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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
16
A state leader ad cites Dr. Connor claims tobacco poisons the body and mind linking nicotine and furfural to heart trouble. The ad promotes a cheap product Nivotel as a cure and urges readers to quit by using it after meals. It warns of moral debility and various health harms tied to tobacco use.
In Rock Springs Wyoming on August 26 the Salvation Army drive was announced with J D Spain named county chairman. Local residents report moves and visits including Dr J F Arbowast and family, P J Quealey from Kemmerer, and travel to Thermopolis for K P Grand Lodge. Labor Day plans promise a large Home Coming parade and celebrations for soldiers, with marriages, visits, and overseas service notes from several residents.
In Oakland California yard workers began leaving their posts just before 8 pm over unclear reasons. Several Southern Pacific trains failed to depart from the Oakland pier tonight bound for northern and eastern points, with officials uncertain about tomorrow's service.
All passenger train service west of Albuquerque, Santa Fe lines, has been discontinued indefinitely per orders received at Needles, California. The action affects routes west of New Mexico’s border with no anticipated resumption date given.
Los Angeles reports indicate hopes to end the walkout between Fresno and Yuma are dim as Pacific Electric and steam railroad workers refuse to concede. Big Four brotherhoods urge other crafts to stay on the job while more crews quit in Barstow, Yuma, and Bakersfield. About 700 of 3100 shop workers at the Los Angeles shops return after Brotherhood guidance.
State Humane Commissioner B. W. Burke visited the sheriffs office and placed the boy in a temporary home. The boy cried and begged not to be sent back to his mother, noting an aunt could offer a home but his mother would not permit it.
Large cities will host stores selling over the counter with stocks also available to farther communities by parcel post. Various local social notices mention visits, guests, and gatherings among residents including Miss Jane Jones, John Baird, Mrs. Wm. Miller, Mrs. Arthur Schmidt, Mrs. Wm. Freeman, and Mary Walters. A wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Toual and a surprise for Gus Sialt are noted. Palma Madeon’s death near Point of Rocks is reported.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine as relief for nervousness sadness and blues among women linked to Mrs Sanford's Working Women. It invites readers to write to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass for a trial and promises the product's proven experience at service.
Samuel L Kramer of Sellersville Pennsylvania reports kidney trouble and back pain ending after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad states the pills aid waste removal, ease rheumatism and lumbago, and soothe muscles with a tonic effect, noting bladder trouble relief and wide availability.
The committee of 100 representing shopmen urges a strike vote as a wage clash with high price levels looms. Union officers plan to summon meetings and telegraph results while some members push for government intervention to curb costs. Strike benefits would depend on current funds.
A Ford cir reported stolen Monday night from W. H. im was found yesterday morning east of Lakeview Cemetery near the Lincoln highway. Pies were burned out a flat tire and most removable accessories were gone. The license plates bearing the number 10001 were removed.
The Y W C A in Yow GOA plans to move from current quarters to new space, but the new site won’t be ready until October 1. During the interim the association will operate without a headquarters. Miss Laura Ramsey and Miss Biel Adame of Denver are coordinating, with Adame to serve as general secretary and arrive September 1.
A Cheyenne merchant observes crowded sidewalks as he struggles with boxes of goods. He notes that pedestrian traffic is so heavy that even a hammer swing blocks a narrow passage, joking that Cheyenne has more traffic per mile of direct paying than any other city in the United States.
The article notes a visiting United States Army captain back from France will teach and inspire pupils about geography and history. Teachers and students anticipate a more engaging classroom with military discipline influencing daily greetings and lessons. The county school benefits from his firsthand wartime experiences.
A new Zeppelin airship completed its maiden voyage from Friedrichshafen to Berlin covering 435 miles in just over six hours. It reached a maximum speed slightly above 74.5 miles per hour and features a conical outline, 120 meters long, with 35 passenger capacity and wireless gear.
The Republicans fear a widening of international commissions and debate centers on a proposed amendment to the Ghanting section. Senator McCunter attacks the committee while Senator Borah defends it. Senator Fall warns that the plan could leave American interests vulnerable in European affairs.
No 2 from Page reports Major W Schroeder ending his 4 Tarento flight. Lieutenant Plumb was first to finish at Roosevelt Field after a rapid 26 minute run. Major Schroeder started yesterday and finished this afternoon after 9 hours 27 minutes total flight time. Lieutenant Maynard finished third at Roosevelt Field tonight after 26 hours 11 minutes.
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