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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
February 2, 1906 letter extols abundant oils available in town including coal oil olive oil and flavoring extracts. The note from Jacobe Pete promises easy access with no concern for oil type and hints at spills surrounding the supply.
A conference at the state capitol discussed the Boysen dam height on the Big Horn canyon. Participants included Governor Brooks State Engineer Johnston General Manager Holdrege of the Burlington and engineers for the Burlington and Big Horn Power company. The dispute centers on a 60 foot dam versus a 35 foot limit, with arguments from both sides. Governor Brooks left to join the state board of charities and reforms. final findings await further consideration. Holdrege then departed for the east.
Attendees should arrange to attend the Alert masque ball at Turner hall on St Valentine’s evening. Also promoted is Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy sold by A. E. Roedel with an endorsement from the Memphis Times editor.
J. W. Delaney, livestock inspector, claims a world record for quick coyoting after shooting a pack of six coyotes with six fast shots. The slaughter took under forty five seconds during a hunt on the plains. Also noting a basketball game and dance at Keefe hall on Saturday, February 8.
Max J. Meyer has returned from Denver. Hugh J. Callahan is unchanged. EB. Bartlett returned from Rock Springs. Timothy Kinney of the state board of sheep commissioners returns to Cokeville. J. A. Delfelder, Wyoming Wool Growers' president, returns to Walton. Dr. J. M. Wilson, Western VP of National Wool Growers, returns to Douglas. F. W. Gooding, president of the National Wool Growers, returns to Shoshone Idaho after talks with Dr. J. M. Wilson and G. S. Walker.
Chicago Feb 6 Samuel Alschuler urges youths to shun big cities and pursue farming or trades instead. He argues crowded urban life limits wealth creation, noting 6000 lawyers in Chicago and that many are not producers. He warns urban migration harms both city and rural populations.
Pleasant little pills easy to take and sold by A. B. Roedel. Delights of the Sea promotion and Colorado & Southern service highlight quick trips to the Mexican Gulf. PISHER, General Passenger Agent, invites travel info and attractions.
Union Pacific Coal company closes Mine No 3 at Cumberland Rock Springs and Hanna as part of retrenchment. Many miners laid off with preference given to married workers. Some reassignment to other mines planned if space is available. policy pending for remaining mines. Also reports opening of hairdressing parlor by Annetta M Shanittd in Capitol Avenue Cook block.
The Northern Colorado High Schools championship game on February 8 featured a postgame dance. Anna L. Rainey-Liking continues hairdressing and manicuring at room 24 Bresnahan block, phone red-636.
Wall highlights a full line of silver and cut glass to aid serving New Year tea. The promotion targets households and hosts seeking elegant serveware.
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