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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1919
Page
14
Brief city notes report illness prompting a family trip to Fort, local business visits in Cheyenne and surrounding areas, and multiple residents traveling to Denver, Laramie, and elsewhere. Names include Mrs T B McDorough, Carl Muchihausen, Mrs Frank Bevans, Sam Brown, David Miller, Dr Dana Garter, John Toy, Joe Downey, Thomas Kelley, Hugh McGhee, and Corporal David Hosack.
A survey of bankers in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and other states finds well painted farm buildings raise loan value by 5 to 50 percent, with averages around 22 percent. Banks say thrift signals reliability and improves sale prospects, while unpainted structures can cut values and loan chances.
The text proclaims paint as the saver of surfaces and preserver of history. It claims paint protected ships, aircraft, monuments, and hospitals, coating crowns, tombs, ships, homes, and barns to resist decay. It casts paint as a servant of progress and civilization across eras.
J M Cassidy, a Cheyenne general contractor, is highlighted for his influence on local development. He helped erect the First National Bank and Princess theater, served five years as superintendent of buildings at Fort Russell, and has over fifty years of carpentry and cabinet work experience.
Sir Frederick Maurice, British director of military operations, urges immediate completion of the peace treaty and rapid food aid to Europe. He says a few tanks and aircraft could quell revolts in Germany and Hungary and dismisses reports of a large Allied force in the Balkans.
The House of Commons heard a reply from Militia Minister Mewburn regarding a question on the date, which is being kept secret at the request of the British government. State Leader wants ads bring results.
A Washington report notes a curious link found by the Educational Bureau and the Bureau of Industrial Research showing illiteracy highest in areas with minimal home paint use. The analysis suggests backwoods regions with sparse housing have little need for exterior color, while more literate areas show greater paint usage.
An advertisement urges readers to mail a cut out slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The mailer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.
Ottawa reports arrangements made for the return of the Canadian expeditionary forces in Siberia. The move follows Allied decisions and aims to bring Canadian troops back to this side of the war front.
An old advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets aid digestion and liver health. It suggests taking one or two at bedtime and lists a 25 cent price per box for the remedy, marketed by druggists.
W. B. Iliff sold a colonial bungalow at 701 Randall Boulevard. Mrs. T. V. Towle bought Wang house, six rooms, two lots, for 85000 cash. Sebena Wasserman sold 1712 Maxwell Street six rooms, both to Floyd L. Watson for 5000. Paul H. Moore handled these sales and more, totaling 55300 for March.
Historical ad fragment claims Eckman’s Eckman’s tablets as a tonic and health builder. Mentions warning cough or cold and price 50 cents per box, with references to manufacturers and retailers like Arguetta and Philadelphia, lacking clear product details.
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