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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
6
Workers at Cheyenne Light Power plant tried to electrocute a fifteen inch water snake with 110 volt current. The snake wriggled and hissed in delight as the 50 volt shock proved lethal, then the employer ended the test and killed the reptile with a club.
Habitual constipation alleged as a cause of appendicitis. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation by stimulating liver and bowels and restoring natural action. Sold by A. B. Roedel with notices of a social dance by the high school orchestra tonight at the hall.
Morning at Sloan's Lake features a two mile rowing race during Labor Day events. Prizes include a mix of household goods, apparel, and vouchers with contests for men women and children, moving afternoon program to Frontier Park for a long sports agenda and tug of war between groups.
A Toledo company claims hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh. It explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Electors of Laramie County are informed that Joe Lefors of Cheyenne announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff. He pledges firm law enforcement, order, and impartial protection of people and property at elections and in office, August 1908. Also notes local ads for pile remedy, a civic event at A. O. U. W. Hall, and a watch repair listing.
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