Breakfast oranges from Jacob de Pete
A 1908 letter describes sour and sweet oranges for breakfast and urges fruit consumption. It notes price per dozen from 15 to 50 cents and invites the reader to buy fresh fruit from Jacob de Pete.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 letter describes sour and sweet oranges for breakfast and urges fruit consumption. It notes price per dozen from 15 to 50 cents and invites the reader to buy fresh fruit from Jacob de Pete.
R W Bradley & Co delivered sixteen new buildings to the United States Army at Fort D A Russell thirty five days ahead of schedule. Structures include field officers quarters, non commissioned officers quarters, a fire station, stables for 120 horses each, four workshops and two stable warehouses. Value about $175000. erection began last May. Total post work may exceed $1,000,000 with waterworks sewer work and additional improvements authorized. Construction force averaged 300 men last year. Palace Pharmacy advertises Man Zan Pile Remedy in a collapsible tube.
Public notice asks for the return of a half grown black water spaniel found by Kelley Mercantile Co. Owner Ed Kelley offered no reward and requests return to Ed Kelley.
An offer for Man Zan Pile Remedy priced at 60 with guaranteed relief. The product is ready to use and promises prompt relief for any form of piles and to soothe and heal.
The De Van Bros strongmen perform tonight and tomorrow at the Atlas Theater with jumping tumbling and queer stunts. Beautiful entertainment advertised in The Leader for 50 cents a month.
G W Carroll a 77 year old beggar with patriarchal whiskers was arrested by Chief Peter Bergerson after entering unlocked Cheyenne homes. Police found nearly $100 in gold on him and records indicating property in Boulder Colorado and other western towns. He is likely to be run out of town.
D Eb Lewis of Basin Big Horn county editor of the Big Horn County Rustler traveled through Cheyenne to Denver after a message reported his wife’s grave illness. He was en route to assume charge of his paper.
Philadelphia hosts a boxing card at the Merion Cricket Club with Anthony J. Drexel Biddle and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien headlining. Six clubmen clash in five one on one bouts to settle whether society men or professional boxers rule in physical development. Grover Hays and "Young" Martin are among hinted participants.
A. EB. Roedel presents Srino Laxative Fruit Syrup as an improved remedy that does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. The product is guaranteed.
Wyoming surveyors who passed the examination provided by the last legislature receive from State Engineer C. T. Johnston attractive certificates confirming their eligibility to engage in surveying in the state.
At the Capitol Avenue theater a large audience saw Forty Five Minutes from Broadway a comedy drama with strong music. Scott Welch starred as Kid Burns and Frances Gordon played Plain Mary in a well staged production praised for scenery and lively performances.
Mrs. Clements exhibit features water color paintings with a tally and place cards specialty. Orders for framing and mats are promptly filled. Leave orders at Emporium Millinery Capitol Ave or at 209 East Twenty-Second Street.
In a special sale, the Jenkins Shoe Co provides a free baseball or bat with every pair of boys' shoes, a promotion aimed at attracting customers and boosting toy purchases alongside footwear.
Paper hanger W. L. Luchte relocates to 2016 Thames street and announces a fine stock of Alfred Peat’s Chicago wallpaper available for customers.
The notice promotes De Witt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve as especially good for piles and states it is sold by A. E. Roedel.
An advertisement guarantees to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or provide a full refund. The claim emphasizes a Paso appointment and refunds for unsuccessful results.
Notice directs readers to contact Mrs Greenlee hat goods manufacturer at the ink Gowan. Visit after 1 PM with combings and old awitches to save time.
An old advertisement touts Dede's Little Liver Pills as a stomach purifier and headache remedy. It markets the product as safe for the whole family with quick relief and lists Palace Pharmacy as the retailer.
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