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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
6
Casper Wyoming editorial lauds Mayor B H Pelton Jr and the city council for abating billboards as a nuisance. It argues the move preserves the landscape, discourages loitering associated with ads, and supports a cleaner, more beautiful city environment.
In Walden Colorado on August 10 Carter Oil Co. halted drilling near the city to fish for casing at 2515 feet. Parts separated as sections were lowered, one piece fell and risked plugging the hole potentially stopping operations.
H. G. Ryan an Union Pacific engineer was severely scalded in Cheyenne when a cock came open on his engine spraying steam into his face. He received medical treatment and is confined at home.
In Hudson Wyoming on August 10 a ten pound native trout caught by Curtiss Powell was kept fresh through several days of travel between YVre Mont Peak and town using an ice from a Nature refrigerator living glacier. The fish arrived in perfect condition along with several similarly large trout.
Arthur J. Forrest star catcher for the Midwest Laramie team is celebrated as a war hero. While in France he earned four medals and an official citation for advancing 300 yards under fire and capturing enemies, receiving the Medal of Honor, the French Croix de Guerre, and other honors. He also served with Company D, 345th Infantry in the U.S. Army.
Natrona county tax valuation is about 55 million dollars and Casper city around 25 million on full cash basis. The figures come from the county assessor's latest estimates as the board of equalization wrapped up meetings last week. Books close later this month and the tax levy will be set between September 1 and 8.
Ray Delaney aged 20 an ex service man drowned in Jensen pond just north of Cowley Wyoming while swimming with companions. He enlisted at seventeen in the late war and was a member of Maxwell Ketchum Post No 58 American Legion.
Gillette Wyoming August 10 clerk of the court Joseph Hare observed a spike protruding from a hoard in the sidewalk and stepping on it himself to bend it away he wrenched his foot the spike pierced his hod and tore a jagged hole in his foot he fears tetanus and uses crutches while recovering.
The New York Oil Co gasser in the South Casper Creek Poison Spider area is producing about 18 million cubic feet daily, up from 10 million. Sand-crusting is blamed for the rise, suggesting gas from a deeper untouched sand. Expected completion soon for a 1,100 foot well. Salt Creek section seven bailer work underway as casing is removed.
D Tyler, a Foxpark farmer bound for Spokane, lost $137 when a man he had just met at Oxden depot took his suitcases and disappeared. Passengers contributed $12 for a hotel room as the missing man fled with clothing and expensive saws and gauges.
COKEVIILLE Wyoming August 10 It was fortunate for John Stoffers that the team he was driving to a mower in a hayfield near here turned to the right instead of to the left when he was knocked down by a bolt of lightning. The horses’ fright caused them to run away and the sickle swung against Stoffers dog severing its front feet.
Miss Francis Mullen and George Noble married after a Sunday trip to Green River. Mrs Powell, sister of the groom, attended the bride and Thomas Mullen, brother of the bride, served as best man. Both were born and raised in Rock Springs and are welcomed by many friends.
COKEVILLE WY Aug 10. Jesus Hidalguez quits his job as sheep herder after bears invade the forest reserve. He says the bears are too numerous and sociable and a bear even sat under a tree while eating mutton from his kill. He fled to town seeking new work.
In Casper, Wyoming on August 10, the Douglas nine defeated the Casper Merchants 10 to 9 after a ninth inning rally. A Casper baserunner was ruled out at home on a controversial call after a late home run by Douglas, ending the contest as players left the field.
Sam Ling a Chinese resident of Wyoming for 38 years has entered oil and mining on a large scale. He sold ranch holdings to fund ventures in the Buffalo Basin district where he claims to be the first locator and that land extends four to five miles around his holdings. Ling is in Casper to discuss leases with associates and to sell leases to locals.
LARAMIE Wyoming August 10 George Hecdomevic an Austrian is jailed for receiving sixty dollars from a companion to be sent to the old country and for converting the money to his own use. He agrees to repay the sum and the companion will not prosecute if repaid.
Charles Reese, 24, of Casper Wyoming, longtime member of Company L Wyoming National Guard and beloved by the 116th ammunition train, died in Alliance Nebraska from a cut foot while harvest field work. Military funeral to be arranged by the American Legion.
Albany County in Wyoming reports a total assessed valuation of 21.7 million dollars for taxes, excluding valuation for streetcar lines and telecom systems, up from 15.6 million last year. This rise could allow the September meeting to cut the tax levy by one mill. Details show improvements on town lots and total real estate and improvements rising to about 15.6 million dollars.
Basin Wyoming August 9 The Big Horn County fair grounds are being prepared for the first annual encampment of the Wyoming cavalry to be held here early in September. Highthun-
Dred troops will take part in the fair activities and Governor Carey is expected to review the troops during one day of the event.
Budapest reports claim a movement to take Slovakia by force, with Hungary amassing food and munitions. American canned food valued over $1,000,000 is ready for army use, along with twenty eight tanks and rifles. Supplies reportedly destined for Polish forces.Poles say they did not reach anti-Bolsheviks. Authorities suggest Hungary aims to bolster forces against Austria or Poland if Vienna moves against Western Hungary amid rising Czech tensions.
The article highlights home treatment of disease using roots and herbs from pioneer recipes. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, originally made for home use, became the best known remedy for female ills and gained wide fame and use across the country.
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