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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
12
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A narrative about a boastful fly riding with a king parallels a political critique in The Tribune. It contrasts ambition and self importance with reality while editorials urge scrutiny of Senator Kendrick and other figures, questioning adherence to both letter and spirit of the law amid partisan debate.
A wartime poem fragment portrays fathers of soldiers in khaki standing with their sons as they join in the trenches and go over the top to face the common enemy in defense of their country, blending former sectional identities.
Americans pledge unity across Blue and Gray veterans with a single cause to aid the boys in khaki. Citizens are urged to give to Liberty Loan campaigns and war savings stamps, provide food and clothing, and keep funds in safe hands until victory is won. The message calls for daily remembrance and action to shorten the war and honor the fallen, guiding home front effort.
The article warns that the epidemic in Spain grows daily more serious and could threaten Europe again. It notes famine across Europe and Asia, historic scourges, and cites Madrid theater deaths as an example of the looming menace and uncertain future impact.
The piece extols Bainbridge Colby the shipping commissioner claiming fifty new ships in June and more in July and August as America vows to defeat the U boat menace. It notes Germany Dover destroyed sixty major ships in a month and asserts U S shipbuilding will grow beyond this initial harvest as young officers rise to win.
The Wyoming State Board of Education reports rising support for rural schools amid wartime tax strain. J O Creager tours the state to promote high school commencements and district trustees associations in counties including Platte Laramie Weston Big Horn Park Carbon Sweetwater and Uinta.
Mysterious legal filing names Antad Muncan and Minancial Re ver ge with vague court action. The text references addresses in Telbma and Rua Bot with uncertain dates and ages. The readable pieces suggest a civil suit or complaint without clear parties or relief.
The War Department warns the 21 year old men in Cheyenne to secure registration by June 6 or be listed as technical deserters. Instructions from the Provost Marshal General explain proper arrangements for those away on registration day. General Crowder notes the deadline and urges self protection through early registration.
General Crowder urges service members to register now for local board cards to reach home boards by June 5. Absent voters may have their answers recorded and certificates forwarded, with self addressed stamped envelopes required for return. Local boards provide full instructions on how to proceed.
Governor Houx travels to Kemmerer for Memorial Day observance. Foreign born miners from nearby coal camps will take part in ceremonies. He will return to Cheyenne tomorrow. Prom Gresses R G Humphrey of Greeley was a Cheyenne caller yesterday.
An old classified style notice announces Capital Coal Company coal supplies and a Cheyenne Filling Station offering 6 AM to 10 PM service opposite the post office. It also promotes Morris Harness Shop at 420 West 16th Street across from Bon Ton Livery with harness repair and reasonable prices.
A long Cheyenne column reports numerous visitors and callers from surrounding towns including Grover Torrington Hul bell Neb Medicine Row Milo Scott bluff Civagwater Casper Rawlins Lander Rock River Pine Bluffs Wheatland Gorman Granite Canon and Diamond. Several individuals such as H C Joos B B Tupper Owen Carroll D P Clark Oscar Yoder and W B Ross are named among those visiting for business or Memorial Day events.
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