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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1912
Page
7
A brief item notes a historical curiosity about dogs trained for tasks or roles in Sherman era events or industries, reflecting on unusual work by animals. It references a Pure White Lead context, hinting at chemical or trade practices of the period.
Market and stock notes from New York show call money at 2 to 3 percent with various commodity quotes including copper at 17.37 and silver around 62 cents. Stock listings feature Amalgamated Copper and U S Steel with mixed gains and declines. Western and midwestern cattle, hogs, and sheep markets report steady to higher prices, with volumes noted in Denver and South Omaha. Wool prices in St Louis are listed as steady with range by grade.
Chicago August 26 Wheat futures reversed early gains as forecasts for fair cool northwest weather lift hopes for the harvest. September opened at 144% to 44 cents, later fluctuating. corn showed only brief strength with September trading near 72% before retreating. Oats moved in step with corn, opening slightly lower.
The New York financial mood turned pessimistic as Panama Canal Bill signing and congressional deadlock cooled early stock gains. Pacific and other major shares lagged while copper showed strength on foreign demand. bonds were irregular and the market closed irregular after a stagnated session.
The 1912 session records routine actions by the Board of County Commissioners Wr. Storey John Hunton and Wm G Curtis. An appropriation of 1020.60 funded Yellowstone Highway survey per Everett W lateke contract. Receipts included 5.25 from P T O Neill and 4.76 from D H Knowlton with deeds ordered for respective lands. The day closed with public business before adjournment.
An old want ad fragment promotes Shampooing and Manicuring with Clara A Ligier at 411 West 19th. The State Leader deems the want ad medium of wrong. it suggests trying it despite misprint.
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