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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
5
Glenn Henkwy of Cheyenne Alfred B. Sheldon of Clingwater and P. A. Shope of Wheatland were named notaries yesterday by Gov. John B. Kendrick. The brief note appears in a local notices section under briefs and personals.
Visitors from Riverton Utah Denver Greeley Lander Dubois and Sheridan arrive in Cheyenne for the stockmen's convention. Notables include J C Delfelder William Hernli A M Barbet and Wynett with reports of lamb and hog shipments and market prices. Offers include a 25 room apartment for sale or trade by Mrs C C Branson.
The article discusses influenza like illness informally labeled la grippe with references to Dr James Bell of New York and general treatment practices of the era. It notes fever headache and rapid deterioration and mentions laxative use to relieve bowels as part of care.
The text notes several Texans and others arriving in Cheyenne to attend a convention. Brite family joined by Sign Painting? Tie Sherman Co. and W A Reynolda with T A Williams from Chicago planned several days in Cheyenne for business. D L Kline from Cleveland arrived yesterday for the stockmen's convention.
J M Roushar of Guernsey is a guest at the Plains during the convention. A well known stockman in his region, he attends as a notable participant from the state.
The Cheyenne cadets will stage a high school gym demonstration at 1 PM for stockmen and legislators invited by Gov. John B. Kendrick. Notable attendees include Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston and Walter J. Fisher. The event highlights Wyoming’s civilized progress and the Steever cadet plan drawing national attention.
Alfred Johnson, 40, a homesteader who proved up on Horse Creek, collapsed while seated at a Lincoln Highway hotel cafe table in Pine Bluffs. Visiting his sister Mrs. C E B Carlstrom, he died in the arms of a Pine Bluffs man. Survived by three sisters and one brother.
Western slope stockmen plan two trainloads leaving Grand Junction on Sunday for the Denver stock show. The Colorado Midland and the Denver and Rio Grande each run two special trains from the region carrying stockmen and their families to the event. The trend follows a prosperous year and a desire for a vacation at the show.
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