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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
2
An article recounts Quebec French-Canadian Habitant life preserving 17th century settlements. It notes land tenure from Seigneurs to Habitant free inhabitants, describes homesteads and villages named after saints, and highlights large families and rural pride amid aging, old-world features.
Special to State Journal Los Angeles reports the Los Angeles Record won a five week trial against Edwin T. Karl, a powerful political boss owning the Express and Tribune. Karl faced charges of running a corrupt machine, using detectives and fear to control officials, while the jury found no verdict against him.
An advertisement for Swisher Optical Company promoting eye examinations and eyewear. It claims a first class examination leads to a correctly fitted pair of glasses and relief from eyestrain. The notice mentions offices and a Western Union Telegraph Office contact and highlights two registered optometrists.
The Amery Journal announces editor Barr Moses has struck for higher pay. He has worked four months for nothing and owes about 35 dollars weekly in back pay. He will not work until he secures satisfactory assurance of increased pay. The paper is left blank beyond his bitter parting column.
Report says Coach Estes will join the U.S. officer corps in early spring, affecting the high school athletics program. Athletic director Al Bert Heten confirms preparations for the transition as the district seeks a replacement.
Local grocery touts best quality groceries and full fresh produce. It advertises Laneh meats Hammond's ud ahy's and Swift's hams and bacon with diverse items including three pound cans of peanut butter and gripe fruit. It also mentions Underhill overalls and Great Western work gloves.
Advertises Hamilton Brown Shoes offering family footwear and special bargains on school shoes. Encourages children to visit for durable comfortable footwear.
Estes has enjoyed wide popularity with students, having drawn more men to football than any since Coach Loughridge. His departure will be keenly felt in high school athletics as the team expected him to stay through the basketball season.
Christiania police warned residents after a string of mysterious fires linked to Germany. A police communique described a meeting among three cables of letters mapping alleged German spy activity, noting fires destroyed merchandise in transit and urging vigilance amid wartime tensions.
The report notes losses vary from zero to 150,000 kroner with a fire at Sorengen endangering irreplaceable stores worth many millions of kroner.
Casper Wyoming December 7 1923 Today marks the opening of Casper s latest industry a sash and door factory owned and operated by John Rocert who since last March has been in Casper supervising the construction of the Ormsby Scherck building as general contractor. The factory is at 662 West Second Street in a modern building with the latest wood working machinery and is ready to do business at once.
Veteran craftsman Mr. Robelt, with lifelong experience in mill work and furniture, is poised to take charge of a local contractor’s shop, bringing practical knowledge of contractor requirements and pricing considerations.
Local dealers report Christmas fruit cake will omit currants due to a shortage. Prunes are suggested as a substitute. All dried currants are imported, with Greece historically supplying the best stock, but supply has been off the market for a long time.
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