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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
7
Purported ads list pure bred white rock chickens with numbers of birds and contact Gail at e119 Van Lennen or phone 9LAW. Also notes investigations and references from Post Office Box 658 and Leader want ads. Lost arrow set with diamonds and pearls and a sorority pin with a reward for return to Windsor hotel.
Juarez Mexico, Feb 24. United States imports into Mexico for the first ten months of 1919 totaled 896431, 9&1 in value, up 34 percent from the same period last year. Main imports included shoes textiles silks Tara notions and luxury articles.
In Prague Czechoslovakia February 24 the government shut the German university here and plans convert it into a Czech college as part of de Germanization. The move follows policy in districts with German populations over twenty percent. A court allowed four defendants to use German village language in those areas.
Vienna reports the lodging requisition commission has seized 10 434 apartment units and 7 591 single rooms. Many aristocrats owned multiple palaces, prompting widespread regimentation. Count Wall is cited as controlling a private estate.
In a Telegraaf interview, William Oudegeest, Dutch labor party leader, returns from Washington and says American politics resemble 1840 Holland. He claims America is four stages behind economically, emotionally stuck in 18th century culture, with nobles fading as bankers rise, education is weak, and people do not read.
ROCK SPRINGS WY Feb 24 Mike Skorup 15 died in an unusual mine accident at Union Pacific Coal Co No 8 mine. A car jumped the track while leaving the shaft, hit timbering, caused a rock fall that fatally struck him.
Police traced Ruby VanDyke who held up Hudson pool hall for over 500 dollars to Thermopolis then a northbound train. He is believed to have left the train somewhere in Montana.
President Carranza of Mexico communicates gratitude to Santa Clara County Humane Society for a message praising his stance against bull fighting. The letter arrives amid ongoing debate on animal welfare and Mexican traditions.
Tennis enthusiasts grow restless for spring and court openings nationwide as Mile Menges, famed French net champion, becomes the talk of the season. Rumors swirl over her potential visit to the United States and how she might perform on summer courts.
Carlos W. Paddock a star sprinter for the University of Southern California excites hopes for Olympic selection after a sensational showing in the inter allied meet. The article notes his potential as a member of the U S track squad to represent the United States in Paris.
Chicago grain factions show modest gains with corn and oats trading near steady. Minneapolis reports firmer barley and rye with corn hovering around thirteen fifteenths, while Omaha lists a range of white and yellow corn and oats prices by grade and weight.
Chicago stockyards report for February 24 shows hogs receipts 36 000 with prices 13.75 to 14.50 for most grades and top 44.50. cattle receipts 14 000 with steady market and varied cattle prices from 6.50 to 16.00. veal calves 15.00 to 16.50. sheep receipts 14 000 with lambs 17.50 to 17.25 and ewes 6.00 to 10.55.
The Omaha market reports heavy hog receipts of 16 500 with prices 85 to 50c lower and top at 13.65 while bulk trades run 13.20 to 13.45. Beef and veal prices range from 6.00 to 14.26 for various cattle classes with feeders and stockers showing weaker bids.
Seattle developer Maynard outlines a cooperative apartment project for Cheyenne with two eleven story sections totaling 4,000 rooms. The plan includes 100 down payments, mortgage options, private gardens for ground floor units, tennis courts, playgrounds, a cafe, game rooms, a communal hall, and a public market.
Riverton hosting American Exploration activity as Casper, Lander, and Newcastle report extensive oil development. Drilling expands at Rock River fields with 45 wells and 7 new rigs. Casper prospers from oil, while towns like Thermopolis and Greybull see new offices and warehouses.
The regular monthly meeting of the Gheyenne Railway Employes Building and Loan association will be held tonight to conduct its normal loan business.
Boxed remedy signature W Grove on each package advertised to stop cough and headache and work off the cold. Priced at 80 cents, marketed as a quick cure for cold symptoms.
Juarez saloon keepers signed a pledge not to sell liquor to intoxicated persons. Acting Mayor Rafael D. Martinez urged the move, noting city officials share responsibility for the acts of drunken patrons who often fall prey to thieves.
NEW WESTMINSTER B C Feb 24 Elimination of all fish hatcheries run by the dominion department of fisheries will be urged at Ottawa by a resolution of the British Columbia Fishermen's Protective association The resolution argues hatcheries make fish smaller and that streams should be cleaned and salmon allowed free access each year Fishermen say thousands of fry are washed ashore and eaten by gulls
The Stock Growers National Bank has issued a booklet titled What This Bank Thinks About Life Insurance. It presents a strictly unbiased view on life insurance value and advisability, noting the bank does not sell insurance and urges no specific company. Copies are free on request at the bank.
John Hausler was fined 85 by Judge C A Swainson after pleading guilty to failing to shovel snow from the sidewalk in front of his home. Police are instructed to continue arrests for snow removal violations as ordinances require immediate clearance when snow stops. City officials are said to enforce the rule to prevent inconvenience to residents.
Salt Lake City reports efforts to reach and study ruins of ancient cliff cities in Zion Canyon within Utah's new national park. Archeologists and geologists from the University of Utah plan a summer expedition to descend from bluff tops by rope and document large adobe dwellings seen in long range photographs.
Krum Crumm charged with issuing a worthless 32.50 check to a Cheyenne man waived preliminary hearing but could not raise 500 dollar bond. Bank report showed no deposit, contradicting his earlier claim of 3,000. Crumm was arrested in Nebraska and brought to Cheyenne for trial.
Henry Willis of Sandy Point Texas shares a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for influenza like symptoms. He reports severe coat and cough relief after trying multiple medicines. The ad asserts the product contains no opiates and is the best medicine he ever used.
Advertisements boast Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a trusted cough and cold remedy. Testimonials from T H Foley of Marquette Michigan and A L Stanebury of Parkersburg West Virginia claim long standing satisfaction and numerous bottle purchases. Children are noted to like the product and it is said to contain no opiates or stomach irritants.
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