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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
2
Cody and the Oregon Basin celebrate a four million dollar refinancing of the Oregon Basin project amid the disclosure of Articles of Incorporation. Local officials expect quicker progress and renewed funding for regional irrigation development.
An elderly letter praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a miracle cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble. The text promotes the product and includes a notarized endorsement by Clyde I Camerer of Wash. and mentions a Wyoming corporate development planning to reconstruct the Oregon Basin Project in Cody Park County.
The notice promotes Swamp Root from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York offering a sample bottle to convince readers. It mentions a booklet with information about kidneys and bladder and notes the Cheyenne Daily Leader as a publication. Bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar are available at all drug stores.
The six million dollar Oregon Basin project advances toward incorporation and construction. Residents in Cody and surrounding territory welcome the development, hoping irrigation will unlock land value and attract settlers from across the United States.
Lander Wyoming reports Riverton area hay activity as alfalfa shipments rise. J A Delfelder sent 16 cars of sheep to Chicago markets after feeding at Riverton, where farmers rely on locally produced hay. Rising dairy interest boosts alfalfa demand and local market prospects.
Fire at Mountain Home hotel in Big Piney Wyoming began in a room shared by Mr and Mrs Dennis the new proprietors. Losses include Dennis about 500 dollars plus uninsured building owner W A Scheidler total loss. Mrs Walker who stayed there lost all clothing and several annex occupants also suffered losses. Several volunteers burned while fighting the blaze.
In Hasin Wyoming on February 24 a miller named A. Anderson fell three floors into a basement when an elevator cable parted. He suffered a broken arm and foot as the elevator, recently moved heavy goods, failed while he was aboard with nothing visible on the platform.
Sheridan Wyoming February 24 Two damage suits in district court were disposed of in a week one out of court for the plaintiff and one by a jury in the defendant s favor R B Brown vs Cambria Fuel company 25000 damages compromised Tuesday with 1000 paid and costs awarded Rank X Sorich va Henry K Adams verdict for defendant in which plaintiff sought 10000 for personal injuries Teetiony case Malcolm Monerteft va Louis Brown damage suit heard.
In a Birmingham snippet, Rivard notes Pighn fears a dangerous rival after a girl proclaims admiration for Maurice Maerterninck. The brief item hints at romantic intrigue and local gossip without further detail.
A Wakelee, Michigan man, J. B. Beck, reports relief from a chronic stomach disorder after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He says he had tried many medicines with no lasting benefit before finding this remedy a year ago and now feels perfectly well. Sold by all druggists.
An unclear report hints at a whaler aiming for northern waters toward Sub-Polar regions. It mentions state leadership seeking a Wyening medium and potential gains from the voyage.
Upton Wyoming reports a fine winter for stock on the open range with strong prospects. Most cattle will carry tallow when grass returns and next fall should see strong market conditions due to abundant feed, snow for water, and favorable open weather.
Lander Wyoming February 24 The county reports its first 24 hour dry Sunday this week after liquor law enforcement steps begin. Officials say no arrests for violations yet and rumors spread about gambling being curbed. An ad touts Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for constipation.
Annual meeting of the Great Western Consolidated Mining & Milling company stockholders to elect directors for the year and conduct related business. Meeting at 1618 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne Wyoming at 10 a m on Wednesday March 12, 1913. Secretary J M Gates announces details.
The Board of Trustees of School District No 24 Fremont County Wyoming invites sealed bids for four hundred dollars in negotiable coupon bonds each one hundred dollars denomination numbered 1 to 4 dated January 1 1913 and payable January 1 1928 at six percent interest. Bonds payable at the Fremont County treasurer office. Bids due by 8 oclock pm March 26 1914. Sealed bids to John Wickstrom Clerk Lenore.
Public auction to sell 40 acre tract in section 36, township 13N range 62W, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Minimum bid 10.00 per acre, appraised value 15.38 13, with options for up to 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest. Sale date March 1, 1918, at 1 p.m. at the courthouse front door. Board reserves right to reject bids.
A newspaper snippet presents Dr Lewis Baker answering reader questions on general health topics. It cites tonic ingredients like syrup of hypophosphites and cadomene compounds, and offers instructions for weight reduction with arborene tablets, liver and kidney care with sulfuric tablets, bladder control in children with tinctures, catarrh remedies using Vilane powder and catarrh balm, and instructions for nasal cleansing and preventive applications.
A. M. Akin and A. T. Grigens of Edholm & Akins ranches at Big Piney Wyoming recently returned from Omaha with seven cars of 8 and 4 year old steers. The lot netted the owners 7 dollars 40 cents per hundred and topped the market in their class that day.
Feb 24 report from Los Angeles notes a proposed new law setting a defined dancing distance. The item outlines potential restrictions affecting nightclubs and event venues in the city.
Mrs Kate Walter Barrett, president of the National Crittenden Home in Washington, urges California lawmakers to pass a law requiring dancers to keep partners two feet apart to curb rageing. She says the habit is worse than theft and calls for legislative action.
Public caution forbids any individual from incurring debts on behalf of Henry Smitti. This notice prevents unauthorized obligations and protects the named person from liability.
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