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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
14
Pine Bluffs Wyoming December 10 The town band is forming with new books and practice nights. Beginners welcome and anyone may join whether or not they have played before. Many old band members invited to join at the town hall this week to create a solid organization.
A clipped advertisement urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and throat issues plus Foley Widney Pills for pain kidney bladder ailments and a cathartic tablet. Also mentions towels slippers and cattle remark in a fragmentary note.
Provost General Crowder commends Secretary Baker for fair and effective enforcement of the draft law at a Georgetown University meeting. Crowder affirms staff effort but credits Baker for the law’s administration and impartiality amid calls for uniform registration and enforcement.
Evanston Wyoming reports its first million dollar bank, with a total deposits reaching 1,008,750.44. The First National Bank, now Mutual Exchange Bank, traces its lineage to Lincoln County and later became a United States Depository, noted for conservative loans and progressive services benefiting all depositors.
Infestation of stray cats in Johnstown sparks fear and calls for action. Town residents report varied cat colors and scents, prompting concern that an enemy may have dumped the animals. Local authorities stress the disruption to food supplies and warn of drastic measures if culprits are not found.
Wheat cars from Pine Bluffs show limited progress as rail service struggles with congestion. Farmers await advances and faster road haulage to move grain, with officials promising utmost effort to speed shipments. Four new cudgels noted at Sweetwater, while railroad crews push to improve freighting of foodstuffs and silver materials.
Supt. Ira B. Fee met principals to discuss building problems. Health conditions show improvement with few contagious cases. Christmas programs are under way with a high school tree funded by students to aid the needy. A Dec 14 patriotic program by Miss Thompsons class is announced and an alumnae reception with dance is planned for Saturday evening.
The high school extends invitations to former students and attendees. J H Walton addresses students on savings certificates. Boys for patriotic service sign up to help sort mail during the Christmas rush. Sacajawea Camp Fire plans war work funds for French orphans, raising $59,000 with self-denial and fundraisers. An endurance run rewards party honors twenty participants with races, a two part program, dancing, and a victory feast.
An old advertisement promotes a memo titled keeping youthful by feeling young and avoiding a sallow look. It touts De Banaras olive tablets as a substitute for cathartics, claiming they cleanse bowels and improve appearance. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are advertised at 25c per box with suggested use and availability from all druggists.
A line of personal names includes Isabelias Buckley Abraham Wellnitz Harold Hobbs Harry Engstrom Herold Burnelde Helen Richmonsi Frances Mentver Julia Gregory Herbert Woodmas Elizabeth Kin port Elizabeth Jones Everett Phila baum Rosalie Paul Clara Binney Kathryn Pearson Glenys Hixen baugh Wilda Wilson and Erna Fa kin.
E Ewell suffered a broken arm when the car crank struck him as the handle flew back during a return from Laramie with Mrs Ewell after a Thanksgiving visit. They tried to finish by driving one handed but stopped at Wheatland and finished the trip by train.
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