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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
12
The article attacks Taft era land policy claiming it vilifies homesteaders and settlers as land grabbers while promoting a broad conservation crusade. It argues federal agents target settlers and contests hinder development and urges a constructive Western land policy to develop public lands.
A historical note describes the Great Lawrence strike raising textile wages by 275 percent in New England. It argues wage costs will raise cotton goods by about two to three cents per yard, burdening consumers while praising workers and urging tariff reform to lower prices and open markets.
In Washington on March 25 the Democratic leader with Speaker Clark and Ducat Underwood hosted events for leading Democrats. Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi expresses support for Woodrow Wilson’s nomination, citing reasons tied to party direction and governing vision.
Senator Williams, a possible ideal Democratic presidential candidate, explains his support for Woodrow Wilson. He cites public reasons, notes his past House service with Clark and Underwood, and argues Wilson would be an electable, strong president, capable of honest governance. He points to Wilson’s performance in New Jersey as evidence of leadership.
The Post Office department seeks to double postage rates on newspapers and periodicals. Officials claim mass mailings of campaign material flood the mails with free literature and waste printing funds, urging cuts on useless expenses while preserving franking.
The World-Herald notes a moving center of culture from city to city and predicts Nebraska will become the nation’s literary and commercial hub as population and industry concentrate toward its fertile lands and central location.
The Wyoming Tribune notes the University of Wyoming under President Merica became a political football, caught between university leadership and the board of trustees. The piece questions blame amid long running Republican influence and pro Gramm ties.
A reader derides the Leader as a demagogue and hypocrite calling out imagined piety. The critique frames the Leader as insincere and smirking, dismissing their methods as fleeting and flawed with sharp wit. The passage ends with a dramatic, satirical retreat.
A reader notes the railway from Cheyenne to Omaha and beyond stands as an expansive road-bed and equipment. The line, once fully double tracked, is forecast to become the smoothest and fastest in America following a recent Union Pacific Railway tour.
A rattling tale recalls Archibald Woolson receiving a senate telegram urging wage cuts to shield textile prices. Arch rebukes labor unions and vows to push profits, while the group plans a post roast greeting for Arch and the senator, with feasting and a pledge to renew ties after the next election.
A poem by Mr. Tyson a Cheyenne mall clerk appeared in the Denver Post last Sunday honoring the submarine Keck. It laments its destruction and burial beneath deep waters with imagery of sleep and silence in a bay. Tyson is married to the Leader’s society editor.
The Rawlins Journal notes Congressman Mondell claiming Democrats seek to destroy the beet sugar industry to aid sugar trusts, warning that removing the sugar duty would ruin the industry. It contrasts campaign remarks by Senator Warren about hides and cattle, arguing tariff protections protect farmers, while dismissing fears of Russian sugar flooding the market as unfounded.
A local notice urges land preparation for sugar beets and subscription drives for the Chronicle. It calls for support of the sugar factory campaign, business groups, and creamery expansion, urging farming routines and continued publication while noting political commentary on state outcomes and local leaders.
Taft is set for renomination as turmoil roils the temple scene and craft remain away from their usual council at Tabor. The piece hints at a looming war era confrontation, framing political tension in the Tri-City Provo region.
The United States Contestant v Brenning award favors Brenning as land is granted. Attorney Charles F Maurer defended Jacob Brenning and won. The United States v Spaugh land contest favors Mrs Spaugh with land awarded. Maurer also defended Mrs Spaugh in Douglas Enterprise report.
A period advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural digestive aid. It claims the tablets supply essential digestive agents, stimulate gastric glands, and safely aid digestion for stomach and intestinal weakness. An expert attestations notes lack of poisons and broad physician endorsement for indigestion and related symptoms.
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