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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
8
The Toggery announces a semi annual clearance with early 9 o'clock opening to benefit patrons. It claims unprecedented values on coats suits dresses and millinery bought before price hikes. Cheyenne customers urged to judge by past sales and expect exceptional bargains with marked reductions across multiple items.
Hoover and the Belgian Relief Commission announce steps to place 90,000 tons of shipping at the commission within 90 days to deliver food supplies to France and Belgium. The plan, approved by the president, aims to avert famine for about 10 million civilians in occupied areas.
James Robert Spence 25 months old, son of Mr and Mrs W K Spence, died Tuesday near Cheyenne from acute paecogia. The family resides at 214 West 17th Street. Spence is an assistant foreman at the roundhouse WW I yards. The funeral is at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the chapel, with interment at the F. C. cemetery. Cheyenne friends express sympathy.
Waukesha May 22 Mina Grace Lusk took the witness stand in her own defense in the killing of Mrs David Roberts. She described years of poor health and possible mental condition as defense strategy while jurors heard witnesses about her character and family history including an insane grandmother. The trial paused for a recess then resumed.
The Cheyenne parade showcased a 200 Per Cent club following the 100 per cent organization. Master Arthur Miller led the first gun carriage pulled by Kia dog Jeff, with nurse Villie Caroline Miller aboard the Red Cross unit. A second gun carriage ran under M Spaulding and his dog Shep, while Lyman Spaulding carried the 200 Per Cent banner.
The Wyoming Typographical Union No 184 held a meeting yesterday electing officers for the coming year. Pausing to note the officers, President C. B. Googar, Vice President A F Laws, Secretary Treasurer J F Burpett, Sergeant at Arms Robb O Plaarty, and the delegate to the I T U convention Eid P Taylor were named.
Two of Wyoming's oldest residents took part in yesterday's wild west celebration for the Belgian soldiers though not on the program. One was a jack rabbit and the other a bison that attempted to leap over the corral gate. The bison hung mid air until cowboys freed it, while the jack rabbit dashed around the enclosed park delaying streetcar passengers. The animal chase drew a crowd and the pair appeared to head east toward Omaha.
Washington on May 22. The question of prolonging the current session to frame revenue legislation will be settled tomorrow with a delegation of congressmen presenting their view to President Wilson. Leaders favor a careful approach to avoid a patchwork law and seek a decisive result. The debate shapes the administration’s path on whale matters and fiscal policy.
Physicians attending Charles W. Fairbanks report he improved somewhat this afternoon and evening, but his condition remains very serious after several days of critical illness in Indianapolis May 22.
Paris reports aviation as the key battle of the allies with Painleve urging America to send trained aviators and planes. The Parisian press notes airmen and air power saved the Allied armies in the German offensive, likening air units to cavalry in large numbers.
The May 12 wire reports show nearly half of the $100,000,000 second Red Cross campaign raised nationwide. Cheyenne cites a Cheyenne county goal of $24,008 and $26,000 for the county. drive continues through the week as totals climb toward expected national milestones. Denver reports subscriptions surpassing $1,115,000 in the district with Des Moines at $500,000 goal.
Telegraphic appeal to every U S shipyard to accelerate production for a record July launch. Charles Schwab, director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, will preside over nine major meetings and rallies at yards nationwide to showcase the push for increased tonnage.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce and his Surgical Institute soluble tonics Iron-tic for anemia and tiredness. It claims 50 grains of iron in a nail's worth and white blood and nerve healing through a blood rich tonic. Available in 60 cent vials with frantic tablets for sale at drug stores.
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