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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
6
Editorial praises Secretary of War Baker for upholding peace and enforcing international law, while supporting preparedness and the president’s submarine policy. It argues peace by force if needed protects noncombatants and upholds humane aims during war.
State tax officials pursue transfer tax on a bequest by the late John D. Rockefeller to the Rockefeller Foundation arguing the foundation acts as a charitable vehicle to avoid taxes. The case, if decided against the foundation, could set a precedent affecting future fortunes and charitable bequests.
A lighthearted coastal column rails against dress suits in public, noting New England molders' union plans for formalwear at a ball. The piece jokes on affordability and propriety, suggesting taxis or wheelbarrows if one cannot afford proper attire. It closes with a humorous quip about riding with a man in a dress suit.
Uncle Sam urges mothers to feed children over one year old with cups and spoons. Sample menu for 12 to 15 months includes breakfast with milk and oatmeal jelly, dinner with broth and bread, supper with bread or fruit. 16 months to two years adds cereal and milk.
Washington essay argues that overseas trade, not passenger safety, matters in the U boat dispute. It warns that cutting foreign trade would devastate US economy, and that the United States relies on foreign flags and naval power to defend its markets and goods.
A Gayville agent seeks refuge on a depot roof after flooding water fills his office. The Missouri River runs ten miles wide at Vermilion with miles of track washed out between Vermillion and Yankton. An ice gorge threatens Onawa and a Vermillion farmer loses eight head of hogs. Weather officials probe a 13 foot high wave rumor from Mobridge and Chamberlain, warning of possible damage.
Berlin reports a series of aerial engagements near Verdun with three enemy planes shot down and our units returning safely. Several enemy pilots wounded, and bombardment of villages west and south of a fortress area caused damage. One French plane squadron attacked Meta, killing two civilians and wrecking houses, while a squadron commander was shot down with the observer dead.
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