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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
15
Native text describes a federal case with remarks about labor, crime, and political forces. It notes a prosecutor's trial, references to wage workers, and mentions the Industrial Workers of the World and related measures. The piece also covers local business remodeling and a historic log cabin saloon near Hartville with past ownership and changes.
WHRATSLAND Colo May 2 The old Log Cabin Saloon once famed for a 16 cent drink now stands repurposed as a garage space with ties to the frontier era and local history.
In Wheatland Wyoming on May 3 a wedding party clashed in a courthouse corridor. An irate father attacked the would be groom during a vetoed marriage attempt. The groom offered no counter and the ceremony was halted.
In Colina Colorado May 3 at Larimer Defense council meeting the action to curb so called benefit events was approved. Sheriff Cooke chairs a secret committee to review plans for benefits and cancel those not raising sufficient funds for Red Cross and other war work. A council member will be placed in each county city to ensure actions support worthy causes. A crow event is planned next Monday at fetes Park to gauge public opinion on home defense support.
A two day session for club leaders is scheduled in Wheatland in May. The program features practical demonstrations and training from instructors Milton Danziger J. L. Hobson and others. Sessions cover home made syrup, potato and garden demonstrations, self feeder building, hog judging, and related topics.
Wheatland Wyoming May reports show farmers mobilizing for a large crop. Mrs B P K Lucas notes unprecedented readiness as fields are plowed and tractors at work. The drive aims to boost food production amid global shortages.
From France a war work secretary reports meeting a southerner in Perehing units from the fuel section. The man said he had fought in many wars, but this was his first public war. A moonshiner later boasted of a steel helmet that would protect him on the ground from any sheriff.
Local shoppers see a Cheyenne ad spread listing a big goat bargain, a 93.95 shoe sale at Goldstein's on Lincoln Highway, a 66 touring car for sale in overdue condition, and a register of Virginia livestock including mares and yearlings offered by Beaver, Cole.
Thom as W. and Guy Sterling of Lake City Wyoming file for a lease to mine potash on lands in Sweetwater County Wyoming. Public notice runs 30 days in Cheyenne State Leader beginning April 15 1918 and protests must be filed promptly with the General Land Office.
Certification by the Fire Insurance Company of Ireland in Wyoming notes compliance with insurance laws and authority to transact fire marine and inland risks in the state for the current year. Signed by the Auditor and Commissioner with official seal.
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