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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
7
In a candid interview, Thomas Burke argues the war dulls young British imagination and prewar themes may return. He notes climate, censorship, and trauma dulling creative drive, then visits London’s art circle, Palladium show, and Billy Merson as examples of a culture paused between war and renewal.
The narrative recalls Mr Burke spending two hours performing card and coin tricks during a rest period at the theatre. He apologizes for not showing quaint London and invites the Americans to return. he offers to be their guide on the next day and to entertain a party of American soldiers if they visit him.
The Reyenne school electors voted to remove German from district curriculums and substitute Spanish. An amendment for burning German texts and banning German songs was rejected. The board's plan and a raise for teachers were discussed, with the final budget set at $98,000 for next year.
Washington May 7 The Senate Post Office Committee refused to consider legislation suspending increased second class mailing rates set to take effect July 1. Newspaper publishers have attacked the changes as part of the pending post office appropriation bill. Individual senators plan later efforts to suspend or cut the increases.
A 32 degree Masonic ring with a diamond is missing. The ring bears an engraved name on the inside and a liberal reward is offered for its return to the Plalos Hotel.
United Press reports farmers in South Dekots plan profit sharing for labor. Average wage for farm hands about 55 dollars monthly with board room and laundry. Sliding scales give 50 dollars minimum and 66 dollars for high wheat yields per bushel. Other bonuses cited for 10 and 65 dollars depending on yields. In Paris May 1 the anniversary of Prince delivery to Arc will be marked with ceremonies amid prayers for French success and Catholic church participation.
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a universal kidney and bladder cure. It claims rapid relief, gentle vegetal treatment, and broad availability in drug stores with offers to obtain samples from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in New York via the Daily State notice.
Midnight burglary at Robertson jewelry store yields about 400 dollars in silver plate and jewels. A bystander alerted night marshal Clyce Bobb who pursued the thief, who fled toward Jae Warnerklin’s store. Pockets found full of jewelry when searched, thief identified as Katigan Olly. Store shuttered after the tied-up crime, and crepe left due to Mrs Nilands death.
A garbled sale notice lists Oud tractor and 6dlécy Saun plowing in 1917 with experienced operators and warranty. Also advertised are Percheron stallions and geldings ages 2 to 7, yearlings, imported sires, and high‑value stock from XL Stock Ranch and G yaleworth station. Includes Shorthorn bulls and yearlings, with contact for interested buyers.
The Department of the Interior publishes a land offer from Salt Lake City residents Wray Sterling and another applicant. They seek a lease under the 1917 act to extract potash from lands in sections 4 20 12 34 township 2 north range of the Sixth Principal Meridian Beechwater County Wyoming. Public period spans days ending May 14 with protest rights.
Rev Thomas Ewing Sherman son of Civil War general visits amid remarks on his father. He recalls Sherman’s late life stance that war is a terrible, refined option and condemns glorifying conflict. The discussion references earlier 1800s speech at Michigan Military Academy about discouraging militarism.
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