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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
12
Fragments show names Bubky H Sinclair J A Swezer A Wo Echternach and references to Denver Colorado Newspaper League and Cheyenne mail matter. Includes figures like 5.00 40 5.09 2.75 1.00 and phrases about mail in advance and office telephone.
Cheyenne shows patriotic response to subscriptions drive with 900000 raised, over 790 per capita, as Governor Hows notes in another section. Local groups and the Ordue trial club led the effort, credit for success due to their energy. The Liberty Loan Campaign promises a strong Red Cross drive starting next week.
The article argues the U S liberty loan marks the nation’s war resolve and hints at a $3,040,000,000 target. It suggests the Kaiser would misread American eagerness to win and notes two strong signals of unity in the public.
The Wheatland Times reports on whether Wyoming guardsmen should form a separate regiment or be drafted into existing units. Lt. Plummer cites December as a cutoff for the selective draft, with many physically fit men likely to be called. Guards service offers unity with friends and predictable leadership, signaling double loyalty to nation and state. The piece also notes a socialist conference in Stockholm and regional tensions in China and Russia.
The article notes broad American resolve in supporting the war through selective service and Liberty Loan drives. It argues most slackers have extenuating factors and that no real American shirks duty. It praises nationwide funding once the need was clear.
The Star Valley Independent notes Republicans in Wyoming extol Frank W. Mondella and urge his election to the U S Senate next year. The piece suggests Mondell should focus on national issues in Washington rather than pursuing political ambitions.
A fragmented reminiscence links Halifax Nova Scotia to wartime recruitment through advertising like Roosevelt and Billy Sunday. The piece recalls Halifax as a wartime asset with settlers from Germany and Brunswickers, noting ads in London papers and a historical method of provisioning troops.
New York financiers prepare for Red Cross War Fund drives as teams form to lead in a $160,900,000 campaign. J Morgans team and L Marstons team enlist key figures from banking and industry. Bishop Brent to tour cities to promote Red Cross Week and raise funds for Allied and American relief.
May passenger traffic for the Uiion Pacific from Cheyenne set a record with receipts over 98000 dollars, an 8700 dollar rise from May 1916. Most tickets were for local traffic with interline tickets for other railroads. Ticket agent L A Broderick notes daily business averages above 1600 dollars.
Candidates are urged to boost subscriptions between June 11 and June 30 with added incentives. Ten prizes total 150 dollars in gold, plus a potential automobile. Sixty thousand extra votes are awarded for 25 dollars in subscriptions, boosting votes beyond the regular schedule.
The Auditorium Hotel in Denver boasts proximity to major dry goods stores and theatres, with easy access to streetcar and auto routes. Watson Bros own and operate the hotel, which is undergoing furnishings and service upgrades. guests are promised a homey feel, a la carte and table d hote dining, and a newly completed ladies lounging room.
The notice urges not to delay subscriptions and to send in funds to receive papers. It promises a voting ballot covering the extra votes due to the subscriber, with a clear accounting kept at the office after the offer closes.
A list of dozens of registered men across Precinct Adair and Precinct 3, including names such as Joseph Daniels, Bernard Kelly, Edward Johnson, William Smith, and many others. The roll records individuals likely eligible for civil or military duties, reflecting local registration activity.
Recruiting has fallen off sharply since June 5 when registration day ended. The Wyoming Council of National Defense and director W. S. Gifford urge strong cooperation with military officers to boost enlistments. Regular army daily intake dropped from 2000 to 1400 since registration, though Wyoming has met its regular army quota, several hundred men remain for the Wyoming regiment.
At a Red Cross meeting in Burros Thursday night J Rows Carpenter of Cheyenne was the principal speaker. A committee of five was appointed to push the society’s work. A mass meeting will be held Saturday night. Carpenter spoke at Hillsdale last night to a large audience.
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