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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
2
A Paris dispatch reports the New York to Paris auto race car dodged an express on the trans Silesian line and fell 200 feet after ballast subsidence. Brigand bands fear the automobilists are rich and plan attacks while the German car led by noon, 60 miles ahead.
Misa Pearl Lung and Leo Ben Wah wed in Rock Springs in a Chinese American ceremony conducted by a Methodist pastor. The couple’s wedding gifts included silks and jade, while Wyoming United Mine Workers locals raised 4269.75 for Hanna disaster relief, showing miners’ generosity despite reduced wages.
In Chicago on May 29 a plan for a citywide children’s day is discussed. Story hour programs in parks and libraries use myths and legends to build character, with Robin Hood cited as a model to curb mischief. Proposed observance on November 26 would spotlight children’s rights and require adult acknowledgment.
An old ad promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin from Palace Pharmacy Drug Co. It targets consumers who avoid paying for services and touts cheap coffee and pharmacy offerings.
In Ligonier Indiana on May 29 William Patterson abducted Mrs Sargen at gunpoint and forced her into his car then headed toward Millersburg. A posse pursued and Patterson was fatally shot by his brother in law after wounding himself. Mrs Sargen and Mrs Patterson are residents of Lake Wawasee area.
Believes Pineules relieve backache rheumatic pains and support kidneys bladder and blood. On sale for all ages with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Palace Pharmacy rug Co. advertises this claim and price.
The Cheyenne Upholstering Works at 406 West Seventeenth Street offers first class furniture repairing and upholstering with phone contact 629. An advertised remedy claims to relieve piles using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, endorsed by A. BE, Roede.
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