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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims cures for kidney and bladder complaints. It features testimonials from Mr W T Stravage of Gainesville Georgia noting improved sleep after using the pills, and describes relief from headaches joints and heart activity disturbances.
The costume features a velvet amethyst coatdress with a high belt collar and a large hat, while a Red Cross yarn drive to distribute material occurs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Miss Mary Carpenter oversees knitting, with reminders to return or distribute finished garments by Saturday and to use available cloth remnants.
Major Samuel A Smoke hosted a Friday evening dinner at Plains then took guests to a theatre. Attending were Mrs Somerfield Taylor of Shanghai Miss Elizabeth Riner W Riner Major Coughlan Captain Hurt and the host's son Ss A Smoke Jr Regimental Tea. Eighty third regiment officers hosted an informal reception and tea at the officers club Friday afternoon for Fort visitors.
Local social items report Mrs. Edward J. Wivenhare and Miss Marjorie Badgette arriving from Denver and Moorecroft. Mrs. Clarence Hammond heads to California to spend winter with her parents in San Jose. Several others from Cheyenne to Denver, Golden and Salt Lake City, with visits from Laramie, Granite Canyon, and the Hawaiian Islands.
Cheyenne observes the first porkless day under the food administration with lighter pork demand at markets. Restaurateurs plan to observe porkless Saturdays next, some already adapting menus while others began yesterday. Residents react with mixed preparation and plan to buy roasts Friday to avoid pork on Sunday.
Shakespeare Club will meet Monday evening led by president Mrs. Ray E. Lee. Woman’s Club schedules a Wednesday library session with a symposium titled My Ideal Home by Mrs. William Daley, Mrs. A. J. Parshall, and Mrs. Ray E. Wee. Mystic Maze Club met Thursday at Mrs. C. P. Richardson’s home for sewing, visiting, and tea. Mrs. M. Taylor will host in two weeks. Richardson’s guests included Mesdames Hanesworth, Quayle, Christensen, Waldo, Schmidt, Taylor and Beaman.
The First Methodist Church invites the public to morning and evening services with special music. A Presbyterian service will feature a service flag ceremony with seventeen stars placed by seventeen mothers whose sons have answered their country’s call.
The article explains a method to keep a battery ignition car running without the battery. Once a certain engine speed is reached the generator supports the load while the battery handles speeds under about fifteen miles. If the battery is damaged, starting normally is impossible but towing or motion can keep the car going. The starter is disabled and high speed is needed, but the dodge may help in emergencies.
A veteran motorist notes engine stalling on rough roads likely caused by an intermittent short circuit in the ignition. Inspection may reveal poorly insulated lighting wire contacting metal which also touches ignition wires from the switch.
The Stockgrowers National Bank displays two new flags in a ceremony. No further details on flags, donors, or attendees are provided.
Thermometers in the downtown area registered five degrees below zero at midnight, indicating a harsh cold spell. Local officials urged residents to stay indoors and bundle up to prevent frost-related illnesses.
Reader Louis Buckner of Somerset Virginia describes feeling run down with back pains and fatigue. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring vitality and easing backache rheumatic pains and swollen ankles, a claim used in a general middle aged audience appeal.
Local dealer advertises a wide selection of used cars with low down payments and monthly plans. Offers include a Late Model Ford Touring Car for 100 down and 25 a month, an Overland 85 B4 Touring Car as a demonstrator, a seven passenger Willys Knights, a Late Model Light Overland for 145 cash and 35 monthly, a 1917 Maxwell Touring near new for 185 cash, and a Dort touring car at 165 down with small monthly payments.
Advertisement for Willys-Overland Inc used car department at 1517 Cheyenne Place Denver Colorado invites customers to browse available vehicles and services.
General Assembly will discuss Junior Red Cross setup at the high school, war savings certificates, final exams, and next semester plans under Principal Jesaup appointed by President Allison of the Wyoming Red Cross. Cadets prep for a February entertainment. spring patriotic program arranged by Mina KHunice Thompson. Absaraka Camp Fire holds council at the high school with rejoined members from several camps and party planning for early next semester.
Weak valve closing springs cause faulty engines. Check that all inlet springs are equal and all exhaust springs are equal, as exhaust springs are usually longer. If a single spring is shorter, stretch it or add a metal plate under it to match tension with the others.
Anomalous overheating in very cold weather is discussed. Antifreeze with too-low boiling point can cause overheating. More often a radiator with only water allows a heater core or passage to freeze or obstruct water flow, leading to boiling.
The report shows a normal date temperature of 4 degrees with a current 16 degrees and a high of 20 degrees at 8:60 am. Wind from the north reached 12 mph at 8:45 am. Snow reports: 2.5 inches unmelted, 0.11 inches melted. total precipitation since January 1 is 0.79 inches.
The article warns that vacuum tanks on many cars use a drain cock at the bottom to secure proper fuel feed. Owners should open it weekly to release water and rust, then clear any debris with a wire to prevent contamination reaching the carburetor and causing trouble.
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