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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
5
Peter R Warlaumont declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Laramie County subject to the August 20 primaries. He emphasizes local law enforcement reform and community safety in his announcement.
A political notice states candidates seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff and county treasurer in Laramie County. It names Edward G. Schoel and Frank B. Roach as contenders and notes J. C. G. Hansen of Campstool also seeks the office of County Assessor subject to the Democratic Primary on August 20.
A pile of brief announcements shows multiple Laramie County residents declaring runs for office. William Dunstan and Thomas R. Reid seek Democratic nominations for County Commissioner, with primaries August 20, 1912. Others include candidates for Superintendent of Schools and Assessor, plus a Republican Treasurer hopeful, all subject to August primaries.
CORSON W. SLINGERLAND announces candidacy for Road Supervisor on the Democratic ticket for the August primary in Laramie County Wyoming. W. B. McCOMAS seeks the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner for a two year term. RAY K OLDS declares candidacy for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket subject to August primaries.
The column lists small town notices from Cheyenne including Miller's watch repair, train schedule restoration after a wreck, a trunk factory offer, a Fourth Army band concert, hair pressings, and Lucie Davis services. It also reports a kidney operation for W F Bell, new superintendent H Fee arriving to plan school opening, property selling by Taylor & Co, Walsh moving to California, a busy Eddy street merry-go-round, Eagles convention delegates, and a siren nuisance stoppage. Additional items mention marriages, bad streets, and public notices.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for back pain relief with two daily applications and thorough massage. Claims quick relief and availability from all dealers.
Full attendance of Magic City Rebekah Lodge No. 5 is requested on August 1 for important business. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.
The complete Third Party slate for county state and congressional posts was decided at a Roosevelt Mass convention in Tacoma Washington. The gathering closed with a full slate chosen by party delegates.
The Wyoming State Farm Board offers twenty five dollars for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of a person who damages potatoes and other crops at the State Dry farm north of Cheyenne used for experimental and demonstrative purposes. PF, H, Vaughan, Vredant, Alex Hastie, Beeiry.
Captain Tuan Carer of the Chilean army toured Fort Leavenworth and Fort Russell on six months’ US leave. He praised Fort Russell as near perfection and commended American troops as well drilled. He noted his first trip to the United States and recalled serving with the American side in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
Laramie banks plan trips to Cheyenne for the Wyoming Bankers Association convention August 6 and 7. Railroads offer a one and one third fare round trip, effective August 5 6 and 7 and valid through August 11. Delegates include C W De Day D Spalding and B E D Hiskey from local banks.
Mage Marshall and his wife are detained in the city jail under Chief Schools orders on suspicion of robbing their brother in law of a gold watch and cash. No conclusive evidence yet, but they appear familiar with the crime details. residence listed as 1710 O Neill Street.
J Searle Dawley of the Edison Moving Picture company arrived in Cheyenne to film the fire department in action. He praised the department as best equipped for a city its size and arranged to shoot moving pictures illustrating methods of saving property and lives for nationwide exhibition.
Omaha official Cahill notes Union Pacific plans to complete double tracking on the main line from Omaha to Cheyenne by fall. He says only thirty miles remain not double tracked and that no other railroad is making parallel improvements. Also mentions Knights of Pythias encampment ticket sale to Denver with round trip fare.
W Ernat contends the term steel lacks a clear origin and meaning. earliest usage appears in eighth century English and later Latin forms. He notes Greek and Roman sources describe hardening iron but not the product named steel, with references to chalyba and early terms like accler and actarium.
The article explains repairing stockings by replacing worn feet with new pieces cut from other hose. It describes seam placement at the back of the heel, stitching with run and backstitch, flattening seams with herring-boning, and fitting the toe accurately. A hot iron is used to press the repaired seams.
A Linnean Society meeting in London heard a letter from Herr Paul Scherdin attributing a centuries old pigeon population at Strassburg Cathedral to changes around the building. He argued that asphalt paving and daily cleansing disrupted food access, causing a sudden decline.
The passage argues that insincerity in dress signals other untruths and that true ease comes from comfortable undergarments. It contrasts lavish outward attire with cheap undergarments, equating outward ppe and deceitful appearances to a hypocrite bearing hidden sins beneath a respectable face.
Washington dispatch reports that the Republican Senate blocks Democratic economy measures, restoring millions to bills and opposing road funding. The House advocates road improvements and abolishing the commerce court and tariff board, while the Senate with Taft aid stalls progressive measures, keeping the treasury tight between branches.
Robert Dawson of Wheatland says Wyoming crops should be the best ever due to favorable conditions but farmers face a shortage of harvest help. He notes men are scarce across Kansas and other states, with one Kansas farmer reportedly bidding for a single worker after promising access to pretty girls.
A thought provoking comparison by Benjamin Disraeli likens an author who promotes his own books to a mother speaking about her children. The remark underlines the introspective nature of literary self-presentation and public image in authorship.
A terse report notes deaths and injuries in a recent incident. It records affected individuals and outcomes while avoiding graphic detail and naming every participant. The item emphasizes public safety concerns and ongoing investigations by local authorities.
A brief kitchen technique explains how to crack nuts easily. Boil water, pour over pecans, let them sit, then crack to remove meats from shells.
In a fragmentary note from July Lippincott’s, characters Much Allké, Rameon and Damocles face ruin as a haircut becomes a disastrous omen. The odd line hints at peril and fate tied to a barber’s blade.
A playful note links everyday garden life to produce humor as a hen sits on a nest, while the pun highlights eggplant in a lighthearted horticultural aside.
An advertisement invites customers to save money on hair services during July at Mrs Clara A Ligier’s Beauty Parlor located at 411 W 19th St. The ad lists a phone contact 817 W for booking.
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