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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
4
The Salvation Army fundraising drive proceeds in the city highlighting wartime and home-front service. A challenge to Cheyenne to give generously is issued, framing donations as a civic investment with local returns.
The National Geographic Society cites R Hilderbrand in a bulletin comparing baseball to ancient Greek games. It argues professional play rewards versus Greek honors, and notes baseball as a national pastime enjoyed by nearly every American youth. Spectator psychology is also discussed as a factor in the sport’s appeal.
A fragmentary quote cites Socrates and muses on mortality, aging, and legends of long-lived beings. The lines invoke dwarfs, patriarchal ages, and giants, suggesting a reflective, philosophical tone about life and death.
A wartime era call warns that Bolshevism is a mental epidemic threatening democratic rights. It argues against class rule, promotes equal rights, and laments external influence on shipping and navigation laws. The piece treats Bolshevism as a dangerous but curable condition when met with kindness and constitutional protections.
The department of labor notes twelve million American women in gainful employment, marking a wartime driven expansion of opportunities. While old notions of male financial dominance fade, women increasingly pursue independent work, and protections for workers improve amid evolving conditions across the United States and England.
Mrs Mamie Hefferon former county school superintendent has been hired as supervisor for district No 2 in the northwest corner of Laramie county known as Underwood district The district with 30 schools and an average daily attendance of 144 6 plans to distribute materials and assist teachers though not teaching
Government opens 5500 acres of irrigated land in Park County Wyoming under the Shoshone irrigation project with settlement set for October 9. Of this, 4400 acres lie near Denver at 4200 feet and 1100 acres near Garland at 4360 feet. Water-right applications accepted October 4 to 9 at Reclamation offices Powell Wyoming. 79 irrigation farm units of 50 to 80 acres each. Price is 90 dollars per acre with initial payment and subsequent installments.
The report shows 6 am 65, 12 pm 68, 6 pm 68 with wet bulb 54 61. Winds NW NE. Clear in Pt. Goldy and Clay with normal temperatures. Highest 78 at 2 pm, lowest 54 at 7:20 am. Precipitation 7.94 inches since January 1.
Weather and road conditions reported for Denver to Cheyenne and surrounding routes. Muddy and washouts fifteen miles north of Yenne. North of Chugwater rough segments on Lincoln Highway and nearby routes. Some dry rough stretches on Laramie to Rawlins and Rawlings to Green River with occasional broken culverts.
The Senate approved a House bill conferring the permanent rank of general on General Pershing in recognition of his service abroad. The measure passed without debate or a record vote and goes to President Wilson for signature.
Paris dispatch states the peace treaty proposed for Bulgaria includes an article requiring Bulgaria to accept any future decision by the powers on Thrace and the Aegean Sea. The report notes Bulgaria’s obligation to abide by such rulings as part of the settlement terms.
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