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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
15
London reports a Times letter by F H Fawcett detailing rubber exploitation in Peru. Agents recruit indigenous people with advances, drug them, and coerce labor under brutal half caste masters. Families are bought and sold, and escape is nearly impossible, leaving workers in lifelong bondage and peril.
The text condemns owners and agents for profiting from workers, noting they exploit labor through manipulation of accounts and production. It describes how agents may starve workers to force continued employment and recalls a force of 800 Indiana who died of starvation after consuming forest leaves.
One thousand prize fish were caught in ten days in August by Nova Scotia fishermen. A ship brought in five tons, flooding markets and driving some sales as low as two cents a pound. The North Atlantic Fisheries Limited was formed to unify the boom. Holland exports fish to Belgium, with Belgium’s six month 1912 imports of felt and mussels at 1,228,740 and Dutch herring at 2,626,128 kilos. Mussels from Holland powerfully drive Belgian demand, with June imports at 1,780,017 kilos.
A historical note outlines a lady as speaking clearly with a low but audible voice, avoiding hurried speech. It stresses articulate pronunciation, calm demeanor, and quiet courteous behavior. It links modest attire and neat personal care with refined taste, favoring restrained dress and public composure.
Denver market report lists Wheat grades with price per bushel around 1.25 to 1.27, Oats and Barley with varied figures, and Rye and Plax seed entries. Prices shown include Colorado and Nebraska readings, indicating seasonal testing and regional reserves.
Western trade shows strength with beef steers near 5.00 to 6.25 per head and veal calves at 9.50. Hogs fetch 7.25 to 7.55 with a top at 7.75 amid strong demand. Sheep demand steady with light supply and prices up from a week ago. horses in strong demand as Denver stalls attract buyers.
Cattle receipts 5500 with 1000 southern cattle. native steers 6.75 to 9.25, southern 5.00 to 7.55, cows and heifers 3.50 to 6.25, stockers 5.00 to 7.60, bulls 4.50 to 6.50, calves 6.00 to 10.00, western cattle 5.50 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 6000. market weak to lower, most sales 7.10 to 7.95, heavy 7.30 to 7.40, packers 7.25 to 7.40, pigs 4.00 to 6.50.
On January 2 in Bouthomatia cattle receipts total 1,400 with a slow to lower market. Native steers bring $6.50 to $9.00, cows and heifers $4.85 to $7.10, western and Texas steers up to $5.75 to $8.35, range cows and heifers $3.50 to $6.50, stockers and feeders $4.75 to $7.75, canners and other categories $3.26 to $6.40. Sheep receipts reach 4,200 with a steady market. yearlings $5.75 to $6.60, wethers $4.25 to $6.25, ewes $4.00 to $5.00, lambs $7.80 to $8.50.
Local listing at 023 Garey Ave Cheyenne Wyoming advertises loans and bonds. Contact phone 67 for inquiries and service details.
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