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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
7
Gen Jacob Coxey, leader of the Coxey army, forecasts that blood will run in the gutters in 1914. He will not participate, having built a fortune from smart investments and now lounges at fashionable hotels, commenting on current events while monitoring his ventures.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls the old home place with lilacs marigolds and a busy family life. The speaker notes distance from family and a mildewed sense of time, ending with a reflection on the faded homestead and distant memories.
Notice under the state board of school land commissioners law that on May 10, 1918, at 1 pm at the front door of the Laramie County court house in Cheyenne Wyoming, lands section 16 township 16 north range 62 west will be sold by public auction to the highest bidder. Each parcel valued at 13.39 14 per acre, minimum bid 75 percent of value and not less than 10 per acre. Payments: at least 10 percent cash, remainder in up to 18 equal annual installments at 4 percent interest. purchaser may pay all at sale. Purchaser to pay advertisement cost. Improvements may be purchased. Board may reject any bids. Signed April 4 1913 and sealed by Joseph M. Carry president and G. Hoskins commissioner.
Market report from Denver on April 29 shows wheat prices at 1.32 per bushel for both choice winter and spring, oats prices similar, barley values for feeding and malting, flax seed listed, and various hay types with bids ranging from 8.00 to 18.50 per ton. Prairie and timothy hay also cited with alfalfa figures and straw noted.
At the Denver market on April 2 cattle offerings were light with only a few loads. Beef steers sold up to 7.85 and 6.40 to 7.00 for cows. a fancy heifer from Beggs' Rocky Ford plot brought 7.25. Hogs saw strong demand with top at 8.45 and bulk 8.59 to 8.35. four loads of sheep arrived but were consigned to packers with little sale activity.
Eastern Livestock in Kansas City reports cattle receipts at 9 000 with steady market. Native steers bring 7.00 to 8.50, Southern heifers 6.25 to 8.00, stockers 6.50 to 8.00, calves 20.50 to 9.50. Hog receipts total 19 000 with prices 8.20 to 8.40 for bulk, heavy 8.15 to 8.90. Sheep receipts 9 000 with market activity noted.
Cattle receipts at Chicago and Sanoma Omaha face a dull tone after yesterday's decline. Prices listed for native and western cattle steer and heifer categories vary with hogs and sheep also showing lower bulk sales and mixed results across regions.
The item lists unsettled Wool market bids from St Louis dated April 2% with Northern or Western mediums and prices around 17 18e for fine early and 10 180 for slight hurry. It ends with a sentimental verse about returning to loved ones and the old home, signed The Sherman Co.
Listings show Wilfred O Leary attorney at law in Cheyenne and Joan Charles Thompson offices in Bresnahen Block. Swavgeins Giukenhouse and Nursery advertises fresh cut flowers and emblems on fent Street at Randall Blvd. Herbert D Gleason funeral director and embalmer operates at Carter 16th and Central Ave.
A 24 hour weather summary for the Mountain Time region reports conditions through 6 PM MT. Expect temperature ranges, wind shifts, precipitation notes, and notable changes in barometric pressure as recorded by local stations.
The Wrathree weather note predicts cloudy conditions in Wyombge with colder temps and possible rain. An updated forecast shows Wednesday and Thursday bringing rain or showers and cooler air.
In the District Court of Probate the petition of Samuel Idelman for probate of Max Idelman’s will and letters testamentary has been filed. A hearing is set for May 1, 1919 at 10:00 AM in the Cheyenne court, Laramie County, to contest the petition.
The Union association baseball season begins with Butra at Ogden Helena at Missoula and Great Falls facing the local team here. Mayor Samuel C. Park will pitch the first ball Gov. William Spry catches and Justice J E Brick of the Utah supreme court leads off as the first batter. An automobile parade precedes the game with Wilson’s planned address in the Leader.
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