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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
14
Washington dispatch notes that colored soldiers have shown credit in the draft army and in France. They received military training, served on firing lines, and found economic opportunity, challenging prewar views of Black service and emancipation from economic slavery.
California growers told the United States tariff commission that war conditions raise labor and fertilizer costs and shipping difficulties. Experts from Southern California industries presented data on citric acid and olive oil production, export duties, and competition, as the conference opened with Commissioners Kent Culbertson Postigan and Lawler in attendance.
The Intercollegiate Conference declares definite action ending uncertainty about Pacific coast athletics. Candidates for major sports train actively as college officials plan to resume activities during wartime. Only one university remains nonparticipating amid the war period.
London society notes marked shifts in club life as many clubs drop meat service and restrict visitors for rationing. A London editor's lunch meet becomes awkward as club rules cut visits, prompting retaliatory measures among other clubs to protect members.
Honor Roll lists numerous individuals and firms including William B K Maullen Mrs Ida M Hous RK W Stone Ingersoll Stores Co H M Hilteshew Miles Shepherd Max J Meyer Gault Braunschweig Charlies L Rigdon George P Johnston POE Warren Stimpeon Johan A Martin W 5 Carpenter M A Kilne Inobel Draper BE Warren Willan Tinstop Pine Blolfa Carl Ul Mesen W Miner George Joffee Sally Lowinnek John d Weber John McLaughlin Sol Neuman Robert BE Myers John B Bewdrict.
Fragmentary note describes a remedy claimed to stop itching torture and irritation of the skin. It references a Cleveland address and suggests a product or method that relieves irritation and softens the shin, but details are unclear in the damaged text.
Sir Harry Johnston lauds British French and American women in the war zone as a crucial force for victory. He contrasts with German women’s roles, praising hospital nurses and YMCA workers for courage and discipline, noting their resilience, manicured appearance, and calm under bombardment.
Sitka Alaska rallied for Red Cross week with district canvassing, film nights, school events, and fundraisers. Proceeds supported Red Cross relief as youths showcased salvage work and a grand carnival finale raised funds.
On a business trip to Juneau the Eclydesdale the Pyramid Packing company spread carnival news and returned with ice cream soda pop and confetti for disposal. This week about $2000 was raised.
Washington June 17 Arrangements finalized for a trapshooting match between William H Heer of Seattle and Fran M Troeh of Vancouver. The event runs June 22 23 and 24 with a 4000 Liberty bonds prize. Backers post forfeits as Troeh tops Spokane scores with 88 percent and a spring high. The Green Lake club in Seattle hosts the contest as regrading and an extra trap are added. The national match runs the same dates.
Washington June 17 Director General McAdoo announces a plan to fatten pay envelopes for all railroad workers and states that colored workers must not be discriminated in wages. Negroes are to receive the same wages as white men for similar employment.
Eskimo reindeer herders of northwestern Alaska organize to systematize deer care. The Reindeer Men’s Association will be governed by a board of directors drawn from head herders, with government teachers aiding the effort.
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