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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
12
Wyoming faces seed shortages for a spring planting push as farmers reel from two poor harvests. The Farm Board and grain firms consider loans and cooperatives to fund seed purchases. Officials urge counties and banks to act quickly to secure oats wheat barley rye corn millet and other crops to ensure a bountiful year.
Captain A K Chesham becomes commander of the Cheyenne Salvation Army following the retirement of Adjutant Quant Captain A E Chesham formerly of Ogden Utah. The corps plans reorganizing to fit larger quarters with potential new barracks if a suitable building is found. The Salvation Army continues charitable work assisting the unemployed and needy, with broad community support amidst church and social reform movements.
The Tennessee weekly press shows a strong lead for Wilson of Waterford in the Democratic presidential preference. Of 54 papers surveyed, 35 name Wilson as their first choice, with Harmon and Clark also among top picks. Underwood and Folk have minor support.
The Wisconsin State Journal lauds William Jennings Bryan as a steadfast defender of democracy and the common people. It notes his courage and integrity despite defeats and contrasts his stance with Republican leaders, predicting a Democratic victory through the clash of competing GOP clouds.
The Leader editor praises modern cinemas for crowd appeal and affordable entertainment. He notes censorship has improved sentiment and tone, seats and music enhance the experience, offering a refuge for lonely travelers and a morale boost amid daily struggles.
Democratic caucus endorses an income tax measure and a free augar bill as key to shifting about 50 million from consumption to income relief. Senate passage and presidential endorsement are hoped, while debates touch on curbing overburdened households.
The fragmentary letter from Hank Hankins in Ezra Wyoming on March 7 1912 reveals political maneuvering and fraud accusations. Doe Pixley a Cheyenne editor notes Hank urging support for a governor candidate while describing factional pressure, attire changes and intimidation among locals.
Deadwood South Dakota reports wolves and coyotes ravaging deer in Black Hills preserves. Game warden August Peterson notes deer weakened by snow and scarce food with carcasses found in Limestone Gulch and other areas showing predation.
The Kelly family extends thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. Grandchildren, Oneda Alton and D O Kelly, express appreciation. A note mentions a candy offer for children at Noah's Ark and 6 10 15 and 2? cent store in Cheyenne.
Tonight at Basket Hall Keefe Hall hosts C. A. Teams with Cahill Orchestra performing ten pieces in a Friday only dance event after the game.
The Twelfth Annual Colorado Stockgrowers Association convention will run March 1 and 22 in Denver with about 30 local associations sending delegates. Albany hotel will be headquarters and a complimentary smoker at the Albany on March 21 starts the event, with sales talk and stock cattle price hints likely to emerge.
The fortieth annual meeting of the Wyoming Stock Growers' Association will be held in Sheridan on April 2. Stockmen from across Wyoming will discuss important topics and elect officers for the ensuing year. The Sheridan Chamber of Commerce extends a cordial invitation to all stock men to attend.
Fragmentary text describes a meeting of a Black Growers association this year and mentions entertainment and a person described as retired with a state conventor. The remaining details are unclear.
Washington reports President Taft vows the United States will not intervene in Cuban affairs. The press notes his emphasis on restraint amid rising tensions as Cuban tensions unfold.
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