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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
4
A historical article argues the country shifts to wartime economics with government control over copper food cotton wool and leather. It cites Edison on essentials and warns many so called non essentials will be curtailed to aid the war effort as society recalibrates business priorities.
Former U S diplomat Henry Morgenthau recalled in World’s Work that Germany sought to pull Turkey into war to mobilize fanatical Moslem zeal against Britain and Russia. Baron von Wangenheim allegedly explained Germany’s aim to provoke a pan Moslem crusade from Constantinople. Morgenthau described the scene of the German envoy outlining schemes to ignite a holy war.
The text describes German and Austrian aims to incite a Muslim holy war against the Allies. It cites Wangenheim’s view that stirring Muslims is key, notes the sultan’s war declaration as a call to jihad, and quotes a secret Arabic pamphlet urging Muslims to kill infidels and form bands or organized campaigns.
A summary of German U boat construction notes the double hull design with ballast and fuel spaces, protective armor belts, and the ability to surface after damage. It discusses the predominance of Diesel or semi Diesel internal combustion engines for surface travel, electric motors and storage batteries for submerged propulsion, and the need to surface to recharge batteries.
June 27 report from YO UBRY indicates members of a council of defense drilled an investigation into resistance to the war drive. The inquiry cites several men and a number of women alleged to have sewed or knotted the Red Cross work, with some subjects said to have avoided war service.
A committee plans to prosecute suspected fraudsters after reviewing an investigation into relief work abuses. The report notes homes of several women who claim sufficient provisions and refuse to use War bread, while authorities consider legal action if charges are confirmed.
Readers urged to visit banks and purchase War Savings Stamps to back the war effort. The ad campaigns campaign emphasizes monthly pledges to loan funds for national needs as part of the broader fundraising push.
Mire Nancy A Spanton of Douglas, 78, won the Red Cross work recon, praised by friends. Her late husband served in the Civil War era, and she remains devoted to aiding the war effort and supporting the Kaiser’s defeat.
Mrs. Mabel Fonda Gareissen of New York City left her Riverside Drive home to serve as a Y M C A canteen worker with her son's regiment in France. Her son, Lt HeCosus Gareissen, was killed January 17 at the front after choosing duty over civilian life. She explains her move as a tribute to all mothers who endure loss and seek to aid the living soldiers abroad.
Casparr Wye June 27 The Fetterman Cement & Brick Company has bought about 500 acres near Fetterman along the Chicago and North Western line. It will build a large clay products plant and start with three carloads of machinery. Clay deposits reach 70 to 80 feet and tests show suitability for bricks tiles terra cotta and crucibles. A cement plant is planned with lime supply secured and many jobs expected. Townsite lots will be sold at a dollar a week to employees with full water sewer and street improvements funded by the company. The town aims to host multiple industries besides cement and a refinery is planned.
The report notes use of a stronger gas to control prairie dogs when grain bait fails. It describes soaking oats and placing them near prairie dog burrows, with animals allegedly preferring the bait. A person is said to be industriously knitting helmets and wristlets while at work.
The passage describes using poison grain against prairie dogs with high success only if rains wash residue away. When that fails, poison gas is employed to fill burrows and passages, killing remaining animals. Extermination work is conducted under the United States Biological Survey.
Flood damage halts Chicago and Northwestern trains as bridges wash out and roads fill with trucks. The Poposia mine lacks cars to load coal, so mine operations shift to widening and hoisting capacity, preparing to move equipment to a nearby new mine two miles from the grade.
Ted Wetherill finds a large bore Winchester rifle cal 45 60 from the buffalo era buried under stage cushions at the National Supply store. The rusted relic shows many notches likely tallying human lives and features a silver front sight though the rear sight is missing.
Omuond June 27 Lee Wender son 70 lifelong Afton country resident was found dead in a shallow irrigation ditch near Oma und by his wife and neighbors. Cause of death was drowning after heart trouble attacked him while irrigating. Mrs Henderson away from home. search led to his body. Authorities report sudden illness led to fall into ditch.
Camp Grenade-Alomobile tourists travel through Cheyenne and already occupy the municipal camp grounds at Gloans Lake. Report notes large crowds gathering at road cropings toll up at Reed Crossings and highlights the advantages of the site for travelers.
A Vienna dispatch quoted by Berlin says Austria has introduced ration cards for smokers. The new rules limit smoking to a cigarette and a half or eighteen cigarettes per week, with a halt policy on tobacco packages.
In a crowded club recount, Donna recalls a name starting with L and mentions Kitty Malram's late husband a minister who faced scandal after her death. The group debates his second marriage and its rumored fallout while pondering the missing baby’s fate.
Chinese funerals revive customs near El Paso after the death of Mat Chew former mayor of Chinato and pioneer Chinese proprietor He suffered reverses and worked in a restaurant he once owned The rites included placing coins pigs and colored paper to appease evil spirits and mark his grave Mar Chow was a leader of the Chinese colony and married to a local Mexican woman.
A June 27 report suggests the government confer letters of honor on every veteran of the Great War in Ireland. The proposal would allow the title to follow the veteran and his descendants, with an optional additional syllable denoting war service.
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