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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
16
Cubal and Holliday advertise coal sales with phone contact 46 for immediate orders. Local residents urged to call for available coal varieties and delivery options.
A string of visitors and locals visit the area today. Fort Laramie’s Paul Howard and Riverton's C. B. Ritter are in town for business. K T Payton from Thermopolis, W Wade of the State Anti-Saloon League, and A Hirsig of Sheridan are in the city. Attorney Henry Colburn, O W Hortarty of Sterling, and F W Ise from Diamond are noted callers and shoppers. Morris Hayacer advertises repairs at 420 Weather Street.
Baseball scores from the national and American leagues appear with results for several games including New York 7 Philadelphia 7 and Detroit 4 Cleveland 7. A public notice urges full payment on the Third Liberty Bond before May 9 and mentions a Wyoming trust and harbour leak chaos in the West.
The Cheyenne meeting reviewed plans for language study in Cheyenne schools with emphasis on English and German removal from coursework. Officials debated teaching Spanish later in high school and considered naturalization education for citizenship candidates. The session praised faculty efforts and passed a resolution endorsing the high school program.
A Naval Court of Inquiry blames the loss of the tug Cherokete off the Delaware coast in February on the vessel’s age and condition and the commanding officer’s failure to report overload and heed storm warnings. Lieutenant Edward Newell’s responsibility is mitigated by his youth and lack of experience, and no further proceedings are recommended.
A Wyoming woman is reported as surpassing all others in the state in some measure. Details remain unclear but the claim centers on exceptional achievement tied to age and local recognition.
Mrs. J. Dy Lingle, wife of Tdene, founder of Lingle town in Wyoming, resided in Chicago with her husband while he worked for the agriculture department. Reports note Mrs. Lingle had sales totaling $140,000 to her credit and continued to push forward vigorously.
The piece accuses German influence of fueling Mexican banditry and revolts along the Rio Grande with Villa and Zapata wielding power in border regions. It alleges German wireless propaganda, land grabs under a new Mexican constitution, and misrepresented U.S. and Allied actions, with Carranza and Villa as key players.
Private Chester B. Smith of the 16th artillery, stationed at Camp Lewis, Wash, visited his parents near Burne yesterday during a furlough. The traveler was described as passing through Cheyenne on the way home.
Captain James Hall of Colfax Iowa is missing after an aerial combat with four German planes north of Toul. A comrade believes Hall landed inside German lines and may be a prisoner while two other American planes returned safely. Arthur Cunningham of Boston pressed a German craft despite gun trouble, forcing the enemy to break off.
The report notes clear conditions with a high of 67 and a low of 41 degrees. Winds from the west reached 40 mph while precipitation since January 1 totaled 5.47 inches, above the normal 4.24 inches.
Fans attending the St Paul club opening for the American association against Milwaukee voted on whether summer games should follow clock time or sun time. Each ticket buyer received a ballot to choose between 3 p m weekday single headers or 4 p m opening.
President Wilson sends a telegram to the New Jersey state council of defense praising war workers for calling a May 7 war conference in Trenton. He commends public spirit and labor sacrifices as vital to the fight for justice humanity and liberty worldwide.
The Optometrists of Cheyenne met at the Plains hotel room to hear B. E. Arrington executive counsel for the American Optometrists association speak on Optometry's Vital Dangers and Remedies. Arrington toured the nation spreading views on optometry in general. He was introduced by B. F. Swisher president of the Wyoming Optometrical association.
The convent high school presents the play Miss Fearless and Company in Convent hall Thursday evening at o o clock. Earlier notice stated Friday, but the time was changed. Attendees are promised an interesting evening. May 6 is the deadline for Third Liberty Bond payments at Wyoming Trust & Savings Bank Cheyenne.
Advertisement seeks a five or six room modern house for rent or lease in the north or east part of town. Wants permanent responsible occupants and provides a phone contact 628 W-10.
Reed H Holliater offers new and second hand bicycles in Cheyenne at 1720 Pioneer Ave. The ad lists contact by Reed Holliater with street address provided for inquiries.
A brief note from the Los Angeles Times emphasizes sustaining local agricultural efforts and soil health to support ongoing crop productivity and resilience in the region. It highlights community actions, policy signals, and the need for continued investment in farming practices and research.
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