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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
12
The three year homestead bill moves toward passage in both houses as Speaker Champ Clark advocates its approval. The bill criticizes Interior Department policies and foreign enrollment while praising bipartisan backing, with Republican opposition seen as unlikely to derail the measure.
The Leader disputes Governor Carey and U S officials, saying soldiers at Fort Russell engage in internal boxing matches with seven ounce gloves and that civilians have no say. Military maneuvers occur on the Albany county government reservation, while soldiers trading in Laramie would fall under civil law off the grounds.
Many will enter Wyoming's immigration lever contest to gain publicity for the state's resources. Participants include party, bankers, lawyers, editors and teachers from across the state. They will advertise to the East, inviting homeseekers and investors to contact the bureau of remigration for information and literature.
Chicago chatter warns of a split in the Republican party as Taft appears likely to secure the nomination. Theodore Roosevelt and allies accuse the president of using party and government machinery to thwart the will of the people.
In a Washington special, Lafferty rails at Interior Dept policies and the surge of special agents tasked with harassing homesteaders. He urges replacing young lawyers with veteran surveyors to guide settlers and protect the pioneer spirit amid constrained western land, urging broader access to homesteading nationwide.
An article notes a Paria suburb bank raid where two watchmen were killed and the vaults exploded as criminals fled by car. It argues modern tools like dynamite and automobiles enable such crimes, while new detection methods including pulse reading and crime scene pictures empower guardians of the law.
A Sheridan Post excerpt critiques Republican unity and contrasts Roosevelt and Taft. It notes factional strain, calls Taft’s bureau actions to influence sentiment excessive, and argues for reform within the party. The piece defends Roosevelt’s policies while questioning Taft’s methods and democracy’s future.
The Douglas Enterprise argues that bond authorizations by municipalities and states shift the cost of permanent improvements to future taxpayers. It cites Converse County with a $20,000 bonded debt and proposes issuing $100,000 road bonds funded by $5,000 annual interest and a sinking fund to ensure repayment in twenty years, spreading the cost to present and future taxpayers while delivering better roads and bridges.
The Casper Record notes a severe winter forcing stockmen to rely on feeding as blizzards persisted and grass vanished. Sheep losses rose daily while pelts accumulated, and officials faced shortages of corn and hay, risking many sheepmen going out of business.
Governor Joseph M. Carey proclaims Friday April 26 1919 as Arbor Day in Wyoming urging universal observance of planting trees shrubs and flowers. The proclamation notes spring conditions snow melt and water supply, urging schools and residents to beautify homes parks ranches and irrigation ditches.
Saturday Musical club at Parish House presented a well received program under Mrs J L Rockwell. The juvenile portion showed growing confidence and poise while Rosamunde for eight hands wowed the audience. Mrs GO Wilkins served as emcee as selections by Mendelssohn and Crescendo drew generous applause. Miss Buchanan was absent due to illness.
A Vie trola loaned by R. Ni Grace accompanied a program ending with Mendelssohn Tear My Prayer. Soprano solo and quartet were sung by Mrs Wilamina and Mr Tom Cobry with J. F. Meyer Moura John Hunter and J. L. Rockwell. Mrs Wilamina’s trained voice showed full power and the ensemble received excellent praise.
A cholera scare is described with emphasis on immunity concerns from European immigration. An anecdote from Mia C. M. King of Valdosta Georgia touts Vinci cod liver iron remedy as restoring strength after severe dysentery. The ad claims Vinci builds up strength and flesh and guarantees results via A B Roedel, Cheyenne Wyoming Drugstore.
In Molorminiy the six decide favorites claim titles as winners of the Legends tournament rise to the occasion. Local pageant concludes with strong showings from notable participants and enduring effort.
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