This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
12
Two bills introduced in the U S Senate by Senator John B Kendrick aim to modify the stock raising homestead act. One would allow non contiguous entries under existing terms and conditions, the other would grant leaves of absence to soldiers to pursue federally provided vocational training, counting that time as residence.
The article argues that pre conquest Mexico boasted high civilization with stone cities and organized governance. It asserts calamities after European contact, including smallpox and slavery, and blames lingering feudal structures for Mexico's poverty, hunger, and stagnation.
The passage argues that Mexico resembled feudalism with large tax‑exempt estates, peonage, ruined railways, and autocratic rule. It notes Diaz’s strong rule and Carranza’s failed reform as generals turned bandits, making period progress unlikely.
President Wilson recommends to Congress repealing the luxury tax, forcing Republicans to abandon filibuster objections. The move counters Republican plans to withdraw the tax and take credit, arguing public opinion will blame obstruction for keeping the tax in place and harming business and consumers.
The war risk insurance program remains popular as men join the service. Applications arrive at several hundred daily. In April the bureau received 10,295 applications and has insured 4,522,724 service members for 39,561,994,500 dollars. The average policy is 8,747 dollars.
BASIN WY May 28 A Greybull incident reports a break in at Buildinglop yards with cases of whiskey taken. Albert Fisher, a local constable, allegedly confronted robbers hauling liquor and fired. He is accused of disposing whiskey to a woman in Greybull and faces removal from office.
Buffalo Wyoming May 24 A contract has been awarded to W I Versa for repairing a large barn at the Soldiers and Sailors Home to house the government horse breeding establishment moved from Fort Collins Colorado to Buffalo The project requires one hundred thousand shingles to roof the barn Mr Gray will manage the horses after their removal to Buffalo
Thermopolis Wyoming May 23 Charles Connor of Denver Colorado won the bid for Paving District Co 1 covering nine blocks in the downtown area. The bid totaled 74817 dollars and includes grading curb work surfacing and pavement with Portland cement concrete.
Chicago on May 28 reports Chadsey, the newly named superintendent set at an $18 000 salary, was ousted by a newly formed school board. Peter A Mortensen succeeds Chadsey as head of Chicago schools amid a political contest. Chadsey previously led Denver schools and later Detroit.
A concise note describes a safe topical remedy that purportedly relieves itching and irritation. The claim highlights quick comfort with minimal side effects, urging readers to seek professional advice for persistent symptoms.
Calgary May 25 a strongly worded telegram from Minister of Labour Gideon Robertson accuses Radicals of aiming to seize government control through the current strike wave in Canada. Winnipeg May 8 council declares all unionized city workers in the general strike no longer part of municipal government and plans to form new city forces with reinstatement treated as new hires.
Thermopolis Wyoming plans a rough chariot race during the June 27 29 event titled Treat Em Haw Stampede with four wild bronchos hitched to each chariot driven by cowboys. A Major McCoy letter says Ben Hur would look tame by comparison as the race runs each day of the show.
Casper Wyoming May 28 Frank B Taylor scout for the Oil City Derrick reports large undeveloped oil prospects in the Big Horn Basin and northern Wyoming after a 10 day inspection trip. He says structures scratched and deeper tests indicate greater yields as development moves forward.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.