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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
12
A call to rally behind the war, honoring fallen forebears and urging Americans to resist pacifists and Germanophile treason. The piece insists on national sacrifice, home-front duty, and building the army to defend democracy against Kaiser influence.
A historical editorials notes Wyeente's steps toward World War I engagement. It highlights training camps in Washington and the deployment of troops, urging national unity and readiness amid wartime pressures and public sentiment. It emphasizes resolve, sacrifice, and the nation’s resolve to support allies in Europe.
The Colorado coal mine operators oppose the government price on their output but western farmers show unity against profiteering. The piece argues free market forces would not yield lower prices and defends fair sacrifice distribution for wartime needs, praising efforts by individuals, government, and Congress.
French authorities begin collecting copper items from households and merchants amid concerns over shortages. An officer led patrols in multiple departments to curb hoarding and redirect copper to state needs.
A wartime bond and related bill sailed through the House with an unrecorded vote and no opposition, sending the measure toward the governor’s desk as leaders push for rapid market expansion across the state.
Philadelphia physicians announce a new method aiming to cure infantile paralysis by isolating the germ they believe causes the disease. The team includes Dr Myer Solis Cohen Prof John A. Koenpper and Dr George A Heist working at the University of Pennsylvania Masthaum laboratory with support from Jules Mastbaum.
Amsterdam correspondent reports that in Brussels crowds did not display flags as Emperor William toured front areas. They instead stayed indoors and drew windows with the message Close for national mourning, in defiance of authorities' requests.
The germ was found again marking a second isolation after Rockefeller Institute in New York first did so in 1918. Institutes acknowledge the discovery as a major advancement in national research and the full story will appear this week in several medical journals.
Ft Bridger company plans to sell 2500 cattle to Utah buyers with initial shipment Sept 15 and full delivery by Oct 15. Cows and steers priced by weight, delivered at the Austin ranch near Hilliard, a major local cattle deal in years.
Want to buy or sell a ranch contact Lon C Davis at 1714 Carey Ave or Ree 22 Sic by phone 168W for brokerage and listings.
The article notes 7700 women employed in various branches began 1917 at the Women's Auxiliary Corps headquarters behind British lines in France. It highlights women drivers and clerks expanding roles to free men for trenches, with initial wartime progress from 156 to 5500 women in the War Office by 1916.
Set. Gibbons is now first in the headquarters troop, Corp. Rhinehart promoted to sergeant trumpeter, Mussclin Boener to corporal. The troop moves to larger quarters amid more scrub work. The 24th Cavalry band gains new instruments under new bandmaster Stearns. YMCA post programs seek men for athletics, wrestling, boxing, lectures, and occasional entertainment. visit the gym, see Mr. Jacobs or Larry Buys for boxing, and watch bulletins for events.
The Twenty fourth cavalry held a dance at the officers mess with a crowded hall of officers from various regiments. Cheyenne girls attended, while a farewell dinner by Lt. William P. Vougherty of the First cavalry followed at the Plaing hotel with Mrs. Mary Stewart Miss Florence Biegler and Lt. John Weeks among the guests.
Washington Sept 7 The Navy League has shipped warm secondhand clothing to patrol vessels for refugees picked from lifeboats after submarine attacks. Thousands need dry garments and overcoats. outfits for men women and children may be supplied as needed through shore bases and naval channels.
The Cheyenne Wyoming weather bureau report notes a mean temperature of 62 degrees for September 7, with a 4 degree drop from the prior day. High 2 degrees above, low 52, wind NW up to 22 mph, no precipitation in the last 24 hours, year to date 11.96 inches.
Dougherty left late Thursday to become General Frederick Foltz's aide at American Lake. General Cameron arrived Friday for a brief Fort Russell visit. Dr and Mrs Blerhowe departed recently for a two weeks tour of Yellowstone National Park.
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