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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1920
Page
11
An archival note credits this paper with republishing rights and assigns to Charles Thomshon Jr a role in the Associated Press. The statement confirms the paper’s authority to reproduce news dispatches and elements of the press service as allowed by copyright and publication agreements.
The piece argues Babe Ruth owns fifty plus home runs as authenticated feats by witnesses, unlike the mythic Thor who lacked real proof. It asserts Ruth belongs among gods for his verified records and suggests Thor yield a seat to Ruth in the pantheon of celebrated achievers.
The article notes a swift rebound in American foreign trade in the first eight months of 1920 with exports up and imports rising over 1.7 billion dollars. Despite a Europe export drop of about 500 million, gains to North America Oceanica South America Cuba Canada and Mexico offset the loss and boost overall exports. It argues Europe’s debt issues shift demand to other regions.
The article contrasts horse and motor transport costs, noting 17 cents per hundred pounds by truck within six miles versus six dollars two cents by horse, and mentions a Cornell school of smithing and modern anatomy studies for peak loads. It highlights the shift in methods and the craftsmen’s views.
A playful reference to the return of robins signals the end of winter and the promise of renewal. The narrator recalls the Madame Butterfly tale and jokes that as sure as the bird returns each year, people and routines also circle back, suggesting a habitual rhythm of life.
A poetic vignette shows a girl on a suburban corner holding a toddler’s hand and a lunch pack as a car approaches. A conductor’s act of concern and a passerby’s hug highlight the theme that care and love give life meaning and motivate daily work.
Walter Rollo minister of labor and health for Ontario backs a movement to make it a criminal offense for landlords to refuse renting to families with children. He regrets that U S legislatures have not shown interest in such welfare advances.
A newly perfected scale achieves milligram accuracy enabling precise measurement of tiny weights. Researchers report stable readings and potential applications in chemistry and materials science.
Health guidance advises against feeding babies at the family table and promotes a separate small table for infants. It suggests a safe, simple setup, even hinged to a wall, to let the baby eat appropriate foods while others dine, reducing dietary and digestion issues.
The text describes a family aiming for a child to learn table manners by ages four or five, so the child can share meals and the family can enjoy the presence at their table. It mentions training and proper self control as part of the process.
Pyelitis is an inflammation of the funnel shaped tube joining the kidney to the bladder, with pus appearing in the urine. It is curable, and not the same as Bright's disease. Parents should seek care from a good physician.
In a Wednesday assembly Mr. Jessup explains the amendment allowing more bonds to fund schools. The student publication calls every citizen to back the measure, stating Cheyenne needs schools and urging success. Mry McIntosh spoke to the group.
Cheyenne High School outlines class events with Senior and Junior class parades, upcoming cadet drill changes, and a football squad prepping for Saturday. Cadets practice extended order drill and tent pitching as freshmen work with upperclassmen. Faculty trips to Denver for Enrico Carsito are noted, with Varney absent due to illness.
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