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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1908
Page
7
A woman narrowly averts a blaze in Laramie when a lamp overturns spilling oil. Annie Callahan, badly burned, beats out the fire with courage, preventing major damage to the house at Twenty sixth and House streets. The incident marks a serious local accident amid recent rail and gas concerns.
Mrs. M. L. Howse and daughter Verna depart Tuesday to establish a new home in Spokane Washington. They will travel via Roswell New Mexico where they will be joined by Mr. House who is visiting in New York at present.
The harvest reports strong potato yields with irrigated fields yielding about 115 sacks per acre at Thomson Larson Davis Harris Bowlin and other farms. Dry farms, including J K Darby’s 135 sacks from 1.5 acres of Pearl potatoes planted deep under sod, highlight varied results and a personal experiment station on his property. Grover Press.
A carload of hand picked Washington apples will be sold at the car at the west end of the freight house. Varieties include Jonathan and Roman Beauty with others, all good keepers, price one dollar fifty cents per bushel.
The completion of the street railway to Fort informs that artisans in construction with quarters on the reservation visit the city more often since cars began running. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as driving the cold from the system and aiding the bowels. Bold by A B Ro.
In a long distance talk from Elkins West Virginia Senator Elkins refused to confirm or deny reports of his daughter Katharine Elkins engagement to the Duke of Abruzzi. He said most stories are inventions and he cannot discuss the affair. He joked about rumors of incoming ships and a Chevalier title.
A county sheriff candidate in Laramie County writes an open letter promising to act without fear or favoritism, conduct duties according to law, and seek voter support while acknowledging limited chance to meet all voters. The message emphasizes integrity, economy, and oath duty.
A leading stage actress credits Marmola for a sublime figure and strong health as she aims to be the star of the season. She says a doctor friend prescribed Marmola and urges women to use the remedy, warning that cheap substitutes don’t work.
The Civil Service Commission lists dates for exams in Cheyenne on November 16 to 25 for posts including Assistant, Stationery Fireman, Editor at the Experiment Station, Engineer in Irrigation and Drainage, and Electrical Engineer and Draftsman with salaries from 420 to 2000 dollars per year. A testimonial promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy from A. Kr. Kinger of Indianapolis amid medical notes.
Modern Woodmen members and families are invited to bring filled boxes and attend the box social at A C C W hall Monday night October 26. By order of Otoerar Chimp 52045.
Onrga ntae I Thal Osaper Oct 24 A number of the young men of the city have organized a literary club and will meet weekly.
A three year old boy was severely constipated and near death before Foley's Orino laxative reportedly restored his health. The note quotes individuals endorsing the remedy and its life saving effect.
An item notes a sale of Leon Plant in Sheridan during October. It mentions a product from Foley’s Eye End Tar claimed to cure coughs, strengthen the lungs, and combat colds, marketed in a yellow package.
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