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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
13
Fire chief George W. Bates warns homes and churches in Cheyenne to avoid candles and flammable decorations. The letter urges safer trees, nonflammable materials, electrical lighting, and proper storage of packing. stresses dangers to children and winter fire hardships.
Weather data shows mean temperature 17 degrees for the date with 3 degrees rise in the last 24 hours. Highest 25 degrees at 12 30 p.m. Lowest 15 degrees early morning. Wind west to southeast up to 32 mph. Precipitation since January 1 totaled 14.98 inches vs 14.41 inches normal. Oil field notes describe Dry Piney and Fossil regions near Kemmerer attracting Salt Lake capital.
Advertisement declares a scientific discovery in Q Ban that turns gray or faded hair to a natural dark shade with Q fan. It claims gradual, undetectable results and offers a 75 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. Sold by A. E. Roedel and drug stores. Also Q Ban tonle Liquid Shampoo and Ban Depilatory.
Ten thousand American bluejackets formed a living flag at the United States Naval Training Station Great Lakes. They weaved into a precise shape guided by white tape, with 290 men in the ball, 500 in the pole, 150 in the front stripe and 200 in the last stripe. The pole stretched 550 feet long.
Oil news reports ongoing drilling across several Wyoming fields. Williams wells yield about 200 barrels daily while crews rush to reach the third sand 70 to 100 feet below the second. New spuds, casing, and deepening plans promise faster production with multiple rigs active.
South Side items report visits by Rev Otto Schultze of Loup City and Mr Powers of Chugwater at local homes. Henry Kalber remains ill. Gage resumes work after illness. William Kalber to Omaha on business. J Jesson injured at work, confined at home. Johnson school Parent Teachers Association held meeting and voted ten dollars to orphans homes in Lar am ie and Wheatland. They also decided to drop the Christmas gift tradition. Program included a recitation Little brown Hands by Alfred Sloan.
A small turnout attended a local gathering featuring piano solos by Verla Parker Lorene Hobbs and a vocal piece Over There by James Blamey. Recitations included Marjory Johnson and Willie Tischmacher with selections from Snow Bound and The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers.
An ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup available at prewar prices, claiming quick relief and broad homes use. A customer testimonial from Abs Mary Kishy of Spokane Washington states the product stopped her lagrippe cough and helped her recover, with distribution claimed nationwide.
Pat Sullivan, a Cheyenne visitor, called for avis and 7 passenger touring cars. The Sherman Co. and W T U Wyoming filed incorporation papers at the statehouse with new corporators Anna Allison Daley Street and Christina Wagner. False fire alarm on Reed Street prompted city response. Mamie Schueltz appointed notary at Burns for four years. Snow plow cleared main highways as cold weather slowed work at Westin dock.
Cheyenne reports of an epidemic carried from Cheyenne to Laramie causing four cases and a death are debunked after investigation by Dr. Wyman and Dr. Beard. They find no diphtheria in the house or neighborhood and exonerate Mrs. Moore and her family. The piece notes wages increases at the Great Western Sugar factory in Lovell.
State reports potato production up by two million bushels while hay yields decline across regions. Officials cite weather patterns and market demand affecting overall farm outputs this season.
The death of Gust Kondaka, a Cheyenne taxicab driver, remains a mystery after robbery theory was dismissed. Investigators note $46 untouched in Kondaka's pockets and doubt revenge. Deputy Sheriff George Carroll travels to Denver to collaborate with police and county officials to locate the killers and the taxi.
Dealers said graham bread was plentiful and available to all seekers. A Monday shortage followed by a Tuesday restock. Carriers note bakers struggle to adjust to new conditions but expect steady supply once estimates are refined. Tron-Wyoming camping activity rises near Riverton tract.
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