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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1918

Page

16

Quotations and Figures From an Announced Item

The readable text provides scattered numbers 06 6.25 03 and 14.00 32.75. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. the fragment suggests financial figures or quotes without full context.

Novelty Patriotic Entertainment at Baptist Church

Friday evening May 24 at the Baptist church an entertainment program titled Novelty Patriotic Entertainment will be presented. Admission is to be announced. B. T. will present the program.

Baptist Church

Uncle Sam Calls for Stock Raisers in Wyoming draft plan

Local draft board in Laramie county urges qualified men to serve as stock raisers. Quotas by county include stock raisers across Albany, Goshen, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park, Sheridan, Uinta, Washakie and Weston. Report to specified engineering and veterinary posts in Indiana New Jersey Virginia and Florida.

Laramie Uncle Sam Provost Marshall Wyoming Bay K. Olds Albany Hig Horn Campbell Carbon Converse Crook Fremont Goshen Hot Springs Johnson Linecola Natrona Niobrara Park Platte Sheridan Sweetwater Uinta Washakie Weston Camp Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ind Chinp Tx Wrightstown N. J Veterinary Corps Camp Lee Petersburg Quartermaster’s Corps Camp Joseph Johnston Jacksonville Florida

State Board Goes to Saratoga for Railway Rate Hearing

The State Public Service Commission led by Governor Houx leaves tonight for Saratoga to hear the Saratoga and Macawomen Railway Company’s request for a 10 percent freight rate increase and readjustment of commodity rates.

Baratyhia State Public Service Commission Frank L. Houx Herman 2B. Gates HH. A. Floyd Saratoga Sarstoga & Macawoment Railway Company

Wyoming wool from White House lawn funded Red Cross

Governor Houx announced two pounds of wool shorn from the White House lawn would be capitalized and sold as shares at five dollars each. Proceeds go to the Red Cross 100 million fund. Wyoming residents may buy shares with stock certificates issued. The Wyoming Wool Growers Association bought the first 20 shares and pledged 100 dollars of wool pool stock.

Frank Bl. Houx White House Washington Wyoming Red Cross Houx Cheyenne Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association J. M. Wilson

Liebig Convicted of Disloyal Speech in U S Court

John Liebig of Rawlins pleads guilty to disloyal speech and violating the espionage act and awaits sentence. He had been held for alleged threats to President Wilson and mutiny in the armed forces. Other cases: Sly fined 150 dollars for selling whiskey to a soldier. Henrichen jailed sixty days for interstate liquor shipment.

John Liéebig Rawlins U. S Liebbig Hse Wilson Alao

University professor IQ study upholds high averages

Prof June Downey of the University of Wyoming tests with the Stanford Revision of the Binet on many professors and students finding all at least average and often above. The studies titled The Stanford Adult Intelligence Tests and Unidextrality and Mirror Reading appear in pamphlet form after initial publication in the Journal of Delinquency.

June Downey University of Wyoming Downey Stanford Stanford Adult Intelligence Teats Journal of Delinquency Aiten Fee

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Women

The passage extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for ailments specific to women. It claims relief from menstrual pains and related symptoms and cites letters of commendation as proof.

Lydia B. Pinkham

Canadians take over ShoRur Paris hotel for soldiers

The Canadians, M C A, have seized the Hotel d Iona in Paris to house Canadian soldiers. The move shifts a Paris lodging facility into military use as a base for forces.

M.C. A Hotel d'Iona Paris

Shearers Strike For Higher Pay In Wyoming

An Arminto report notes shearers walked out last Monday demanding 20 cents per head for sheep, up from 17 cents. Workers replacing them continue on the 17 cent scale. Bishop pens near Casper have also sought 20 cents. Authorities urge federal wage limits, others cite daily outputs of 150 to 225 sheep, with earnings increasing from 26 to 38.50 dollars at 17 cents, and 30 to 45 dollars at 20 cents per head.

Arminto Natrona County Bishop Pens Burlington Casper

Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues

Yesterday's National League results show Brooklyn defeated Chicago 1 to 0, Cincinnati 7 to 4 over Boston, St. Louis 0, and New York 2. In the American League Boston topped Cleveland 6 to 5, with Washington 3 and New York 3, St. Louis 4, and Philadelphia rainouts or incomplete games noted. Advertisements list modern light housekeeping rooms at 419 East 22nd Street.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Cleveland Philadephia Detroit Washington Porrent E. 22Nd St Phope

Cahill and Holliday Cap Coal Company Ad

Cahill and Holliday proprietors of Capital Coal Company advertise all kinds of coal with phone access and urge readers to order today.

Apital Coal Company Cahill & Holliday

Local ads offer piano tuner and harness services in Cheyenne

Reed H Hollister lists piano tuning and second hand bicycles at 1720 Pioneer M22. Morris Harness Shop at 420 West 16th St offers repaired harnesses. Sam Sork pledges 10 percent of today’s receipts to the Red Cross from Stark store proceeds.

Cusyenne Reed H. Hollister Morris West 16Th St Bon Ton Sam Sork Isis Red Cross Cheyenne Stark

William Petry En Route to France

Mrs N Petry of 516 E 18th St reports her son William Petry has been transferred from Hovckford Inl to a port on the Atlantic coast and plans to embark soon. Petry had worked as a time keeper for the Union Pacific at the local yards for five years before enlisting about two months ago.

N. Petry E. 18Th St William Poetry Hovckford Inl Atlantic William Perry Union Pacific

Midwest sends $10,000 to Wyoming Red Cross drive

T. A. Dings of the Tien ing com wired from Denver to Governor Boux yesterday that Midwest would contribute a $10,000 check to Wyoming's Red Cross quota. The amount will be divided among counties with Natrona receiving $4,000 and Laramie $1,500, among others including Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Park, Washakie and Fremont.

T. A. Dings Denver Boux Wyoming Red Cross Big Horn Converse Hot Springs Natrona Park Washalle Laramie

Rivers Is Called Notice Miscarries

William Rivers, employed at the Wilkinson ranch near Hill City and Pine Bluffs since winter, has been in Cheyenne trying to reach the draft board at his Bald, Oklahoma home after receiving a May summons for military service. Draft notification was sent to the wrong address.

William Rivers Wilkinson Ranch Hill Wilkinson Pine Bluffs Cheyenne Bald Oklo

Soldier discharged for defective eyesight causes board concerns

The item notes Rivers, a former U S Army member, having trouble communicating with the board after discharge for defective eyesight. The report highlights his communication difficulties and the impact on proceedings.

Rivers U. S. Army

Divide Boy in Hostile Waters Marine Enlistee Letter Update

The parents of A. L. Morrison from Divide Wyoming report a letter stating he has been in a marine war zone and is now stationed in New York. He mentions ongoing service and expects further word.

A. L. Morrison Divide Wyo New York

Orders Issued In Bays Scene Of Hostilities

A report notes orders issued at bays marking the scene of ongoing hostilities. The text provides scant additional detail on the commands or involved forces.

Burkin Joins Army Service in New Orleans

John G. Burkin a geologist for Roxana Oil Company based in Cheyenne left this week to report for military service in New Orleans. He hopes to serve in a technical capacity thanks to his chemistry background.

John G. Burkin Roxana Oil] Company Cheyenne New Orleans Mr. Durkin

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