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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
8
A dated health warning cites Dr. Connor from Johns Hopkins on tobacco’s dangers. It describes nicotine and furfural as deadly poisons, outlines symptoms of heart trouble, and advertises a cure for tobacco habit using a product called Nicotot or Nivotel with a money-back promise.
Mey J D Spain will lead the Salvation Army drive in the county. Various local residents travel for lodge and society events, weddings, and vacations, with Labor Day festivities planned as a major Home Coming celebration.
In Oakland California yardmen of the Southern Pacific walked off work around 8 pm. Initial notices gave no reason for the strike and some workers claimed ignorance of orders. Three trains failed to depart Oakland pier, bound for northern and eastern points, with officials uncertain about tomorrow.
The Santa Fe announces indefinite suspension of all passenger trains west of Albuquerque New Mexico as of today following orders received at Needles California. The move stops service across a broad western region affecting travelers and freight connections.
Officials and workers in the Pacific Electric system refuse to retreat from claims as trainmen walkout snarls traffic between Fresno and Yuma. Brotherhood leaders urge other crafts to stay on the job while rest of system sees cancellations and partial returns to work.
State Humane Commissioner B. W. Burke visited the sheriff's office and secured a temporary placement for the boy. The child cried and pleaded not to be sent back to his mother, saying an aunt could provide a good home but his mother would not permit it.
Large cities will operate stores with over the counter sales while stocks will be mailed to other communities via parcel post. The report mentions visits to Miss Jane Jones in Pinedale and several local residents visiting relatives in Green River Salt Lake and Shafter Neb. A community shower for Mr and Mrs Toual and a surprise visit to Gus Sialt are noted. The body of Palma Madeon, who died at Point of Mocks while visiting an aunt in Hanna, is reported.
A faded ad claims Lydia E Pinkham’s root and medicine help nervousness depression and cramps for working women. It invites readers to write to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass for a remedy and notes the company’s long experience in women's ailments.
IT 18 ALL GONE NOW Samuel L Kramer writes kidney trouble and back ache resolved after using Foley Kidney Pills. The notice praises quick relief and tonic healing, claiming benefits for bladder issues and general soreness.
A committee of 100 shopmen reported to locals calling for a strike vote after rejecting the director general’s proposal. The debate stretched, with radicals pressing for action to counter high prices while others urged caution and government input. Strike benefits would depend on existing funds and no strike would occur without ballot results.
The Ford cir was stolen Monday night from W. H. im and found yesterday morning east of Lakeview cemetery near the Lincoln highway. Pies burned out, flat tire, and most removable accessories gone. The license plates bearing number 10001 were also removed.
The Y.W.C.A. announces a move from current quarters to new rooms. the new facility will be ready October 1 leaving a temporary headquarters absence. Miss Laura Ramsey and Miss Biel Adame from Denver to join as general secretary arriving September 1. Barodey will assist in recreations work.
A Cheyenne merchant amid scattered goods on a sidewalk notes the “marvelous amount of traffic” as he pauses to greet passers by. He observes constant foot traffic and jokes that if every passer drop a dollar, traffic would exceed imagination, praising Cheyenne’s busy streets and comparing them to other cities.
The article envisions a returning war captain teaching in the county school, enriching lessons with real military experience. Students may view geography and history through his frontline perspective, improving classroom discipline and engagement.
Berlin reports a new Zeppelin airship on its maiden flight from Friedrichshafen to Berlin covering 435 miles in just over six hours. It reaches a speed of about 74.5 miles per hour and uses a conical outline. The airship is 120 meters long and carries 35 passengers with wireless equipment aboard.
The Republican faction clashes over the representation on international commissions in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee debate. Senator McCumber attacks the committee while Senator Borah defends its course. The contention centers on the amendment to the chain of commissions and its implications for American interests.
No. 2 from Page reports Major Schroeder ending his Tarento flight last night at Roosevelt field after a 26 minute run. Lieutenant Plumb was first to finish and completed the route this afternoon. Maynard finished third arriving at Roosevelt field tonight after a 26 hour 11 minute total.
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