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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
12
The writer notes that the myth of Santa Claus endures for those with decent hearts and belief in the world’s goodwill. He argues reformers overstate truth against the joy of the Santa legend and its ongoing role in inspiring faith and cheer.
Patrick Nolan argues Red Cloud was misrepresented after his death. He recalls skirmishes on the plains and asserts the Sioux chief acted from just grievances. Nolan says Red Cloud saved his life, was a friend, and fought only when right, portraying him as a patriot not an outlaw.
The piece discusses Senor Estrada as a potential popular American hero who has made a grave error. It portrays Senor Entrada as the Nicaraguan revolutionary leader and notes American sympathy for the revolutionaries over President Zelaya, whom Americans deem a scoundrel and murderer. It reflects anticipation that Estrada would punish Zelaya, which would boostEstrada’s popularity, second only to James J. Jeffries.
The text mocks Senor Batrada and Senor Zelaya amid a chaotic Central American scene. It notes Batrada’s failed plan to discipline Zelaya, his retreat, and his appeal for support from San, while Nicaragua’s dispatches cast Bee trada in an unfavorable light. The piece critiques American perceptions of the conflict and leadership.
The obituary and philosophy of Pat Sheedy, famed as a square gambler, are examined. It argues his so called honesty served his image, not truth, and that his epitaph reveals a self deceptive code: the just man may cheat himself, he does not cheat others.
The article argues Elizabethan audiences rejected female actors on stage citing Globe Theatre billings. It notes women like Ophelia and Desdemona were played by men and questions how Shakespeare's heroines conveyed wit and passion without actual female performers. References to players and misreadings of Ophelia illustrate the era’s gender constraints.
A playful sales note highlights men suspenders in vibrant colors, sold in handsome boxes. Christmas appeal emphasized with prices from 50c to $1.60.
In Brush Colorado a case pits Hector McLean against Francis Schlatter followers over a $6000 estate. The will misdrawn by McLean leads to invalidation as witnessed by a Nebraska judge. The estate may be partitioned among McLean's brother Peter’s children, with distribution in Scotland.
An advertisement urges readers to take Mi O Na tablets after meals to ease overworked stomachs. It claims the product aids digestion, reduces belching, and helps with general stomach strain regardless of food, promising quick relief. The copy mentions distribution in New York.
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