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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1916
Page
12
The piece extols mothers as the guiding force from cradle to grave, describing them as mentors, confidants, and inspirations in good and ill. It portrays their omnipresent love as essential to character, warning that ignoring it dulls all life and undermines success and resilience.
The article notes rising interest in using convict labor for public highway work in Wyoming sparked by Governor Kendrick and strong last season results. It cites Kansas City Star praise for convict road projects and references to Missouri, federal cases, and local debates on who should be sheriff and mail routes.
A 19th century discussion argues for moving the boundary eastward to include a 24,000 square mile area near the Matte river and Perryport, with Cheyenne as capital and Wyoming benefits from irrigation and new towns. It promotes Wyoming joining the state and inviting Nebraskans to settle, easing travel and train transfers, and hopes for a welcoming response.
The article argues for easing church discipline on social amusements like dancing and theater going. It contends that responsible individuals should govern their own actions and that cards, dancing, and theatre are not inherently harmful when conducted with integrity. It warns against hypocrisy in other social domains and supports trust in personal judgment.
A Larami Republican quip contrasts past stomach aches with modern ailments like gastroenteritis and sinapisms. A political note cites Outlook predicting Wilson or a Republican, while the New York World critiques bold prophecies. The piece closes with a reflective quote on life, deeds, and mortality attributed to Philip James Kailey.
Miss Misa Hdith TH. Kitching who refused a $40 000 bequest from her uncle Francis Ripley because she deemed it tainted is reconsidering and may accept the estate valued near $200 000. Extensive letters and visitors have pressured her, but she still weighs the decision with friends and her conscience.
Inquiries discuss the senate passed rural credit measure aimed at aiding landholding farmers with lower interest rates and longer amortization. Critics note it largely favors owners, while tenants seek access to loans to buy land, hoping Denmark style relief might be mirrored here. Ned Ted on the field asks for shoes, hints at quote exchange.
Burns Herald argues Wyoming's streams can yield steady power via future water power development. It warns against the Shields bill in Congress that could hand water power to monopolies and urges constituents to protest. It notes Pinchot and Perris bill alternatives and calls landowners to assess their power-site wealth.
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