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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
4
Mayor voided the water meter ordinance citing irregular passage by the City Council and opposing sections. He argues for stricter enforcement of the existing rules to curb waste and warns against making tenants bear water taxes. The measure could cost about 390 thousand dollars and may rely on second hand meters.
The piece argues the original homestead law intended to aid small settlers but often ends up favoring wealthy entrants. It portrays the entryman who homesteads 160 acres as a hard worker facing dust storms and arid land, deserving both title and praise for perseverance.
The Sugar Trust united seventeen competing firms under Havemeyer in 1887, capitalized at Fifty Million, with twenty million taken personally by Havemeyer and associates. The Denver News notes congressional inquiry intotariffs and sugar prices, suggesting consumer costs reflect inflated capitalization.
Wyoming readers confront Senate votes on Lorimer and Stephenson with callous party machine loyalties exposed. The piece lists Republican supporters and opponents, contrasts progressives with machine loyalists, and argues Wyoming deserves decency over factional power. The author questions gains from federal money versus misrepresentation.
Wisconsin State Journal reports on Fisher’s Panama visit suggesting moving Uncle Sam’s railroad outfit to Alaska to build government railways and open Northland to settlement. It notes the secretary and president support the plan and praise it as practical and beneficial.
The Wisconsin Journal argues the Packers trial shows laws fail against large industrial trusts. It calls for regulation over disruption and urges Congress to readjust government and business, noting the Sherman act is inadequate against modern trusts.
A total merchant urges small town retailers to advertise regularly, arguing that persistent use of printer's ink boosts sales and counteracts mail order rivals. He stresses attractive layout, clear information, and truthful, frequent notices that highlight goods and values to entice customers.
Hay shipped to Heath Colorado by Mr Beall signals early spring commerce. Steam plows prepare fields for a large sod turning season as alfalfa shows strong potential. Herman Price plants 40 acres. Lou Heitzig also farms many acres. Moist conditions delay field work but real estate hopes rise with spring and fall wheat prospects. DLan C Gilmore delays California plans to stay for jewelry business and cattle prospects. Golden Prairie Herald.
In Cheyenne a famed local rake nicknamed Big Dick pursues a rumored romance after receiving a perfumed note inviting him to a cafe rendezvous. He waits, checks the timing with friends, and discovers the note was a fake as others reveal the hoax and expose the plot.
Kel ly Mercantiles of Cheyenne representative R B Halter spoke in Burns about a growing banana plantation near Chugwater, with Michael McClosky of Cheyenne noting thousands of acres of pineapples and other tropical fruit. They expect threshing to begin soon, and Halter quips he is not a drinking man.
A humorous incident ends with the revelation that a note circulating among people was fake, prompting laughter and a reaction described as thinking like a little big man by a person named Dick.
A Bronx resident A M Stars reports relief from lung trouble and headaches after taking Vinci cod liver and iron remedy. The letter endorses Vinci for building strength by improving appetite and digestion, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
The notice warns all residents without 1912 dog licenses to obtain them immediately or risk removal of their dogs. License fees are $1.50 for mate dogs and $5.00 for tieranlee dogs, per the Chief of Police.
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