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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
6
Publication excerpt shows editor Randolph Lwigh and manager details with rate notes for six months one month and yearly weekly terms in a damaged OCR line.
The Manufacturers Record urges railroad brotherhoods to adopt cooperative purchasing to cut living costs by buying at wholesale and distributing efficiently. It cites England and farmer co-ops as models and argues such schemes could reduce prices for food and other goods, easing tensions from strikes.
Minean's Trade Register argues the Mutual Creamery is honest and profitable with 1.46 percent net on sales and 4 million capital, operating 15 creameries and 417 cheese factories. It contrasts Swift and Company’s 44 percent investment gain, 2 percent net on sales, and diversified control of railroads yards and processing ventures.
Report notes an air of expectancy about the White House as 1920 approaches with gifting seen as the year’s premium business. The oratorical focus hints at political patronage and public engagements shaping early 20th century governance.
Notes from Detroit area papers: the centenary of the Duke of Kent death is observed as Queen Victoria’s father’s memory. events include Catholic Press Association meeting in Washington and Grand Rapids address by Gen. Leonard Wood. Mt Clements court appearance for Lloyd Prevost. NonPartisan League precinct meetings in western states amid party political shifts.
Racing in Havana and New Orleans, Target Tournament in Pinehurst, golf closes in Belleair Florida, bowling opens in Aurora Illinois and Sioux City Iowa, boxing matches in New Orleans Williamsport Brockton Chicopee with multiple 10 to 42 round bouts.
Leon Bourgeois, an experienced French statesman, becomes president of the senate. His career spans roles from interior minister to prime minister, with a focus on superior education and arbitration for international disputes. He has led France at The Hague conferences and serves on the League of Nations council.
Past events include the 1739 birth of George Clymer in Philadelphia and his death in Morrisville Pa. 1814 Pope Pius VII returns to Rome after Napoleon. 1845 Congress sets the national election day. 1870 collision near Yokohama claims over 100 lives. 1880 Susan B Anthony testifies on woman suffrage. 1895 Knute Nelson elected senator from Minnesota. 1904 Korea declares neutrality in Russo Japanese War. 1917 North Dakota grants women suffrage.
The 1919 reception at Murat Palace drew about 300 distinguished guests. President Wilson announced China would request the Peace Conference to revise the treaty imposed by Japan.
Princess Charlotte Adelgonde the Luxemburg ruler born in Luxemburg 24 years ago today. Holbrook Blinn popular actor born in San Francisco 48 years ago today. Maj. Gen. Henry P. McGain former adjutant general US Army born in Carroll County Mississippi 59 years ago today. Dr. Ezra S. Tipple president Drew Theological Seminary born in Camden New Jersey 69 years ago today.
Margaret Mollie Walsh four-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Walsh of Cheyenne died of scarlet fever in Denver where the family had been staying since Christmas The funeral was held there Tuesday Mr Walsh is a traveling fireman with the Colorado and Southern The text notes the family’s stay in Denver and the cause of death with the funeral location and parental occupation.
By end of 1920 the Cheyenne Home Builders association will have spent over 600000 building homes in Cheyenne. In 1919 they spent more than 100000 for 27 homes with 25 owner occupied. The association seeks bids for 50 more homes costing about 200000 and another 50 plus real estate for 300000.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It asserts relief from headache and fever, with a signed W. Grove on each box. The copy reflects period medicine branding and claims of fast, complete results.
The government aims to conclude its witness testimony today in a $96,500 damages case against Higgins Sheep Company and Higgins of Glen Rock. The suit alleges a conspiracy with homesteaders to obtain titles to 24 public land entries near Glen Rock. Jury heard testimony from land takers who claimed arrangements with Higgins and transfers of land without payment.
Champion Johnny Kilbane faces Johnny Murray in a six round featherweight bout at the National A. G. arena in Philadelphia. Murray weighs in at 112 pounds at ringside. Kilbane at catchweights. Kilbane gets a $1500 guarantee plus 35 percent of gross receipts. Murray takes 20 percent.
Leona Foss berg of Cheyenne and a partner were issued a marriage license Wednesday night and were married by Judge W. H. Edwards at his office in Cheyenne.
Mike O Hara and Tim Rooney trap Billy and Nanny in a home built cart harnessed to goats. Billy agrees to follow a plan and leads toward a pond as the crowd watches the boy sellout tale of a ducking. The scene ends with anticipation of what happens next.
An old time drugstore advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for cold symptoms grippe and throat irritation. It claims safety for children and lists a price of twenty cents a bottle.
An old style medical ad touts Dr King’s Life Pills to relieve biliousness headaches sour stomach indigestion and dizziness. It promises regular bowel movements and cleaner bowels with claims of quick, safe results and affordable price.
A ceremony Saturday will lay the cornerstone for the Civic Auditorium on West FortyThird Street to aid in Americanizing aliens and improving citizenship. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr will preside with Frank Vanderlip Henry Morgenthau and Henry Taft among attendees. The 1700 seat main hall will host public meetings and forums with offices for the League for Political Education on the floor above and a political science reading room. Completion is targeted for September.
Promoters of the Pan American Aviation Congress and Exhibition report wide interest for the Havana event set to run ten days next month. A host of prominent U.S. aviators plan to attend as daily displays by world renowned airmen are promised. The promoters expect the congress to boost mail, commercial and passenger air links between the United States Cuba and Central and South American nations. Prizes will be awarded to aviators for the best non stop flight.
The event lists prizes totaling pesos for a class with 2000 for first, 4500 for second, 1000 for third, and 500 for fourth. Flight prizes cover Havana to Key West and return with 2000, 1000, and 500 for top three. Additional minor prizes and a note to seek 6 percent returns from Union Trust Go at 20 to 25.
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