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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
7
A brief note explains that middle names were once illegal in England, outlining historical legal quirks and shifts in naming conventions. The item reflects on how cultural practices around forenames evolved over time.
A mix of sale ads for household items and a public auction notice from Cheyenne Wyoming. The sheriff announces a land sale of the SW quarter of section 26 township 3 north range 64 west, to settle a court action dated July 7 1919 with final bidding August 25 1919.
Temperature readings show a high of 81 degrees at 4 46 p m and a low of 8 degrees at 5 50 a m The date records a mean temperature around 68 degrees The 24 hour precipitation total and monthly totals are noted with 7 39 inches for January 1st and normal 10 43 inches since January 1st Wind reached 30 mph from the B at 5 25 p m Relative humidity around 40 48 percent and wet bulb 56 degrees
Lincoln Highway from Ping Bluffs to Cheyenne shows few mud holes but needs closures. Cheyenne to Laramie road shorter and rough. Laramie to Rawlins fair but rough Lookout to Mediging Bow. Yellowstone Denver to Walton largely good. some weak stretches near Walimen. Names and places drift with errors. extra notes on Swiss glass weights and Lydia coin history.
John Donnellan Co reports light receipts and higher cash corn prices in the spot market with premiums over futures. Argentina corn and No 2 yellow show gains while labor and government reports spark volatility. oats stay strong on cash demand and shipping sales. The text notes forecasts of government yields around 2.69 to 4.2 billion bushels, a bullish view on some reports, and a general expectation of downward price trend without policy action.
In Queretaro Mexico opal mining, long idle and untouched by foreign capital, has revived after the war. The district, productive for over six decades, shipped most opals to Mexico City dealers who sell to the United States. Modern methods are rare. mining employs crude ground grinding on leather and foot-powered polishing, with careful finish to suit carat quality.
A report notes waterproof tents bags and Bs can be made from eqmels hale harvested in spring. It also mentions pigeons traveling up to Ny 600 miles in a continuous flight in tan hours.
A terse market page lists opening stock prices and oil listings with figures for Bethlehem Steel Amn Smelting and United Pet amid various company quotes. It notes Wind River and Western Explora values, plus Midwest and MilwauOll oil, ending with a remark on nail growth and Ozark wood used in lead penelis.
Two men on track move goods for Dunphy's Express in Cheyenne. Business directory entry lists phone number 3421 and hours 10 00 to 12 00 a m 2 00 to 6 00 p m 7 00 to 8 00 p m with location 601-2 Fir. National Bank Building features in listing.
The article notes growing American settlement in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with counts of residents born in the United States. It cites 580 212 in Alberta alone and compares it to provincial populations, forecasting postwar migration patterns and highlighting shared wartime bonds and kinship between Canadians and Americans.
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