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Newspaper

Cheyenne Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1869

Page

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The Powell Expedition Mystery Deepens Across Doubtful Reports

Risdon’s account of Major Powell’s party vanishing along the Colorado River brings doubt after Mrs. Powell says the names and events do not align with her knowledge. The Chicago Tribune piece details Risdon’s tale, the route, and the discovery at Le Roy, while readers await new confirmation on the fate of the expedition.

Colorado River Springfield Iinois Chicago Tribune John A. Risdon The Tribune Tie Major Powell la Balle Illinois Bicaia Vg William C. Durley Charles Durley Andrew Knoxon T. W. Smith Williams. Dolton Charles Sherman William Scott Perry Duncan John A. Jones Frederick Buckingham David Sellers Edward Spencer William Murray Isaac Thomas Thomas Houghs Chick-a-swa-nee Fairbury Fred Myers Thomas Walch Williamsburg Colorado Big Black Deleban Mr. Risdon Colorado Rapids Risdon Sid Jack Tagatha Wagona Ryan Red River Riedon Ford Rivers Tv Teamna le Roy Smith M Powell Louis Powell Feglon

Wool Exports and Wyoming Wool Growth Prospects

The article argues that wool exports from the plains near the Rocky Mountains will become a major revenue source for Wyoming and surrounding regions. It notes a recent shipment of 75,000 pounds from southern Colorado and upcoming 200,000 more, asserting wool farming will transform the economy from consumer to producer with rapid capital returns and disease resistance.

Great Plains Rocky Mountains Colorado Plains Wyoming

Mass Republican Meeting in Laramie County Tonight

A mass meeting of Republicans in Laramie County is called for this evening at the Casement House. The purpose is to choose two members for the Territorial Central Committee, whose duties are described as highly responsible and requiring earnest, capable, and honest leadership. The notice urges full attendance from party members.

Laramie County Casement House Territorial Central Committee

A Good Word for the Mesquito

The piece explains the mosquito lifecycle from egg to larva to winged insect and notes that while the female bites, the larval stage purifies stagnant water. It cites experiments showing covered water barrels become foul, while uncovered ones remain odorless, highlighting both pest and beneficial aspects.

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Names of Type Sizes and Origins

The article catalogs metal type sizes from ten line pica to brilliant and outlines their origins. It notes pica as Cicero in French, and English naming linked to St Augustine, with other sizes like bourgeon brevier minion nonpareil and diamond tied to producers and places in Europe and Baltimore.

Cicero Hrevier Minton Baltimore Berlin

Quotable Bits and Jests From Punch Cartoons

A collage of humorous snippets and wry observations on manners work, science terms, and social foibles. References include Punch style quips on absorption and radiation, a Boston divine at a wedding, Artemus Ward on fatherhood, and a Philadelphia editor’s editorial zeal.

Boston Glaas Artemus Ward Philadelphia

Colorado River Expedition Reported By Telegraph Dispatches

Telegraph reports provide regular dispatches on the Colorado River expedition with updates on routes and conditions. The day's notes summarize progress and notable events as relayed to the Leader newspaper.

Fourth celebrated with minor incidents in St. Levin

From St. Levin July 6, the Fourth was largely celebrated with few accidents. Reports deny Cuban recruiting offices and Chinese immigration schemes in the city, labeling such ads as likely swindling. Across London and Chicago details touch on Great Eastern cable progress, an army officer’s death in St. Louis, and various political takes on independence and public policy.

St. Levin London Great Eastern Brest St. Louis Monroe Harrison United States Army McAdams Ming Cireen Vale Ilinois Kansas Scott Rice Ark Drake Morrill van Horn Finckell N. Y Salma Pike's K Denver Schofield Colorado New Mexico Sheridan Times Today Alabama Burnet American Washington Naval Observatory Des Moines Profs, Harkness Bastian Mr. Curtis Army Trunk Mort Ricusono Walker Wells Wella Southside Charlotte Bedford Augusta Albemarle Culpepper Louisa al White Fotonebany Cireensville York Dislet McKenzie Alexandria

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