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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
10
An article notes Italy’s paradoxical hunger during wartime, citing Dr Silvio Creaple and a food contract. It says steel, sugar, cheese, and meat run short, with reserves barely enough to feed the population into February. Prices rise while wages lag, yet food consumption shows some resilience amidst shortages.
The text notes a population surge from UT,000 00 to H0, H00,000 due to emigration. It compares Italy to France, stating Italy now has a population to feed nearly equal to France, while Italy’s land area is about 110,800 square miles versus France's 107,000, both reduced by enemy invasion.
January imports valued at 255 million dollars, up seven million from December, while exports dropped from 584 million in December. For the fiscal seven months ending January, imports totaled 1.604 billion versus 1.918 billion a year earlier, and exports reached 2.148 billion compared with 2.01 billion previously. Silver imports in January were 5.007 million with seven months at 41. For January exports were 6.628 million and seven months total 2.058 million.
A private letter from Christiania reported by the Daily News describes severe food shortages in central powers. Many Norwegians living in Germany are returning home hoping to escape conditions described as nearly unbearable.
German leaders fear Bolshevism influences drive against Russia as Hindenburg urges German youth to resist internationalism. Pan Germans and Berlin papers discuss tensions after Brest-Litovsk peace talks and stalled plans for a 20 year most favored nation treaty with Bolshevik Russia.
A historical promotion for Dr. F M Edwards Olive Tablets claims a vegetable formula with olive oil cleanses the liver and bowels. It targets pale complexions headaches coated tongue and sluggish bowels with nightly use and promises noticeable benefits.
The article describes the Kaiser era's military and political advisers and criticizes the government for lacking a clear aim, being swayed by passing influences like a weathercock. It notes that today’s decisions are overturned tomorrow for new ones the next day.
CHICAGO March 6 Johna P. Jelke head of the Jelke Oleo margarine company and Fran cis M Lowry manager must serve terms in federal prison and pay fines The circuit court of appeals ruled today The lower court sentenced Jelke to two years and 10000 and Lowry to one year and 8500 for conspiracy to defraud the government of 10 cents a pound on oleomargarine
Lincoln Neb March 6 Louie Fellwock wealthy farmer of Beatrice Neb recently brought before the Nebraska state council of defense to explain why he is said to have allowed several thousand bushels of wheat to go to ruin on one of his farms in Lancaster county. He will be prosecuted under the federal law according to United States District Attorney T S Allen. Action could start next week following a meeting with the state defense council.
London March 6. The sugar card must be shown to bury a person in England. The registrar of vital statistics checks if the deceased was registered under the sugar distribution scheme before issuing a death certificate. This prevents fraud by canceling the card after death and also issues the card to new birth registrations.
In Sheridan Wyoming on March 6, five Japanese individuals were arrested for gambling and keeping a business open after hours. Four defendants failed to appear, bonds of 25 dollars each were forfeited. The proprietor running the peo hall was convicted on two counts beer service and after-hours operation, fined 540 dollars plus costs for the first offense and 45 dollars for the second. interpreter later clarified the law and the man promised to abide.
New York March 6 The Germania Fire Insurance Company, one of America’s oldest, founded 1859, will change its name to National Liberty Insurance Company of America. The shift stems from public misinterpretation of the former name as German. Founders and officers were American, with notable directors including Joseph J. Choate C Godfrey Gunther and Richard M. Floe. Policies issued before the change remain valid.
Douglas, March 6. W. F. Hamilton and T. J. Brownfield set out for Green Valley ranch to fish in fine weather. A blizzard struck about 20 miles out, forcing them to abandon their car and walk to Nick Burg ranch. They returned home the next day without fish, noting the Green Valley bite is good.
In Amsterdam on March 6 readers report a quarrel among German scholars who reject calling Americans names. Norrenberg proposes using Usa and usaner while Penck and Sapper argue the term offends. Other professors suggest Union or other labels though with caveats.
An old ad copy touts a topical treatment promising rapid relief from itching irritation pimples ringworm and similar skin troubles. It claims instant soothing cleansing action and safety when used as directed, offered at a low price per bottle.
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