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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1919
Page
2
Wyoming oil curiosity shifts to Lance Creek near Lusk as rigs surge across Seete Creek and Salt Greek fields. Prospective results promise the state’s largest producing field with gas wells fueling ongoing operations while Lance Creek may dominate future output and area.
An old style remedy praises Musterole a white ointment made of mustard to soothe burns without plaster or blister. The ad claims quick relief and ‘grandmother knew’ its effectiveness.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to cut out a message and mail it with five cents to Foley Co for a trial package. The offer promises Foley’s Money and Tart Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestion, sold nationwide.
Casper authorities pursue Jessie Walker a colored youth wanted for the killing of John Colt. A nationwide search along Burlington routes expanded as officers believe Walker may be in Casper after a prior lead suggested his arrest. Public alerts say the city will be watched all day as the manhunt continues.
L G Powers bootlegging between Cheyenne and northern Colorado concealed 28 pints of whiskey inside a feather bed with a tick. The shipment was placed in a trunk and sent to Lucerne Colorado. Powers faces federal charges as detectives traced the contraband to Greeley.
A report misstated staff changes at the state land office. J P Kevine is not successor to Henry Lloyd. Levine was appointed a plate land approleer. Lloyd will continue in his post at the Garey water department of the state.
An early advertising letter extols Paley CathGble Tablets as a powerful remedy for indigestion bloating gas and stomach upset. It claims the product cleanses the bowels tones the liver and delivers prompt relief from various digestive complaints with strong personal endorsements.
In San Francisco on April 14, Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson discusses Storger Storkersen's drift reports. He notes the absence of Keenan Land on latest maps, says food in sled journeys is unnecessary, and mentions deep Beaufort Sea waters averaging about two miles. He cites weak evidence for a westward current near Alaska coast.
The Producers and Refiners corporation takes long end of several leases in Town Ship 36 Range 63 and east end of the field. It also signs drilling contract with Western States Oil and Land for a well on section 19 northwest quarter. Additional placer and patented leases transferred from Gow Guile Oil company cover sections in Town 35 64 and 32 65. Also notes dog fish eggs usable for eating as hen eggs, with larger varieties comparable in size to hens eggs.
Officials emphasize crews should not voyage during unsuitable seas and must rest when not traveling. The guidance urges resuming journeys only when conditions are favorable and work time is sufficient for safety and efficiency.
In Sheridan Wyoming on April 14 a Marley motorcycle jumped the curb and crashed into two women, Mrs Bianco de Michael and Miss Huth Pallor, injuring them severely. Carl Chilote and owner F D McGrath from Billings drove the bike when it ran amuck pushing the two men who were trying to push the machine. Miss Fuller was knocked down with minor injuries. Mrs de Michael suffered a shattered left leg below the knee.
The Cheyenne Colored Civic Club met at Second Baptist Church with vice president J. T. Muse presiding. Bonds for good roads were debated as M. Endicott urged support for the issue, saying the state and people would benefit. Next meeting April 24 at A M E Annex with Ernest Jones of Chicago as principal speaker.
Mrs. L Wayne of Ocean Park California writes of severe back and hip pain during housework. She credits Foley Kidney Pills with erasing her pain and bringing quick relief, claiming thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder ailments that pills can relieve.
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