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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
12
About 200 woolgrowers from Wyoming join James Wilson and A. D. Melvin to pledge swift action against sheep diseases. They vow full cooperation with state and federal officials to restore Wyoming to leadership in wool production and economic well being.
An early 20th century explainer clarifies benzoate of soda as a preservative, describing its composition from benzoic acid and soda, its use mainly to inhibit bacteria in long shelf items like jams and ketchups, and noting authorities favor its safety over bacterial risk. It cites debates and a health association report on canning fruit without the preservative.
The Hippodrome plans a three part program titled A Trip to Japan The Centre of the Earth and The Ballet of the Jewels with twelve new features. MGM style scenery and elaborate pageantry led by R and Burnside with music by Mansell Klete and decor by Vorst. Marceline will headline with spectacular effects promised throughout.
Witnesses report Kedron issuing orders to keep the coffin closed yet relatives insisted on viewing the body of Starman. The lid was removed to reveal a body wrapped in a cloth with both legs hacked off to cram the corpse into a coffin six inches too short.
Thermopolis Wyoming August 20 Coroner Schoo investigates the death of James Murty whose battered body was found near the town race track. Officials say death may be caused by beating in a drunken brawl but ruling awaits toxic or other test results.
In Sheridan Wyoming on 22, William Eaton Jr., son of Eaton Sr., owner of a noted stock ranch, was severely injured when a shotgun he carried among horses discharged. A horse lunged, the blast tore his right leg and lodged in his face. He was rushed to the state hospital and is resting easily.
Mine Lottle Ciimte, 15, died after being overcome by fatigue and falling from her home while returning from a gun dance in the Wind River renovation area near Hudson Wyoming. The casualty is described as one of the most notable women in the Hudson district.
The report describes damage at a government dam in Gaoshoal where workers break rock after a truck incident. A man, Revie, fires at a cannon during the incident. He is expected to recover and will likely be sent home to Mary at the dam’s expense.
Aug 20 report says a 45 year old Fingish miner, newly arrived in Rock Springs, committed suicide with a revolver after failing to secure work. Coroner McAllister oversaw the death, and the county funded burial.
Rock Springs Wisconsin will inaugurate free mail delivery on September 1 with three carriers after nearly three years of delays. The service was ordered long ago but postponed for various reasons.
Fire in Crowheart Wyo wipes out George H. Pritchard general store on the Wind River reservation. Loss estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars with seven thousand dollars insur ance on the stock.
Four steel row boats have been received at Green River Wyoming from Columbus Ohio. A party will be organized to explore the canons of the Green and Colorado rivers. The expedition departs September 5 guided by local experts.
408 & This We offer Our Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Ontarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarry Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Olio. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 16 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials sent free, price per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Finely improved 1440 acre mountain stock ranch located four miles from the U S railroad at a point west of Cheyenne. Includes 60 acres of meadow 50 acres of plow land ample water and cultivated fields.
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