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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
13
Peter R Warlaumont declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Laramie County, subject to the August 20 primaries. He seeks party support and outlines his campaign aims.
A voter notice states that FRANK B. ROACH and J. C G. Hansen are candidates in the Democratic primary for sheriff and county assessor in Laramie County. It urges nominating a county officer from the county, as EDWARD G. SCHOEL and others seek nominations.
A series of candidate announcements from Laramie County Wyoming shows several residents seeking party nominations for local offices. William Dunstan and Thomas R. Reid announce Democratic bids for County Commissioner and County Superintendent of Schools respectively. Others declare candidacies for Assessor and Treasurer, with primary dates around August 20, 1912.
CORSON W. SLINGERLAND announces candidacy for Road Supervisor of Laramie County Wyoming under the Democratic banner subject to the August 20 primary. W. B. McCOMAS also declares for the Board of County Commission two year term on the same party ticket subject to primaries. RAY K OLDS enters race for County Treasurer in the Democratic primary.
A collage of short city items including Miller's watch repair shop at Carey Ave, train schedule restoration after Monday wreck, a trunk factory offer, Fourth Artillery concert in Cheyenne, hair goods from Lucie Davis, Bell’s appendicitis operation, H. Fee named new superintendent of schools arriving from Laramie, property sales by Taylor & Co, Walsh moving to California, Eddy-Nineteenth street merry-go-round booming, Eagles convention delegates Jack Astle and C. H. Hawsworth heading to Cleveland, siren whistle nuisance stopped, two marriages in Cheyenne, and streets in bad condition after rains with holes being filled.
One of the most common ailments afflicting workers is lame back. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massage well at each use for quick relief. For sale by all dealers.
Full attendance requested for Magic City Rebekah Lodge No. 5 on August 1 in presence of important business requiring members to attend.
In Tacoma Washington the complete Third Party slate for county, state and congressional races was decided at a Roosevelt Mass convention held today.
The Wyoming State Farm Board offers a reward of 25 dollars for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons who at diverse times threaten the state dry farm north of Cheyenne and destroy and mutilate potatoes and other crops planted on said farm for experimental and demonstrative purposes. PF, H, VAUGHAN, President, ALEX, HASTIB, Bee'y.
Captain Tuan Carer of the Chilean army toured Fort Leavenworth and Fort Russell during a six month U S leave. He inspected posts from Leavenworth to the Pacific coast and praised Fort Russell as perfect with well drilled troops. He fought with Americans in Cuba during the Spanish American War. He enjoyed his first visit to the United States and plans to return home after reviewing forts.
Laramie banks announce a special round trip rate of one and a third fares for the Wyoming Bankers Association convention in Cheyenne. The event runs August 6 and 7 with travel from August 5 to 7 and tickets valid through August 11. Delegations include C. W. De Day from First National, D. Spalding from Albany County National, and BE, DD. Hiskey from First State.
Police, under Chief Schools, hold Mage Marshall and his wife at the city jail. They are accused of robbing their brother in law of a gold watch and 350 in cash. No conclusive evidence yet, but they seem to know details of the crime. The couple lives at 1710 O Neill street.
J Searle Dawley of Edison Moving Picture Company visited Cheyenne and praised the fire department as best equipped for a city of its size. He arranged to film the department in action to show saving property and lives, with the footage to tour nationwide for promotion.
Omaha official Cahill announces major Union Pacific upgrade with the main line between Omaha and Cheyenne expected to be double tracked by fall. He notes only thirty miles on the route remain single and mentions a Denver Knights of Pythias encampment ticket offer.
W Ernat argues the term steel has unclear origins with early uses as a proper name on the continent. He notes Greeks used chalyba for steel, Latin terms evolve into French acier, and the English word appears first in the eighth century, while tempered iron and cast iron knowledge remained limited in Greece and Rome.
A guide shows how to extend hosiery life by replacing worn feet with calf pieces from other stockings. It describes backstitch seams at the heel, flat edges secured with fine herringbone stitching, center to toe sewing, toe fitting, and pressing seams with a hot iron. The method aims to avoid bulky uncomfortable joins.
At a Linnean Society gathering in London Professor Poulton presiding, a letter from Herr Paul Scherdin notes a centuries old pigeon nest on Strassburg cathedral. He argues recent abrupt declines result from street paving, asphalting, and daily washings that disrupted feeding between stone sets.
The text argues insincerity in dress signals broader deceit in actions and words. It claims well being comes from comfortable undergarments, not flashy outward fashion, contrasting spendthrift showy attire with cheap foundations.
Washington July 11 the senate blocks Democratic economy measures and restores funds cut by the house arguing special interests and corporate privileges. The house pushes roads funding but many Republican senators resist endangering wasteful projects. The commerce court and tariff board face abolition bids while Taft backs the senate in stalling progressive bills. The State Leader is the Want Ad medium of Wyoming Try It.
Robert Dawson of Wheatland says Wyoming crops will be superior this year but farmers cannot secure harvest help. He reports shortages across Kansas and other western states as farmers bid for workers, with one Kansas farmer offering a single man to hire and promising several pretty girls on the farm.
The author who speaks about his own books is nearly as biased as a mother speaking of her children. Benjamin Disraeli.
The fragmentary notice mentions deaths and injuries linked to an unnamed event. It provides no clear dates, locations, or involved parties, making specifics unavailable. Further readable details are needed to identify the incident and those affected.
A brief note describes how to prepare pecans by soaking in hot water then cracking the shells. The method aims to loosen the shells and ease meat removal, using boiling water poured over the nuts for a short period.
A brief line notes that July Lippincott warns that a haircut would ruin both Much Allké and Damocles, with Rameon also involved in the tense remark. The fragment implies a standing risk or consequence tied to a haircut.
A playful line notes a hen on her nest as a humorous substitute for an eggplant, highlighting gardeners’ wit in rural life.
Hair services offered during July at Mrs. Clara A Ligier's Beauty Parlor located at 411 W 19th St with contact via phone 817 W.
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