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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1918
Page
8
More than one tenth of married women in the United States were in gainful pursuits in 1910 and over twenty five percent of all women sixteen or older were wage earners or businesswomen. Since the war the share has greatly increased. Many such women are better suited for shop factory or office work than men, if not for the burdens and weaknesses of the sex.
An ad touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a herbal tonic to build up women’s strength and cure ailments. It is described as non alcoholic, vegetable, and available as liquid or tablets for 60 cents in tablet form. It claims to regulate womanhood and ease digestion, blood enrichment, and aches.
Palm Sunday special music arranged in Cheyenne churches features morning and evening programs. The First Baptist lineup includes solos and anthems by various soloists and a double quartet. Presbyterian and St. Mark's present anthems, solos, and a choir. Methodist offers a vocal solo and a mixed chorus with patriotic pieces and an organ recital.
Under supervision of the 100 Per Cent American society a corps of volunteers compiles a directory classifying Cheyenne men and women by patriotism. The purpose is to monitor individuals suspected of pro German sympathies. The judges of patriotism have not been disclosed.
Winona O11 Corporation reports steady drilling progress on the first well. Stock at 15 cents, with D. S. Dickert as General Agent based at 1814 Carey Ave, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Women of State organize for third Liberty loan drive in Wyoming with conferences in Cheyenne. Mrs. George W. Fuller of Kansas City and Mrs. Taliaferro lead sessions. Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson sent best wishes. University of Wyoming reports strong officer output. plans include four minute speakers and April 6 to 12 patriotic events and rural school observances.
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