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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
5
Fire chief George W Bates warns all Christmas decorating users to avoid candles and flammable materials. He urges non inflammable decorations, secure trees, safe lighting, and proper storage of packing materials to prevent January fires and protect children.
Temperature this date 17 degrees actual mean. Change 3 degrees warmer in last 24 hours. Highest 25 at 12 30 p m, lowest 15 at 1 00 a m. Wind 32 mph from the west at 8 20 a m. Precipitation since January 1 14.98 inches versus normal 14.41 inches. Oil fields north of Kemmerer in Wyoming show Salt Lake capital funding.
Public notice proclaims a science breakthrough in Q Ban hair treatment that darkens gray or faded hair to a uniform natural shade. It promises gradual, undetectable results, safety, and a money back guarantee, offered by A. E. Roedel and carried by drug stores.
The great living flag created by ten thousand American bluejackets at the United States naval training station Great Lakes is described. Sailors from nearly every state arranged in a precise formation to resemble the flag with a 550 foot pole and specified counts in the ball stripes and stars. The image was staged to appear proportionate from the camera angle and features a detailed breakdown of men per star and stripe.
Oil news reports EF. T. Williams well to be cased and drilled down to the third sand about 70 to 100 feet below the second. Wells 1 and 3 yield 200 barrels daily. Sheridan Wyoming company to lead in Maverick Springfield area with shallow depth trials. Many rigs and crews moving, aiming to complete new wells within days.
South Side brief lists visits by Rev Otto Schultze of Loup City and Powers of Chugwater to local households. Illnesses include Mrs Kalber and Gage, with Gage back to work. J Jesson injured at work, home on East Eighth. Johnson school PTA meeting approves ten dollar gift to orphan homes and ends Christmas gift tradition. Program features recitation Little brown Hands by Alfred Sloan.
Piano solo Verla Parker and Lorene Hobbs performed with recitations by Marjory Johnson and Oliver Johnson._SELECTIONS from Snow Bound and The Three Bears were presented by students. Various solo numbers including Over There by James Blamey and Mrs Jones were offered as a modest turnout hoped to grow at the next gathering.
A Spokane reader praises Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup for relief during lagrippe. The ad claims fresh stock at prices lower than wartime cost, with nationwide availability and a customer testimonial about stopping a bad cough.
Pat Sullivan, Cheyenne visitor from Unsper, sought news by calling for avis and 7-passenger touring cars. Ward Hudson returned from Fremont, Ohio, taking a new line type operator post in the Leader office. The Sherman Co. advertised varnishing services and taxi calls remained active with Call No. 9 for taxis and 7-passenger cars.
Cheyenne reports from Laramie claiming an epidemic traveled from here to Laramie causing four cases in one family and a fatal outcome were investigated. Dr. Wyman and State Inspector Beard found no diphtheria at the house or neighborhood and deemed the accusation false. A note from Lovell mentions wage increases of 60 cents a day plus bonus and free insurance at the Great Western Sugar plant.
Reports show the state's potato yield rising by two million bushels while hay production falls off. Farmers cite weather impacts and market demand as factors influencing crop shifts this season.
The death of Gust Kondaks, a Cheyenne taxicab driver, remains under investigation with robbery ruled out as motive since $46 remained in his pockets. Authorities believe the killers may have used the taxi to flee. Deputy Sheriff George Carroll traveled to Denver to assist in locating the assailants as no arrests or vehicle have been found.
Dealers announced last night that graham bread was plentiful and supply met demand. Monday afternoon the stock ran out for some buyers but restocked yesterday. Officials estimate bakers are adjusting to new conditions and will avoid future shortages once demand and production are properly aligned. Tro-Wyoming camping activity grows near Riverton.
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