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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1913
Page
16
Dresses in the east window include a white ratine piece trimmed in Bulgarian ratine once 12.50 now low. Two white lawn dresses were 3.76 and 6.75 now 1.49 and 2.80 respectively. Moncaline dresses in white lavender and black stripe drop from 18.50 to 7.50. One lavender dress with black pinstripes and mba collar was 15.00. Additional reduced items in the salt department not advertised.
The Wyoming State Fair shows marked improvements with better facilities, a new fountain, re modeled pavilions and liberal premiums to attract top exhibits. County displays rise in quality, livestock entries expand world wide, and universities showcase dairy cattle and other breeds.
The Wyoming State Fair showcases strong university exhibits in agriculture and mineral halls. Lectures on farming and soil science draw large crowds, while a permanent mineral display aims to boost mining industry growth. Amusements include western racing events, chariot races, aeroplane flights by Roy Francis, bands, and evening dances. The Twelfth Cavalry from Fort Robinson will demonstrate maneuvers, adding to the program.
The article outlines a Camp Perry event with a total prize pool near thirty thousand dollars. Congress and Ohio funds support festivities for foreign visitors as American riflemen prepare for team and individual matches across rifle and pistol disciplines. The United States aims to field four teams for international union events and a pistol squad led by Captain Richard H. Sayre. A preliminary tryout at Camp Perry will select ten men for the new free rifle match.
The state and Cheyenne areas see rising land values as several farms change hands. One spring sale at 85 dollars per acre, two transfers around 30 dollars, and a quarter sold at 425 dollars per acre on May 14th, with overall activity described as brisk.
A 1916 sale noted lands at 15 per acre and resold in 1911 at 20. The Burlington promotes Wyoming as rich in agricultural and mineral resources with a strong return on capital. Visit Burlington's Agricultural Exhibit in Chicago at 547 W Jackson Blvd to see farm products and learn about Homeseekers and Information Bureau services run by D Clem in Omaha.
Warren Jenkins appeals the district court murder conviction of Jessie Root Jenkins from April 1913. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence and doubts about his whereabouts. the pardon board will decide if there is sufficient reason to commute the death sentence.
A motorboat accident on Long Pond near East Freetown cost seven lives, six women and four men, with three others rescued. The mishap occurred tonight as paper hangers from The Sherman Company were aboard, according to local reports.
The Knights Templar special for Wyoming with their ladies will depart Cheyenne via the Union Pacific on Monday afternoon at 1 00.
In Chicago on August 9 a car party from Evanston was halted by two masked robbers with revolvers. They forced A R Beygnett Frank F Healey Mrs Bennett two children and a nurse from the vehicle and sped toward Milwaukee after a red road lantern signaled the stop.
An early double-page advertisement touts the Hudson Six sold in Cheyenne to W. E. Dinneen. Highlights include a front gasoline tank, a larger front end, and a spare tire mounted on the fore door area. The piece notes several Hudsons exist in Cheyenne but the town has yet to see one.
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