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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
4
A World War era notice urges caution toward German or Austrian residents in the United States. It warns readers to report suspicious acts or disloyal words to police or a local security office to protect families and national security.
A European styled critique argues that American honesty underpins order in San Domingo and across the world war. William Hoard, editor of the Metropolitan and regular New Republic contributor, is accused of radicalism for pulpits against Wilsonian policy. Roosevelt’s essays in the Metropolitan are noted as part of the magazine’s stance.
The posteddice department barred the March issue of the MeodPolien magazine from the mails citing an article Is America Honest by William Viarl As editor. It accuses the Metropolitan for opposing Wilson policies and argues the government should not allow dissemination of such material during the war.
The Wisconsin Legislature condemned Senator La Follette as un-American and unpatriotic for his antiwar stance. It urges the U S Senate to act, noting prior investigations and the home state’s rebuke, questioning his continued seat if the evidence warrants expulsion.
Hubert Howe Bancroft, now dead at an advanced age, built vast libraries and organized a large working crew to shape raw materials into his epic Pacific coast histories. He started late, at forty, and pursued a commercial, almost factory like method that dominated his output and redefined historical production. His later book Literary Industries reflects the system he used to publish and market his series.
The article notes Washington sending completed airplanes and aviators to France to aid in the war effort. It describes thousands of trainees, newly prepared pilots, and ships assisting France as the United States builds up air combat capabilities despite early shortages of machines and training grounds.
After three years of war the main powers struggle to supply skilled aviators while the United States proves a vast pool of eager young pilots. Allies transfer planes as U S production surges, with capacity over 100 times higher than a year ago. Additional spruce and other materials remain critical to meet planned expansion and higher output.
The government seizes spruce supplies to accelerate airplane production and commands foresters to work in forests. It operates its own mills and converts labor pay to lumberjack wages, builds training and experimental stations in the US and France, and develops radio and balloon observation services. Glenrock shows building growth, with Casper-Eybo-Wyoming Oil on two shifts at Pilot field.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced an annual appropriation of 187,281 for war work. Of this amount 125,000 funds the war demonstration hospital at the Rockefeller Institute, 50,000 supports the medical division of the National Research Council, and 12,281 covers other medical war research and relief. The meeting elected Vincent, Buttrick, Flexner, Murphy, Rose, and Embree to the executive committee for 1938, with Strause and others on the finance committee.
The forecast warns of possible snow on Saturday and colder temperatures. Fresh to strong winds are expected with shifting directions as shippers are advised to protect 36 hour shipments. Mean temperature around 45 degrees with no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
Public service commission will hold a hearing in Casper on March 11 to adjust light rates. Secretary HL A Floyd is in Casper, with commissioners Forsyth Gates arriving in time. Governor Moux, chairman, will be absent visiting American Lake with Wyoming troops.
In a tense confrontation Mollie’s mother accuses Chad of selfish cowardice and reveals Mollie and her child are blind. Mollie breaks down as Mrs. Trent argues for compassion over selfish demand, prompting Mrs. Trent to depart with Mollie’s caregiver as the couple faces an uncertain future.
Three companies filed articles yesterday with the secretary of state. Kemmerer Big Piney Oil and Shale Refining, Green Fire Oil Shale and Refining, Wheat Growers in Torrington, Liberty area offices, and Casper Midwest Refining report casing head gasoline operations at Salt Creek.
Abe Martin humor notes heavy snows burdening workers who smoke the finest cigars as winter hardship hits. The column lampoons clerks and shops while calling for patience amid wintry delay and local character observations.
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