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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
10
Sheridan reports the Black Hills beetle has infested the Big Horn forest reserve marking the first such attack in history. Forest officials fear widespread destruction as rangers plan eradication efforts and study the pest’s lifecycle.
A large force of workmen have been engaged the setting mole project at Pine Bhuffs on December 6. The effort involves multiple crews and is expected to advance construction progress at the site under local supervision.
A group of Tenaloep ranchers led by Land rings Good Price Masin Det G Momre J W and J Miller sold 240 acres to Arthur Mason for 10500 dollars. The deal follows the recent organization of the People's Telephone company and promises improved communication among citizens as routes extend toward Cheyenne.
Centennial notes a shift in publication leadership with Central West Publishing taking over management and W V Tennant succeeding W C Schrenet as editor and manager for the Centennial Powt.
A gale like wind unroofed four Union Pacific bar cars in Laramie causing cargo transfers to other cars. Additional wind damage from nearby areas reported.
A Greensboro reader testimonials Vinol as a grease free cod liver oil like medicine that rebuilt blood and strength. The ad claims Vinol contains all curative elements of cod liver oil with added tenseron and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Mrs J T Snider and A F Roedel, a druggist, endorse the product.
Advertisement promotes a cold cure in one day using laxative bromide and quinine tablets. The copy mentions a supposed guarantee and grove signature on each box along with a price reference.
The Barker estate valued at thirty million dollars is left to Catherine Barker the 14 year old daughter of John H Barker owner of the Haskell Barker Car Company. Barker died Sunday leaving a fortune that places the girl among the world’s wealthiest. Honorary pallbearers are named from Chicago’s bankers and business leaders while active pallbearers will come from the car company staff.
In New York City a chaotic scramble for patronage and state jobs unfolds as Tammany Hall insiders shape new favors. Officials probe fire safety in Newark sweatshops while urban growth, housing, and crime camera initiatives draw attention to broader city challenges.
An Inter Ocean Barber Shop notice urges men to consider its services for haircuts and shaves. The blast of text also references Moldings at the Sherman Co and includes garbled names and phrases from a damaged source.
Atlas' present offering closes the first half of the Atlas Bill with three headline acts. The Venetian Trio Street Singers offer lively entertainment, Crosby and Lee perform a rural comedy “Coming Back Home” full of Yankee humor, and Maximillian and Martinee Co. present extraordinary feats of comedy and trickery in a topnotch production. Also included are up-to-date pictures and music.
A Munich International Ballooning Club airship drifted from Kirkwall in Orkney after a ferocious gale. Metager died when a wave swept him from the basket while Metzger perished. Disler and Joerdens survived unharmed as the craft landed successfully after a perilous night at sea.
Laura Brandt was found guilty today of being a common scold based on testimony from Mrs. Louise Schaneman Mrs. Julia Miller and others. She fainted during the trial and was removed from the courtroom. Since she owns the house she cannot be ousted from the neighborhood and Judge Willison suspended the sentence but required a $500 bond to keep the peace making this the first such conviction in the city in many years.
Walla Walla Washington December 6 One hundred forty eight miles of straw roads have been made this season by H H Case supervisor of Road District No 4 of this county. Straw holds down the dust and prevents wheels from sinking in mud in wet seasons. Straw is a favorite road building material and sagebrush is also used in some places. Sagebrush is tougher than straw and shreds into threadlike filaments with little travel.
Brigadier General Karl D. Thomas, commander of the Department of the Colorado, will be forced out of the United States army. The Denver dispatch notes the retirement will remove a high ranking officer from active duty amid official reorganizations.
The Neal treatment is described as a non drug hypodermic and internal regimen claimed to cure habitual and periodic drunkenness in three days. It is said to restore men to family and business with improved mental and physical condition. Address and testimonials are offered for the Neal Institute at 1508 So 10th St Omaha.
The man, aged sixty four, served forty nine years as a soldier and gained fame as an Indian fighter in the early days. He saw service in the Philippines Porto Rico and Cuba and has now reached retirement after a long career.
A brief promotional line from Jenkins Sho Co suggests gifting house slippers to encourage staying at home during nights. The item highlights comfort footwear as a domestic appeal. No additional context or date is provided.
Congressman Mondell of Wyoming, once seriously ill during the campaign, was in his seat as Congress opened. He announced himself in good health and ready to back fair conservation measures under President Taft, with Democrats or any party supporting the cause.
Washington December 6 The possession of one sixteenth negro blood brings a person under the classification of negro according to a district court decision in the Isabell I Wall case. The 8 year old girl was admitted to a white school over a year ago but later excluded on grounds she was a negro. Evidence showed the girl is one sixteenth negro.
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