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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
The fragmentary text mentions flour production with unclear wording and several garbled terms. It hints at a list of items or brands and a numerical value but lacks coherent names, dates, or places to form a complete news item.
Andy Roedel of Cheyenne returns for Christmas after a four month aviation course on the Pacific coast and successful preliminary exams to qualify for the Brand school of aviation. Wm Thompson of Cheyenne holds an aviator’s certificate from the Curtiss School and seeks admission to the grand school to become an aviation corps officer.
Attend funeral for late neighbor Wm Keating on December 27 at 6 15 a m at K C hall Thorster. Includes garbled lines about remedies for headaches and colds and a misprinted Brom Quinine box with Grove's signature.
Community members are asked to attend the funeral at K C Hall on Thursday December 27 at standard time in the morning. The message requests prompt messenger service and notes reasonable voices.
Local recruiting reports four more Marines needed to fill the city quota for December. Applicants aged 18 to 45 may join. those already drafted can be released if not needed immediately. Marines, noted for serving on battleships and overseas action, have seen lowered standards to widen eligibility.
Coughs colds croup and lagrippe are prevalent. neglect may lead to pneumonia. T F Lynch of Da Hols Pa urges using Folers honey and Tar, praising its cost saving effect and warning against imitation or substitutes. Foley's is sold everywhere.
A resolution from Rock Springs Black residents dated December 17, 1917, condemns mob execution after Wade Hamilton was lynched by a mob. The group urges a swift state investigation and accountability for any lax officials, stressing the law should govern punishment and not mob rule.
Telegrams from New York City show members of the 148th artillery and 116th ammunition train, part of the Wyoming National Guard, remain on American soil despite rumors they were en route to France. Recipients in Cheyenne received season greeting messages confirming their stay.
A historical Q and A on personal income tax filing requirements for 1917. It covers who must file, where to file, filing deadlines, extensions, penalties for late or false returns, and rules for married couples filing jointly or separately, including exemptions and dependents.
Meatless day on Christmas boosted fowl demand with turkey leading sales. Bread markets showed strong rye and graham bread demand, while graham bread remained the top seller. Bakers adjusted to new conditions and supply and demand evened out.
Salt Lake City and Ogden papers report a German spy may have planted sulfuric acid in the county clerk Ida R. Graham’s office. The acid, possibly a pint bottle used by agricultural agent R. E. Reynolds, fell from a window sill burning her arm and face. her condition improves though the arm heals slowly.
Members of the 100 Per Cent American Society of Cheyenne are summoned to a city hall gathering tonight at 7:90 o'clock. The note urges full attendance and outlines the meeting in the city center.
In Casper Wyoming on December 26 Gus Anderson a 49 year old local character attempted to end his life in two separate methods. He slashed his throat cut his scalp wrists and arms and then tried to drown himself in a creek. He was saved by police and rushed to the State hospital where doctors expect recovery from non fatal injuries.
Auto stolen on Christmas night was recovered within half an hour by Undersheriff Ed Schoel and St. Robataille at Fort Russell. The thief was not caught. The car belonged to Mrs Hefferon county superintendent of schools who planned to remain at the sheriff's office until recovery. They towed the car to the courthouse after discovering no switch key in it.
A. R. Kimball, assisting general manager of OG L Walker Lumber, travels to Casper as Midwest Refining places a 2,000,008 foot lumber order, the largest Wyoming total, valued around 90,000 dollars. C. R. Handy becomes local manager of all departments, succeeding Kimball.
Ready now at old prices fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar hit shelves. Mrs. Mary Kisby of Spokane writes that after lagrippe and a severe cough the remedy stopped her cough and she recovered, confirming its effectiveness. Sold everywhere.
W. C. W. invites neighbors to a 8:15 a.m. meeting at K hall on Thursday December 27. Attendees include William Keating A C Hraschear and C C as named participants.
M W A requests all members meet at A U W hall Thursday morning December 27 at 8 50 to attend the funeral of Neighbor William Keating. L Gage and others present.
A Christmas night theft from Mrs. Bert McGee’s car near Cheyenne includes a large Sterling silver tray and other gifts. The sheriff’s force hunts for the “meanest chief” burglars with a list of stolen items, promising detention for any suspect found with them. Mrs. McGee is a well known ranch resident near Granite Canyon.
Train No 24 departs Denver 6 PM reaches Cheyenne 10 55 PM, new 10 16 prior. departs north 11 15 PM. Train No 2 leaves Wendover 6 40 PM arrives Cheyenne 14 45, replaces 11 15 arrival.
A three day Sunday school efficiency institute will convene in Cheyenne starting Friday December 28. The program covers story hours for children, junior department work, missionary activities and other subjects. A banquet at 6 PM Friday features toastmaster Professor A S Jessup. The institute is directed by Thomas S Young D D of Denver.
SHERIDAN Wyo Dec 26 A man from a mining camp was arrested Wednesday by Sheriff Mossberg on theft charges for stealing a pipe from the Heldt cigar store. After jail time he pled guilty before Justice Cusick and was fined five dollars plus costs due to his sick wife and poor finances. the pipe valued at eleven dollars.
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