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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
2
A Georgia man named George H. Huber testifies to Dr Kilmer Swamp Root aiding his kidney illness after failing with other pills. He paid five dollars and received bottles that claimed to cure debt and restore health. The notarized statement confirms his voluntary act and signature.
A letter advertises Dr Kilmer and Co offering a kidney health booklet and a sample bottle to convince readers. It promotes Chenonne State Leader products and states regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles are for sale at all drug stores.
In his semiannual report to the governor, Schenck urges Wyoming to enter the colony business. He proposes the state take 4,000 acres, prepare it for settlers, and sell on favorable terms. The plan includes irrigation, water provision, 50 eighty-acre farms, houses, fences, and land breaking, aiming to attract settlers and advertise the state. He argues the scheme could cost £150,000 with returns to the state.
Quick yesterday afternoon welcomed a baby girl to Mr and Mrs LK. Mother and child are fine, and the father expresses gratitude. Jack Daily reported from Mason creek country on a recent cattle shipment to Omaha, noting one steer sold for 116.60. George J. McCor and Miss Sarah A. Thomson wed in the city yesterday evening. Sheridan county deputy game warden Charles Evans fined 50 for killing a deer without a license, the deer reportedly wounded by amateur hunters and killed to end its suffering.
Wyoming's greatest oil district north of Casper in the Salt Creek area reports 100 to 1690 barrels per day per well. Paraffin heavy oil tests show high kerosene and lubricants emerging, with two refineries at Cheyenne. Major firms like Burlington and a French consortium plan drilling, while total field output ranges from 2000 to 15900 barrels daily as four by thirteen mile proven area is noted.
J K Ferguson and G W Dahms arrive with Mrs Ferguson to take up permanent residence on the flat two miles north west of town. Ferguson, a practicing attorney now plans to farm but may practice law locally. Riverton Republican editor Weeks named Wind River reservation allotting agent, starting duties last week under civil service regulations.
Mr Jesse Lewis and Miss Beasie Bader both of Badwater were married at Lander last week. The couple are well and favorably known in the eastern part of this county. River freezing from bottom reported near Laramie as Boswell notes an unusual phenomenon on the river with water seeping on rocks making riffles more noticeable.
Leonard Christian Harrison from Wyoming achieved a record wheat yield on two acres in Pleasant Ridge, Nebraska. He threshed 125 bushels, an average of 56 1/2 bushels per acre, amid a region famed for farming with only two failures in twenty four years. The note invites comparison with eastern Nebraska or Iowa yields on land priced at $125 per acre.
Mr and Mrs Joe Lane travel with two eastern visitors to the Dutton creek oil field where drilling is active for a strong prospect. Danee McBride of the Senators signs his 1913 contract with a raise, signaling renewed team support.
Rock River reports rapid progress on a new coal station for the Union Pacific line. Foundation work advances for a 250 ton capacity plant with automatic damper, enabling passenger service coal loading in 90 seconds if needed. The project includes power facilities and city lighting, tying into a growing town with completed water works and sidewalks. Builder N G Petry directs finishing touches, while plans for a woolen mill and glass plant are discussed as further town improvements.
Worland stockholders plan a meeting next month to change by laws allowing commercial canning of fruit and vegetables. A Worland site has been arranged with one siding to reduce shipment costs. Early work this year shows a superior grade of goods and potential growth into a major valley enterprise. Sheridan Man Gets Big Deer John Quinn from his ranch on Wolf crook today.
Protone, promoted as a remarkable new flesh builder, claims to rapidly enlarge body mass. Advertisers tout fast plumpness and increased strength, urging readers to try the product for quick gains.
An advertisement touts Protone as a scientific flesh and strength builder that makes a person plump and well formed, claiming thin people suffer embarrassment while Protone provides a healthy glow, cheerful eyes, and full vitality. The regular one dollar size is sold by all druggists or mailed by The Protone Co. Detroit Michigan.
It will cost you nothing to prove the treatment’s effects. The Protone Company will mail a free 50¢ package of Protone to anyone who fills out a coupon and sends 0 cents in stamps or silver to cover postage. Included are full instructions and their book Why You Are Thin. Street City
Local ad lists the regular one dollar size of Protone for sale in Cheyenne. Vendors include W. W. Crooks F. W. Roedel Bands Drug Co Hansen Drugs Confectionery Co A B Roedel at 312 West 17th Street.
A hunter arrived with the 175 pound dressed deer head he killed last week, noting it is the season’s largest aside from Percy Zimmer’s 212 pound dressed buck. Mr. Quinn plans mounting the head by a taxidermist. In other news, Mrs. Busia Greer of Rock Springs earned payment from Ladies' Home Journal for a short story “What Can I Do?” to appear in January. In Sheridan, Paul Suski Jr. was ruled incorrigible and sent to the Golden industrial school after multiple arrests. police found nickels, coins and slot-machine keys in his pockets.
Engineer Burke aboard passenger train No 4% last week injured while handling the sand pipe. Two fingers were severed and he received treatment from Dr Marsh while en route between here and Eg best.
In Torrington on December 4 a thirteen year old, Orin Delbert Vandervorst, died after a work horse dragged him for over a half mile while attempting to mount home. His body showed extensive injuries with crushed limbs and facial injuries, the horse kicking him during the chase.
PINE BLUFFS reports Rev and Mrs Newport and daughter Adelaide have gone to Saratoga Wyoming where Mr Newport will fill a Presbyterian pulpit and Pine Bluffs extends best wishes. SUNRISE notes the wedding of Ernest Robinson and Hattie Schooley at Captain Winship’s home with the couple to reside on Robinson’s Meadowdale homestead. Cody club aims to persuade January legislature to set aside land between Cody and Yellowstone Park as winter elk range. hunting prohibited there. BUFFALO announces Tom Waugh severing ties with Beech er Sheep Co with Henry McCoubrey taking over. Waugh to winter in North Carolina and perhaps return next spring.
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