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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
12
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2 percent drop in the cost of 22 staple food items from August to September in 50 cities. Onions lead declines, while several items including rice and sugar rise. per-year comparisons show 6 percent higher costs in September 1919, with long-term increases for lard and potatoes.
Treasury war loan figures show Liberty Bond subscriptions near 22 billion dollars, with Victory Loan at over 5.2 billion and the first four loans totaling more than 16 billion. About 11.8 million people joined the latest issue, reflecting wide public support for government thrift stamps and savings certificates.
The article notes Queen Mary’s simple tastes in dress yet describes her large wardrobe, housed in a robe-room next to the royal bedchamber. The room’s walls are lined with wardrobes split into two sections for state robes used at ceremonies and for the queen’s ordinary attire.
The piece accuses the 66th Congress of inaction and partisan struggles led by Senator Penrose. It details delays to the German peace treaty, the role of Lodge and the old guard, and hints at Penrose pushing for swift ratification with reservations by November 1 as President Wilson grows ill.
The article compares Andrew Carnegie and Theodore Roosevelt through epitaphs. It cites Carnegie’s insistence on enlisting better men and Roosevelt’s portrayal as a moral force who led with faithfulness, courage, and public impact, noting the lasting influence on leaders and followers.
Realty firm Barksdale records numerous property deals in Southside and surrounding streets. Transactions include dwellings, two lots, cottages, and a total nearing several thousands of dollars with buyers such as J G Bunn, J F Hayes, BR N Lae Fountain, A W Baal, and P V O Kelley among others.
The Unpardonable Sin at the Lyria theatre features two young actors Bobby Connolley as the Belgian Scout and Wesley Barry as the American Scout. They spar with adults to aid humanity, delivering amusing moments amid a tragedy that leaves a youth friendless in Europe.
A long mobilization of hunters proceeds toward the Canadian woods, with rifles and shotguns prepared. The piece notes American hunters cross into Nova Scotia to Ontario, seeking abundant game from North Bay to near Toronto, viewing Canada as a vast hunting ground.
All clocks in America except sundials will set back one hour next Sunday morning at 2 o clock. Most households will adjust the clocks before bedtime Saturday night. This will be the last time clocks are changed as daylight saving laws are repealed.
A roof fire at the old Krug beer warehouse was extinguished yesterday afternoon by fire truck number 1 from the central station. Damage was inconsiderable and believed caused by a spark from a switch engine.
Mrs Ira Nelson Morris wife of the American ambassador to Sweden travels to Washington to offer help with reconstruction efforts. She announced her intent to assist at the start of World War I era and aims to address anxious problems as the nation seeks to rebuild.
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