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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1921
Page
11
Cheyenne Wyoming reports for 24 hours ending 6 PM show 6 AM 12 PM and 6 PM temperatures. Highest 42 and lowest 29 with mean around 36. Humidity peaks at 77 percent, winds from north and west at 22 and 18 mph. Precipitation since January 1 totals 0.2 inches, normal 0.04 inches.
Main roads in southeastern Wyoming reported fair with rough sections. Considerable snow covered extreme west and central localities, slowing travel and warranting caution for travelers.
Reports to prohibition official Tan Kah kee reveal opium is being planted more widely in the Tongan Chang-tat and Changpoo districts despite the prohibition law. A tourist notes opium can be obtained by growing poppies and compares it to making wine in a cellar. Authorities say many families are involved and that the shift reflects the crackdown impact. In a separate line, four to five million evergreen trees were felled to decorate American homes and institutions for Christmas.
In Boish Idaho on January 4 Adventists press for parole for Harry Orchard the man who killed former Governor Frank Steunenburg in Caldwell with a bomb on December 31 1905. Orchard now seeks to be sent abroad as a missionary arguing his twelve years in prison and trades skills qualify him. Relatives of Steunenburg oppose parole and the pardon board may hear the petition at its next meeting.
The comedy farce Sick Abed comes to the Lyric today and tomorrow starring Wallace Reid with Bebe Daniels. A sickly ruse involves a cake of ice in the mouth to win care from a nurse, turning onstage deception into bright entertaining cinema.
Bry ant Washburn appears in the Princess presenting An Amateur Devil a light hearted comedy designed to showcase his charm. The film features elaborate sets and a strong cast with critics praising its humorous tone and entertainment value.
The historic play draws tears as Uncle Tom and Little Eva captivate the Princess theater crowd. Tilton Stone stars as Uncle Tom Norma McCormick plays Little Eva with George Farrell delivering burlesque as Marks. A somber tale powered by songs and prewar propaganda scenes. An aside notes China faces a winter death toll estimate of fifteen million amid a massive army.
Regular meeting of the ROD REEL CLUB tonight at 7 30 in the Council Chamber City and County Building. Large attendance requested. J HORISKEY Secretary. Young Men's Literary Club annual banquet moved to January 15 at 7pm in the Rotary Club room Plains Hotel. Attendance urged. C J HORISKEY Secretary. J A KIRKPATRICK listed real estate and insurance contact. Hobbs Huckfeldt Finkbiner advertise auto tops baby carriages and sulkies. Call 9 taxi service and newspaper delivery available.
Union Pacific officials note seasonal layoff patterns with seventy seven shop employees cut Monday. Freight engines are being laid up for winter, and extra workers on the road may quit when work is light, but shop layoffs are routine and not a signal of broader business conditions.
Denver police arrested Margaret Smith 22 of Grand Junction Lenore Jones 22 of Rockford Illinois and Mabel Van Buren 17 of Salt Lake City after alleging they violated speed ordinances racing through North Denver and faced a charge of contributing to the delinquency of Mabel Van Buren. The three men with them were L W Carter and H and Albert McGrath. The girls say they were holiday guests and deny drunkenness.
In 1919 Mrs. Farrell kept faith that her husband Lieutenant Farrell and two companions would return from an endurance flight. After weeks of waiting a Canadian Indian runner delivered news that their balloon had parachuted to James Bay near Moose Factory, 800 miles from Rockaway Point, confirming they were safe.
Salt mining has begun in the saline deposits of Senlac Saskatchewan with a development company hauling low grade rock salt ten miles to the railway by trucks. It aims to evaporate about ten tons daily and has contracted to supply United Grain Growers of Alberta with all cattle salt requirements next year.
Spokane records show 700 plus children affected by 1920 divorces in Spokane County. A random survey of 100 actions reveals 104 children involved, with most cases from long marriages while many couples had been married under five years.
Winnipeg mayor C F Gray, who brought Ontario apples to the city at reduced prices, urges the Dominion government to create fruit receiving stations across the prairie provinces. He says thousands of western Canadians rarely see a Canadian apple except at high prices and hopes every child gets at least one apple daily.
New York reports that Maude Adams will reappear on stage early next fall under management of A. L. Erlanger and C. B. Dillingham. She is said to be in splendid health after recovering from the illness that forced her to abandon her autumn 1918 tour.
When waking with a stiff back and muscle pains or rheumatic aches you may lack energy. If fatigue and kidney trouble symptoms persist Foley Kidney Pills help kidneys work and expel waste. They ease sleep disturbances and bladder issues. Ad.
Fire Chief Bates reports moonshining tied to most blazes in the city in his annual address to the city commissioners. The report pins blame on illicit distilling as a major fire risk and outlines ongoing enforcement concerns.
Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Smith who died December 30 at her Divide home will be held at 1 30 this afternoon at Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbiner chapel. The Rev OG Fisher officiating. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband and two children. Interment will be in Lakeview cemetery.
A city fire report details 98 alarms in the past year with causes from defective wiring to whiskey stills. It recommends insuring fire apparatus at 81 500 and notes total property endangered at 1 053 940 with insurance 626 500 and uninsured losses 824 670. It also urges underground conduits for high voltage wires.
An advertisement from Kansas City Missouri touts D and C II Routhington Remedy claiming relief from stubborn cases in 8 to 5 days with no herm pain or work interference. It markets double strength bottles priced at 3 dollars and offers a free booklet.
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