City Overcrowding Drives Up Rents and Living Costs
The city faces crowding as more residents push demand for housing. Rents rise and daily living costs increase, stressing households and changing urban life.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
8
Coal Profiteering Scrutiny Grows As Prices Rise
Washington investigates coal price disparities between mine costs and consumer retail. A federal trade commission report shows mine prices averaging 3.26 per ton while consumer prices run much higher, with transportation and middlemen taking large margins. The department of justice widens probes to guide district attorney actions on coal profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trades Commission
Michigan
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Department
Coal Supply as Winter Approaches in Commission Probe
Investigators may name profiteers as the commission probes shortages. The article notes that winter will arrive and coal must be purchased, implying public payment for the supply while investigators seek accountability.
Weather Report for Cheyenne Wyoming Short-Term Summary
Weather report for Cheyenne Wyoming covers twenty-four hours ending August 24 at 6 pm. Includes temperatures from 56 to 78, highest 81, lowest 55, wind NW and velocity around 12 mph, clear to variable sky, humidity around 18 percent, and total precipitation since January 1 totaling 11.39 inches vs normal 10.97 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Highway Report from Bureau Office Aug 24
Lincoln west closed follow the Inbes East good to excellent to Pine Bluffs beyond there fair North being planned by state highway commission and should be excellent to beyond Casper in a day or so Fort Collins road rough in places Greeley road fair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weathe
Cyenna
Wyo
Lincoln West
Pine Bluffs
State Highway Commission
Casper
Fort Collins Road
Greeley Road
League of Nations buys National Hotel in Geneva
Sir James Eric Drummond, Secretary General of the League of Nations, has purchased the National Hotel in Geneva for the League. The staff of member nations will be housed there while headquarters site is yet to be chosen. Several international bureaus report difficulties in finding suitable space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
James Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Nations
League
Deschanel May Seek Health In Airship Flight
Paris reports President Deschanel in frail health may use a Farman airplane for rest at high altitudes. The craft features six seats, electric lights, a woolen carpet, bouquet holders, tables for games, and Pullman diner service. He has recently fallen from a moving train and faces questions about his tenure as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Deschanel
France
Farman
Funeral of James Millerman in Lakeview Cemetery
James Millerman was laid to rest in Lakeview cemetery Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at Warly-Bricker brothers chapel at 10 o'clock with Rev. N. M. Temple presiding. Millerman, a longtime Union Pacific foreman, is survived by three daughters and a grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Millerman
Lakeview
Warly-Bricker Brothers Echapel
N. M. Temple
Mullerman
Union Pacific
Oklahomaian Speaks at Joint Rotary Lions Luncheon
W. H. Guibergon president of Tulsa Rotary was the principal speaker at a noon joint meeting with the Lions at the Plains hotel. He entertained with song impersonation and Rotarianism talk. Max Ball presided, Fred Porter stood in for Avery Haggard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Guibergon
Rotary Club
Lions’ Club
Plains Hotel
Guibergon
Tulsa
Okla
Max Ball
Fred Porter
Avery Haggard
Luscombe
Rifle Club
Fort Russell Range
M. S. Ketchum
University of Pennsylvania
Raymond Diefenderfer
Shari- Gan
L. B. Middleton
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Boy Scouts Enjoy Outing at Granite Springs
Troop No. 6 of the Boy Scouts motored to Granite Springs and camped Sunday and Monday. They held Sunday school at the camp with scoutmaster A. L. Stain guiding the group and returned Monday evening after a joyous outing. King George receives about 26 000 letters annually from subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Granite Springs
Shelp
A.L. Stain
Curs
George of
England
Six Incorporations Reported in State Office
Articles of incorporation filed by six firms in the secretary of state office include Maggie B. Oil Company of Rawlins with 1,000,000 capital stock and directors Fred Kelly M B Kelly and Charles Dow. Trail Greek Oil and Drilling Company of Moorcroft with 260,000 capital stock and directors H J Jewell George Jones J Q Love Co W Leese and George B E Stull. Wydmass Oil Company of Delaware. Utica Oil Company of Rawlins with 250,000 capital stock and directors A T Whitehead A S Waugh I W Hughes H P Hynds C D Zimmerman and George O Stephenson. Parkersburg Road and Reel Company of West Virginia with 8,000 capital stock. and Johnson County Mercantile Company of Buffalo with 25,000 capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie B. Oil Company of
Rawlins
Capital Stock
Fred Kelly
M. B. Kelly
Charles Dow
Trail Greek Oil and Drilling Company
Moorcroft
H. J. Jewell
George Jones
J. Q. Love
Co. W. Leese
