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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1917
Page
5
A Field in France dispatch reports American troops in October 1918 expressing anger at Germany for bombings and scorched earth tactics. Soldiers describe witnessing bombed towns, destroyed villages, and brutal warfare, fueling a drive to defeat Germany with renewed zeal.
Roy St Marsh and Edward M Lawrence compete in the El gin Six National All Trails Scout car event. The readable fragment suggests they partake in a motorsport or endurance trail, with both names linked to the same teams or entries.
A war correspondent praises Firestone tires for severe endurance as the Big Six travels the Lincoln Highway and nears the Old Trails route toward Kansas City, reporting the tires’ value for rough road use.
Sweet Grass residents pledge 500 to whoever first captures a German soldier in Toole county. The reward requires the captive to be alive or have been killed only in resisting capture. The pledge was announced by BE R. Wolderny of Sweet Grass Montana.
An Oxford English purity movement launches with Robert Bruges and supporters like Thomas Hardy and Sir Walter Raleigh. Plans include lectures and publications to promote pure spoken and written English, favor concise speech, and replace complex derivatives with simpler forms. The State Leader notes the University Dictionary aid, listing 10 008 words with pronunciation and definitions, offered to readers via a coupon in today's paper.
On the Lincoln Highway between Rawlins and Wamsutter a long stretch reveals a striking flower display sprouting from a derailed freight car’s remains. The vibrant colors bloom across the plain as tourists traverse the plains under Wyoming’s clear sky and sun.
A report traces travelers moving westward from the Mississippi to the Pacific coast, mapping routes and noting shifting patterns as they cross plains and rivers in a broad migration. The piece highlights travel conditions and regional contrasts along the route.
Seattle plasterer Davie L. describes his seven brothers who join German and French armies and face the front. He notes his family record is unique with brothers fighting on opposing sides in World War I.
A large stretch of the Lincoln Highway in western Carton county is undergoing extensive road work. Local authorities note significant construction activity, with reports indicating many sections are being treated or improved.
Local officials say Sweetwater County will see major road work to improve what has been one of the state’s worst stretches. The county is handling initial construction while the state highway commission plans to assume responsibility in the near future.
In Colo on Oct 15 the Mustang oil well nears 2000 feet depth as Floyd Cook reports drilling about twenty feet per day. He notes several wells south of Mustang are similar or deeper, with geologists predicting rich oil beneath the region.
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