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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
10
An obituary fragment notes the passing of an 80 year old resident with limited information about residence and contact details. The incomplete text references a family or friends circle and possibly specific local locations but lacks clear names or dates.
An article projects a $15 million drilling year across Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Montana with Salt Creek and Lance Creek leading activity. It cites 185 rigs with 870 wells planned plus 50 more rigs and 80 additional wells, and notes pipelines, camps, and heavy trucking as operations surge toward unprecedented output.
Eloise notes the new spring styles seen on Paris boulevards feature bold black and white ensembles. A center suit uses large checked fabric with white knit wool coat and black white pekinese velvet vestee. Left frock in white ratine shows peasant inspired blouse and apron tunic. Right features a white frock with tucks and an embroidered off-the-face hat.
Sporting notes report Reb Russell, born Albany Mississippi March 12 1889, may return as a pitcher for the White Sox after rest to his arm. Once a major league sensation with strong fielding and hitting skills, Russell faded by 1918 and spent 1942 with Minneapolis as an outfielder while Red Sox prospect Joe Cantillon hopes he can reestablish pitching form this season.
Ban Johnson’s long tenure as American League president is praised as he guides the league through storms. Boxers Frankie Callahan and Benny Leonard are discussed with Callahan seeking a title shot while Leonard remains elusive. Bantamweight Peter Herman may move to featherweight next fall. Eddie Roush avoids a southern training trip with the Reds. Yale and Harvard football lose stars after graduation. Wally Schang’s brothers Clayton and Quirin sign with Baltimore in the International League.
The annual meeting of Western National Life Insurance stockholders was held at the home office. Directors elected include A. H. Marble M. R. Johnston C W Riner H B Gates George Taylor W J Mullen Dr Geo P Johnston J T Kendall E B G C Brandenburg G W Stone C L Beatty Patrick Sullivan A W Pettit. Officers chosen: Z T Kendall president A H Marble vice president W Mullen vice president and general counsel E C Brandenburg vice president Geo P Johnston medical director A W Pettit secretary R K Dunn assistant secretary. The report notes 1919 business more than doubled with income over 25 million and a substantial surplus to policyholders.
Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbiner advertise a large line of baby carriages and sulkies with the Leader Want ads promising results. If you have lost something, call 93 and let the leader assist in locating it.
Corliss Vetter pleaded guilty to driving a motorcycle with the muffler open at police court yesterday afternoon and was fined 5 by Judge Geo A Swainson. Police plan to add a motorcycle officer as enforcement increases and arrests rise for muffler and traffic violations.
Snow accumulations varied by town with Denver tracing, North Platte three inches, Chugwater two, Wheatland three, Laramie one, Hecla about three. Two inches on ground at Wellington and about four inches at Hanna. A vehicle came through from Casper Monday night and routes via Telephone Canon from Dale Creek heading toward Laramie.
Henry Porter was fined two dollars, the minimum, by Judge C A Swainson after being convicted of operating a dray without a license. He admitted hauling household goods for an elderly colored woman for four dollars and fifty cents, saying he only did general teamster work and had no intent to start a drawing business.
The report lists temperatures at 6 am 14 degrees and 6 pm 49 degrees with a high of 25 at 3 45 pm and a low of 3 at 5 00 am. Wind NW 12 mph peak 22 mph at 2 16 pm. Precipitation 0.73 inches since January 4 with 0.86 inches normal since January 1.
A Cheyenne post office revolving door incidents reveal lessons in caution for pedestrians. A six year old boy was struck by the door after racing it, then helped by a passerby. another man was wedged and trapped when trying to exit. The piece notes daily learning of revolving door psychology and cautions against impudent behavior.
A brief notice directs readers to call 93 for paper delivery if not received, offering to deliver at the newspaper's expense.
An old advertisement fragment offers a price list for a product line including a $2.00 item and a $3.00 double strength option. The text mentions a booklet free and references a location in Southington, Kansas City area, with unclear product details and claims of harmless effects and no work interference. The readable portion includes pricing and promotional language typical of early 20th century ads.
Pocket banks offered free to anyone willing to save a dime a day. The ad invites men and women to visit and request one to start a savings habit.
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