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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
4
A wartime editorial calls on Wyoming readers to back the national war effort, praise fathers and grandmothers who sent sons abroad, and condemn sedition and pacifism. It stresses unity, sacrifice, and securing victory against Kaiser aims as the nation prepares for broader conflict.
The article discusses U S wartime mobilization and public sentiment as the nation gears toward France. It notes training camps in Washington and the deployment of infantry regiments while urging collective resolve and sacrifice at home.
The Nebraska State Journal notes western coal mine operators oppose government price controls on wheat. It argues free market forces would not yield less than current levels and praises broad sacrifices for the war, while condemning selfish profiteers and urging fair distribution of burdens.
French authorities stage a copper collection drive as peasants sell copper wares to buyers. Government officers tour departments gathering metal for potential use, with 20 wittredt effects noted and copper shifts from pots to other uses.
A war bond and related measure sailed through the House late with minimal dissent and no recorded roll call. The leadership pressed the article as the largest possible market mover, aiming to carry it to every part of the state.
Three Philadelphia physicians claim to have isolated the germ of infantile paralysis and outline a potential cure, based on yearlong work at the University of Pennsylvania Masthaeum laboratory. They credit Jules Mastbaum for funding support.
Amsterdam dispatch reports that during Emperor William’s Brussels visit last week the Belgian crowd refused to display flags. Instead they filled shop windows with blinds and posted messages reading Close for national mourning.
The second isolation of the paralysis germ, after Rockefeller Institute in New York first did so in 1918, marks a major advance in germ discovery. The institute acknowledges the national institutions as making epochal progress, with the full story to appear this week in several medical journals.
Ft Bridger Land and Water company plans to sell 2500 head of cattle cows and steers before winter. Utah parties bought the first shipment due Sept 15 with full delivery by Oct 15. Cattle sold by weight delivered at the Austin ranch near Hilliard in what is described as a major local deal.
Real estate notice offers ranch buying or selling options. Contact Lon C. Davis at 1714 Carey Ave or Ree 22 Sic for details on listings and arrangements.
The article notes women in the British war effort underpin trench staffing by taking roles behind lines in France and at home. It highlights 7700 employed across branches, expansion from nursing to clerical, drivers, and administrators, with 156 to 5500 women in the War Office by 1916, reflecting shifts in military labor as men join the trenches.
A few promotions occur in the headquarters troop with Gibbons becoming first trumpeter, Rhinehart named sergeant trumpeter, and Boener promoted to corporal. New, larger quarters bring more scrubbing duties. The 24th Cavalry band will get new instruments under new bandmaster Stearns. The Y M C A post offers athletic classes and boxing sessions led by Jacobs and Buys while lectures and occasional entertainments invite all men to join.
Fort Russell Society reports a Wednesday dance at the officers mess with crowds of officers from various regiments and several Cheyenne young women in attendance. Thursday evening Lt. William P. F. Dougherty of the First Cavalry hosted a farewell dinner at the Plain Hotel with Mrs. Mary Stewart Miss Florence Biegler Lt. John Weeks and Lt. J. Pierce among the guests.
State Leader Special Washington Sept. 7 The Navy league shipped warm second clothing to patrol vessels for relief of refugees picked from lifeboats of submarines in the zone. Clothing is sent through channels per Secretary Daniels instructions and more may follow when needed. Warm overcoats and dry garments are emphasized for men and women among the and adrift crews.
Weather report from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau for Cheyenne covers 24 hours ending 6 pm. Reported temperatures range from a high of 62 to a low of 52 degrees with a mean of 62. Winds from the northwest at 12:14 am reaching 22 mph. No precipitation in the last 24 hours. Total precipitation since January 15 is 11.96 inches vs normal 11.48. Relative humidity at 64 percent.
Dougherty left late Thursday night for American Lake to become General Frederick Foltz's aide. General Cameron arrived Friday for a short visit at Fort Russell. Dr and Mrs Blerhowe left a few days ago for a two weeks visit of Yellowstone National Park.
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