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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
4
A Thanksgiving message extols shared national duty during war. It emphasizes community service, sacrifice, and solidarity with allies, urging unity with France, Belgium, Britain, and the world for liberty and democracy. The speaker praises Woodrow Wilson and laments German aggression.
The piece discusses the formation of American identity across generations and the impact of immigration. It cites Jacob Riis as an early example of assimilation and reflects on the wartime emphasis on citizenship and national unity amidst immigrant communities. It notes that about one seventh of the U.S. population is foreign born and highlights challenges in aligning new arrivals with American ideals.
The article argues for a broad melting pot of Americanization blending alien immigrants into U.S. citizenship. It cites a Greek youth who donated to war relief before enlisting, urging native and foreign born citizens to pledge allegiance to the United States. It notes Otto Kahn’s analogy of loyalty to a spouse and calls for stronger assimilation efforts amid postwar policies and German terms.
The article outlines the forthcoming regular session to advance war plans from the extra session, with President Wilson expected to propose policy on Allied councils and a grand priority board to regulate shipments, industry, and mobilization, while party views vary on expanding executive power and food and price controls. It notes international appeals from England France Italy and the need to coordinate allied support and domestic resources.
W. C. Irvine of Rosa Wye appointed by the treasury to head the war savings drive in Wyoming opens offices in Cheyenne and plans a state advisory setup with county chairmen. Certificates bear 4 percent interest, limited to 100 per person at a time and 1,000 per holder, and can be redeemed earlier with 3.8 percent. Thrift stamps and cards will lead to war savings certificates, with a projected US total of 2 billion dollars in the next year, Wyoming’s share about two million.
A public notice invites attendance at the Trainmen's ball on Thanksgiving Eve at Fugles Hall urging community participation and celebration.
New Yorkers face Thanksgiving amid war service exodus and scarcer supplies while police leadership questions loom over city plans. urban traffic choke from subway and paving work worsens daily life as officials note abstinence trends amid wartime temperance and cost pressures.
An advertisement by James Edwards from Montgomery Alabama promotes Ley's Honey and Tar for all ages claiming to cure coughs and colds. The copy touts cleared air passages eased breathing and relief of deep coughs with a testimonial of a family using the product.
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