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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
2
A Sunday morning blaze gutted the Vease-Peterson dry goods store in Basin, destroying about 80,000 worth of goods with 50,000 in insurance coverage. Firefighters battled stubborn flames through a tight interior, limiting structural damage but forcing immediate rebuilding plans and securing a new sales space.
A historic note explains an improvised method to remove a valve when no lifting device is available by placing packing between the valve bonnet and stem to prevent rising. The text also mentions lifting the spring and removing the cap as an easy step.
The article argues constipation signals aging and should be managed gently. It promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective laxative, avoiding violent purgatives. A trial bottle is available for fifty cents, with free trial by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell at 456 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
The Britannia tank demonstrates near perpendicular climbing at Camp Upton and has seen action in the Somme. Brought to America to spur war campaigns, it joins Brig. Gen. W. A. White in a recruiting mission touring Richmond Atlanta Augusta Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Memphis Louisville and other southern cities before moving to the Midwest.
Herbert Cramer, arrested after attempting to pass a forged 112 dollar check at Casper National Bank, pleaded guilty to a forgery charge and asked immediate sentencing before Judge Winters. He was bound over to the spring term of the district court and returned to county jail.
An old time mail order slip promotes Foley’s Loney and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup along with Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. It invites readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package.
Casper Wyoming January 15 Ray Eads was identified by Glenrock police as the holdup man in a Glenrock saloon raid early Wednesday. He allegedly entered the saloon at about 1 30 a m drew a revolver forced the bartender aside and rifled the till taking about 150 in silver. He was later brought to Glenrock for trial.
The article promotes a belief that feeling young preserves youth with advice on attitude and self-perception. It mentions a purported rhythm of life and mind over body, suggesting simple daily habits.
In Evanston Wyoming two men Jim Thomas and Jim Mikes were arrested on murder charges after a trunk linked to Nick Tomas's fatal shooting near Palisade. Tomas died after being found west of town with an identification card placing him with a truck shipment from Pine Bluffs to San Francisco. The trunk was ordered for shipment to Palisade, prompting the arrests and planned transport for trial.
A Henderson Kentucky mother reports her daughter suffered three weeks with lagrippe. After doctors and medicines failed she used Foley's Honey and Tar and recovered. She urges others to insist on the genuine product and to tell friends.
Douglas Wyo Jan 14 At a meeting of the Converse County High School board German was cut from the curriculum at the end of the semester and French will be substituted at the start of the second semester Miss Julia Shafer who heads the language department will teach French She has extensive knowledge of both languages and experience in teaching
The article warns that pouring cold water on hot engine cylinders risks cracking from rapid contraction. If water loss exposes cylinder tops, allow the engine to cool before refilling the cooling system to avoid damage.
Albert Jenkins a porter on the L P was bound over to the federal court after a hearing in U S Commissioner Taliaferro's court for furnishing whisky to soldiers on a troop train. He delivered two pint bottles to soldiers en route for the east and was sent to Cheyenne on No 6 for trial.
An old advertisement asserts a con relief claim for curing ailments using LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and features KE and DR GROVE signatures on each box. The promo notes a price of 3 cents per tablet.
Saloonmen from Guernsey and Hartville move to force county officials to issue licenses for four Guernsey bars and two Hartville bars. A writ of mandamus was issued recently and Judge Mentzer may hear the case at the coming district court session unless an earlier date is set.
Grandmother used a Sage Tea and Sulphur brew to darken dull or faded hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold at drug stores as an easy, low cost remedy to restore natural color and shine. A downtown druggist notes that the preparation darkens naturally and evenly and remains undetectable after use.
Alva Mills, a youth from Glenrock Wyoming, forged his father Ira Mills’s signature on two checks to buy garments. He was arrested before boarding a Burlington train, jailed, and bound over to the district court on $1,000 bond, unable to meet it. He faces trial at the April term. police reported the check suspicions after purchases at Sumner and a Jop tailor shop.
Cody Wyoming council introduces first reading of an ordinance restricting saloon hours to 8 a.m. to midnight. It requires removal of obstructions blocking interior views during closed hours and retains Sunday rules closing from Saturday night to Monday morning. Penalty increases from 5 to 50 dollars on second conviction and license cancellation. maximum fine 100 dollars or three months in jail.
Repacking the gland of a water circulating pump calls for ample graphite in the packing as the spindle often lacks lubrication. Graphite helps compensate and glycerine in cooling water may aid in lubricating the spindle as an antifreeze precaution.
Corroded battery terminals may be cleaned with a strong washing soda solution. After drying, apply a light coating of vaseline to protect against future corrosion.
An old testimonial claims kidney pills ease back pain rheumatism and general fatigue. The writer Louis Buckner of Somerset Virginia says after using the remedy he felt like a new man and recommends it to middle aged men and women with widespread symptoms.
Glenrock Wyoming will break ground in the northeast corner of Center and Fifth streets within a month for a $150000 hotel office and business block. The Wyoming Building Investment Co to be capitalized at $500000 will establish headquarters in Glenrock and expand statewide using the Nebraska firm Schaaf at its helm as a model. The four story structure may rise to a fifth for a convention hall with fancy brick and terra cotta trim.
A Hamilton Montana druggist testifies after eleven years in business that Kilmer Swamp Root is well regarded by customers. The letter from C Kendall notes no negative word about the remedy and dates to October 14, 1916.
A farmed advertisement directs readers to send for a sample size bottle from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York. It promises a booklet about kidneys and bladder and mentions Cheyenne lily Leader Regulor medium and large bottles sold at drug stores.
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