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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
15
General Barnett acknowledges an error in figures claiming 2250 Haitians killed versus 4 8250. the clash over numbers strains relations. Coal workers warn of ample coal later yet a thermal unit remains empty amid assurances.
The piece recalls Waldseemüller's 1507 proposal to name the new continent America after Amerigo Vespucci and notes the historical bias in christening continents after women. It references Columbus's discovery and hints at later fame and confusion over names and places including Admiral Codrington and Halifax.
The text argues Russia cannot join the family of nations until it has a government of the people rather than Lenin and Trotsky. It states the world stays away not because Russia lacks representation but because Soviet ideas reverse the basis of rights and laws, causing widespread rejection.
A medical dialogue describes how diphtheria spreads through coughing sneezes and saliva from the throat and tonsils. It notes droplets released during speech and eating, plus contamination on utensils, and mentions laboratory culture and microscopic examination for diphtheria bacilli. It also defines bronchiectasis as dilation of bronchi from wall weakness or pressure changes, with coughing and expectoration as common symptoms.
The Cheyenne lakes are frozen and snow covered with rough ice in places. Enthusiasts fear little skating this year and consider urging city officials to provide artificial skating. last winter flood efforts on Lake Minnehaha were not fully successful and residents seek a feasible alternative. A cryptic note appeals readers to call Messenger Service to receive a paper at a cost.
London reports growing British opposition to renewing the 1920 21 alliance with Japan. Critics cite Australia white Australia policy fears, American stance, and Japan China relations. Debate spans Tory Liberal and Socialist papers. key questions center on Japan's regional aims and mutual consent under the League covenant.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a courtroom exchange with phrases about a vowing husband and wife and an attempt to retaliate, but the fragment lacks coherent context or identifiable names, dates, or places.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report states foreign demand for American coal did not majorly affect U.S. price levels along the Atlantic seaboard in the first nine months of the year. It notes foreign demand fueled abnormal domestic demand, helping push coal prices higher beyond production costs, with 1920 figures showing millions of tons exported and bunkered.
In Crimea General Baron Wrangel heads the withdrawal of South Russian anti Kolubyev government forces from the northern defense line near the village of Lushan while Soviet troops pierce defenses north of Perekop. Soviet advances prompt orders to move troops to safety within a few days as the retreat continues. London dispatches report deeper Soviet penetration along the Crimea front and cavalry actions near Yushumek.
New York Nov. 13 More than 3 000 physicians with prescriptive whisky permits have applied for renewal though no time has elapsed since the privilege was granted Dr G R O Connor federal Prohibition director for New York announced today Physicians are finding other medicines more effective and satisfactory than liquor he said
The Danville Advocate election edition features a bold editorial gag about sinking to sleep as returns arrive. The note reads The Advocate will miss the next issue and the newsroom will sleep through the night. Ad language hints at boosted reader engagement.
Geneva dispatch reports that France opposes Germany joining the League of Nations. Premier Leygues and Georges Clemenceau are cited as resisting German admission and warning that delegates will withdraw if Germany is admitted over French protest. Austria files formal application for League entry.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset and related issues. It claims the tablets improve appetite and energy and can be taken safely without strict dieting. Available in 10c and 25c sizes with a distinctive olive color reference.
Mrs Ina Orns of Chicago describes four years of pain in sides hips and back and inability to work. After trying many physicians she found relief using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and urges others to try it. She gives permission to publish her letter to help other women.
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