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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
12
Dr. Livingston Farrand of the University of Colorado will lead a mission to France to survey the health situation with emphasis on tuberculosis. He will be joined by two or three assistants, backed by a $100000 initial appropriation from The Rockafeller funds.
The New York World defends cabinet members Daniels Baker and McAdoo as capable and serving the country well. It argues blame shifts to selfish interests and partisanship amid World War I, noting the war with Germany since April 6 and the need for accountability.
The article lauds the administration for wartime efficiency, argues critics misjudge the government, and urges support for Me Daniels Baker and McAdoo. It asserts honest criticism must be specific and based on facts and warns against harming the nation by indiscriminate attacks.
The piece argues that U S Britain and France share closer bonds after the Canada mission and a common peril. It advocates maintaining openness toward Germany after the war by embracing its cultural heritage and shedding Treitschke era hostility.
The article introduces young marines who joined the corps less than two months ago and were taken aboard one of the largest battleships. It notes marines as soldiers of the men and their duty to fight with rifles and all land forces’ means while on board.
Mayor H W Delaney proposed a thrifty all day Fourth of July event at the school house with a picnic dinner patriotic program and children’s amusements. A committee led by Mrs H M Bly Mrs R Winloger Mrs W BE Lloyd and Mrs R Mayer was appointed to organize the details and the community is urged to cooperate.
Lander field sees rising excitement as trains bring buyers for leases and locations. Weather worsens road conditions hindering rig movement and heavy supply transport.
Wyoming stands among leading states for regular army enlistments with only thirty seven more needed to meet its quota as of May 24. The state ranks seventh in enlistment percentage, ahead of New Jersey and behind Nevada Indiana Utah Oregon Illinois Wyoming. Officials note Wyoming exceeds in officer training camps Marine Corps National Guard and Navy relative to its population.
The Kernel reports on state people and events in a rambling society piece. He notes a burning barn in Steele and praises Miss Hinman for brave actions saving horses. The editor doubts the bravado of local “boys” and wonders if the party rumor is accurate.
A fragment describes a social gathering with Mrs. Smith as hostess. It mentions guests mostly from the local area except Mrs. Siegel who claims Lyon Junction origin. Mrs. Smith asserts she is married to Archibald Smith the so called honest man trading on Capitol avenue. It labels the Kernel as conservative.
The Boston News Bureau reports Ohio Oil and other firms are sending expert drillers from Ohio to Wyoming to speed up production. Old fields supply tanks and equipment as 1685 wells produced 91 542 barrels daily in April, with Gulf coast leads and Oklahoma near 23 000 barrels. Big Muddy plans deep well. board expands to five with Henry A. Johnson named president and R. L. Carpenter secretary.
A wide storm system caused heavy loss across Kansas Illinois and neighboring states. At least 300 dead with 60 to 150 injured in various towns. Charleston Illinois suffered fifty deaths and major damage. Survivor efforts and relief work continued as officials counted victims and arranged aid.
William B aullen attorney filed a complaint with the city council over street condition near his property. The street commissioner was ordered to take necessary improvements following the complaint.
The first carload of machinery for Opal Wyoming passed Cheyenne on its way to the LeBarge field under Cheyenne WEL. B F Drayton of Thermopolis will drill for Mid west Grass Creek and Elk Basin and the Consumers Oil and Refining Company plans a Greybull refinery with steel storage tanks. The Big Horn Petroleum firm, allied to Consumers, has acquired 400 acres near Greybull and an 1800 acre Shell Creek tract east of Greybull with a well casing filled with oil.
Two oil concerns and a milling company filed articles of incorporation yesterday. The Big Star Oil Co lists Cheyenne as its base with 225000 capital. directors include Handy Hille Alexander Loveland Bingham. Red Star Oil Co lists Cheyenne. 100000 capital. directors Clark Carey Semple Howe Shan er Garver. Farmers Mill and Elevator Co operates in Sheridan with 15000 capital. directors Pelissier Mumper Richards Barber Murdock.
Directors grant an option on 300000 unissued shares at 0.28 with payments on June 15 July 1 and July 15. L L Winkelman of the New York Curb Association to market the stock in the east. Proceeds fund development of properties outside the Ohio Oil contract as drilling begins near Salt Creek. A parallel option on 206000 shares offered to all stockholders.
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