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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
7
The Cheyenne Leader amends masthead naming Charles Thompson as city editor succeeding previous editor. Publisher Leader Publishing Co announces William A. Bartlett remains associated with the paper. The brief note records a staffing shift in the city desk.
Pay day for Union Pacific and Colorado & Southern workers. A partial program change at Allas theater. Washington birthday observance in Cheyenne. Woodmen and Woodcraft hold social at Fraternal hall. Northern Colorado Power excavations near Thomea street. New York to Paris race entrants near the Mississippi River. City aldermen receive bound volumes of ordinances and charter. Stella Graham back in jail at county poorhouse. National Wool Growers committee arrives in Washington. City stores stay open late for payday business. F. M. Briner reports bicycle theft from in front of the Elks Home. Rose Robinson arraigned for breaking bounds. fined $12. Anheuser Busch warehouse fire. 4:45 pm blaze extinguished.
Advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims to aid digestion, stimulate the liver and bowels, restore natural action, and provide immediate relief without nausea or griping. Sold by A. K. Roedel.
Denver attorney Albert L. Vogl, representing George J. Kindell, argued before the Interstate Commerce Commission that express rates should be reduced. He predicted a commission ruling within six months, noting opposition from express companies and Santa Fe railroad lawyers who warned of harm to the road. Vogl cited high annual express shipments and low per package earnings as the basis for the case.
Frank Cooper and Mire Mary Dine, both of Kimball Nob, wed in Cheyenne yesterday in a marriage ceremony.
The Wyoming State Board of Horticulture reports 1907 seeing growing interest in fruit growing. Wyoming’s climate and soil are favorable for hardy fruit, drawing settlers. Warmer Feb–Mar weather helped buds survive spring freezes, with northwest Wyoming noting late growing seasons and strong varietal selection.
The speaker warns against exploiting workers while urging careful small scale testing of promising plant varieties. Those with time and interest can serve others by trying seeds on a limited basis and reporting results to the board of horticulture so useful findings reach the whole state.
Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, sold by A. E. Roedel.
Union Pacific operating department workers were paid yesterday at noon and mechanical department staff were paid in the afternoon. Colorado and Southern workers were noted as paid. A Memphis Tennessee editor endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as an effective cough and lung remedy based on personal experience.
The ladies of General Joseph Mixher No 24 stage a leap year hop at A. O. UW ball on Friday. Admission is 25 cents.
Sheriff J J Smalley travels from Denver with several carloads of horses to sell to farmers in the Cheyenne district. The sale aims to supply horses to local farmers and support agricultural needs.
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