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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
10
AXSTON Wyoming Jane 24 reports a severe infestation of ground squirrels. Poisoned feed killed 283 squirrels on a twenty acre field, wiping out the grain and harming many more, threatening a substantial crop loss for the season. Local authorities consider drastic containment measures.
A historical report notes a unit commander in Camp Kearney California in June orders a barber to shave the troops while the commander and his men march to the point. The barber, advancing with the group, shaves officers as the unit moves, the commander insisting no one should shave. The scene highlights rigid discipline and wartime routine.
Miss Mary Jane Stanton, a former Cheyenne resident, wed Lieutenant William Ward of the 20th Infantry. The ceremony occurred at Captain Guilion’s home, the acting commander at Fort Douglas Utah. Mrs Burns, formerly with Stock Growers National Bank, lived in Reyenne before moving to Lake City. The couple plan to depart for Camp Bunnton where the unit was recently reassigned.
About 25 anxious mothers and relatives waited at Upton depot as troop trains carried soldiers toward other states. Four trains and numerous Cheyenne soldiers moved through in hours, but Miller department rules blocked arrival times and origins, leaving many families unsure when to expect their loved ones.
The company will pay a regular quarterly dividend of two percent 42 percent on July 20 1918 to stockholders of record on July 35 1998. Roderick N Matson secretary and treasurer
Short notes report the Wyoming Newspaper association meeting in Laramie canceled due to low response. Other items mention road work progress, a Cheyenne circus, new town Stephens, Lions Club July 4 event, oil prospects near Cheyenne, a state treasurer candidate, and improving fishing as waters recede. Several items reference Cheyenne and surrounding counties with transportation and travel updates.
Warm weather continues snow melt in the mountains but not enough to trigger floods. Elsewhere a novel plan spreads as merchants display signs asking customers how much change they want in thrift stamp sets. Cheyenne merchants consider adopting the approach.
The Del Norte 20 yard race was won by Miss Francis Cowells of San Francisco with a 2 minutes 5 seconds time, setting a new American record for the distance. Miss Fanny Durack, the Australian swimming champion, did not compete, and observers believe she would have pushed Cowells to a faster effort.
Cheyenne residents departing by car or train take Frontier Days advertising materials with them to distribute. The committee will intensify promotion this year. Earl Bilek left by motorcycle for Colorado and covered his sidecar with large placards for the event, plus carrying bundles of bills.
Casper, June 20. Mark Sullivan, an elderly offender, was charged with grand larceny for stealing a watch from a stranger. Police found three valuable watches and papers belonging to alleged victims on him. He was bound over to court in $1,000 bonds after failing to explain the items. Authorities seek owners of the watches amid ongoing robberies complaints.
New Orleans residents from Louisiana and Mississippi coast communities claim to see in a ceremonial omen a predictor of stormy weather next fall. Experts say the forecast focuses on mosquitoes breed patterns, not necessarily indicating storm severity. Local crabbers, shrimpers, and fishermen along the coast weigh in on the omen.
An advertisement explains that strong blood feeds the nerves through a network of vessels and promotes vitality. It touts Troms iron tonic and Irontie tablets from Dr. Pierce and the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, offering a 10 cent trial pack for immediate improvement.
Dwellers in the prairie describe a summer of mosquitoes matching the 1945 pattern though more abundant. In September 1915 a Gulf coast hurricane caused extensive property damage. Several men ignore these forecasts despite the looming hazard.
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