George BE. Stull
Wydmass Oi
Delaware
Utica Ol
Capital
A. T. Whitehead
A.S. Waugh
I. W. Hughes
If. PP. Hynds
C. D Zimmerman
George O. Stephenson
Parker
Directors A C Warburton W P Adams JK Potts Edward Burnett J W Todd
A list of directors includes A C Warburton W P Adams JK Potts Edward Burnett and J W Todd. The document outlines their appointments and roles within the organization. Further details specify duties and terms of service for each director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Warburton
W. P. Adams
JK. Potts
Edward Burnett
Services Held for Mrs Ella L Smith
Funeral services were held at the Barry Bricker brothers chapel Tuesday at 2 pm for Mrs Ella L Smith with Rev Charles A Bennett of the Episcopal church officiating. Interment followed in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs Smith, a longtime resident, is survived by three daughters and two sons all living in the city. her husband died seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry-Bricker Brothers Chapel
Ella L., Smith
Charles A. Bennett
Episcopal Church
Last Rites Held for Mrs Lulu L Hulet
Lulu A. Hulet was buried Tuesday afternoon after services at the Methodist church at 2 30 oclock Newton M Temple directed the service and the interment was in Lakeview cemetery She was the wife of Lester J Hulet and daughter of John A Pearce both residents of the city She had lived here for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu A. Hulet
Newton M. Temple
Lakeview Cemetery
Mrs. Hulet
Lester J. Hulet
John A. Pearce
Mills laid to rest in funeral services Tuesday
Funeral services for Lowen Mills were held Tuesday morning at Warly-Bricker Brothers chapel with Rev J S Stubblefield officiating. The child was the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Milla of 10 East Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowen Mills
Warly-Bricker Brothers Chapel
J. S. Stubblefield
Paul Milla
East Tenth Street
County Canvassing Board Counts Primaries Votes
Ida GC Graham county clerk JL M Trent of Campstool and C Lyon of Burns sat on the county canvassing board yesterday assessing the primary election returns. The justices of the peace joined Mrs Graham to verify and tally the votes as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida GC. Graham
JL. M. Trent
Campstool
C. ©. Lyon
Burns
Justices of the Peace
Election Judges Complete Work With Minor Anomalies
The election judges finished their work last evening with few noted changes in the returns, indicating a largely orderly process and stable results across reported districts.
Riverton Refining Board Wins Confidence Vote
The Riverton Wyoming Refining company directors received a vote of confidence at the annual meeting in Riverton. Reports show a strong crude supply and solid returns from recent operations. Elected directors include W. A. Ensinger Greeley president A W Minor Greeley VP P J Murphy Fort Collins treasurer Charles Preston Fort Collins chairman Arthur Strong Greeley and J G Cogswell and C J Sparr Riverton Wyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casphr
Wyo
Riverton-Wyoming Refining Company
Nat Riverton
W. A. Ensinger
Greeley
A. W. Minor
Wanted Woman To Care For Apartment And Convalescent
Classified notice seeks a woman to care for an apartment bound convalescent. Very little work and good pay offered. Allows nights at home and part time days. Contact via phone 1193-W.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Clears the Throat
A grateful Evansville reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his six-year-old daughter with croup. He reports instant relief for colds and coughs and praises the remedy as safe for children and easy to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Curry
6Th St
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Tor
Lost whiskey hauled from Milk River by Dad Minugh
Warlem Montana. Along Milk River Dad Minugh recovers a carbon whisky from the water matching a stock lost 28 years earlier. He recalls in 1897 a flood toppled a wagon, spilling 100 quarts of whisky. The recovered quart likely belongs to that original haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warlem
Mont
Milk River
Dad Minugh
Minugh
Blks Dance Regular Falk Dance Thursday August 26
Dance event announced with admission four dollars for a couple. Public notice appears in local listings describing social entertainment at Falk venue on Thursday August 26.
Better Babes Crusade Reaches American Mothers
The movement for healthier pregnancies spreads nationwide as mothers are urged to address mysterious pains backache nervousness and mental low mood. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, a root based remedy, has long been promoted as the standard relief for these conditions amid shifting attitudes toward maternal health. Venice bans motor vehicles, extending restrictions on transport within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livdia i. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quartere
Beacherkeld
By Satterfield
Chile
Contaib
Weather Report
Mr. Deschanel
Lion-Rotary
Granite
File Corporation
Ella L. Smith
Lulu L. Hulet
Riverton Refining
Foley’s
Venice
Italy
American Beauty Macaroni Company
Denver
Colorado
Betty Wales
KRANZ
16Th St
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