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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1912
Page
11
The note attributes the Chinese origin to a saying misattributed by Youth's Companion to Maine or Kansas. Eloise Fletcher Celia Davidson and Ruth Breisch present the line on human nature with the proverb about a diligent farmer and a boil as the tale’s centerpiece.
Saturday afternoon Miss Alberta Smith hosted a Kensington gathering for friends. The room glowed with sweet peas and golden decor as young ladies chatted and sewed delicate needlework. A 5:00 tea was served to guests including Mrs. H. G. Watson, Mrs. R. G. Shingle, and several Miss Freeborn, Jones, Gill, Hadfield, and Burdick.
Mrs J A Burn Bide of Mahoningtown Pennsylvania reports years of monthly suffering and weakness. After four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and now recommends it to others, noting many grateful testimonials.
Miss Frances Bristol hosts a Saturday night dance at the Parish House in honor of Miles Fay Walker of New York. About 50 couples attended with Lawrence Maguire at the piano, punch and cakes served, and a decorous parade of flags and sunflowers.
Secretary of War Stimson will arrive at Fort Russell Thursday. On Wednesday troops travel to Pole Mountain to prepare for maneuvers. Mrs. Alexander B. Dade and family plan to move to Evanston Indiana. Mrs. Charles J. B. Stodder and relatives head to Fort Riley Kane. Several residents depart for Denver and Colorado Springs on personal trips and transfers.
The latest arrivals at the Fort include men ordered to the Philippines for the October transport. Captain Christian and family and Captain AHryson are expected to depart soon. Lieutenant Flees hosts his parents Mr and Mrs George Elsey at quarters before they head to California for the winter.
In Sheridan on August 26, six committees in labor conference at the Labor temple report many points settled between operators and miners. Wage scale remains undecided though other issues move toward previous terms. Joint committee refused to issue a statement and other conferences stay silent on progress.
Aug. 26 Pawtucket R I two guests of Mrs C H P Helmont plan to fly home in a biplane from Huston's Beach Newport at daybreak Wednesday. Aviator Jack McGee will give exhibition flights next week at Newport and land to pick up a man and a woman passenger. This marks the first American return by biplane for departing lovers.
Fort Winfield Scott at the Presidio hosts a moving pictures showing the latest soldier diversion novelty. Admission will be charged in exchange checks or its equivalent, with profits aiding luxuries for soldiers' mess and related post exchanges.
In Los Angeles signals a vote at the next general election on restoring free lunches to saloons. A petition bearing 27 000 names drives the question with 9 000 women among signers urging a referendum. The drive outlines public lunch policy changes for the city.
Hrusseis August 26 Experiments with a quick firing aeroplane gun of American invention at Brasschaet aero drome. The gun enables airmen to defend themselves from land attacks and hostile aircraft. It weighs 25 pounds and fires shots a minute.
Prof H T Han from Copenhagen’s Danish Polytechnic School is said to have developed a porous lead with microscopic cavities that reduce weight while expanding surface area. The design reportedly increases storage capacity fivefold without increasing size or weight.
In Cheyenne Tivoli Rathskeller announces Julius Ludwig as the new manager. The ad invites patrons to try Genuine Mexican Chili praised for taste and cleanliness, locating at 16th St. and Carrey Ave. Gold in buckets is cited as a feature.
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