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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
12
An essay on reputation notes that no one is immune to public opinion and a good name is built over time. It argues character earns respect beyond wealth, and trust requires reliability, punctuality, and honest dealings to sustain business and social esteem.
A reflective meditation on honest character versus aristocratic pretension. The essay laments hollow heredity and praises plain virtue, humility, truthfulness, and steady work as the true foundation of a nation’s legacy. It contrasts fashionable display with steadfast moral fiber.
The article notes that able men will be drafted by December 1 and urges immediate enlistment in Wyoming's National Guard within two weeks. It states Provost Marshal General Crowder will announce the first group by June 25 to let selected men arrange affairs, with preselection by date. It also mentions Lord Northcliffe leading a British war mission to the United States.
In Laramie on June 12 Bishop Thomas of the Wyoming Episcopal diocese delivered the baccalaureate sermon for the 1917 graduates in a ceremony honoring the senior class. He urged graduates to use education to shape character and lead with a trained intellect, comparing the class’s future to a ship leaving for a foreign land. The address closed with “America” as the benediction was given by Dean D. W. Thornberry.
The piece surveys references to Old Glory in American literature, citing Holmer’s plea to preserve the Constitution, Drake’s 1822 tribute poem Culprit Fay, and Francis Scott Key’s Star Spangled Banner inspired by the 1812 Chesapeake Bay siege. It highlights Key’s observation of the flag over Fort McHenry and the wartime drama surrounding its flag.
A compilation of patriotic writings on the American flag from Civil War era to modern tributes. The piece discusses Francis Scott Key, John A. Dix, and poetical works by R. Stewart Taylor and W. D. Nesbit, praising the flag as symbol of liberty and sacrifice. It blends history, verse, and celebrity quotations to honor national unity.
Weld County Colorado plans to combine the dedication of a new county courthouse with the yearly Greenley Fourth of July celebration. The building will be opened with a dial program directed by county attorneys. Red Cross workers who have not turned in memberships should hand them to BR. M. Lamount at Dildine's garage opposite the court.
President Wilson and his cabinet met in Washington to press for speedy action by Congress on food control measures. He plans not to address Congress publicly but will confer with leaders to push passage quickly.
Sixteen million pounds of Australian wool released to American users will be distributed by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. The announcement comes from Washington D C dated June 12.
Arthur Klein set a new record for the 25 mile automobile race in Lincoln finishing in 50 minutes 47 seconds. The previous mark on the same track stood at 32 minutes 47 seconds set by Wild Bill Endicott.
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