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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1920
Page
12
Cheyenne newspaper data from 1867 shows editors Randolph Luigh and staff, with publication information, post office listing, and Associated Press note. It lists prices for subscriptions including monthly and yearly rates for weekly and standard editions.
A commentary argues the bond market fell due to public selling and government inaction, urging investors to stop dumping bonds and hold to preserve value. It warns that inflation and speculation have distorted returns, predicting a shift to moderate dividends and rates, with high quality bonds eventually rising in price.
An editorial reflects on how youth adapts as old values shift. Henry Watterson defends enjoying life while supporting prohibition with modifications. Greenwich Village coffee houses now keep late hours with tea, showing youth’s knack for finding a workaround.
Seed stores report seed demand this year far below last year amid fears of waning interest in home gardening. Economies and strikes threaten crop production and food markets, but amateur gardeners can still cut bills with a small, well tended plot and careful soil study.
In Paris fashion shifts wings from hats to shoes as winged feet become the new chic. But American sentiment resists using bird bones for adornment, preferring living birds to be wings. France plans deportations, sparking punning debate about international dumping grounds. New York’s parade culture shows big city bravado with a small town touch.
The illustration shows the egg shaped timepiece that Peter Henlein created. It notes the device was heavy and bulky but regarded as neat and the first pocket ticking watch. It marks a key step toward efficiency in the sixteenth century.
On a voyage from Gibraltar to Constantinople the Sultan's attache cultivates the Captain's favor to buy Day and Night, who delight passengers with a dance and high jumping acts. The Captain, fond of them, finally sells the kids for a large sum, sealing their fate for the journey ahead.
A letter from a young man describes working nights, earning about 20 a week plus overtime, saving money, and feeling pulled between home and independent living. He asks Mrs. Thompson for guidance on finding better work, affordable housing, and city relocation, while lamenting family pressure and limited support.
A reader letters a counselor about a plan to leave home with support for his sister and asks for guidance. The writer notes a sister’s appreciation and a masterful letter from the past, while detailing family sorrow including Matthew’s loss and a crippled sister. The advisor counsels patience talk with parents and suggests contacting the local YMCA or YMC A for help finding work and housing.
Edith FE Moriarty argues that Vassar College graduates are increasingly entering teaching, not for charity but to support salaries and public service. She notes colleges raising pay to attract talent and questions if these women aim to reform education funding and help overworked teachers.
A readable section lists menu items for breakfast luncheon and dinner including oranges broiled bacon coffee spaghetti and cheese stewed apples muffins baked fish baked potatoes peas lettuce dressing bread butter peach tapioca and fruit. It then provides concise kitchen tips such as butter in skillet and browned cracker crumbs poured over, followed by liver dumplings with onions wet bread eggs salt and a quarter teaspoon of something unspecified.
A Southern home cooking guide describes grits as a versatile staple, with tips to cook five cups of boiling salted water per cup of grits, then serve with butter or gravy. Leftovers reappear fried with ham or bacon, or mixed into pancake batter. Also includes baked fish Creole using leftovers, tomato, onion, pepper, white sauce, and tuna.
Two eggs beaten with one pint stale bread soaked and squeezed dry salt baking powder pepper ash. Add flour to make stiff dough. Drop spoonfuls into boiling salted water and boil 45 seconds to 2 minutes. Serve in place of potatoes. Part two tabi-
A simple historical cooking note describes mixing one half pound beef liver with spoon pepper and flour to bind, testing in salted water, adjusting with more flour as needed. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes then drain, stir in chopped parsley and melted butter, and serve.
Four year old Elizabeth asks her father what she would like for a birthday present. At a party, Johnny and Jimmy struggle at supper without spoons and balance jelly on bread and butter to eat.
A string of quick exchanges covers engagement woes, selfishness, a charity officer’s duty, a cat evacuation, and a sly jab about government ownership. The banter mixes romance, animal welfare, and a political bite into a compact, era‑flavored vignette.
A wealthy American heiress reportedly sailed to Europe seeking Georges Garpentier as a husband but failed to win him. The bride of famed boxer Georges Carpentier was Georgette Elsasser a French woman whose charms and accomplishments bewitched him.
Incomplete OCR text mentions Miss B and Mrs. White with references to Dr Katherine Guilfoil and Mauren Mis in California. It implies a plan for work and study for teachers and children, with scattered names like Helene and McDonald. The garbled lines suggest a school or hospital context with families and teachers.
Fragmented text mentions individuals Bartlett and Yoder with a Robert Miller and Alice T Smith, referencing a program of ballads and a night event. Details are incomplete, leaving the scene and purpose uncertain.
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