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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
2
Kemmerer Wyoming prepares to host the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association in April. The chamber of commerce plans social and arrangements committees, invites all members, and estimates about 300 visitors from outside points. Officers to be elected at the February meeting.
Street flooding in Jackson Wyoming as the town’s canal breaches its banks. Officials say blockage and low water levels threaten the main channel feeding the town from Cache Creek. Repair work and drainage plan are urged to prevent further trouble this spring.
In Wye Basin on June 2 a sled on the Shellerton to Basin run overturned injuring a rider. Cheatham and Kee were aboard the sled when it flipped off the road path just south of Pend. The injured youth was taken for care at Cha Pewee and remains under treatment.
Local report chronicles Lateliie Pacidhe as the central figure in a railway event toward Hepat. Details describe a journey, challenges faced, and a community response celebrating progress and resilience.
BASIN, Vero. Jan 21. A train from Billage struck an automobile at the west Kane crossing injuring Mrs. J. S. Brown seriously and leaving Mr. Brown badly shaken. Both were treated at Greybull hospital and are reported improving.
In Wye KEMMERDER January 71 local herds in the Javkamoor hills near Pacific Springs benefit from recent heavy snow providing moisture and feed relief. Sheepmen report no feeding needed yet while flocks spread across desert stretches and rims, hopeful for a mild winter after last year’s hardships.
A 14 year old youth, claiming to flee from Lander to Kansas, was found aboard an eastbound freight train and saved from exposure by railway workers. Chief Wall detained him for maternal verification, as officials seek word from Mrs. Farney of Lander.
WHEATLAND WY Jan 21 A small boy, son of Mr and Mrs Anton Lock of Port Tarantoy, drowned yesterday afternoon in the Laramie River. He wandered from his home located near the river and fell through icy water while walking on the bank. Parents followed him but were unable to rescue him.
A Cumberland Wyoming three room dwelling owned by the Union Pacific Coal Company and occupied by a miner burned to the ground Saturday night. Firemen could not save the structure, and all furniture inside was destroyed.
In Casper Wyoming January 2 the American Defense Society launched a quiet probe into suspected antiwar activity. Charles W Owens leads the effort urging residents to report suspicious neighbors. He cites a German woman who said President Wilson should be shot and a school pupil who supported the remark. United States secret service agents have been active in Casper for some time.
Harry Krupp, a Lincoln County tile and business figure, was found guilty of violating Salt Lake City car lane rules after a November 25 crash injured five people. He claimed his car had been stolen. verdicts were announced after late Salt Lake issues, with an appeal expected.
At termess, CC. Marshal returned from Basia where he defended W. Stackhouse of Lorve charged with the murder of Fred C. Metcham a year ago. The court and physicians found Stackhouse insane. he will be committed to the asylum and may be tried for murder if required. Meteham, a shop visitor, had been a resident of Gre Bull.
Sheriff J R McMinn received a wire from Picatello Trat authorities reporting that Pen Smith formerly of Hic Piney has been arrested in Pocatello Idaho charged as a slacker. He claimed to be 10 years old, but local records show 24. the age confirmation was wired back Wednesday afternoon.
Casper and Greybull refineries will gain capacity and storage in 1918 at about 1.5 million dollars. Additional easing head naphtha plants under construction cost over 500 thousand dollars. Drilling and prospecting continue across Salt Creek Big Muddy Grass Creek Elk Basin areas as Midwest boosts refining to match new well output.
Basin Wyoming January 21 The first Basin farmers institute held in the city attracted about twenty five farmers and others Interested. County agent Allyn Tolemon organized the program with Dr Lenhart discussing prevalent local diseases and practical remedies. Clyde W Atherly chaired the session and the audience found the information helpful for their work.
January brings lagrippe with feverish, aching, chilly symptoms. Mrs Lizzie Tyles of Henderson Kentucky reports her daughter recovered after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. She warns others to insist on the genuine product, sold everywhere.
Two boys aged three and five and two girls aged six and twelve need good homes. They seek caring families where children will attend to self care and be well looked after. W. Burke represents the Wyoming Humane Society.
At the Degner ranch near Thornton Wyoming on January 21 Wright shot August Degner in a kitchen dispute over a sale and groceries. William Learman was also hit a glancing shot and both men fled as Wright fired twice more. Dr Harmon treated wounds and Deputy Sheriff Hansen arrested Wright for attempt to murder in Newcastle.
In Kemmerer Wyoming at the corner of the round house on Frontier road Harrity Buick collided with a car driven by Bills an employee at the Kemmerer Troy laundry A local justice court awarded Harrity 199 dollars for damages Bills appealed to district court and filed a counter claim for 100 dollars Bills was placed under 500 dollar bond to appear for trial in district court.
The Pease-Peterson company has secured temporary quarters for their Basin store after a recent fire destroyed the building. They bought the Clyde & Warney stock to keep operations while rebuilding on the original site. Possession of the Warner building will be taken next Monday, and manager Leyster will handle mail orders during the interim.
A Bearsville West Virginia customer recounts a nightly croup incident where a small child was given Foley’s Honey and Tar and recovered by morning. The father named C. C. Craven supplied the bottle at the store. The note warns against untested cough remedies and promotes Foley’s brand.
Officials in Cheyenne announce a February 4 to 9, 1918 registration period for all German Empire natives and residents who have not naturalized as American citizens. Enemies must register at Police Headquarters or post offices depending on where they receive mail, with four small photographs and sworn affidavits required.
State issued 650 prospector's oil and was W set in year collecting rental of 45 dollars and royalty from 59 amounting to 105160 dollars and 55 cents.
An article advocates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for infants. It notes it contains no opiate, blends simple laxative herbs with pepsin, and praises its palatable formula. A trial bottle is offered free, with purchase details and the physician’s address.
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