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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
4
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all news despatches credited or not in this paper and to local news published herein. All rights of republication of special despatches herein are reserved.
Traveler and war correspondent W T Gill reports harsh conditions for Americans in Russia aboard a Volga journey. Food is scarce and passengers forage, carrying bread, caviar, and fruit between stops while prices vary and government controls limit shipments. The scene features widespread bread scarcity, abundant watermelon at ports, and soldiers snacking along the river.
The passage contends with India's future within world politics and Britain's role in shaping stability. It notes the Raj era’s gradual consolidation and the impact of self rule movements on regional peace and imperial policy. It references President Wilson’s foreign policy framework and the complexity of caste and creed in India.
An analysis cites the Irish co operative dairies movement led by Sir Horace Plunkett as a blueprint for India. It notes rapid growth, rising membership from 1000s to over 106000 by 1916, and turnover climbing to about 20 million pounds, arguing co operation could redirect political agitation into productive work while Britain expands Indian political enfranchisement.
The article explains how submarine speed depends on engine power and battery capacity, driving surface and submerged performance. It notes larger subs require more space for heavy electrical gear and batteries, with a compromise between surface speed and underwater range. German subs can reach about 17 knots on the surface and 10 knots submerged.
Citizens urged to buy War Savings Stamps and thrift cards as Wyoming residents report on military arrivals in France. Local officials discuss fireworks permits, street concessions fees, and cow testing plans. Cheyenne hosts a farewell dance, a grain field forecast, and a Wyoming casualty list update amid frontier week preparations.
Judge Swainson dealt with aroused vagrants and fines as the day opened. The Cheyenne fire department reported two runs including a U P viaduct incident and a spark on Fifteenth Street with minimal damage. At U P yards cattle cars showed a 44 head Mexican stock versus a 17 head fattened load. Frontier week bookings filled Cheyenne hotels and a UU P band trip to Sidney New for July 4 aims to aid its treasury.
A flood of short notes records Orville Frazier returning home in a tow Dodge purchased in Denver, Atlas theater and orchestra figures, and numerous residents and visitors from Lerantly Denver Wheatland Casper Pine Bluffs and other nearby towns, with several trips noted to Denver and Cheyenne.
Horse sales at Vienna fair see horses priced between 515 and 600 pounds or dollars each. Curich reports buyers seeking quality mounts as markets show steady demand this week.
War era secrecy delays shipping date for relief cargo to France valued over 100000 dollars. Southern California donations from 160 chambers and many organizations, including school children, produced clothing, food and toys for France and Belgium while Harry Chandler led the plan via the Los Angeles Times and Chamber of Commerce.
Dublin reports gasoline strictly rationed with rigid limits on private car use. Sinn Fein arms raids reveal arrivals by twenty cars fueled from sunken ships ashore along the Irish coast. Police seize gasoline from trucks, while locals quietly trade recovered fuel for personal gain against state claims.
Princess-Charles Ray stars in His Own Home Town. Lyric features Jane and Katherine Leo in We Should Worry. Cheyenne presents The Texas Sphinx. Atlas shows Pantages sandevilin.
Juarez Mexico June 27 General Francisco Murguia replaces executions with forced labor for captured revolutionists. Taken to northern farms they harvest crops critical this year while a number of rebels from southern states are sent north.
The United States Food Administration urges continued economy in meat and poultry consumption to support army and Allies. It notes a weekly target of seventy five million pounds for all meat products and calls for strict per meal purchases. It also highlights abundant milk products and expanded fishing to offset shortages.
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