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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
4
A writer notes a pledge to buy all groceries from a single store in the coming year to avoid items their mother dislikes and to save money by trading for goods. The letter reflects household budgeting and loyalty to a preferred grocer.
The message vows to supply items usually found in drug stores from our store with high purity and excellence. It pledges to improve methods for a better buying experience and thanks customers for their favors and support over the past year as it wishes them a Happy New Year.
A Cheyenne editor denounces the local gambling prosecutions as selective enforcement and questions motives behind indictments. The piece argues authorities quietly allowed gambling, warns against political profiteering, and calls for moral education over punitive measures.
The writer argues that if the principle is upheld across families and societies, no fanatic can complain. It suggests avoiding clubs lodges or denominations and predicts fanatics may turn to other schemes to gain a livelihood. The tone is legalistic and reformist.
John Moran visits from Glenda. Thomas Scott returns from Laramie. Otto Gramm visits from Melvin Nichols. Sundance attorney arrives from Cheyenne. H. W. Moore, ex Cheyenne lawyer, in the city from Denver. Ex-Sheriff Frank Webb arrives from Casper. William Conologue, Glendo ranchman, in the city for business. Dr T J Lowery, animal industry agent, back from Omaha. State Engineer C T Johnston and Attorney General W E Mullen back from Lander. Judge H V S S Groesbeck, Laramie attorney, in town for business. Dr Letitia Wiseman recovered and left hospital yesterday.
State Examiner Harry Henderson warns county clerks that Wyoming amended Section 2960 to require a competent witness to identify applicants before issuing marriage licenses in Cheyenne. Colorado couples must bring a witness to prove eligibility, changing the previous practice of sworn affidavits. About 300 Colorado couples wed in Cheyenne in 1907, highlighting the potential impact of the new rule. Palace Pharmacy ad at end.
Theodore Teddy Smith died at St John s hospital from pneumonia. He came from Gloucestershire England to Cheyenne about ten years ago and worked at Mes aick Dry Goods and later the Arcade. He was about 45 and leaves a cousin Thomas Freeman in Cheyenne and an uncle Joseph Freeman in Idaho Falls Idaho.
Cheyenne residents found pleas at general delivery for package pick ups. Recipients expecting delayed gifts were handed notices demanding rent for their quarters boxes, a charge due before January 1.
George P Knight of Sixteenth Street headlines the Cheyenne shop with a new gas powered peanut and popcorn machine. It claims fumes free operation and first of its kind in Wyoming. DeWitt's Little Early Risere pills are sold by A E B Roedel. Merchants' Lunch offered at Capitol Grill from noon to 2 pm for 85 cents.
Robert Irvine son of former State Treasurer W C Irvine is slowly regaining strength at his father Oga Lalu ranch after a head injury in Gillette months ago. He was struck by a Greek laborer and his skull was crushed but he now does light chores as he improves.
Advertises Paro Ointment as a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days with money back guarantee. Mentions price 500.
NEW STOREKEEPER T O Rourke of Chadron Neb has bought out L P House store at 1708 Ferguson and will run Dusinows in the future with the family. He handles piers candies stationery and postals. L P House has opened phonograph wear at 1718 Heddy Street. Dade's Little Liver Ville promotes a clean system and relief for headaches and biliousness. Palace Pharmacy Drug Co advertises it for the family.
A local business highlights its past year success with pleased customers and confidence for the year ahead. The message invites readers to join the growing list of satisfied clients and continue support in the new year.
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