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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
12
The fragment lists the Cheyenne State Leader newspaper details from 19th century era with publisher Tribune Publishing Company, editors and Associated Press rights, and subscription rates. It references offices, mailing, and circulation terms, noting member publication practices and pricing structures.
Nineteen twenty was a record year for American railroads with higher tonnage and efficiency. After reversion to owners on March 4, they increased average movement per freight car by 6.3 miles and loads per car by 1.7 tons, cut unserviceable locomotives, reduced idled freight cars, relocated box cars nationwide, boosted coal movement, and invested heavily in track and car improvements while planning more purchases and car reconstructions.
The surgeon general of the Public Health Service, H S Cummings, says about 1 250 000 annual U S deaths could be avoided with available medical knowledge. He cites diphtheria typhoid and smallpox as preventable with immunization pure milk and water and home precautions praising prevention as a profitable investment in the reconstruction era.
A note observes that practice leads to accuracy and asserts that before 1922 writing would occur in 1921 automatically, implying a historical cadence or editorial convention referenced in the text.
In this instalment the article debunks myths about stale air causing discomfort and explains that ordinary air holds enough oxygen and carbon dioxide to not harm health. It notes there is no proof of poisonous substances in expired air and cites rabbit experiments. It also outlines that pus in urine requires lab tests to locate the source and assess treatment options. It then offers dietary guidance for a one-year-old girl, advising a varied menu with milk at each meal and limiting sweets, fried foods, and tea or coffee, with regular feeding hours and careful appetite management.
Forest Supervisor L. H. Douglas reports normal snowfall in Medicine Bow National Forest near Laramie Wyoming as of January 11, outlining typical winter conditions and ongoing maintenance plans for ranger districts.
Snowfall in the Bow forest reaches three feet at its northernmost boundary. Early snows were heavy, keeping water content at normal levels. The Wyoming Timber Company halts logging on government lands at French Creek until May 1 and shifts to privately owned forest areas.
Weather bulletin for Cheyenne Wyoming covering 24 hours ends at 6 pm shows temperature changes from -3 to 19 degrees with mean 9, highest 22 and lowest -4. Humidity around 74 94 percent, wind from WSW to W at 10.4 inches per hour equivalent, precipitation 0.20 inches since January 1 with no snow in last 24 hours.
January 11 1921 report notes northbound roads fair to good with Shawnee crossing rough and Casper South area snow 1 to 2 inches. State Line to Dover culverts bad. Bast area shows good conditions and very little snow. Local directions indicate general good travel Monday amid scattered winter hazards. An advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming relief from fatigue and indigestion without habit forming effects.
In a regional vote the Cheyenne faction lost to Casper area members, eliminating Cheyenne from the next convention while Weld expressed hope for a repeat in two or three years. The Casper neighborhood supporters prevailed in the decision.
Donald C. Thomas of Denver and Miss Effie M. Argo wed in Laramie marking the first marriage ceremony performed there by Bishop N. S. Thomas of the Missionary District of Wyoming. They will reside in Laramie as Effie’s sisters noted her visit during the ceremony. The couple are not related.
An old Sage Tea recipe with sulfur promises natural darkening of gray hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as improving hair color quickly and evenly, restoring a youthful appearance after a few applications.
In Thermopolis and Chicago, sales by confidence men are noted as history. In the state senate, Tuesday, Arthur K. Lee aimed to provoke pay demands of $6 for seats, urging checks to go to Kelly and himself. A Democrat holdover objected, saying it would not be worth $6 for a Democrat to hold a seat, ending the disruption.
Cheyenne failed to secure the next annual convention of the Wyoming Wool Growers association, to be staged again at Casper. J. B. Wilson, secretary of the association, wrote yesterday to Mayor Taylor regretting the fact and recalling memories of the last annvan.
Forest Thomas of OFallon Missouri reports severe cold symptoms and feared pneumonia before using Foley's Honey and Tar. After two bottles he claims full recovery and urges others to keep the product at home. Adv note warns to get the genuine Foley's with no opiates.
Thousands of housewives save on cough treatment by mixing Pinex with sugar syrup or substitutes to make a pint of cough syrup. The ad touts rapid action within 24 hours, claiming relief from bronchitis and other throat conditions, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds. It urges asking for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex from the druggist, noting the product is a Norwegian pine extract.
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