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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1920
Page
4
An early Cheyenne news item outlines the Cheyenne State Leader’s establishment in 1867, its editor Randolph Leigh, and a post office mailing address at 1818 Carey Avenue. It notes Associated Press rights and standard subscription terms for weekly and monthly rates.
An Indiana correspondent urges an optimistic club in every town and a vow to banish pessimism, urging action beyond ideals. The piece contrasts earnest optimism with flippant cheer and cites Peary to argue that hopeful striving lifts nations and improves life.
Twelve Italian girls were released on bond under a condition to learn 40 English words in 60 days before marrying American lovers. The piece criticizes the literacy test as ineffective, noting it may bar worthy immigrants and aid Bolshevik propaganda while not preventing poor outcomes for uneducated brides.
Representative Blanton of Texas complains no war department official can be reached by telephone noon to 3 pm and condemns leather covered sofas used by clerks for buttermilk siestas. He argues the seating fosters idleness and delays in official contact.
An article notes collar prices rising from 25 to 35 cents next month and questions it as either a price manipulation or a firm stance. It laments teacher wages, citing 140,000 leaving teaching last year for higher pay in other fields.
A recent discussion notes the Chicago Fed will not allow employees to marry on less than 125 a month. The piece contrasts historical views on public duty and salary with modern wage standards. It also touches on jury trends, legal language, and public sentiment about profiteering and leadership. It mentions William Hohenzollern’s loneliness amid responsibility for widows and orphans.
A column notes that cigarettes caused more American doughboys' deaths than Germans, Mary Pickford faces fan devotion despite a desertion rumor, 1919 farm animal totals show recovery after war strains, and prohibition yields mixed home effects with sunshine for some and moonshine for others.
Today marks the birth centenary of Victor Emmanuel II, first king of modern Italy, born in Turin and later died in Rome. Also noted are Thomas Marshall’s 66th birthday, a San Francisco labor meeting on a proposed California National Labor party, and multiple anniversaries and historical notes from 4820 to 4919 including figures like Mary Foster Karl Marx Theodore Roosevelt and events in Russia Formosa and Calgary.
One year ago today President Wilson was warmly welcomed on his return to Paris. Emilé Gottin, an anarchist who attempted to assassinate Premier Clemenceau, was sentenced to death.
The notice marks birthdays of the U S president born in North Manchester Indiana Maxam Gorky born in Ni zjni Novgorod William N Selig from Chicago T C G Boville longtime deputy finance minister of Canada born in County Antrim Ireland and Dr Richard E Burton dean of English at the University of Minnesota born in North ford Gen. Each is stated to be anniversaries of their birth occurring today with ages ranging from 52 to 66.
Notice invites all interested in the booze question to a March 15 talk by Dr. Bulgin on the four B's Bulgin Blackstone Bootleggers and Booze. Temperance groups urged to attend as choir music begins at 7 15 pm and a large crowd is hoped for.
James Garman of Mayfield Kentucky describes relief after using Foley's Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills aid kidney function by removing poisonous waste, promising relief from aches and pains. An automobile insurance listing for W. C. Benner at 502 East 24th Street is included.
Billy is tricked by a circus handler who douses him with charcoal and attaches a third horn, turning him into a three horned black goat named by the staff as the Wild goat from Guinea. He wonders how he will look in a mirror while crowds gather to see the animals before the show.
In the fragment a boy named Billy bids goodbye while a neighbor recalls cages and time. The text hints at a sentimental period piece with childlike dialogue and a catalog tone.
All members are notified that Tuesday March 16 is Knights of Pythias Night at the Tabernacle. Dr Bulgin is scheduled to speak on a subject of special interest to the order. All affiliated persons are invited to attend and a large attendance is desired.
Hobbs offers prompt repair and top work for autos. Huck feldt and Finkbeiner provide efficient service with quick turnaround. Kirpatrick Real Patate and Insurance on 4824 Carey Ave promotes Leader Want Ads as result getters.
National Rubber Tire promises no punctures or delays and doubled mileage. Advertises as a perfect substitute for air with satisfied users and a Cheyenne distributor F B Wadsley in Bresnahan Block. Call phone 1492 or write Room 2.
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