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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
4
A second class Mall Matter entry from Cheyenne lists New York Representative and Chicago Representative. Names include M. D. Watson of 4 W. 304 St and W. Allen of 1502 Trib. Bldg.
The article stresses August as a pivotal retail month and urges readers to study the newspaper advertising to spot bargains and timely stock clearances. It argues merchants must forecast consumer whims, push unseasonable goods, and rely on ads to inform and attract housewives about sales and price cuts.
Postmaster General Burleson announces changes to parcel post rules and rates, effective within 150 miles of a post office. The weight limit rises from 1 to 20 pounds, with rural residents paying 16 cents for 20 pounds to their hometown and a sliding scale for weight differences. Between rural-route points the rate is five cents for the first pound and half a cent for each additional pound.
Formerly separate parcel post zones are combined into a 150 mile radius. Weight limits rise to 0 pounds with a five cent first pound and one cent for each additional pound. A 20 pound parcel can be mailed anywhere within 156 miles for 24 cents. Special stamps are abolished and ordinary stamps used. The changes aim to boost local business, aid farmers, and decentralize population and industry.
Paola notes report Little Floyd Haines improving after arm dislocation from a buggy crash and being taken to Cheyenne for treatment. Mrs. Paul Milazzo travels to Cheyenne following her grandmother Mrs. Hughes Sr.'s death. Local lectures, visits, club meetings, and school scenes are described including Ti Thimble club at Miss Bundy’s home and plans for next hosts.
Fragmentary note describes an agent in Mexico City and meetings with officials and a former governor. It mentions confidential reporting to Ambassador Wilson and Mr Hale, and hints at policy directions and renewed communications from Washington regarding Cagle.
Washington Aug 19 General William H Bixby chief of U S Engineers resigns early so friend Colonel William T Rossell can become chief of engineers before both reach mandatory retirement ages. The transfer shown as Bixby turns over the office to Rossell.
B V Warnell notes a surge in pipe smoking, claiming two million more men light pipes than a decade ago, spurred by a Burley tobacco treatment process called Tuxedo that removes bite while preserving sweetness. Local vendors promote Tuxedo with free offers to buyers during Frontier celebration events.
Remer, wife and daughter of a laborer, known for a perilous journey through a wet area of Illinois, are reported in this fragment. The note hints at a family tied to a local incident, with limited details due to damaged text.
A woman isn’t always true to color even with self application and few men boast of being thoroughly bred or successful in business.
Mrs C J Martin of Boone Mill Virginia says she suffered five years with stomach trouble and could not eat. After taking three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she is now well, weighs 168 pounds and can eat anything she wants. She invites others to vouch for her claims.
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