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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
2
An advertisement explains that most headaches arise from eye strain and invites readers to seek diagnosis and treatment. It touts expert eye examinations and grinding of lenses, with free consultation and examination offered at a well equipped optical shop claiming unique lens manufacturing capability.
Following a lively flat fight at Carey Avenue and Sixteenth Street last night L Martin and F T Thompson were arrested for disturbance. Each posted bond of 20 dollars for appearance in police court this afternoon.
In Cheyenne residents are urged to burn porch lights during visitors' stay to create a welcoming, bright scene throughout the city. The campaign promotes safety and hospitality as guests arrive.
Early August reports from Sheridan and surrounding towns describe locomotive cinders fueling fires along the Burlington line injuring grain and pasturage. Farmers formed patrols to watch trains and protect fields while forest fires spread near Thermopolis and other counties.
Harry Crofts a young sheepman was thrown from his horse in Lander during a ride through the business streets his head striking the curbing he was picked up in an unresponsive state and rushed to a local clinic for care.
City authorities and many residents hunt a dog poisoner who has spread deadly drugs in the past week. Several fine animals have died, and the community vows vigorous prosecution if the culprit is caught.
At a mass meeting in Hulett citizens formed the Hulett Fire department and approved purchasing a six man pump with 150 feet of hose. Officers named were Carl Garman as chief W J Wood secretary C G Storm treasurer Dr Knight chairman. Elmore Engle added to the executive committee. New Machinery Thermopolis Aug 9
A Topeka church group joins civic efforts to curb cigarette smoking amid moral concerns. Annie L. Andrus of the Union urges high standards of purity to guide American youth. The Christian Endeavor at First Congregational joins the appeal to Mrs. Allea Longworth to refrain from smoking.
The article recounts the assassination attempt on Mayor Gaynor, with attackers cited by Gallaher at arraignment. The shooter claimed motive over business issues and bread, while Gaynor was aboard a steamer surrounded by family and city notables as farewell scenes unfolded.
A man named Gallagher fired at Mayor Gaynor in Hoboken after crossing a crowd. He later told police he killed the mayor to avenge the loss of his bread and butter and claimed jealousy over the mayor's Europe trip. Police found threatening letters at Gaynor's office.
G. B. Oliver advertises available city lots with flexible terms and prices to suit buyers in Cheyenne. Phone 574 for details.
Frontier solicitors canvassed the city to list rooms for August 24 to 27 and report ample, reasonably priced accommodations for visitors. They will publicize only overpriced rooms to deter gouging, while arranging hundreds of cot beds to prevent shortages.
The note promotes Benzoin Almond Lotion sold by Palaces'harmony to prevent sunburn and tan during travel. It also references Fine Wall Papers Sherman Co as a listed supplier.
We have scored a hit in Cheyenne with the excellence of our work cleaning all kinds of men's and boys' clothing and returning them as good as new. Ladies' waists pongee princess dresses and fine fabrics cleaned to keep their beauty. Raymond's Cheyenne Clothes Pressing Cleaning and Drying Works.
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