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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

4

Cheyenne State Leader Editorial Staff and Publication Details

The Cheyenne State Leader Tribune Publishing Company notes the masthead with editor John Charles Thompson Jr and manager John C Fleming. It marks its 1867 establishment and prints daily except Monday with Associated Press rights and local dispatches. Subscription rates show annual Sunday-only option at $2.00.

Gheyenne Tribune Publishing Company Cheyenne Clana Wederal Street Associated Press

Free President or Enslaved by Interests

A reflective column arguing the president's freedom or subjugation hinges on personal independence free of debts and influence. It mocks profiteering cabals and urges courage and steadfastness, while lampooning reliance on special interests. It ends with a call to stay young in thought and action.

United States California

Dog Days Origins and Heat Myths From Ancient Times

The piece explains dog days refer to Sirius rising with the sun in ancient heat lore, then notes modern astronomy shows Sirius no longer rises before the sun. It clarifies that hot weather makes dogs uncomfortable but does not drive them mad, and ends by remarking on Brest-Litovsk as a relic of old times.

Centenarians list cites long-lived individuals from multiple regions

The Philadelphia Record notes centenarians including Dr. Jesse C. Green of West Chester aged 108 and a roster of others around ages 100 to 109 in the United States and abroad. It warns that some age claims such as John Shell of Kentucky at 184 and a 140 plus Englishman in Charles I's era are unreliable, while a French record mentions extreme ages and improbable marriages.

Jesse C. Green West Chester Philadelphia Manual Garcia London Oliver S. Taylor Dartmouth College Deborah Powers Lansingburg N. Y William Rankin Summit N. J Sir Admiral Pravo George L. Perkins Norwich & Worcester Railroad Washington Bissell Great Barrington Mass Amos A. Parker Fitzwilliam N. H Dr. Salmon South Wales Elias Livesey Baltimore Rachel Martense Flatbush L. I Sarah T. Yarnell Anne Neve Island of Guernsey Michael Eugene Chevreul John Shell Kentucky Shell Charles I

Fur Slipper Tale Sparks Philosophical Rethink

A columnist argues Cinderella’s slipper was fur not glass, crediting John Phin’s Seven Follies of Science for correcting the record. The piece critiques translation errors and urges tolerance for truth and honest conviction amid social vanity and envy.

Cinderella John Phin Phin Verre

Popular Businessman Dies While Visiting at Greeley

Charles G. Campbell a Cheyenne resident and prominent figure in the city’s commerce died in Greeley Colorado of heart trouble. He had come two days earlier seeking relief from altitude. Campbell, a longtime Kelley Mercantile bookkeeper, had previously worked with the Union Pacific Coal Co. His death prompted widespread expressions of regret in the business district and his body was to be sent to Holman Missouri for interment.

Charles G. Campbell Cheyenne Greeley Colo Holman Campbell Kelley Mercantile Company Union Pacific Coal Company

Funeral arrangements follow Holden native born 1881

Mr. Campbell born Holden Missouri March 13 1881 died recently. Survived by widow a step daughter Mrs Beatrice Stepp a sister Mrs Floyd McChesney of Fort Worth Texas a brother and aged mother at Warrensburg Missouri. Mrs Campbell and daughter depart for Greeley then Holden via Warrensburg for interment in Campbell family plot at Holden where father and brother rest.

Mr. Campbell Holden Beatrice Stepp Floyd McChesney Fort Worth Tex Warrensburg

Summer hike meeting for Boy Scout troops No 1 and 3

The Par sh house hosts a 7:30 p m meeting for Boy Scout troops No 1 and No 3 with business of importance to be discussed. Ads note Baby Carriages and Sulkies at Hobbs Huckfeldt Finkbinder and services by Judge Tidball of Laramie.

Boy Scouts of Troops No Parsh House Hobbs Huckfeldt & Finkbinder

Dumm Campaign For Coroner In Republican Primary

W W Dumm runs as Republican candidate for coroner with primary set for August 17 1920. The notice mentions Sam M Thompson returning from central state and notes interest in county office nominations. Also references painting services and local travel activity including Union Pacific official BH Stenger and Earl Todd’s vacation plans.

W. W. Dumm

Funeral Services for Mistress Sapp

The body of Mrs. Hiram Sapp who died Sunday night lay in state at Hobbs Huckfeldt Finkbiner chapel from 9 to 12 o clock Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held there at 8 PM with Rev Newton M Temple of the First Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery. Pallbearers were J T Biron W M Forest C H Gillant D B Gillespie Ralph L McNair and David Nimmo.

Hiram Sapp Hobbs, Huckfeldt, & Finkbiner Newton M. Temple The First Methodist Church Lakeview Cemetery J. T. Biron W. M. Forest C. H. Gillant D. B. Gillespie Ralph L. McNair David Nimmo

Dr. Holtcomb Dies Former State Officer And Vet

News reaches Cheyenne of Dr. A A Holcombe death at his Concord New Hampshire home. Former state veterinarian, he lived in Cheyenne years ago and later in Aurora Illinois before moving to Concord. He leaves a daughter Maud Holcombe of Cheyenne and four sons with residences in Grand Junction Colorado Chicago and with him at death.

A. A. Holcombe Concord N. H Holcombe Cheyenne Aurora Ill Maud Holcombe Grand Junction Colo Chicago

Crabbe Heads South for State Business

F. L. Crabbe departed yesterday for the southwestern part of the state on business assignments.

F. L. Crabbe

Also Mentioned on This Page

John C. Fleming Issseeeeeee John Charles Thompson, Jr Seagebstseeers Henry Ford Brest-Litovsk Centenarians Everett True Mister True Businss Wallingford Port Charles Ponzi W. J. Tidball Laramie W. C. Mentzer First Judicial District A. Kirkpatriock Carey Ave Hudson W. 16Th County Market Pioneer Avenue Conrete Sam M. Thompson Geo. Cook Earl Todd Centennial Valley BH. Stenger Kansas Union Pacific Wsther Hackman Celia Kelley Sapp Holtcomb H. A. True Elk Mountain Kaseming Oil Company George Marion Reed Blanche Smith Denver Frank Housman A. J. Marley Lingle Mary J. Stubbs San Jose Cal W.w.dumm Korolan O. P. Knight Capitol Guitowrs Laboratories Sept Aiden Brittain, Inc New York N.Y Rose Turkey
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