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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
5
A string of brief notices lists visitors arriving in Cheyenne from multiple cities including Rock Springs Sherburne Mont Pine Bluff Omaha and New Yorker. Names include J V Branch F W Foss Vern Mokler Marvin Torrington and K R Irwin among others with local business and event mentions.
Ladies of the H O A club host an all day open house in the parlor of the Presbyterian church on Saturday December. The event features fancy handmade gifts a table of home cooked treats and light refreshments. Funds support charitable work and Christmas stockings for one hundred needy children.
An old advertisement touts Dr. F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a cure for dull skin and digestive woes. It claims the olive colored tablets cleanse the liver and bowels, restore energy, and improve complexion, urging nightly use for a period with 10 and 20 cent boxes available from druggists.
The high school lists students on the second six weeks honor roll. First Honors require 90+ averages in all subjects. Second Honors require at least 90. Names include Mary Garlock, Lucille Ahlers, Sadie Sherman, and others across year levels with notes on five subjects for Myron Yeager.
Vitagraph producer Ralph W. Ince cubes the film with high quality locations and camera work. A skating party on a glassy pond evokes merriment and wholesome atmosphere while Lucille Lee Stewart mishap during a "whip" shot adds realism the director preserves for dramatic effect.
The Atlas describes Balboa Company’s A Matrimonial Martyr with striking outdoor scenes and color testing. It notes sending the production to Paris laboratories for Pathecolor, praising the effort and the film’s photographic quality.
Dennis K. Gash, Cheyenne business owner, announces the formal opening of his exclusive men s clothing shop. The store will feature tailored menswear from Crofus and Knapp hats to Wilson Prothers shirts and other furnishings, with no shoes in stock.
Seeman and Landis of Chicago submitted end and pattern designs for school gym scenery. The two sets chosen are a parlor scene and a woodland scene with drop curtains and wings ordered. The Michigan Glee Club will perform with the new scenery on December 26.
Secretary Baker argues for government led industrial education for 25 000 to 20 000 young men to serve as civil soldiers in military emergencies. He notes he took office in March 1916 and recounts Mexican border issues from the Columbus raid to November 20th, highlighting 110 000 national guard and 48 000 regulars on the border and ongoing disturbances by outlaws and bands roving northern Mexico.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations for men only on January 2 for shot firers and January 9 for leading draftsman in ordnance, with pay rates of 840 and 2406. An open stenographer and writer exam for both men and women is set for January 20. Forms 1400 2118 1124 available from the Civil Service Department in Washington.
Urgent meeting of W O W at K C Hall at 8 30 a m sharp on Wednesday December 6 to attend the funeral of our late neighbor William Picet. REIS.
James E. Wets, known as the egg king of Chicago, admits control of more than 706 million eggs. Photographs show him in a happy mood after the statement. Chicago health officials say most eggs were stored in March and must be disposed of by January under the law.
A government report details the border defense mobilization of state National Guard units, praising high morale and public service while noting difficulties in reorganization under the National Defense Act. It highlights cooperation with the American Railway Association in troop movement, and cites recruiting shortfalls affecting full strength targets for the regular army and National Guard.
Bargain offer to purchase a late model Ford touring car. Advertisement states cash payment and target vehicle at 1701 Carey Ave, THE SAMPLE, seeking a quick sale.
Four new companies filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Shamrock Oil Co of Case with 500000 capital, directors Hayes Mullin Cronin Adama Mahoney. Thornton Mercantile Co of Thornton Wyoming to be directed by Keckley Degner Croxton Ross Luman Spencer for 10000 shares. Riverview Klere ford Co with 150000 capitalization, Saratoga. Park Gold Mining Co capital 700000, Centennial valley near Centennial Albany county, directors Sheetz Winters Garnett Barton Medill.
A plea asks readers to support the Salvation Army's Christmas relief efforts aiding hungry families. It highlights the Army's long standing winter aid work, efficient distribution, and calls on the public to let the Army act as their agent to supply bread and relief to the needy.
The organization, highly regarded for relief work, reports strong public support. About 100 boys are stationed in stores and more kettles will be set on streets next Saturday and kept through Christmas to aid poor children.
German forces renewed a heavy assault around Verdun as fighting intensifies on other fronts. Saloniki reports Serbians capturing additional Hungarian and German positions while Paris confirms a partially successful Verdun attack. German submarines bombarded Funchal and Madeira, sinking a French gunboat and a British and French steamer.
Tuesday morning Mrs. W. H. Redd of 913 West Twentieth Street underwent an appendectomy at the Private hospital and was reported as doing nicely at the latest report.
Election of officers will take place Thursday evening at 7 30 oclock. The program includes athletic sports and a smoker. A M RIBS. Attest Dr W Gill Clerk.
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