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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
In Cheyenne as Mall matter of the second class details the editorial and business office telephone arrangements for the Denver representative, noting classification and station responsibilities.
The piece urges every American to purchase Liberty bonds to fund the war effort, stressing that even small savers must participate. It notes bonds are safe, redeemable, and provide a fair return, with installment options and bank subscriptions. It calls out the role of families and banks in financing the war.
The article argues nations should adopt thorough preparedness like Germany before 1914. It notes Germany’s initial edge faded at the Marne and Somme, outlines the U S plan for a 506000 strong army, and describes steps from draft to training under Pershing. It urges public trust in the president and government as the process unfolds.
The piece argues postal rate hikes on newspapers and magazines are a tax on luxury and protest against mail discrimination. It compares proposed moves to tax measures on big corporations and notes war-time wage issues and recruitment troubles for the First Reserve Engineer regiment, including a light aside on masculine culinary skill postwar.
Tom Christman, 26, disappeared after attempting to ford the swollen Sweetwater near Split Rock in Natrona County. Overshoes and a riderless horse on opposite banks indicate his drowning. Searchers, led by John Grieve, extend along miles of the stream with plans to drag for the body. Sheriff Patton notified.
War department orders curb fast passenger service to free engines for freight. Union Pacific plans to end double headers and adjust most passenger and mail timetables while gasoline McKeene cars continue on branch runs. Overloaded cars and differences between passenger and freight locomotives raise concerns about capacity and speed.
An associate group drills the Warm Springs dome east of Thermopolis with 640 acres, led by James E. Hennessey who has key oil and gas wins. The well, at 600 feet, shows a favorable oil-bearing formation and potential large reserves deeper down. Local investors and doctors, merchants, and officials from Thermopolis and Riverton participate in the venture.
Grass Creek Oil & Development reports a showing of both oil and gas in a new eastern extension well at Grass Creek field. The formation matches the proven district and oil sands are anticipated if upper strata hold oil, prompting optimism among promoters. The firm seeks to expand beyond the central field where activity concentrates.
The company reports curing a large tract of vacant ground and cites strong stock sales. Officers include R. R. Thompson as president and C. W. Ford as secretary and treasurer. Directors are C. W. Axtell and John Otey. Mrs. John Otey has promoted stock during Billings visits. L. F. Stockwell of Morrill Nebraska and rancher C B E Swanson also bought large blocks of stock after evaluating holdings.
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