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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
10
The Pullman Company employs thousands nationwide to keep cars sanitary. After each trip seats and cushions are unpinned and vacuumed, mattresses and blankets aired, water coolers sterilized, washrooms disinfected, carpets renovated, and monolithic interiors scrubbed. Regular fumigation and strict linen laundering standards ensure cleanliness and prevent germs.
The article describes a shale refining test at the Powder River field near Nome of CU, detailing a retort furnace trial that produced flammable gas visible for over an hour. It notes the economic setup with 745 dollars raised and plans for a distillation plant, involving fifty participants for preliminary investigation.
An 19th century ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid replacing calomel. The copy claims quick relief without harming teeth, promising safer digestion and bowel balance compared with strong liquids or calomel.
Thirty one individuals have joined to form the original company with nineteen shares remaining. The text argues that prompt action is needed or past experiments suggest the oil distillation process will be among the most renumerative and safe investments for the growing fields.
In Casper Wyoming on February 6 a sewing machine agent W J Bruso was fined 56 dollars and TH Merino an refinery employee 5 dollars after a neighborhood quarrel. The case lingered as witnesses talked and warrants were filed after delays.
Watter Pierson supervises reconstruction of the Maddy bridge in the people lane toward Weber Newnan. Piling is driven and the bridge raised to prevent washing out by high water. Volunteer farmer work from last fall completed the improvement.
A fire at the Northwestern roundhouse in Casper Wyoming damaged an oil burning engine. Firemen responded early after flames spread from the pit to woodwork under the tender. Crews removed the engine and suppressed the blaze with no loss reported.
A dubious health claim offers a laxative remedy labeled Cure for Cord in One Smy with Bromide Quinine tablets. It promises a money refund if the cure fails and bears the Grove’s signature on each bottle, raising concerns over authenticity and safety.
Daniel Lea ner, age nine, and his 14 year old brother from Fort Collins ran away Friday and walked 30 miles to Greeley to see their grandmother Mrs. John Hetzenrader. They started after noon, slept in a farmhouse near Bracewell, and were found hungry and tired. Greeley police escorted them to headquarters and arranged a train ride to their grandmother with a brief visit before departure.
Casper Wyo Feb Wolford resigns after five and a half years with the Casper school system and will relocate to Las Vegas New Mexico to lead the commercial department at the Normal University. Ruth Dudley will serve as acting principal until new arrangements are made. Gertrude Zahm resigns February 15 with Mary Liggett taking her departmental duties.
Surveyor of the Port John F Irby reports a 15040 word manuscript by American writer John Reed on his voyage to Russia. The piece was sent to Hoardman Robinson, the artist, through the purser of the steamer Columbia.
The article explains 1917 war tax rules with 2 percent normal tax on unmarried incomes over 1000 and 2 percent for married over 2000, plus a surtax up to 50 percent for very high incomes. It outlines who must file, exemptions, deductions, and penalties, plus guidance on forms, deadlines, and aid from revenue experts.
A masked man about 25, described as a snappy, dirty-looking crook, robbed Basket Grocery No. 3 on the Sandbar near Casper, at about 9 pm Saturday. He forced clerk Glenn St Clair to hand over about $18 including $10 in bills and $2 in silver, and warned not to take the small change. Police were notified but a weak description hampers identification.
The Laramie Central Labor union will meet tonight to organize a local branch of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy. Over 100 signatures on the charter roll indicate a strong base as New York City headquarters call for Lincoln's birthday week as a national patriotic union labor week.
CasperWyoming February 6 News reports shakeup in Midwest Refining with Newton S. Wilson retiring as general superintendent. T. Fr. Algeo succeeds him in Casper while Wilson moves to Denver to take a higher post. H. M. Blackmer, president, travels from Denver for the transition.
A Fort Collins report states dogs killed about four lambs at Tom Beach's feed lot as a week of losses around $400 prompted the owner to hire a watchman. He vows to prevent further depredations with buckshot.
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