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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
3
A railroad plans to bring settlers into Wyoming by establishing a real estate bureau linked to its new line. It will offer land at very low prices and may open branches to reach settlers, aiding colonization efforts as the route progresses. The company aims to attract farmers from the East to settle along the line, expanding traffic and development.
Laramie Wyoming July 14 The Union Pacific plans to enlarge its Laramie yards to handle increased business from new operations. Trains will run from Denver to Laramie on staged routes as work proceeds. A river boat launched locally is described as comfortable by Green River residents who took short trips aboard. Deputy W McLean investigated dynamiting in Ham's Fork country but could not locate suspects.
Reports from Encampment and nearby towns note a spur line linked to the Carbon Timber Company may be dropped as ties move via the North Platte to rail. John Parks, a prominent rancher, is reported dead after a post mor tem examination. Work on a railway at Encampment is discussed amid Beavers dam-age and recent local accidents in Saratoga and Penny Creek, with beaver activity cited as causing substantial lumber losses.
Ranchmen in Jack or district report bears raiding ranches and destroying provisions. A Tongue River victim dated July 14 notes animals have caused several losses and the one big bear has been recovered.
The Homesteader's Association of Fremont County resolves to support the Wyoming Central Irrigation Company and aid its work while monitoring faithfulness to state contracts. If the company fails to begin canal construction by September 1, 1908, the association may seek to cancel the contract. They also thank the Settler Co-Operative Ditch company and attorney Mr. Stone for their stance. Encampment also notes Penn Wyoming Copper smelter increases output with covellite ore, boosting production.
Henry Johnson suffers serious knife wounds after a card game fight at Oakley. Finch, the assailant, is in county jail serving thirty days for the assault. In Encampment, C. B. McCandless resigns as editor of the Encampment Herald and heads to northern Colorado.
Laramie Wyoming residents now own fifty two automobiles, ranking second in the state to Cheyenne in total motor vehicles.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents consumption. It warns against unknown remedies and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by A. B. E. Roedel.
One fare plus 2.00 to certain points in Texas and New Mexico and return via Colorado and Southern. Minor limits and stopovers. Full information on application. T. B. Fisher, General Passenger Agent.
Denver July 14 reports the Twenty-fifth infantry regiment marching out of Fort Logan at 7 this morning. The unit, led by a top band, moved northward along the parade ground toward the mountains, bound for the annual Wyoming encampment.
A laxative cough syrup marketed for all ages promises relief from coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. The label claims gentle laxative effects and guarantees of results from Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
Cleanse and stimulate the bowels without irritation using Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup sold by A. B. Roedel. Also promoted are 260 leather fobs for summer wear from Murchison Jewelry Co Cheyenne Wyoming.
Palmer's Restaurant at 210 West Sixteenth Street advertises fresh strawberries every day for diners seeking a sweet seasonal option.
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