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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

14

Swift's Man Admits Use of Propaganda

L. D. Weld of Swift & Co testified before the House agricultural committee. He said another week or ten days will be devoted to hearings before attempting meat packing legislation. Weld noted Swift & Co spent 1.5 million dollars in 1919 on educational advertising and suggested such ads may fuel constituent protests against federal regulation.

Washington House Agricultural Committee L. D. WW. Weld Swift & Co Weld

Mormons to Build Hospital in Idaho Falls

Salt Lake City report says the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans a modern hospital at Idaho Falls Idaho costing about 300 000 dollars. Building details were discussed at a church meeting but start date was not announced.

Salt Lake City Idaho Falls Idaho Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon

Legion Agents Jump Demands Washington

The American Legion executive committee asks Congress to pay $1.50 per day of service as adjusted compensation for veterans reversing a 37-state vote favoring $1 per day cash relief. They review a composite bill for Congress including land settlement home-building aid and vocational training extension.

Washington The American Legion Congress Legislative House House Ways and Ineans Committee

Nora Bayes Stars in Ladies First at the Princess

Nora Bayes brings her own show to the Princess theatre tonight under the American Legion auspices. Ladies First is a three act musical farce about a woman who runs for office and learns her opponent is the man she loves. Arthur Gordon leads the political romance with a strong ensemble including Florence Morrison Roberts and Alma Fowler. The curtain rises promptly at 8 o'clock, so patrons should arrive early.

Nora Bayes Princess Theatre American Legion Ladies First Optit New York Miss Bayes Cort Theatre Chicago Arthur Gordon Florence Morrison A} Roberts

State highway contracts total near six hundred thousand

Contractors from across the state gather in Cheyenne for the state highway commission meeting. Bids will be opened for nine counties of road improvements totaling about 590 000 pounds. Bridge work was awarded earlier on February 22nd and materials and equipment are moving to sites. Casper delegates arrive to present highway requests. The article notes the Dutch composer Mule Felfele van Rees as the author of a hymn.

Chey‘tine State Highway Commission Commission Ssf Casper Caspee

Four Hours Debated Aircraft Report In House Day

The House spent nearly an entire legislative day listening to speeches for campaign ends under the Republican steering committee. Representative Pou condemned the wasteful debate and the control of legislation by seven steering leaders, noting no action on the aircraft inquiry report was taken.

Washington House of Representatives Pfrear Pou Republican Campbell Rules Committee War Department Franks Republican Congress Representative Poll Woodrow Wilson Wyoming Mondell Longworth Madden Dunn New York Wilson Massachusetts Darrow Pennsylvania Mann

Wyoming Gets Little of Highway Money

Plans to spend 3 078 325 on roads across Utah Idaho Wyoming Nevada and Arizona for summer and fall totals 2 849 miles of construction and improvement. Wyoming's only major project links Bander forest to Yellowstone along 60 miles in the Wind River range with 553 miles of new roads at 263 371. Women admitted to at least six Indian medical colleges.

Wyoming Ogden Utah Idaho Nevada Arizona J. P. Marlin Forestry Service Bander Forest Yellowstone National Park Wind River Mountains

Laxative Quinine Medicine Promises Headache Relief

A vintage ad promotes a tonic laxative and germ destroyer claimed to relieve headaches by curing the cold. The box features signature 4, W, GROVE and a code 306 as identifying marks.

GROVE

Women accuse powerful influence behind New York league

The New York state league of women voters filed a report with Governor Smith alleging a well financed and active combination backed by manufacturers and merchants, aided by Speaker T. C. Sweet, aims to sway public opinion and obstruct open legislative action. The group reportedly raised 100000 to 200000 for propaganda to support the New York League of Americanism, with one organizer calling the Americanism aspect a joke and saying the aim is to block health insurance and other legislation.

Albany N. Y Associated Manufacturers and Merchants Assembly Smith New York State League of Women Voters Associated Manufacturers New York League of Americanism

Mail-in Health Trial Offer From Foley Co

A 5c mail-in offer invites readers to send their name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The promotion lists coughs colds croup pains rheumatism backache kidney and bladder ailments and constipation biliousness headaches and sluggish bowels as addressed conditions.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley

Princess Victoria Wins Prize Under Assumed Name

Princess Victoria, sister of King George V, is described as artistic and skilled in bookbinding and once won a prize in a competition using a pseudonym.

Victoria King George V

Knights of Pythias Social Gathering Notice

Knights of Pythias and their families are invited to a social gathering at the Knights of Pythias hall on Tuesday evening March 23. D B Gillispie 212 23 Cc a.

Knights of Pythias Knights of Pythias Hall D. B. Gillispie

Yankee Golf to Be Represented Abroad

New York March 22 The United States will be officially represented in Great Britain at the meeting of the royal and ancient committees on golf for the first time. George H. Walker of St. Louis president of the United States Golf Association reports the development.

New York United States Great Britain Royal and Ancient Committees On George H. Walker St. Louis United States Golf Association

Cuticura Heals Severe Eczema Complaint

A testimony from Mrs. Henry James of Oakland California dated July 9 1919 describes severe eczema with intense itching that spread to the body. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing the condition and advises daily use for toilet purposes.

Henry James Telegraph Ave Oakland, Calif Are Laboratories Mase Giatmont2s

Russia Remains World’s Oldest Gold Producing Nation

Russia holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous gold producing country in the world, a status noted in industry histories. The record traces back through decades of mining activity and national production.

Russia

Cheyenne Council Proposes Two Tier Occupation Licenses

Cheyenne council frames an amendment to the occupancy license ordinance setting a $25 flat annual fee for professionals under three years in the city and $75 for those over three years. A petition from the bar association and physicians seeks a $25/$50 scale, with legal action threatened if not settled by March 25.

Cheyenne M. A. Kine Laramie County Bar Association W. H. Mullen J. H. Conway Bar Association Kline

Property rights in Ceylon favor women owners

The article notes that property in Ceylon descends from mother to daughter, making most women landowners. It also mentions Dr. Martha G. Ripley as the first woman police matron in the United States, appointed in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in the early seventies.

Ceylon United States Martha G. Ripley Lawrence Mass

Highways Report Details Varying Road Conditions

The traffic bulletin lists conditions by region with notes on snow drifts and rutting. South drives are fair to good, West is fair to Rock River with drifts in Telephone canyon, North is fair to Glen and very rough near Manville, Fast is good but rutty east of Archer, Hecla road shows rough spots.

Rock River Glen Manville Archer

Three Couples Take Out Marriage Permits

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Herman H. Marriott of Fort Russell and Miss Ruby Ms Cloyd of Cheyenne. Licenses were issued Saturday to Rollie L. Cummings and Mrs. Hilpa L. Goodson of Cheyenne, and to Archie H. Farley of Denver and Miss Ida L. Sykes of Detroit.

Herman H. Marriott Fort Russell Ruby Ms Cloyd Cheyenne Rollie L. Cummings Hilpa L. Goodson Archie H. Farley Denver Ida L. Sykes Detroit

New Arrivals In Cheyenne

New arrivals in Cheyenne feature affordable pocket banks offered by Vlastitute at a dime a day. The ad promises convenient savings devices awaiting customers in store.

Cheyenne

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