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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
8
Coal of all kinds advertised by Cubal and Holliday with phone contact 46 for orders today. Capital Coal Company offers prompt delivery and a range of coal types.
A series of short notes records visitors and business in the city. Fort Laramie's Paul Howard, Riverton’s C. B. Ritter, Thermopolis and Sheridan locals, and W. Wade of the State Anti-Saloon league are noted in town. Attorney Henry Colburn and others are also listed among local callers and transactions.
Yesterday's scores show National League results with Cincinnati losing to Chicago and New York tying Philadelphia while Boston routed. A Liberty Bond payment appeal urges full payment before May 9.
The Cheyenne meeting endorsed the high school’s plan to teach languages including Spanish in later years while noting German removal from studies. Officials discussed naturalization instruction with Judge Riner and debated the merit of teaching living languages in public schools amid concerns from Adj. Gen. Weaver.
A naval court reports the loss of the tug Cherokee off the Delaware coast in February was largely due to the ship's age and condition and the commanding officer's failure to report being overloaded and to heed storm warnings. It notes Lt. Edward Newell's youth and lack of familiarity mitigated responsibility and recommends no further action.
A Wyoming woman has set a notable local record, surpassing all others in the community. The achievement underscores her status as a leading figure in the area.
Mrs J Dy Lingle wife of the founder of Lingle Wyoming reportedly led Chicago women in the third Liberty Loan. Her home town honors her husband while she and her husband reside in Chicago where he works for the Agriculture Department. Reported sales reach $140,000 to her credit as she pushes ahead.
The article discusses German propaganda backing Mexican factions, including Venustiano Carranza and Emiliano Zapata, and reports on clashes along the Rio Grande. It notes Villa’s northern raids, German funds, and wireless broadcasts shaping Mexican opinion while U S and Allied forces face disarray and arms shortages.
Private Chester B. Smith of the 16th artillery stationed at Camp Lewis Wash passed through Cheyenne yesterday while on a furlough to visit his parents near Burne.
A World War II era report says American planes penetrated into Germany near Toul. Capt. James Hall of Colfax Iowa is missing after an aerial clash with four German planes. A comrade believes Hall may be prisoner inside German lines. Two other Americans returned to American lines unscathed. Arthur Cunningham of Boston engaged a German plane when two others attacked him but his gun jammed yet he maneuvered to a superior position and survived.
The report shows clear skies with a high of 67 degrees at 4 90 p m and a low of 41 degrees at 3 a m on the 8th. Total precipitation since January 1 is 5.47 inches with no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
United Press reports fans at the St Paul club opener against Milwaukee voted on whether summer games should follow the clock or the sun. Attendees received ballots to choose between 3 p.m. weekday single headers or a 4 p.m. opening time.
President Wilson sent a telegram to New Jersey’s state council of defense praising war workers who called a May 7 war conference in Trenton. He lauded public spirit, labor, sacrifices, and the nation’s ideals of justice humanity and liberty.
The Cheyenne Optometrists met at the Plains hotel room to hear B. E. Arrington, executive counsel for the American Optometrists Association, discuss Optometry's Vital Dangers and Remedies with a World War relation. Introduced by B. F. Swisher, Arrington toured nationally on optometry reform.
Wanted to rent or lease a five or six room modern house with garage. Preference for north or east part of town by permanent responsible people. Phone 628 W-10.
Reed H. Holliater advertises new and second hand bicycles at 1720 Pioneer Ave Cheyenne. The listing notes a business named Have Hest Line with contact and location details.
A brief from the Los Angeles Times notes ongoing efforts to maintain agricultural productivity and soil health, emphasizing local farmers and community programs aimed at sustainable practices.
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