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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
4
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A Washington National Geographic briefing details Compiegne, a historic French city on the Olne near the Aisne, noting its royal forest, royal connections, and role in French history. It covers its 17,000 population at the war start, its location near Paris and Amiens, and its past industries and notable events including Joan of Arc’s capture and Napoleon era ties.
The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a detailed survey on 1917 food supplies in Germany Austria Hungary Bulgaria Turkey based on official decrees press commentary and economic journals The study notes severe civilian undernourishment in Germany and Austria and relative hardship differing by country summarizing policy measures prices rationing and health effects.
A garbled editorial piece jokes about ads and coal use during a fuel shortage. It notes Kaiser Billie’s mixups with Champ Clark and the idea that winning war aims at politics rather than victory. The Sheridan Post admits politics overshadow war aims.
The quote reflects a shift in Allied mood as American forces arrive in force after four years of standstill against the Hun. England and France, once standing nearly alone, welcome the strengthened partnership and new balance of power in the war effort.
About 3,878,998 women are registered through the women's committee of the Council of National Defense, mainly in industries and agriculture. The census is compiled by state committees, showing incomplete returns from twenty five states.
Soldiers in France receive a morale boosting film message from stars including Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks. The film aims to lift spirits in army camps, with actors posing for photos and urging the troops to stay strong.
W O Wade and J D Jones of Casper visited Cheyenne first of the week. James Corbin of Laramie transacted business in Cheyenne yesterday. Arch ie Allison returned from a Laramie trip. Many others from Lander Savery Basin and nearby towns were in Cheyenne or passing through for business or shopping.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South proposes a five year campaign of 35 million dollars for missionary and war relief. One year will dedicate 1.9 million to war work for chaplains and other needs. Bishop Walter Lamberth serves as commission chairman with headquarters in Washington. He will travel to England and France to coordinate aid for soldiers overseas.
Camp welfare committee of the Christian Science church reports soldiers in many camps form regular Christian Science groups Readers are drawn from ranks and meet in Y rooms library tents or outdoors A textbook quarterly song book and subscription are offered to interested service members
The Monitor is replaced daily in M C A huts camp libraries and officers and men barracks. About 10 000 copies are distributed daily in the camps according to the camp welfare committee report.
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society of Dallas, a 400 plus member group, engaged in Red Cross and Liberty Loan work since 1917. It sponsored food conservation drives, raised funds to rebuild French churches, provided clothing and fuel to the needy, and started a Catholic club for business girls to offer home life away from city influences.
In Middletown Connecticut twenty six churches form the women's council of defense representing twenty six church organizations. The council directs all organised women's war work among English speaking and foreign citizens excluding Red Cross. Members are available at all times to render demanded services per an announced report.
Market results across three Western hubs show higher hog and cattle prices with mixed demand. St Louis notes hogs about 16.70 to 16.85, cattle ranges broad with feeders and beef steers, while Kansas City reports hogs 16.10 to 16.60 and cattle including prime fed steers up to 19.00. Omaha lists steady to lower hogs 16.30 to 16.50, cattle varied with native and westerns, calves and canners also priced, and sheep showing softer demand on lambs and ewes.
A solid cattle run led by forty nine fat steers from Thomas W. Frantz at Wheatland Wyoming, averaging 1,982 pounds, sold for 17,286 dollars the highest price for fat cattle on the Denver market. Beef steers varied from 16.00 to 16.66, cows top at 12.75, stockers up to 12.75, hogs moved at 16.16 to 19.56, and lambs remained fairly steady with ongoing demand for good quality sheep.
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