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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
8
Reported from Laramie Wyoming on May 10 a Rock River oil well tapped a new reservoir causing a surge of oil. Drilling crews capped the well and planned to drill additional wells to supply fuel to the region. the first well cost about 16000 dollars and officials hope further offs will follow.
The report says another well will be sunk to the Maddy sand with the aim of making the field highly productive. If successful, the Wyom ing field could become one of the region’s most productive oil areas.
At 68 Mrs Mine Matsumoto, mother of a Tokio exporter, has entered the Cirat grade of the Otsuma Crafts school in Tokio. She plans to study Hinglish language and foreign music, proving age no barrier to learning.
A World War I era piece describes trenches and dugouts near the front, detailing living conditions in barns and shelter, communication and support trenches, firing parapets, and dugouts. Captain Blake relates a hazardous incident with a division general near a sump hole and notes recruiting efforts in Colorado and Wyoming.
Cheyenne High School stages its annual inter-class track meet at City Park on May 18. Individual and class prizes include a loving cup, banners, gold and silver medals, with 5 2 1 scoring and events such as sprints, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, shot put, and relay races.
Paris May 10 Duval manager of the Bonnet Rouge under disloyalty investigation testified he predicted Russia would have a revolution and Italy would be invaded two years before. He also foretold the present western front battle since March 21. The court heard allegations that the paper received German funds to spread propaganda.
Winnipeg May 10 R C W Lett the Grand Trunk railway agent says Canada holds large supplies of molybdenite copper gold and silver suitable for hardening metals. He notes Alberta and Manitoba claim particular richness and predicts ample wealth from these mineral resources for development.
A stream of visitors and local business notes fills Cheyenne as Mary D Beall of Carpenter and Hal R Dean of Dooklas join others from Evanston Grover and Sheridan. Notary William E Toohey appointed at Aladin. Reverend H M Hansen from Potter Nebraska called yesterday.
A wartime cartoon portrays Santa Claus lamenting Germanys actions that threaten Christmas. He notes reindeer eaten, sleigh bells melted for bullets, and confiscated resources as he strains to flee. The piece mixes humor with a grim wartime message.
Howard Hurst of Oren caused a public uproar by claiming he was branded a Hun Spy and a baby killer. Police investigated after a call to the stallion, with witnesses noting powder, perfume, and other items found on him. He was restrained and sobered up.
All members are requested to attend a special meeting and initiation at Castle Hall tonight. C. B. Hendershot signs as Chancellor Commander. A Liberty bond will never be only on paper. Albany Journal.
All branches of U S service are open for enlistment except aviation per Army recruiting Sgt Lehman. Eligible men include Infantry Cavalry Coast and Field Artillery Quartermaster Engineering Corps Admin and other units. list names and towns appear from the local recruiting office with several soldiers from Cheyenne Pueblo and surrounding areas.
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