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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
11
Community announcements from Cheyenne cover a food exhibit parade at Burlington depot and a busy weekend schedule. Activities include a parish dance, cadet tournament, military displays, and speeches by Ned Fox at the high school assembly. Local families travel for events and visits to relatives and army camps.
The Johnson school Parent Teacher association meeting has been postponed from Friday of this week to a later date. The new date will be announced when decided.
Queen Esther Circle 7 held a well attended meeting with Mrs William McQuyre presiding. Members knitted and sewed while discussing business. A planned April dance was postponed due to conflicts and will move to June. Mothers Day observances were planned with a Mothers party at the Mason Temple. Each member will bring her own mother. A Red Cross fundraiser and refreshments followed. The June meeting will be at Mrs Howard Gary’s home.
A large crowd attended the fire department fundraiser dance in the Collide hall after a fire display. About 200 couples danced as the event raised money for the Pirementt Meligf fund depleted by wartime purchases. Hugh Lippkips led a panel serving ice cream and cake, with attendees hopeful for more such events.
Local notes mention J F Reploglete on business from Lander and Leo Moore from the Diamond ranch in Cheyenne. Reed H Hollister promotes new and second hand goods at 1720 ay ave as part of the effort to back the war effort.
The Cheyenne city page lists visitors from Sheridan Lincoln Douglas and Casper including H L Koyken dull and O L Rhinomith. Others travel from Rawlins Greybush Basin Riverton Kemmerer to conduct business and attend to local affairs.
Following the saboteur law passage local authorities in Cheyenne must report all sabotage attempts to government heads in Washington. Copies of the law were sent to men, with the definition of sabotage clearly outlined. Interference with war munitions or movement is an offense under the new act, covering arms, explosives, and related materials.
Jake Culm writes from Warren Springs Reservation claiming he is not a U S citizen and asks for draft exemption. The letter, dated May in Dalles Oregon, reflects a personal plea for exemption status and notes his Indiana origins and identity claims.
A long, broken quote expresses Native American views on citizenship, law, and war. The speaker argues Indians are exempt from U.S. wars, cites tribal sovereignty, and recalls reservation life in Oregon. The letter requests recognition from Washington and laments loss of identity amid white laws.
A Diamondville meeting announces a spring election agenda with two council terms extended by a year. Officials propose Liberty bonds of the third loan for about 43 000. A public event at the city hall tomorrow will present the organizing efforts of a new 190 percent American club.
Cheyenne hosts a wartime food exhibit on Saturday May 4 at the Pullington Station featuring a homecraft display by Cheyenne housewives, invited speakers including Theodore Hers, and performances by local students under Miss Flannigen. A parade is planned with strong community backing and a closing auction to raise funds for expenses.
Mobilizing New York and Curtis Petroleum crews push for second gas wells at Poison Spider and South Casper creek while Mohawk and Virginian Off drill deeper on Virginian dome. Prospective operators Jeopardy pry open Embar Ten Sleep sands at Emigrant Gap as Loveland area oil rush expands with large acreage deals and equipment moves.
The report notes small oil shows in several locations with depths from twenty to sixty feet. A river-well water drill yielded oil at twenty feet, and a water well at sixty feet showed oil. An outcrop of esphale tom near the town is being explored by the Western Efoterite company, suggesting the vein could widen with depth.
Ned Kweemey, long time Thermopolis resident, was found semi conscious on the streets and later adjudged mentally incompetent by a jury. He was committed to the state institution at Lander, with little information available about his past or family.
Montevideo May 1 The Uruguayan government asks Germany to define if a state of war exists after prior inquiries. Germany’s response avoids the key point while officials defer further discussion.
At the textile exhibition Dortin displayed innovations in cotton and wool treatment. A paper yarn called Waderwes was shown along with garments made from cellulose and silk substitutes. Another novelty featured leatherlike materials and a cellulose filling replacing down. A pale blue "Gor Cernbil" fabric and payor fabric finished the range, promising cheaper alternatives than cotton.
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