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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
2
The Rawlins Board backs a move to secure a hospital for the town. The plan involves funding and securing the site in Park Hunt, with a target to complete the project within six months and open a hospital serving the community.
A vintage Musterole advertisement promises relief from sore throat bronchitis coughs and chest colds without mustard plaster. It touts a white ointment that is easy to apply with fingers and claims rapid pain relief for head colds rheumatism and various body aches. The ad lists hospital size jars priced at $2.50.
A local railroad order has promised to contribute $1000 to the hospital fund. Additionally at least twenty five merchants and workers have pledged $500 each to aid the drive.
Reid of Mitchell argues beets must be valued at any price agreed upon and credits local factories for North Matte valley prosperity. He claims removing the beer industry would collapse the region’s gains and raise alfalfa hay prices otherwise.
Western Union officials plan extensive improvements in Rawlins. The Pery Anderson building on Fourth Street will be leased long term and fitted as a major telegraph station and modern office. Two expert operators will join the staff as Rawlins becomes a transcontinental relay hub.
Six month 1917 tax take for Casper totaled 285698.25 dollars, up about 71000 from 1916. Current taxes 281542.40 and delinquent 4156.12. year end balance 276872.85, about 75000 higher than prior year. Also receipts from district court and county offices and fines added to totals. Deputy help added late in year due to rising activity.
The blizzard drives high demand for cough medicines and warns against unknown mixtures. Petey's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as a safe family remedy without opiates, sold widely.
Casper Wyo Feb 4 A Poculhamus a noted oil man of twenty years will visit Oklahoma to review and opine on a productive gas field A major southern oil company has offered him control of its Oklahoma holdings after bringing in the state’s largest gas wellIts daily output is 52000000 cubic feet V Pauthamus a major land investor and Big Muddy field developer is cited as a leading petroleum figure Just before the war he was sent to Russia to survey oil lands for possible American purchases.
Thousands seek cure for stomach upset by using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The ad claims the tablets cleanse the liver and improve digestion without cramps, suggesting one or two at bedtime provides quick relief. They are sold at 20c per box.
A severe winter storm hit Basin around 6 am with heavy damp snow and fierce winds. Manderson routes remained closed, forcing Basin visitors to stay with Bern hotel and friends as temperatures plunged to below zero Thursday night, marking a record low for the season.
Don Parsons of Sioux County Nebraska was arrested by Sheriff J G Sherman on a warrant for moving branded stock across the state line without inspection. He seeks a writ of habeas corpus at Harrison and is under bond pending hearing. The case involves Carl Hayes and a mortgage on cattle, with Hayes' mother forced to sign a bill of sale to prevent Parsons from taking the stock.
J. L. Madigan found a copper wartime private coin at the Laramie electric light office. The obverse bears Dix with a liberty cap flag design and a threat to shoot anyone who tears it down. The reverse features a flag and the words The Flag of Our Union. He seeks to locate the coin’s origin.
Seven men pleaded guilty and received terms in the Douglas district court. Harold Wright faces 12 to 18 months for burglary at the Douglas Mercantile store. McKenna gets 18 to 24 months for check forgery. Ed Horton, a Black man, receives 12 to 18 months for robbing a Hotel LaBonte guest. M Brewer and E F Hall, from Glenrock, each get 12 to 18 months for stealing a telephone and pay box. R M Shelby gets 12 to 18 months for stealing a coat. Alva Mills, Glenrock youth, sent to industrial school for up to 14 years for forging his father's check. Sheriff Messenger to take prisoners to Rawlins tonight.
A large crowd enjoyed a dance in Rock Springs new barn before use. Several residents visited from St Louis and Chicago, including Mrs. Rasmussen and daughter Gladys. Local clubs met for needlework, cards, and a Red Cross organization planning. Mr. and Mrs. Smith prepare to move to Kemmerer after farewells with music and a cut glass gift.
Statewide reports praise Wyoming for exceeding goals in war savings drives. Cheyenne’s allotment and sales shown, while national efforts note 100 percent enrollment among Met Life district staff and strong demand for shipyard workers. The piece urges trained labor for shipbuilding, patriotic education, fuel conservation, service flags proper use, and food sent to camps scrutinized to prevent waste.
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