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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
2
Food Administrator Hoover directs wholesalers to stop dealing with price-gouging retailers. Substitutes like corn meal oatmeal should sell 20 percent below wheat flour. Wheat four substitutes to sell 20 percent below, with corn flour and barley flour at 10 percent below. Officials say these steps curb high costs.
Wyre May 19 Fort Mackenzie is set for abandonment as military resources relocate. The fort's garrison is reduced, hospital and wells stripped, pipelines broken, and many buildings torn down or moved. A local observer hopes Sheridan’s withdrawal will allow Port Mackenzie to become a military post or depot.
Denver May 10 The national park program for workers opened May 1 and shows signs of a banner season despite wartime restrictions. The plan aims to provide rest and recreation for workers in mountain parks, with rail and government support continuing to facilitate access.
War worker recreation drives travel as the director general of railroads W G McAdoo urges vacationers to use discounted rates from June 7 to October 1. Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite draw early recreation seekers, boosting national park visits.
New York May story unsettled as Ed Barrow and John Evers dispute remain unresolved. Barrow signs contract terms and hints at a coaching role while Evers questions his future with the Red Sox amid a tumultuous season start. The feud mirrors broader tensions within the team and management.
Many men and women are sick but don’t know it. Kidney trouble shows as backache, swollen joints, and other symptoms before insurance or other issues reveal it. W. B. Moss of Omden Ark reports Polley Kidney Pills relieved him after three years of suffering. Sold everywhere.
Cordiner chosen to replace the late John eG as head of directors at Albany National Bank in Laramie Wyoming. He attended the weekly board meeting with President KR H.W. Homer presiding. described as popular and successful stockholder for the role.
Bargain denoted items include a 22s Pierce ARPOW bicycle and several light motorcycles. Prices show 56.00 to 225.00 with makes listed as Excelsior and Bycelsior in varying conditions. Location given as Garey Avenue, Olmsted Volmey storefront.
At Rockford trial 112 IWW members are tried before Judge Landis. Frank Nebeker reads from Solidarity claiming IWW members urged workers to join the job at the cantonment. Government contends hymns and pamphlets show a nation wide conspiracy to hinder war efforts. The defense opposes further readings, but the judge overrules objections.
A testimonial letter touts Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. The writer reports relief from backache rheumatic pains and fatigue and says she will continue using the remedy. Signed by Mrs. Chae. Gray of Detroit Michigan. Sold nationwide.
United Press reports the War Department will buy 1500 three-quarter ton trucks and 2500 chassis of one and a half tons from various makers, while continuing the large three ton Liberty trucks. About 2400 large Liberty trucks have been built, with output expected near 10,000 by August. An additional 4000 large commercial trucks of three to five tons with four wheel drive are planned, and reasons for dropping smaller Liberty models are not given.
Amsterdam May 11 Emperor William congratulated Field Marshal von Hindenburg on the Romanian triumph and told Berlin papers that the grand entrance gate to Marienbers castle would bear his name and arms. He also wished to name other parts of the castle after German generals.
News from Laredo Texas reports the death in Mexico City of W. W. Drake, founder of the American newspaper Two Republics. Drake, a longtime mentor to Americans in Mexico City, was struck by a motor truck on April 14 and died three days later.
Reported death of Second Leal Robert drip of the Royal Flying service, described as having served at the front. Details and exact date not provided. The notice comes from his Chicago friends with sparse information.
A Cheyenne public notices column reports varied local activity. Names include Geo McDougall of Glenida, Mrs John Carson, Mrs Kit Carson, C C Downing Goshen County schools, Wilf leed Thermopolia, C Lthine smith Casperte, Mrs Margaret McCoombe Bowler, and residents traveling from Pine Bluffs Clearmont Wheatland. Two births noted at Cheyenne Private Hospital: a son to Mr and Mrs KH Garber and a daughter to Mr and Mrs H W Henderson Federal.
United Press dispatch from May 11 describes a field hospital near the front in Lorraine run by the army medical corps. Wounded American soldiers rest under clean conditions, receive care day and night, and have access to a well equipped operating room and good meals.
Local publicity drive for Red Cross outreach is set to begin Monday with organizers outlining message goals and service opportunities. Community volunteers will staff informational booths at central locations and coordinate fundraising efforts with area sponsors.
The national 100,000,000 dollar Tea Cross drive opens May 29 in cities nationwide. In Cheyenne the campaign begins Monday evening with Dr Dexter Mount delivering the main address at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Wyoming’s apportionment is listed as 190,090.
Anna Pawson of Owen Wisconsin is summoned in a divorce suit filed April 24 1918 by Harry A Pawson. The petition claims wilful alienation of consort for over a year and requires a response by June 29 1918. Clerk T J Pishobr prosecutes the case with several court dates listed.
National League results show Pittsburg 4 over New York 2 and St Louis 4 over Cincinnati 0. American League scores list Boston 4 over St Louis 1 and New York 3 over Detroit 5 with Washington and Cleveland also noted.
Lieutenant Colonel Bennett Champ Clark, son of House Speaker Champ Clark, cables that he has arrived safely at a European port during the ongoing war. He serves with American forces in France as of May.
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