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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
6
A reader extols buying only top quality merchandise and cites Calumet Baking Powder as the best value. He claims superior performance based on scientific testing, widespread consumer preference, and visits to the Calumet plant proving its cleanliness and efficiency.
In Rawlins Wyoming Clarence KE Harper dies from injuries suffered when he was thrown from an automobile last Thursday. He had lived in the city for several years as of his death on Sunday morning.
A vintage advertisement extols Musterole as a blisterless mustard remedy for sore throat bronchitis lumbago and colds. It asserts fast relief without skin irritation using a white oil-based ointment sold in 30c 6c and hospital sizes up to 2.50.
A deputy sheriff named Mr. Harper, riding with Sheriff Gaylord and two penitentiary inmates near Lander, was killed when their car hit a ditch at Stewart Meadows. He suffered a base skull fracture and died after being taken to Bull Springs and then to the city for treatment.
Laramie Wyoming December 17 Senator Jacob Berner who was injured when his automobile overturned west of the city and pinned beneath the car was able to walk from his home door for a half block in warm bright sun. Mrs Berner also up and about the house after an operation prior to his injury.
Hans Slansen, treasurer of the Lowell school district, says a $1500 check from Great Western Sugar, via local manager W. P. Hogarty, will fund the new school building. The firm, resident in Lowell for two years, has a record of substantial local support including $400 for graveling Main Street and $50 for a cement bridge.
The ad promotes Swisher's Christmas shop with a wide selection of gifts for all ages. It highlights wedding and diamond rings in solid gold, necklaces, lavalieres, and bracelets, plus safety razors, fountain pens, and toilet sets.
Douglas Wyoming December dispatch reports Louise Olivereau a former Douglas resident found guilty on nine federal charges under the espionage laws. A Seattle fed court jury deliberated 30 minutes and set bond at 7500 dollars. she admitted mailing over 2000 circulars arguing self over country. Olivereau sentenced to ten years imprisonment and placed in marshal custody.
Lovell Wyoming December 17 Wednesday night ER. W. and Bert Merchant had a miraculous escape when their car plunged six to eight feet into Sage Creek after a removed obstruction on the new bridge approach left the old road unblocked. Only minor injuries reported as brakes failed at the critical moment.
John Baillie aged 60 years superintendent of the Soldier Spring fish hatchery died after several weeks illness. He came from Scotland in 1880 to work in rolling mills and later served at the hatchery. His body is being prepared for burial in Laramie with services expected Tuesday. He leaves a wife Maria McRae and four sons William John Fred Harmon one son dead and sisters Mrs John Reid Mrs William McDonald and Mrs Dan McDonald of Hanna expected to arrive.
The obituary notes the death of a city police officer with four brothers among the survivors. George Baillie served in the city force, with siblings in Denver and Idaho also listed as survivors.
Firefighters respond to lumber car blaze in the railroad yards at 3 am in Laramie Wyoming. A chemical engine suppresses the flames with minimal damage reported.
Five stockmen were severely bruised at the Laramie stock yards when a yard engine, moving a string of nine cars, halted near unloading chutes a moment before colliding with fifty loaded cars. The engineer braked, throwing the men from their seats. none suffered broken bones. They were treated by Dr. McCollum and later went to their rooms for the night.
Advertises a one day cure with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price 30 cents.
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