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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1918

Page

3

Seniors Banquet Caps High School Commencement

The 32 members of the graduating class plan a Plains banquet Saturday evening. Miss Eunice Thompson and Donald McGonagle will be special guests with Thompson serving as chaperon. Catherine Walsh will wed Clarence Ewainson next Wednesday.

the Plains Eunice Thompson Donald McGonagle Miss Thompson Anna Arp Dorothy Foster Catherine Walsh Clarence A. Ewainson

Pupils Present Moon Queen Operetta at Public School

Pupils in Operetta Mins Lee and Mise Blaney will continue musical exhibitions with The Moon Queen to be staged Wednesday evening next week in the public school gym at eight o'clock. The junior pupils numbering about twenty eight will be presented. Invitations will be issued the first of the week. A dance at the Parish House is also announced. The Guild of St Mark's will hold another dance at the Parish House this evening.

Laura Lee Lillian Hiamey Lee-Blamey Labor Hall Edna Rodin Helen Carlson Nita Louise Nimoo Bernice Norma Foster Charline Garwood Eleanor Gereke Eleanor Boyle Gertrude Stibbs Elizabeth Roedel Mins Lee Mise Blaney Invita.iows Guild of St. Mark's

Fort Runwell to Host Informal Hop by 3rd Cavalry Band

The Fort Runwell officers will host an informal hop at post headquarters this evening with the newly arrived band of the 3rd Cavalry VA taking the line. Many town guests are expected to attend. Colonel Williams, acting post commander, will travel to Denver tomorrow to join his wife and children coming from Fort Riley.

Fort Russell Fort Runwell Poat 3Rd Cavalry VA Williams Bhort Denver Fort Kiley

Presbyterian Aid Society Meeting Hosts at Church Parlor

The Presbyterian Aid Society will meet this afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs. J. W. Piper and Mrs. Van Ostrand hosting.

Presbyterian Aid Society J. W. Piper van Ostrand

St Mark s Giwild Guild Meeting at Pariah House

The Guild of St Mark s Giwild will convene this afternoon at the Pariah house for a local gathering. Members are to discuss upcoming events and governance.

St. Mark's Giwild Guild of St. Mark's Pariah House

Oregon Judge Allows Farmers To Slay Suspect Sheep Dogs

Oregon Attorney General rules a farmer may legally kill a dog if the farmer suspects the dog is attacking sheep. The decision says a dog licking its chops or grinning could be evidence of criminality and justify killing the animal on suspicion.

Hy United Press Portland Ore Oregon Pido van Winkle

Memorial Day Observance Highlights City Unity

Memorial Day in Cheyenne united citizens across ages from the G A R veterans to high school cadets and Boy Scouts. The parade featured the Union Pacific band the Red Cross and local fraternal groups with veterans from Civil Spanish American and World War II eras.

Cheyenne France Guy Smith John Faderuch Pershing Army Europe Embery Union Pacific Band Tom Restive Red Cross Chapter Kopard Parker Carnival Hugo Bonzerman

Wyoming Pension Awards To Five Veterans

Five Wyoming residents receive monthly pensions announced from Washington. Namen listed include Viele Nibh El of Encampment at 26 dollars per month and Michael Sheehan of Rawlins at 70 dollars per month, with Tie Jonson of Buffalo at 20 dollars per month.

Washington, D Viele Nibhel Michael Sheehan Rawlins Tie Jonson Buffalo

Psychology Counts In Staging Plights

New York May 5. United Press reports psychologist insights into staged plights used in media and theater. The piece notes researchers examine audience reaction and emotional manipulation, with experts arguing ethical limits and impact on public perception.

Amusements for the Day

Princess Wm Farnum performs Nough and Ready with a show on Saturday at the Lyric Jewel Carmen stars in Confession and Self Made Lady also Saturday. Monroe Salisbury acts in Flungry Eyes at the Atlas Nell Shipman appears in Girl From Beyond at the Pan ish House hosts a social dance.

Princess Wm. Farnum Lyric Jewel Carmen Amuse — Monroe Salisbury Atlas Nell Shipman

Plans Standard Wage

The Department of Labor considered standardizing wages for common and unskilled labor to curb heavy labor turnover hampering war work. Officials say equal wages across states would distribute labor supply and reduce concentration of workers in favored districts.

United Press Washington Department of Labor Department California New Jersey

England Looks Ahead by United Press London May 20

English industry hopes to speed glassblowing by hiring Russians freed from military service to teach English workers German factory skills. Six Russians gain exemption to teach Engish workers, as eight interned Germans join to sell industrial secrets, aiding Britain’s glass industry aims.

England United Press London Greeman Great Britain

New Postmaster Appointed in Shirley County

Margaret Woet named postmaster at Shirley Carben County Wyoming replacing Margaret B Sullivan who resigned on May 30.

Shirley Washington D. C Margaret Woet Carben County Wyoming Margaret B. Sullivan

A Bew Mliechment Turns the Telephone into a Fire Alarm

A Bew Mliechment tale reports a device that repurposes telephones as fire alarm apparatus. The unusual setup prompts questions about safety, technology, and urban infrastructure in the era described.

