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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
6
A diary style chronicle by George T. Bye recounts daily wartime experiences in New York during foggy days of air raids. He notes sugar scarcity, subway sheltering, and crowds seeking safety while detailing impressions of British and American allies and cultural events.
Consumers report mixed results using a home remedy from E W Pose Co Cleveland. The advert touts a greasy paste and plantain extract claiming clear skin for 35¢ or 1, with directions to apply as directed and evaluate effectiveness.
The Glenrock Oil company merger consolidates Glenrock Petroleum Hall OU Superior Oil and Norbeck Nicholson interests into Glenrock Oil with stock held in escrow. Wind River No 2 and No 4 wells near Lander show progress as Magnan plans to bring them in. Trinity Oil expands in Kansas and Jupiter unit drills with United Petroleum at West Salt Creek. US crude production totals and growth trends through 1917 are noted.
An obscure exchange from a local paper describes a quiet wedding at Mines with mentions of Gap Jonson of Rumpus Ridge Ark and Kenees Oily Star. The wording suggests a humorous or garbled transcription of a social note with minimal verifiable details.
Federal Food Administrator T C Diers of Sheridan Wyoming says the war will be won in American homes within six months through substitution waste reduction and diet curtailment. He urges stricter food controls and harsher penalties for hoarding as Saturday becomes a perishable day and further measures are planned.
An ad notes a brominated quinine cold remedy named Promo Quinine with E. W. Grove’s signature on the 30 cent box. It claims to relieve headaches and grip. The item hints at a broader topic of rising pork production in the state.
Ed win Smith of Cheyenne Wyoming filed a contest to cancel Herman Worms Homestead Entry No. 012412 for west half of section 12 township 17 north range 68 west. He alleges Worm failed to reside cultivate or maintain the land and has been absent since August 1914. Proceedings require answer within twenty days after the fourth publication.
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