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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
6
Advertising copy touts P. A. as a superior pipe tobacco product from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Claims say it pleases both new and veteran pipe smokers and removes bite and parch through a patented process.
Charlie White of Chicago, a world lightweight title contender, was awarded the referee's decision over Stanley Yoakum of Denver after 142 rounds in Denver. The Associated Press report notes White's victory in the contested bout tonight.
Mike O Dowd of St Paul, world welterweight champion, outfought Britton, world light welterweight champion, in a no decision bout at the First Regiment Armory. O Dowd led through five rounds as Britton pressed the pace with aggression but failed to halt the champion.
A. Praeger announces an eight percent raise for aerial mail carriers’ salaries effective September 1. The notice was issued from Cleveland on August 22.
The Greeley baseball team and the Merchants Delivery team of Cheyenne will meet in a decisive third game at Pianser Park at 3 o clock this afternoon. Each squad has one win after two games split between Greeley and Cheyenne.
John W. Hay of Rock Springs, soon to be associated with Cheyenne men in operating the American National Bank, visited Cheyenne yesterday regarding the bank’s opening in the Hynds building.
Yesterday's results show New York and Philadelphia in multiple National League games. Batters like Davenport Shalker Severeid Mays Hannah and Jones Shalk Shaw Erickson Piciniech figure in varied lineups against Boston Cleveland Chicago and Chicago rivalries.
IT 18 ALL GONE Now Samuel L Kramer of Sellersville Pa reports kidney trouble for two years ended by Foley Kidney Pills. The letter highlights kidney strain causing back ache and claims quick healing with soothing effects, noting usefulness for bladder trouble.
The House committee on public lands authorized a favorable report on the Kendrick 640 acre bill. It proposes granting entrymen on non contiguous additional entries the same privileges as those on contiguous lands. Congressman Taylor of Colorado was assigned to steer the measure in the House.
David Breisch, son of Mr and Mrs E H K Breisch, underwent an appendectomy on Wednesday. He is reported to be recovering well and in as good condition as could be expected.
Sealed proposals for Sections 5 to 8 and part of the Wind River National Forest project in Wyoming will be received by the Bureau of Public Roads at the Denver address until 2 PM on May 31, 1919. Bids may cover the project as a whole or the East Side and West Side portions. The contract may be awarded to experienced bidders. work includes extensive clearing, rock and common excavations, rubble masonry, paving, cribbing, timber superstructures, and drainage works with a 300 weather day completion.
Paris report says the supreme council instructed the inter allied mission at Budapest to tell Archduke Joseph he must resign from the Hungarian government for European peace. The note cites Europe’s suffering under Hapsburg rule and asserts no confidence in a Hapsburg government.
Milwaukee middleweight Bob Moha stopped Toney Murphy in the third round of a scheduled 10 round no decision bout. The bout was held tonight in Milwaukee as part of a local boxing card.
For the first time in the history of Cheyenne fireflies have appeared in the city. Insects noted only near the few silver poplar trees, attracting wide attention from Cheyenne born youngsters who never have seen such creatures before.
Floyd Stark Granger 21 of Newcastle Wyoming was killed when a three ton truck he drove toppled and ran over him in a field near Dalton Nebraska. He leaned over to inspect a rear wheel and was jolted forward into the wheel.
An old established Chicago concern seeks a branch manager offering a $176 monthly draw plus profit share. No investment or experience required, flexible spare-time work, potential to earn $1,000 or more yearly. Send applications to Levy, Manager Department, FXH, 8 Franklin Street, Chicago.
A lost ecru tatted handbag with some change inside is noted. Please return to the Leader office to claim a reward.
Classified ad seeks owner of a goodfyym for sale with a state cash price and full description. Contact D. F. Bush in Minneapolis Minnesota for details.
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