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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
12
The column rails against recall and initiative limits while condemning politicians and corporate influence. It cites Wyoming lawmakers, Clark, Lorimer, and Jeffries regarding reforms and bribes, warns of public distrust, and notes Mexican clashes and material price trends. It calls for decisive action to protect the public welfare.
A State Leader page 1 comparison argues the Mets bill enables direct voter power for constitutional amendments and enactments, while the Schwood proposal supposedly blocks citizen initiative. It urges support for Mets and opposition to Schwood, claiming the former serves public interest and the latter threatens democratic participation.
A fragmentary poem by S. KE. Elser in the Chicago Record-Herald extols daily toil and contentment over wealth. The speaker praises honest labor as a source of constant glee and resilience, expressing disdain for idle riches while embracing modest, steady work.
A young girl visiting her recently married aunt in Boston notices the new home and reports she has found one missing item a Bible. She explains she would use it to press flowers in.
Chicago Jan. 31 A restaurant advertises for waitresses who are red headed at 290 State Street. John K. Thompson former Cook County treasurer and Republican mayoral hopeful owns the place. Manager Edward Hines cites red haired waitresses as a business asset noting customers enjoy flaming hair and a red haired staff would attract diners from blocks away.
Senator James J. Hughes Sr. died intestate in Colorado. Gerald Hughes, eldest son, prepares to apply for letters of administration. The estate is valued around 6 million dollars, sparking surprise over control of vast properties. An unrelated line notes a separate fatal accident involving Arthur Chester, age 11.
An accident near Sterling injures Mrs. Chester when a father’s auto strikes a rut and turns. Chester recalls the sights on the road were dim, hindering his ability to see clearly.
Taft administration aims to realize a direct all rail link from New York to Panama with connections through Mexico and Central America. Seventy five percent of the route is already in place across Nicaragua Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala and Panama aiming to finish by linking lines through unsettled Central American regions.
A transcript shows a famous proposer of patent medicine recounting a testimonial letter. He notes the letter’s subject bought and used the remedy independently, without consultation, and claims a cure. The exchange includes remarks about the man’s behavior and the letter’s apparent authenticity.
The fragment humorously recalls a poodle running away and a muff suggested by Jack. It remarks on revising wedding vows by removing obedience while preserving a quip about not buying liaisons for Christmas.
An encouraging note mentions FreshTy and a figure called Lady of the House seeking a one mile win at Vila King, implying a racing or endurance event with a clear goal and competitive context.
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