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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
10
A local eye specialist explains most headaches stem from eye strain and nervous tension. Symptoms include eye pain, temple ache, brow pain, fatigue, drooping eyelids, and reading difficulties under artificial light. Free consultation and eye examinations offered by a well equipped optical shop with advanced lens grinding capabilities.
Following a lively flat fight at the corner of Carey avenue and Sixteenth Street last night, L. Martin and F. T. Thompson, both present, were arrested by the police on disturbance charges. Each posted a $20 bond for appearance in police court this afternoon.
Visitors arrive in town prompting residents to light porch lamps and brighten Cheyenne for a communal display. Local authorities urge safety and neighborly welcome as evenings grow darker.
Farmers along the Burlington line near Sheridan report heavy losses from fires likely started by locomotive cinders. Watch groups form to patrol tracks and protect grain and pasture. Forest fires burn miles north of Milo Burke’s ranch, forcing residents to flee dense smoke.
Harry Crofts, a young sheepman from Lander, was thrown from his horse while riding through the business streets. His head struck the curb and he was picked up in an unresponsive condition. Authorities transported him to a medical facility for examination.
City authorities and residents hunt a dog poisoner blamed for killing several fine animals in the past week. The public expresses outrage and pledges vigorous prosecution if the culprit is captured.
Organizers outlined purchase of a six man hand pump with 150 feet of hose and other gear. The department's officers are Carl Garman as chief W J Wood secretary C G Storm treasurer Dr Knight chairman of the executive committee Elmore Engle added to the executive committee. New machinery being installed at Crosby mines to boost output while Crosby mine equipment is moved to Cottonwood property for development.
A Topeka church group denounces cigarette smoking and urges Mrs Allea Longworth to stop, joining eastern civic bodies in a nationwide appeal. Annie L. Andrus signs for the Union urging high standards of purity to guide American youth amid a fast age.
The article reports an assassination attempt on Mayor Gaynor. It notes arraignment statements by Gallaher and references the mayor's departure aboard a steamer with his family amid a large crowd and farewell gestures from supporters.
Gallagher, the gunman who shot Mayor Gaynor, gave a statement to Acting Chief of Police Bell claiming he fled Ireland to Hoboken to confront the mayor whom he blamed for losing his bread. He explained his motive and said he fired at the mayor in Manhattan before taking the Kaiser der Grease to Hoboken.
Real estate ad notes lots in all parts of Cheyenne priced to suit buyers. G. B. Oliver advertises contact by phone 574 for terms and prices.
Frontier week organizers announce room listings to accommodate visitors August 24 to 27. Solicitors report progress finding beds at reasonable rates and vow to publish any high price rooms to deter overcharges. Residents willing to host guests pledge fair pricing, with a few exception cases noted and measures to prevent price gouging. Special arrangements include two smoking events for guests and journalists during Frontier week.
A fragment lists benzoin almond lotion for sun protection sold by Palaces'harmacy and mentions fine wall papers Sherman Co. as part of a promotional mix. The note reads like an old advertisement or travel tip card from a historic newspaper.
We have scored a hit in Cheyenne with the excellence of Raymond's work cleaning all kinds of men's and boys' clothing and returning them so they look brand new. Ladies' waists pongee dresses and delicate fabrics are cleaned to restore beauty like new garments. The Cheyenne Clothes Pressing Cleaning and Drying Works.
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