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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
16
Just received a complete line of Runks Steamer trunks. Ladies two tray trunks priced from 85.00 to 15.00 each. Dress suitcases from 8.50 up. Umbrellas for Christmas. Silks, down comforters to 810.00, baby blankets from 0.65, cotton blankets in white and grey 0.65 to 1.50.
The listing detail shows Onyx silk hose in black tan or white priced 60c to 91.50 and 1.75 per pair. Wayne silk hose offered in all shades from 1.50 to 2.00 per pair. New silk hose embroidered with Silk Onyx quality at 1.35 1.50 and 2.50 per pair. Ladies fiber silk hose 50c per pair. Gents lisle hose in all colors 25c per pair and gents silka hose 5c per pair.
The piece argues that thrift and waste elimination drive successful industry and government reform. It cites rising city taxes as symptomatic of over-spending and notes efforts by officials to adopt more efficient methods in customs and public finance. T. D. McGregor endorses broader adoption of true economy by citizens and governments.
The Colorado and Southern passenger train No. 27 reached Fort Collins then returned, the first on this branch in 12 days. A rotary plow from Fort Collins cleared extensive snow and another plow was sent to Jessup's cut near Wheatland to remove wreckage. Traffic on the Cheyenne Junction line is expected to take several days to resume.
Willie Ritchie and Harlem Tommy Murphy will meet for the lightweight championship on Friday January 23 in San Francisco on the same terms as the canceled December bout. Weigh in 184 pounds one hour before the fight. postponement rules if rain or other issues occur. Ritchie receives a $15,000 guarantee while Murphy gets $20 for training expenses.
Washington December 16 Officers of the Order of Carabao say they had no hostile intent toward President Whitson's Philippine policy. They hosted a dinner last week that included travesties of cabinet members. Rear Admiral Howard repudiated a press agent's stories about the event. He and other officers met with Secretary Garrison to report the banquet details. The Wilson administration has ordered an investigation, stirring army navy circles.
The American dry goods magnate John Claflin appears in a rare photograph as he exits a New York automobile bound for his wholesale house. His firm Claflin and Company controls stake in numerous large department stores nationwide and he is named in discussions of public office. The piece also notes social quips about marriage and love at first sight.
The report notes extreme temperatures for the date across years. Highest 68 degrees and lowest 14 in recent years. Extremes this day show an 1 year high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.
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