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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
2
A fire at 1811 O Neill Street occurred early yesterday with kerosene spread on the floor and showcases. The cash drawer was rifled and the fire extinguished by lack of air after a deliberate break in a front window. Mrs Smith reports no enemies and describes the incident as an attempted arson.
A report notes burglars likely removed cash from a cash drawer before starting a fire believed to be connected. Investigators seek clues and identify a possible motive.
Governor Joseph M. Carey designates Monday September 1 1912 as Labor Day in Wyoming urging citizens to honor toil and unify communities. The note mentions Cheyenne and Secretary of State Frank L. Houx and adds Lebhart Home Fred Lebhart visiting Fron jer Daya.
A fragment describes cane sugar as white crystals resembling rock candy and soluble in cold water or a small amount of hot water. It notes cane sugar is about two and a half times as sweet as grope sugar.
A Peruvian river is bridged by a span over 200 feet long supported by thirty two ropes made from cactus fiber. Engineers report the eco friendly design reduces cost and environmental impact while maintaining load capacity.
The text records depths reached by divers from 182 feet to 2,000,000 feet and notes sponge and pearl divers descend to about 150 feet without armor. It presents a range of depths and mentions practical work at 182 feet and extraordinary claims of 2M feet.
France in Africa estimates French Equatorial Africa to be about three times the size of the mother country with a population near four million. The figures reflect colonial-era demographics and territorial extent.
The fibers within wood exhibit peak strength away from the trunk center and vary with distance from the heartwood. This note outlines how wood fiber orientation and position influence structural properties and potential applications.
A simple substitute uses one egg white bent until ett and a sliced banana folded in. The banana dissolves into the egg white yielding a light tasty topping resembling whipped cream.
A giant pine at Woknoura near Osaka stands on a mass of roots rising over ten feet above the ground. The main stem emerges from this root mass and its form resembles a monstrous sea creature, lending it a petrified uncanny appearance.
A brief comparison notes divorces per 100000 population. The United States averages seventy three per 100000 annually while Austria averages one per 100000.
A simple hitching post method uses a nail keg filled with soft cement and an iron ring. When solid, knock the keg apart to reveal a sturdy ring centered post. The post can be moved, yet keeps horses secured.
Department of the Interior notice lists E A Moorhouse of Cheyenne as homestead claimant with serial entries 05250 and 08751 seeking final three year proof on September 15, 1913. The witnesses named include Charles E Hyatt and George W.
Boiled eggs cooked for half an hour digest easily and are used in big hospitals for patients. The idea that long boiling makes eggs hard to digest is mistaken.
The record lists metal boiling points including Aluminium at 1800 C, copper at 2510 C, iron at 2450 C, lead at 1525 C, zinc at 1905 C, and tin at 2270 C. It presents figures in degrees Celsius without further context.
A Russian wooing ends with a betrothal feast where the bride elect cuts a long hair tress to give to her fiancé who responds with bread and salt an almond cake and a turquoise set silver ring.
Young muskrats are described as very gentle and playful and may be handled without fear. The note adds they do not grow forceful with age if reared in captivity and accustomed to gentle treatment.
A fashion boom in England around 1800 made shoe making a craze. Lessons in the art were in high demand as shoemakers rushed to teach while struggling to keep up with demand. Both men and women joined the obsession.
The text notes Greek and Egyptian adoption of simple sandals while Assyrians added heel design for security and comfort in walking. It highlights historical footwear evolution and the focus on practical foot protection across ancient cultures.
The article notes the first English legal mention of coffee in the year 1000 with a fourpence duty per gallon and a 1765 royal proclamation closing coffee houses as seeding sedition. It also mentions French coffee plants reaching Martinique in 1727 and likely spreading from there.
The passage claims eyelashes provide useful aid for eyes. It states the average person has about 450 to 600 lashes in total, with 100 to 150 on the upper lid and 80 to 100 on the lower lid.
The Society of the Cincinnati, formed by Revolutionary officers in 1788, aimed to perpetuate their memory and raise funds to aid the widows and orphans of those who died in the war. The text notes its patriotic intent and inclusion of war veterans.
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