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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
5
A Cheyenne retailer touts big price discounts on Waterman and other fountain pens. Offers include one third off on Waterman, 75 cent gold point pens with guarantee, 1.50 Barry’s Bent, 2.45 full gold mounted or monogrammed pieces, and gifts up to 20 dollars.
Wind speeds reached sixty miles per hour causing damage in Sheridan and Douglas. In Sheridan the Chinook winds intensified breaking small structures and shattering plate glass. Douglas reported sheds at the state fair grounds demolished and windows shattered. Laramie saw nine inches of snow easing fear of the cold wave and welcomed by local stockmen.
A local supplier advertises a large stock of pens of the best makoe for immediate selection. The sellers claim strong buyer recognition of quality and value in their merchandise.
January snows paralyze Fox Park and surrounding country with the thermometer near zero. Officials report fourteen inches of snow on the plains, disrupting travel along the Laramie line.
A Helena report claimed Herman Louger, chief state witness against Mrs. Jesse Carmen in the James McCoy murder case, committed suicide by chloroform. The report proved false. Louger drank chloroform but survived and is recovering in Sheridan, Wyoming, on January 12.
Mrs. Jesse Carmen, charged with murder in Sheridan, was brought to Johnson County jail in Buffalo Wyoming for the March district court term. She is in good spirits and has gained twenty seven pounds since imprisonment.
Sheridan January 12. The Sheridan county board of commissioners orders no tobacco furnished to prisoners to save about $10 per month. They explain the jail is for punishment, not comfort. Prisoners protest. some lack funds, others continue smoking despite the order.
The council of this town passes an ordinance closing all saloons all day Sunday and similar businesses must close on the Sabbath. A proposed 9 pm saloon closing was defeated.
A notable ceremony in Sheridan ties Naka Nakamura from Japan to K Hada from Denver. Rev David Kendall officiated with an interpreter translating, uniting two families in a rare cross national marriage.
The Aldetora Dance club announces a special Friday event at Keefe Hall on Jan 13 with show attractions open to the public. Admission is 5 cents, extra ladies 2 50, and organizers seek a large attendance.
Notice invites old friends and new ones to a gathering at 1508 Capitol Ave. The event titled NOV RUTY SHARP PROp is noted but details are unclear.
City Clerk F A Bacon resigns effective February 6 as L R Bresnahen’s term ends. Library open nightly to 9 30 during legislature. Head Consul J J Hover visits Keele hall with 400 attendees. Mrs Fisher departs for Salt Lake City for health. Funeral plans for William Long set from First Presbyterian church at 10. Clerks Office re arranged with public entrance via second door. 79 Great kids shoes sale at Wassemans for ten days. Juror list completed for Laramie county. Piles treated with PAZO ointment claims cure in 6 to 14 days.
Mrs. T. Joe Fisher, wife of the District Court, serves as county clerk. A brief notice confirms her role and connection to the district court as part of a local civic briefing.
A car load of large hogs shipped from Carpenter to the Hammond Packing plant in Laramie County Wyoming demonstrates Western drought era progress. Shipped by Herman Werner from Dry Farmers, the hogs were raised on dry farm products bought with surplus crop proceeds and sold at top Chicago market price per pound.
A Pennsylvanian woman recalls headaches and palpitations from coffee and credits Postum as a healthier food drink that improved her well being after she switched. She praises taste and urges readers to read The Road to Wellville and try Postum as a coffee replacement.
At the Private Schools association annual gathering in Tondon Jan discussion centers on co education with strong opposition. Rev Dr Burns of Plymouth argues nature requires early sex separation and top educators nationwide share the view. The public mood appears to tilt against co education as a "silly dream."
Mies Mabel Daweing of Wayne Indiana writes of three years ill with catarrh and blood disease. After trying many doctors and remedies without relief she used Hood’s Sarsaparilla, took two bottles, and felt much better. She endorses Hood’s to others in distress and mentions Sargatabs as a modern form.
The president warned that co-education would bring enormous dangers and deteriorate relations between the sexes. He said familiarity would harm the race, and claimed early life would become antagonistic unless caution and restraint were observed.
A new establishment named The Novelty and Sharp opens its doors, inviting patrons to enjoy a billiard room and tonsoorial parlor in a cordially hosted launch. The venue promises a genteel atmosphere and refined recreation opening soon in the city.
A promotional pitch urges beginners to save with a bank offering 4 percent interest. It promises an account from one dollar, safeguarding future needs and emphasizing integrity of bank staff.
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