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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
14
Advertisers claim the exclusive patented process makes P. A. pipe tobacco superior for first time smokers and seasoned pipe users alike. They urge readers to swap old methods for P. A. to satisfy specific smoke appetites, highlighting R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Chicago lightweight contender Charlie White defeated Stanley Yoakum of Denver by referee decision after 142 rounds in Denver. White earned the win in a bout that kept the crowd engaged as both fighters exchanged blows throughout.
Mike O Dowd of St Paul, world welterweight champion, outpointed Dave Britton in a non decision five round bout at the First Regiment Armory. Britton led in several early rounds but O Dowd seized control late, with the crowd watching keenly to close the event.
A. O Per cent increase in aerial mail carriers salaries effective September 1 was announced by Assistant Postmaster General Praeger in Cleveland.
The Greeley baseball team and the Merchants Delivery team of Cheyenne meet in the deciding game of a four series set at Pianser Park at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Each team has won one of the first two games, with the other games earlier played in Greeley and Cheyenne.
John W. Hay of Rock Springs visited Cheyenne to arrange the opening of the American National Bank in the Hynds building. He will be associated with Cheyenne men in the bank’s operation as it begins business soon.
A jumble of player names and team mentions appears for multiple leagues with references to batteries such as Davenport Shalker Severeid Mays Hannah and Roland Alosmith Kinney McAvoy. Other notes include Boston Cleveland Philadelphia New York Chicago and Chicago matchups with various pitcher catcher pairings and lineups.
IT 18 ALL GONE Now Samuel L Kramer of Sellersville Pa reports kidney trouble and back ache resolved after Foley Kidney Pills. The ad says overworked kidneys cause waste build up with pains and offers Foley Kidney Pills for quick healing and soothing relief, also good for bladder trouble.
The House committee on public lands issued a favorable report on the Kendrick bill to amend the 640 acre land law. It would grant entrymen with non contiguous additional entries the same privileges as those with contiguous lands. Congressman Taylor of Colorado was asked to sponsor the measure in the House.
David Breisch, son of Mr and Mrs E H K Breisch, underwent an appendectomy on Wednesday and is progressing well with a favorable recovery outlook as reported.
Sealed proposals for Sections 5 to 8 and portions of the Wind River National Forest Project in Fremont and Lincoln Counties Wyoming will be received by the Bureau of Public Roads in Denver until 2 p.m. May 31 1919. Bids may be for the whole project or by side, work includes extensive clearing rock excavation masonry paving and timber superstructures with a 300 weather day completion. The right to reject all bids is reserved.
The supreme council ordered the inter allied mission at Budapest to inform Archduke Joseph that he must leave the Hungarian government for European peace. It argues Europe has suffered under Hapsburg rule and cannot trust any government with a Hapsburg member.
Milwaukee middleweight Bob Moha knocked out Toney Murphy in the third round of a scheduled 10 round no decision contest tonight in Milwaukee. Boxed offer listed for sale at Kelley’s with large pears priced at 3.50.
Cheyenne records its first ever fireflies sightings near silver poplar trees attracting wide local attention. Cheyenne born youngsters marvel at the rare insect display in the area.
Floyd Stark Granger 21 of Newcastle Wyoming was killed when he fell from a three ton truck he was driving in a field near Dalton Nebraska. He leaned to inspect a rear wheel when the jolting of the machine threw him forward into the wheel.
Old established Chicago concern seeks branch manager to run full stock advertisement matter and store equip. No investment or experience needed. Draw $176 monthly plus liberal profit share. Flexible hours. opportunity to earn more than $4,000 yearly. Apply to S Levy Manager Department F X H 8 Franklin St Chicago Ill. Sept 7 24
A lost ecru tatted handbag or purse containing change is reported with a request to leave Leader office and offers a reward.
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