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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1917

Page

2

Wyoming State Fair Opens With Diverse Premiums and Stunts

The Douglas fair grounds lure breeders from west of the Mississippi with premium offerings and a busy program. Attendees will enjoy music by Wheatland and other bands, exhibitions of fine stock, fast dirt-track auto races, aerial acts by Hatter Adams, and the Girl in Red riding into the water each afternoon. Notable entrants include Endicott with the Sweeney special, the American Hitteen Hens No 2, Sun Ray, and other famed cars as part of an International Motor Contests Association event.

Douglas Wyoming Wheatland Wa Pride of Pep Hatter Adams Lincoln Keady Douglas Thiesset International Motor Contests Association Endicott Indianapolis Kansas City Endlcott Bob Burman

Draft misclassification leaves Barr fit for service

Greeley Colorado August 21. Despite losing an eye, George W Barr of Milliken was certified fit for army service by the Weld County draft board after a draft physician mistakenly marked the examination as passing. Barr was later discharged from the certified list after the error was discovered.

Greeley Colo Altthough George W. Barr Milliken Southern Weld Draft Board Barr Marr

Drowns While Swimming Near Colorado Town

Fort Collins August 21 1921 Men ry Wagner 20 drowned in North Poudre Irrigation reservoir No 2 three miles northwest of Wellington. Wagner swam from a row boat with George Ruff and Irvin Strayer failing to reach shore after cramps. Body recovered by Deputy Halligan at 5 20 am. Wagner lived near Wellington and worked for Forest Lumber company. Henrietta Wagner sister employed as clerk in W G Maher store.

Fort Collins Menry Wagner North Poudre Irrigation Company Wellington Wagner George Ruff Irvin Stayer Warner Crampa Ruff Strayer Halligan

Fuller’s Earth Shipment To Test Market In New York

The Bonanza Mining company and eight local men plan to ship a ton of Fuller’s earth to New York for practical testing by a large corporation. Previous small deliveries proved the product first class, and a market is expected once demonstrable superiority attracts investors. A nearby source of the clay near town supports a future market and potential profits for promoters.

Thermopolis Bonanza Mining Company John Davies H. C. Vail F. B. James J. W. Barr L. Pershing Charles Gammon Ed Welch Nat Laert Fuller New York

Pine Bluffs News highlights local moves and travels

Pine Bluffs residents report visits to Denver and Colorado Springs. Engineers from North Platte begin sewer survey while train times shift. A new marriage license links Carl Hempel and Myrtle Grotts. Diphtheria quarantine placed on C. W. Johnson home. Local fishing trips, school assignments, and a windmill injury to Dr. Miller are noted along with community events, car buys, and cross country trips.

J. B. Coordt Fairburn Neb Pine Bluffs L. J. Ringolsky Mr. Blomquist Archer Union Pacific Carl William Henpel Kewanee Ill Myrtle Mey Grotts Pine Grotts Emery Mabbbitt Golden Prairie Hempel C. W. Johnson A. Grey Korse Creek William McGlynn Omaha Edith Anderson Cheyenne F. C Naonie Hemphil Jackson Wyo Nannie Bushnell J. S. Miller Marshall Margaret Embery Police Embery Claude R. Hall Jesse Carson Witt Mr. Witt Bon Clothing Company Witt Fred Davison Ruth Margery Shinn Woodbine Iowa Mra Gee Nelson Levert Roman George Plambeck

Casper Becomes Major Freight Center in Northwestern Reports

Casper ranks fourth in Northwestern railroad business and freight with both the Northwestern and Burlington lines. Omaha is fifth, while Casper’s growing volume prompts calls for improved yard facilities and better freight handling and passenger service adjustments.

Casper Northwestern Railroad Company Burlington West Caxper Northwestern Railroad Omaha Missouri River Haring

Victim Dies After Motorcycle Accident Near Sheep Creek

Torrington Aug 21 Ivan Cobey nearly 17 son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Cobey died from injuries after a motorcycle crash near Sheep Creek a few weeks ago. He was highly regarded by all who knew him and his untimely end is deeply mourned.

Torrington Ivan Cobey Sheep Creek Elmer Cobey

Not a Corn or Callus on Feet

A Cincinnati authority reports a new ether compound named freezone available in small bottles for a few cents at drug stores. Apply a few drops to a painful corn or callus, and soreness disappears as the corn loosens and lifts off with the skin. It promises painless relief and claims corns and tough calluses shrivel and shed easily.

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