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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
The notice announces Associated Press ownership and republication rights for dispatches credited to the AP or not otherwise credited in this newspaper. It also reserves rights for special despatch republication and local printing of the material.
A fragmentary column discusses power ambition through a fable of a fly on a Persian king's chariot. It contrasts self love and political maneuvering with the editor’s call for accountability, referencing Senator Kendrick and other figures while critiquing the Tribune's stance and the spirit versus the letter of the law.
A wartime scene shows fathers and sons fighting side by side in the trenches. The two generations, once divided by North and South, unite against a common enemy as they go over the top in defense of their country.
A rousing World War I appeal urges Americans to unite blue and gray veterans, support troops with supplies, and fund war relief. It urges donations to Liberty Loans, War Savings stamps, and food conservation, vowing to honor fallen heroes and shorten the war through collective sacrifice.
The article warns that a deadly epidemic in Spain is spreading fear across Europe and Asia. It recalls historical plagues and notes wars and famine as concurrent scourges. The writer questions humanity’s control over fate amid these ancient enemies.
In wartime rhetoric, Bainbridge Colby vows rapid ship production with 60 major vessels sunk by the German U boats monthly as America asserts it will defeat the U-boat. The piece celebrates growing U.S. shipbuilding and combat readiness while noting remaining threats and morale boosts.
Commissioner of education J O Creager toured the state to rally support for school funding and district trustee associations. He reported rising local levies to raise rural school standards, with emphasis on longer terms, better teachers, and rural supervisors. Sheridan Big Horn Laramie Platte counties set minimums for rural teachers. A separate note describes WWI hospital unit member W alker, a musician and amateur chef, recovering from pneumonia and seeking duty in France.
Fragmentary OCR reads a legal notice where Antad Muncan sues Minancial Re verge with a court action listed at Rua Bot Camp Licwts Telbma. The text appears garbled but implies a civil suit and a serving date. Further details are illegible.
War Department notice warns men aged twenty one to register at their chosen location by June 6 under penalty of being classified as deserters. Only six days remain to arrange proper registration. Provost Marshal General Crowder cautions men away from home on June 5 to make prior arrangements.
General Crowder urges absent voters to register now and arrange for their registration cards to be sent to their home local board. Local boards may record answers for those outside jurisdiction and certify cards. Include self addressed stamped envelope. return certificate to avoid inconvenience.
Governor Houx departed this afternoon for Kemmerer to deliver a memorial day address. The ceremony will feature a large number of foreign born miners from nearby coal camps. He will return to Cheyenne tomorrow. Prom Gresses R Humphrey of Greeley was in Cheyenne yesterday.
Capital Coal Co offers coal of all kinds with quick service. Cheyenne Filling Station promises 6 am to 10 pm attendance opposite the post office. Morris Harness Shop at 420 West 16th Street repairs harness at reasonable prices across from Bon ton Livery.
A Cheyenne town column records numerous yesterday callers from surrounding towns. Names include Grover Lawson Torrington H C Joos Hul bell Neb O F Brown Medicine Row Alfred Cron berg Milo Theodore Lewie Civagwater Casper B B Tupper Rawlins George Bremmer Lander W H Stone Nock River John Pierce Rock River A D Hines Burns ranch inspection W B Ross memorial address Chugwater humane officer KE Burke Mississippi-bound teachers and Pine Bluffs visitors among others.
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