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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
4
The article traces Thanksgiving from colonial gratitude for harvests and safety to a broader modern to national reflection. It notes blessings beyond creature comforts such as freedom, growth in intelligence morality education and religion. It urges focusing minds on what we have to keep the day sincere.
The United States Bureau of the Census reports Wyoming at 182 264 inhabitants as of January 1917, up from 1910 by about 36 000. Projections suggest over 200 000 by 1920, while the national total reaches 102 826 309 people with possessions to 118 809 285.
A church near Waukegan hosts a free dinner after evening service. The pastor outlines a plan to serve a buncha meal with coffee and ward sandwiches, followed by a social hour as the congregation engages in community outreach.
The New York stock brokerage scene reveals steep living costs as a seat on the New York Stock Exchange sold for 76 000 dollars, with several others at 75 000 dollars each. The trades prompt questions about inflated prices and speculation by stock gamblers amid strong business signals.
The president is drafting a concise about 2000 words, contrasting with earlier practice of longer two page messages. The forthcoming document partially covers the Adarson bill and stresses completing it and fixing any defects.
A portrait of Francis Joseph of Austria noting his long reign and eight decades of turbulent rule. The piece emphasizes his lack of personal joys, independence, and simple pleasures, describing a life filled with intrigue, war, and courtly deceit rather than happiness or meaningful fulfillment.
Immigrant German butcher turned cattle magnate Ileriry Miller rose to become the wealthiest landowner in the United States with holdings spanning California Oregon Nevada and more. Partnering with Charles Lox he financed vast grazing tracts totaling millions of acres across multiple states and even Canada and Mexico. Miller's empire grew from humble New York City beginnings to a dominant cattle operation described by cowboys as grazing in Canada and wintering in Mexico.
In Reno on Nov 28 a clash at a roadhouse left a man injured and authorities investigating the incident. A confrontation erupted leading to a brief scuffle before partygoers subdued the parties involved. No further details were available at press time.
Joe Campbell a St. Louis shoe salesman died from injuries after a fight at a Reno raidhouse last night Lawrence Lusich a waiter and Chris Milogovien a bartender are held in connection with Campbell's death The quarrel began over remarks about Campbell's three female companions Campbell's widow and child are in Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Waldo Pierce, noted society aviator, escaped serious injury when the plane carrying her and Lawrence Sperry Jr. plunged 1000 feet into New York Bay. Duck hunters aided by rowing to the scene pulled both from the water. they suffered only immersion. Pierce, daughter of Dr. Isaac L. Kies Perry, is linked to Sperry’s aviation work.
The New York Times portrays Count Adam Tarnowski as a gifted diplomat who won Bulgaria to the Central Powers, influencing Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Prime Minister Radoslavov, and shaping the Sofia government’s stance as he moves to the United States as Austro-Hungarian ambassador.
The B. F. D. permanent blind relief war fund seeks a local committee to organize distribution of boxes literature and entertainments. Honorary secretaries Mrs George A Kessler and Mrs R Valentine Webster at 590 Fifth Avenue New York will assist. The fund aids blinded soldiers and sailors through schools workshops materials and home support with pensions about 200 yearly.
The Milwaukee Journal excerpt defines thrift as careful management of resources not stinginess. It argues saving small amounts accumulates value, avoids debt, and provides security for future needs, with thrift fostering contentment now and hope for tomorrow.
In a fragment from the Biram Age Merald, a respondent questions whether the United States government spends a large sum annually on weather programs. The reply declines the premise, arguing that regardless of the amount, the weather data and forecasts provided are not worth the cost.
The Boston Journal reports on German strategic moves in the Balkans led by General von Falkenbayn. The Ramesian army on the Hengerian frontier is cut off from retreat and may face encirclement as German forces advance.
A column by Albert L. Clough discusses the value of exhaustive instruction books for car owners and the need to study them carefully. It covers backfire fires, carburetor design, safeguards like wire mesh screens, charging batteries in private garages, and using AC rectifiers for battery charging.
The article states Romania lies within about one hundred miles of Bucharest facing a severe law and a dangerous Austro-German threat. It calls the Balkan campaign a ruin for Romania and compares Romanian generalship defeat with early German advances on Paris. It notes possible winter mountain obstacles and predicts Bucharest’s danger two months after Romania entered the war.
A humorous dialogue on wedding attire asks a shopwalker about the current trend. The young woman hopes for fashionable color choices while he leans toward a white dress, noting masculine taste may differ.
The Kenyan City Star notes Hutchinson News disputes the idea that Rankin from Conan is the woman reproved. It mentions several elder women from other states who were historically called gentlemen in parliamentary language.
At the Standard refinery site, operations are advancing well after a period of weaker activity. Workers report steady progress and better conditions as the project continues toward completion.
Weather delays end as five rigs operate on the Greybull south side. Drilling advances near oil, with depth at 1650 feet and last strings being set. Managers expect a good well soon and plan to shoot once prepared.
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