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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
4
A garbled Cheyenne report shows a power struggle within the state leadership over controlling press dispatches and public notices. It mentions a purge against the accused and ongoing efforts to publish special dispatches and enforce information release.
The origin of the phrase an axe to grind is traced to Charles Miner who wrote in 1811 after a childhood encounter with a man carrying an axe. A Pennsylvanian obituary notes Miner's essay popularized the line, which has endured for 109 years since.
A reflection on rising delinquency linked to drinking and absentee fathering. The piece argues demon rum is the outcome, not the cause, urging parents to spend time with sons to keep them on the straight path and prevent wandering. It notes a college student’s manslaughter case at Dartman as context.
The little ink page quotes East Ohio Gas Co and Standard Oil arguing saving gas will be worthwhile for customers. The exchange questions profiteers and whether higher prices or broader savings are their sole aim. The snippet reflects public debate on energy costs and consumer behavior.
A dated exhortation notes that bombers and arsonists claim opposition to their targets yet harm ordinary people. It cites a New York City crime and a Denver street car strike to illustrate that the victims are workers and the innocent, not the powerful. The piece ends with scattered, garbled phrases about dancing and college seniors.
Local captains describe the Paumotu as a Dangerous Archipelago where shifting winds complicate navigation. Pearl diving has faltered as many canoes and trade goods were washed away, threatening renewal of diving work until the season ends under the French governor. The natives await incentives to resume shell or gem trade.
A health advice piece urges readers to have thorough medical examinations early and preventive care. It contrasts automobile maintenance with body care and emphasizes early detection to prevent illness and untimely death.
Mise Edith Day, famed American musical comedy actress, vanished for two weeks at the Empire in London, prompting management to seek calm. She later appeared in police court seeking summons against her husband Carl Emile Carleton for threats, with the case proceeding amid tense proceedings.
The text exhorts year round health, noting winter’s rigors make the body vulnerable to respiratory diseases. It urges careful living and preventive tips to strengthen the frame during cold months and beyond.
A devastating tidal wave swept over Hikweru atoll causing widespread damage to huts and water tanks. No lives were lost as residents fled to coconut palm platforms. Trade schooners were damaged and repair efforts expected from Papeete over five days.
Tom Edison delivers a campaign speech urging women to stay home and contribute at home. An aged angler, 92, impresses with fishing skill as he battles lake and stream. John McCormack's songs captivate Melbourne crowds amid lively chatter and folklore.
The passage mixes sports club rivalry with a political aside. It mentions six ball clubs in pennant heat and fans, then shifts to Paul Deschanel, president of France, discarding formal attire and expressing relief from cares and fears. The text blends sports and a royal-like portrait.
Papeete Tahiti announces a late September fete honoring the brave stand of the war effort during the 1914 attack by German cruisers Gneisenau and Scharnhorst. The event will resemble the Bastille Day revival with native dances sports and songs.
Australian dried fruit exporters plan to challenge California products in the American market. Peter J. Duffy, a local importer and exporter who just returned from Australia, reported a shipment of 1 080 boxes of Multena rallies to New York from New Zealand. He notes California apples bring $6.50 per box in Australia, while Australians could sell their apples in America for less than half that price.
Many men carry large sums and avoid bank accounts while families hide money at home. Depositing money creates credit that can stimulate local industry, enabling banks to lend funds, such as a farmer borrowing to buy a cow.
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