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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
16
May 2 report describes Capt Bruce Norriefather, author of The Det ter Ole, accused of leaking American military secrets. The piece mocks his misinterpretation of American slang, citing warped conversations and a British aim to lampoon U S troops in France.
United Press reports in New York May that inactivity harms a top fighter. Benny Leonard, the world featherweight champion, faces Young Joe Bar after a break in training, with commentators noting ring rust and diminished sharpness.
Resi of Philadelphia notes Leonard won the lx round bout against Willard who faced a younger, learning challenger. The piece argues Willard has not fought in over a year and his inactivity could weaken him, citing Moran and other champions as examples of the importance of mental training alongside physical readiness.
The city announces a new municipal scavenger service to replace the old contract system. Fire Chief urges property owners to provide ash cans and proper lids, placing cans where scavengers can reach them. Ashes must be emptied into the waste line and cans in place by May 10 with inspections planned.
W Hodson of Greeley arrives in Cheyenne with dogs Maxcraft and Lady Darnott to aid in tracking criminals. The pair previously helped convict Frank Laveller for arson against a farmer named Spats near Hillsdale. Authorities report multiple indictments and convictions in Colorado aided by the hounds.
Late era classifieds seek teen girls and young men for housework and light tasks. Entries mention Barkalow Brow and a bank office, plus two ladies to travel with a manager and a cook option. Contact details include phone 134 and a Mrs Beaumont at W. 17th Street.
Speculation grows in Cheyenne over possible action after Mayor Stone formed saloon men to curb bootlegging. War Department orders may close Cheyenne saloons within five miles, but liquor from Laramie and Pine Bluffs could keep bootlegging alive. Police say stopping bootlegging locally remains difficult while liquor can be trucked in from surrounding towns. A track meet for seventh to twelfth grades is planned for May 18 in the city park, with events announced later.
Cheyenne patriots organize a major food exhibit to showcase new cookery using war substitutes. The Burlington depot hosts a daylong program with readings, talks, and recipes, plus a patriotic parade at Carnegie Library.
A bake sale list from the Methodist Sunday School shows assorted produce and prices. Items include pineapple, spinach, watercress, sweet potatoes and other goods with small numeric prices noted.
Fragments describe marching groups along Capitol and Twenty-fourth, with cadets, drum corps, Red Cross units, school children and other participants moving west or east along Twenty-third and surrounding avenues. Mentions careless transcription of directions and street names.
City officials considered providing water to war gardens on vacant lots as residents pressed for support. The exact action by the commissioners on supplying water remained undecided after the morning meeting.
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