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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
10
A fire at 1811 O Neill Street damaged a grocery owned by Mr and Mrs A Smith. Investigators found kerosene sprinkled on the floor and showcases with the cash drawer rifled. The fire was started to burn them out but went out for lack of air. The owners report no known enemies.
A suspected burglary led to a cash drawer being emptied before a fire was started to cover evidence, authorities say. Investigators pursue leads as they assess motive and suspects in the incident.
The Wyoming governor designates Labor Day for September 1 1912 and urges citizens to honor the dignity of labor. The proclamation notes observances for all workers and asks businesses to close so all may celebrate together. Lebhart, secretary to the state university president, is home to enjoy Frontier Day.
Description of pure cane sugar crystals, their appearance like rock candy, and their solubility in cold or hot water. States cane sugar is about two and a half times as sweet as grope sugar and mentions crystallization characteristics.
A Peruvian river is crossed by a bridge over 200 feet long supported by thirty two cables woven from cactus fiber. The unconventional construction demonstrates early use of natural fiber materials in bridge engineering.
The record notes depths of 2M feet as the greatest for a diver and 182 feet as the deepest useful-work depth. It adds that sponge and pearl divers, often without armor, descend to about 150 feet.
The report states that French Equatorial Africa covers about three times the area of France and has a population near four million, illustrating a vast colonial territory with substantial demographic weight.
The article notes that wood fibers are not strongest at the center of the trunk. It discusses how fiber strength varies within the trunk and implications for structural use of timber.
A simple substitute blends banana with the white of one egg and molds into a light topping. By bending the mix until smooth, the banana dissolves to create a creamy, airy accompaniment with a banana flavor.
A giant pine at Woknoura near Osaka stands on a mass of roots over ten feet above ground. The main stem rises from this base and the root mass resembles the ten tases of a giant devil fish, lending it a petrified uncanny appearance.
Divorces annually average seventy three per 100000 population in the United States. In Austria the average is one per 100000, highlighting stark contrasts in divorce frequencies between the two countries.
A simple durable hitching post can be made by filling a nail keg with soft cement, setting an iron ring inside, and letting it harden. Once solid, knock the keg apart to reveal a sturdy ringed post. It can be moved but prevents horse escape.
Department of the Interior notices E A Moorhouse of Cheyenne Wyoming who filed for final three year proof on land Lot 1 SEYNEY Lot 2 SWYNEM in Section 2 T14N R68W 6th P M. Witnesses Charlies E Hyatt and George W. remain to testify before the Cheyenne Land Office on September 15 1913.
A report argues eggs boiled for half an hour are easy to digest. It notes hospitals commonly prepare such eggs for patients.
A dated list gives boiling points for metals. Aluminium 1800 C copper 2510 C iron 2450 C lead 1525 C we 1905 C tin 2270 C. The data appears as an inline enumeration without narrative context or modern formatting.
A Russian wooing reaches its betrothal feast where the bride elect cuts a long lock of hair to give to her betrothed. He responds with bread and salt, an almond cake, and a turquoise‑set silver ring as a pledge of engagement.
Young muskrats are described as gentle and playful and may be handled without fear. The text notes they do not grow force with age if reared in captivity and accustomed to gentle treatment.
A fashion craze in early 1800s England draws both men and women to learn shoe making. Teachers rush to provide lessons as shoemakers are overwhelmed with requests, leaving little time for actual crafting.
The ancient Greeks and Egyptians wore simple sandals while the Assyrians sought heels for security and comfort in walking, reflecting regional shoe design priorities.
The article notes the first English statute mention of coffee in 1000 imposing fourpence per gallon, and in 1765 King Charles I issued a proclamation closing coffee houses as alleged sedition centers. It then mentions the French sending coffee plants to Martinique in 1727, likely spreading from there to nearby islands.
Eyelashes provide protection for the eyes with about 450 to 600 total lashes. The upper lid bears roughly 100 to 150 lashes, while the lower lid has about 80 to 100 lashes.
The Society of the Cincinnati was formed by officers of the Revolutionary army to perpetuate their memory and raise funds for the widows and orphans of those who died in the war. The text notes its inclusion of patriots and its purpose to support families.
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