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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
5
Advertisement promotes Shredded Wham a natural food from Niagara Falls NY. Claims to energize youth, build muscles and brains, and create sturdy boys and girls. Suggested serving with hot milk for breakfast.
The Hereford Corporation of Wyoming filed articles of incorporation in Cheyenne for a general ranching and cattle raising business with 600 000 capital. Directors include J D Husted R Husted J D Hering C W Paircia H A Tangeman all of Denver and W C Kinkead H H Henderson Jr of Cheyenne. Sheridan Commercial Company also incorporated in Cheyenne with 100 000 capital for a general mercantile business. incorporators D E K Gwinn B F Alexander Fred H Hlume. Eureka Mining and Development Company of Sheridan incorporated with 59 000 capital to mine near Sheridan. directors include J G Chrys m F C reidhs O P Svanberg L J H Brko George Andereg g C Bo Watts John Reisenw Weaver. Police report from New York notes indictments of Elise Schroeder of Berlin and Heinrich Hachmann of Switzerland for attempting to ship rubber to Germany as personal baggage aboard the Oscar II.
G C Blucher of Cheyenne, a renowned bootmaker, sees nationwide demand for his authentic cowboy boots. Producers and actors in Wyoming and beyond seek his product, with a Los Angeles inquiry from Charlie Self requesting catalogs and order blanks.
Miss Eleenhauer announces a new Cheyenne millinery shop at 120 West Sixteenth Street. The store will offer a complete line of fashionable hats and millinery, with remodeling and up to date fixtures. She previously operated in Colorado Springs and plans the motto The Very Latest Millinery Creations.
Fragmentary notes discuss a marriage plan for Balla and Botte with advice or rules about refrain from tobacco theater cards and other activities. The text hints at social expectations and personal conduct within a past era, but details are incomplete.
The U S department of agriculture fields wool demonstration car tours Cheyenne all day with an expert on wool industry ready to advise local sheepmen. The exhibit covers lands, science and practical advances, offering learning on proper flock handling and industry methods to boost Wyoming wool production.
The Wyoming State Bar Association announces its most important meeting with a program published in this paper. President C P Arnold of Laramie attends in Cheyenne for Monday’s 7 30 PM event at the gymnasium with Miss Flagnigan directing games and dances. Arnold will deliver the president's address on The Greatest Human Document The American Constitution after patriotic songs by the sixth grade. Deming will speak on George Washington followed by songs and more features to avoid a late hour. Theodore Roosevelt arrived yesterday from New York aboard the Guiana and dined with the governor's secretary in the governor's absence at St Thomas. Russian forces near Trebisond threaten the Turkish port as reports reach London.
A reader's testimonial praises switching from coffee and heavy breakfasts to Postum and Kafe-Nits after years of headaches and stomach discomfort. The letter claims weight gain, improved energy, and cessation of distressing sensations, attributed to the new diet.
The University band hosted its second annual concert last Friday with a large, appreciative audience. The group expands this year with many new members from Laramie Cheyenne Lovell and other Wyoming towns. Debating teams selected to represent Wyoming were announced along with cadet corps promotions and army officer visit plans.
Norma Beard wins in Justice court as jury finds the diamond ring, a Christmas gift from the plaintiff, belonged to Mrs Norma K Beard. The plaintiff sought the ring or its value but the jury ruled the defendant had received it as a present.
The Phoenia amp 144 hosted a class initiation and banquet at the Kuighia of Columbus bal Thurndey in honor of Pilot Camp No. 45 from Laramie. About 25 candidates attended as large delegations from Rock Springs head Green River joined festivities with singing wrestling and musical numbers. J. J. ager acted as toast master at a turkey banquet after the ceremony and visitors announced royal reception between Cheyenne and other Wyoming towns.
Fifty or more canvases by Allen T. True of Denver will be shown for one week to ten days at the Carnegie Library under Cheyenne Woman's club auspices with help from the College and Art clubs. Admission will not be charged. The artist, brother of state engineer James A. True and H. A. True Jr., is renowned for western subjects and landscapes. the Los Angeles Times essay notes his vitality, color, and strong open-air themes.
The Carnegie Library reports 3,281 patrons split into 2,036 seniors and 1,245 juniors. Expenditures for 1916 totaled $5,970.93 with salaries for the librarian and assistants and book purchases as major items. In 1915, 1,164 books were added, 262 were juveniles, totaling 40,839 books saved. fines collected amounted to $99.55.
Governor Kendrick arrived home Thursday night from a ten day trip to Sheridan where he handled private and public business. He found range conditions poor with deep snow and cold weather. He says the weather has warmed to spring like and range stock conditions have improved.
An eye catching sign reading Quality is described as the standout feature in Cheyenne opposite the Post Office. The sign uses bold black print on electric light background. The note mentions a print shop, captioned Qua lity and tied to local commerce.
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