Brightening Home Accessory Promises Joy for All
A new decorative item claims to brighten the gloomiest rooms and lift spirits at home. Proponents tout its mood lifting effect and universal appeal for households seeking cheerful ambiance.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
7
A new decorative item claims to brighten the gloomiest rooms and lift spirits at home. Proponents tout its mood lifting effect and universal appeal for households seeking cheerful ambiance.
Light early receipts gave way to a fair late market as western slope cattle arrived. Beef steers sold at 3.50 to 3.70, cows 2.25 to 3.60 for better grades, fair cows 2.65 to 3.00, bulls and veals in demand with steady to strong prices. Feeders slow but expected later demand. representative sales include E A Howard 16 cows at 3.10 and 990 lbs, Portis 20 steers at 3.70, D T Live Stock 25 cows at 3.20. Sheep offerings inactive with prices aligned to eastern quotes.
Cheyenne Wyoming city council meets at City Hall with Mayor Cook presiding. The Cheyenne Electric Railway filed acceptance of the June 2 1908 franchise to Thomas A Cosgriff. Pioneer Hook and Ladder report for six months ended June 30 1908 filed. Equalization report approved. Sewer petition on Twenty seventh Street referred for investigation. Bills passed include 400 for J T Clark Hose Company equipment and other ordinance-related costs.
Sealed proposals to extend Cheyenne Wyoming waterworks will be received by the City Clerk until 2 p m Monday August 3 1908 and publicly opened. Bids on blank forms from the city engineer with a 6 percent certified check and an auditable bond required for faithful performance. Bids must be executed within ten days of award or the certified check becomes liquidated on default.
Notices announce bids for school bonds in Sweetwater County and Cheyenne water and sewer contracts in 1908. Details cover bond amounts five thousand dollars and one thousand dollar denominations, interest at six percent, private sale option, bid security, and bid opening dates. Also listed is a probate notice for Benjamin Franklin Ketchum and a will proving hearing in Laramie County.
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