whether Roosevelt will bolt if defeated, with Borah cautious and leaders noncommittal. Possible third candidate Cummins is floated as uniting brace between factions.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Senator Borah
Cumming
la Follette
Collapse of a major party reshapes national politics
A historical reflection describes a dominant party enduring two interruptions over half a century, faced by rising radical and reformist groups challenging its platform. The emergence of new alignments split the party after its national convention, leading to a decisive defeat that year as voters turned to other forces.
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Ishd
Warren Bill Debate Sparks Wyoming State News
The Sheridan Enterprise notes a discussion around a Warren bill amid questions on its necessity for Wyoming. Readers question why a feature for the state’s needs is prioritized over broader national concerns and why Mondell is not named in the bill.
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Warren
United States
Sokal
Executive Department
Mr. Mondell
Heridan Enterprise
A Humorous Rust Belt Sketch of Warn Club Politics
A local speaker recounts a playful but pointed interchange about party lines and a Warn club. The tale depicts Democrats being pressed to join and the idea that some would join for personal gain, while others seek to split the party and influence a future coalition.
Dry-Farming Proof and Prehistoric Wyoming Notes
In Wyoming drought years dry-farming is presented as proven by long practice in other states and by soil, moisture and fallow methods. The article cites Utah’s dry years and 12 inch averages, deep soils, and summer fallows as keys to resilience. It also highlights a Niobrara county dinosaur find, a three horned trichatops head, destined for Paris, and discusses Democratic convention dynamics affecting Wyoming delegates and Champ Clark’s candidacy.
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MH. Watson
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Utah
Charles M. Steinberg
Museem Nationale of
Paris
Lower Lodge Pole Creek
Niobrara County
Steinberg
Museum of National History
France
West
New Democrat
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Park County
Wickersham Encounters Press Satire on Street
While touring a western city Attorney General Wickersham stops to chat with a lawyer on a street corner. They pass a bruised man, editor of a scandalous paper, whose beating is blamed on his provocative writing, with the publisher’s timing noted.
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Wickersham
Popular
Alabastrol Facial Beauty Cream Ad Sold Locally
A 50 cent home mailed facial cream advertisement touts Alabastrol as a top beauty product. It claims freckles sunburn tan and chafed skin are eased by a combination cream and powder with a cooling feel. The text notes 1952 packages sold recently and lists The Siloron Mfg Co Pueblo Colorado and The Sherman Co as distributors.
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Siloron Mig Co
Pueblo
Colorado
Local quip on marriage knowledge and doubt
Fragment from a Philadelphia recorder column shows a dialog where a respondent questions how long she knew her husband and mentions an unrelated acquaintance. The exchange hints at social chatter over trust and recognition without a clear event or outcome.
Try Kenses Cream Flour Availability At Thames Street
Fragmentary note lists Kenses Cream Flour from a just unloaded car. Mentions Peabody and Nelson at 1017 Thames with phone 6352-W. Ends with unclear instruction to compare prices.
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Peabody & Nelson
Thames
Political Announcements for County Offices in Laramie
Several candidates announce Democratic nomination bids for Laramie county offices. SAM M. THOMPSON seeks Sheriff. FRANK J. ROACIS and FRED BOHNSTEDT run for Justice of the Peace. PETER R. WARLAUMONT seeks Sheriff. RAY K. OLDS runs for County Treasurer with prior deputy experience. Primary date August 20.
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Democratic Party
Primjar
Laramie County
Fred Bohnstedt
Justice of the Peace
Chayenne
Bohnstedt
Hayenna
Peter R. Warlaumont
Ray K. Olds
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Will Roosevelt Bolt
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Las
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Kendrik
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