Idle Men Warned by City Leader Over Labor Shortage

Cheyenne leaders and federal labor agents report a surplus of idle men and a shortage of dependable workers. Mayor Stone vows to enforce new labor statutes to curb idleness, with warnings that women and girls should not be forced into hard labor in Union Pacific yards while men loaf in town.

Eft Stone Union Pacific Cheyenne Wea

2000 Shade Trees Planted To Beautify City

Sunrise Wyoming May 30 more than 2000 shade trees have been planted this spring in Sunrise and other Colorado Fuel and Iron Co camps. Elms ash box elder and cottonwoods are the species. Repairs to dwellings and buildings are underway and workers are encouraged to plant lawns and gardens. The company is building chickenhouses with yards for employees in cooperation with the U S department of agriculture to boost poultry output nationwide.

Sunrise Wyo Colorado Fuel & Iron Co Bureau of Animal Husbandry United States Department of Agriculture

Carbon Timber Co Drives Record Timber Tip on North Platte

Saratoga Wyoming May 26 The Carbon Timber Company begins its annual timber drive in the North Platte river and tributaries above town with lumber floated to Fort Steele station The drive is four times larger than last year about 900000 pieces will be floated most to railroad and the rest as props Flood conditions start the season in First class order

Saratoga Wyo Carbon Timber Company North Platte River Fort Steele

County Commission Decides on Slating Road Route

Laramie Wyoming May 30 The county commissioners and state highway engineer Mr Levinop reviewed the proposed Laramie to Cheyenne road. They nearly agree to leave the Denver highway about two miles south of Tie Riding and run almost due east to rejoin the Lincoln highway. The route would lengthen the distance between the two allies.

Laramin Wyo Board of County Commissioners Levinop Laramie Cheyenne Denver Highway Tie

Road plan lets all-season travel to hatchery area

The proposal contrasts with an alternative route via the fish hatchery or Red Buttes, but officials state the chosen road will be passable in all seasons, ensuring year-round access.

Red Buttes

Potato Flour Mill in Sight for Lander

Fremont county potato growers are urged to contact Dr. Maghee of the Lander Commercial club about forming a county wide potato flour mill. The plan envisions using the entire county crop, reducing waste, and involves government support with dehydrating equipment shipped from Denver.

Lander Wyo Fremont County Maghee Lander Commercial Club Denver

Wyoming branch proposed for Mothers of Defenders of Democracy

Governor Houx is asked by Pauline A. MacArthur to nominate three visually qualified Wyoming women to help organize and lead a state branch. The association outlines four main aims: counter pro German propaganda, inform on women workers in war industries, foster democracy in homes via local mother units, and encourage positive letters to service members.

Association For Mothers OF Defenders OF Democracy Houx Pauline A. MacArthur National Association For Mothers of Defenders of Democracy Wyoming

Wyoming Delegates Attend National War Peace Convention

Hon W H Holliday of Laramie traveled from Philadelphia to Cheyenne after attending the national convention on Win the War for Permanent Peace. Other Wyoming delegates listed include Peter Kinney of Newcastle and C Beyerle of Pine Bluffs.

W. H W. Holliday Laramie Cheyenne Philadelphia Wyoming

Haritied Plans Aid Naval Service Men Cartooned Letter

J Landsear Lucoe of London writes Governor Slaten seeking official publications on opportunities for naval and military service men. He notes attention has been directed to suitable openings in Wyoming and confirms receipt of the requested information.

J. Landsear Lucoe London Tonx

Escaped convict captured near Cheyenne after escape from road gang

A Colorado escapee, sought by Deputy Sheriff George Carroll, is captured at the Ham Alten ranch on Hore Creek about 50 miles from Cheyenne. He had escaped from a road gang west of Fort Collins and was being returned to Canon City for restitution.

Colorado

Lander Wyoming Welcomes Nitroglycerin Mixing Plant Expansion

The Wyoming Torpedo company opens a Lander branch for nitroglycerine mixing and oil well shooting, linking Casper operations to local distribution. Dana Walters and Mrs Walters announce plans to make Lander home. R P Barton also plans to relocate his family.

Lander, Wio Lander Wyoming Torpedo Company Casper Dana Walters R. P. Barton Fremont Walters Barton Wit

American Red Cross Mobilizes Medical Staff in France

The American Red Cross in France mobilized its entire medical staff to meet refugee needs and emergencies. Doctors are categorized by availability, with night operators in Paris prepared to call out responders at any hour, and full nursing support at stations and shelters guaranteed.

Paris American Red Cross France Aiden

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Frances A Clark

Probate notice states letters of administration were issued May 1 1915 to John P Clark for Frances A Clark estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months, or be barred. failure to file within one year from letters results in forfeiture. Dated May 9.

Frances A. Clark Olx Montia John DP. Clark

Ladin Pinkham's Vose table Compound Proves Worth

A promotional note extols Ladin Pinkham's Vose table Compound as a root and herb remedy that has relieved female health issues for generations. It claims strong household trust across America and urges women to try the medicine, noting a broad adoption. The piece also references a high motor vehicle sales figure and a rapid wireless signal time between Washington and San Francisco.

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