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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
4
An article promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative to prevent bowel sluggishness in old age. It claims regular use improves gut activity without harsh purges and cites Davenport Iowa resident Robert LePorgem and a long history with the product.
Health note promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin saying it improves digestion and comfort. It claims low cost, warns against imitations, and urges readers to verify the signature and portrait on the yellow carton. A free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello Minnesota.
The Industrial Club discusses frontier plans and a zoo project at Frontier, street work, building, and a $551 balance with 200 plus members. New members Rigdon and McGregor join, reports praised, and a show cave display for Union Pacific at Omaha station is considered. A state commercial club organization and immigration bureau are reviewed ahead of the good roads convention.
An article extols a homemade cough syrup using Pine extract and guaiacol with Norway pine essence. It claims fast relief, targets coughs bronchitis and croup, and advertises a druggist’s preparation of two ounces at a low cost for a pint bottle with directions and a guarantee.
London reports the blast casualties as 69 killed, 72 seriously injured and 225 slightly injured. Officials say the figures likely represent the total toll from last Friday night’s explosion.
Captain Davidson and Lieutenant Royce of the aviation corps flew from Columbus to Douglas with a mechanician. Five others plan to complete the flight. They covered 143 miles in three hours.
About 100 to 200 delegates are expected at Cheyenne for the opening session of the Good Roads association. P C Spencer will head the group with letters from leading cities pledged for representation. Officers will be elected and the state highway bill drafted by the association’s executive committee will be discussed. Prominent speakers include J R Whittaker from the federal roads office and John R MacDonald, state highway commissioner. A public banquet at the Parish House Friday night concludes the event, dinner at one dollar per plate.
Ralph Argue of Cheyenne yesterday nominated by United States Senator Clarence D. Clark as principal for naval academy examinations to be held next April. Alternates named Francis X Melnerny Cheyenne Fred W. Hurd Jr Sheridan Lucas Woodall Cheyenne. Clark may appoint more candidates from Wyoming if interested. applicants should write to Senator Clark with full name birth date height weight and three hometown references.
The U S Civil Service Commission lists examinations on February 20 for timer and sheet metal worker at 4.40 per day, timer orale at 810 per year, explosives chemist at 5300 per year. February 27 for passenger rate clerk and freight rate clerk at 100 per month. February 27 and 25 for subinspector of ordinance at 4.48 per day. Mechanical draftsman exam to be scheduled. Form 1312 available from the secretary in Washington DC.
Unclaimed letters advertised at the post office for the period ending January 22 include Misa Bernice Adams FE A Burke Curtis T Brown Frank Barrick A C Baker E A Bailey A B Brown Arthur C Pofte Park Chamberlain H C Carter W E Clark C H Carroll W Dow Mrs Eliza Douglas Mrs Ruth Doyle Mrs Dan Estes Clifford Everts Mrs Minnie Firry Mrs H S Grant Wm Gates Rev C Garver Tom Hardran Mrs H Hartwell Dr Anna G Hurd F K Hunter George Hudson J W Holly Mr and Mrs J H Hour Pat Hemphill O H Hastings William Harris Afra Harding Elmer Jones Mrs M Jordan F Jacks Dewey King D N Kinny Joe Kinzy Guy R Kyle Dominico Lidato Mrs Bra Leeman William H Loehr Fred B Mattock J H B Mitchell Arthur Moore C E McCan Dr R M H McMullen Mrs Ima Myers J Mos lank Chas N Meyers Sam Harnot Joseph G Hovak Mrs Abale EB Nickels P J Niland Myrile Newban Mrs Pete Nelson J Bruce Porter Pierce C S Co Peter Ricas Mrs Helene Rossenthal John C Sanderson Mrs Fred Sumner Mrs R A Bublett W I Spaine Mrs O T Schyder Mrs T B Smith Geo St Thomas Miss Laura Sheaman R Scott Mrs Danny Thompson Mr and Mrs W O Thomas William Thomas H R Urquibart B S Wright W T Wiley EB Clifford Warner Mrs Mary Warren Mrs Millie Winston Wyowng National Bank
Nan F Swisher a specialist in optics practices at 215 West 17th Street. The note appears to be a directory entry indicating an optometrist or related professional with a street address.
Wyoming exhibitors from the Hereford Corporation of Wyoming won two first prizes and a championship at the National Western Livestock Show in Denver. The Hereford Ranch entries included two carloads of Hereford Jr. bull calves and Slereford Jr. heifer calves shipped without special training. Bull calves won first prize and reserve championship, while the heifer calves won first prize and the championship. Local stockmen praised the awards.
Berlin Jan 23 Lieut Hadwitz commander of the German prize crew that brought the British steamer Yarrowdale into port quotes when asked how sixteen men had brought in several hundred hostile persons. He says with a handful of smart boys with their hearts in the right place and revolvers in their pockets you can fetch the devil from his own house. He claims the crew never left the bridge and prepared to sink the ship at a moment’s notice if mutiny occurred.
Ashley L. Gleason, former Laramie county sheriff, is appointed Denver agent for the Wyoming Cattle Growers Association and starts today. He succeeds Marshal McPhee, who resigned, and will protect Wyoming stockmen shipping to Denver. His family remains in Cheyenne so his daughter Helen can finish high school.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will act independently to relieve the freight car shortage unless railroads appoint a relief committee with plenary powers within ten days. The measure signals drastic action to address bottlenecks in rail freight logistics.
Jersey City January 23. The local revenue commissioner urged absolute prohibition of explosives manufacture and transport within the state at the start of the legislative inquiry into the Black Tom Kingsland and Haskell explosions.
An old German remedy advertised in a pharmacy promises to break a cold and cure grip. A teaspoon of Hamburg Breast Tea steeped in boiling water and strained is to be drunk as a teacup full, claimed to open pores relieve congestion loosen bowels and be inexpensive and vegetable.
Jack Kinkel of Pioneer Grocery is reported in critical condition at St. John's Hospital with septic poisoning in his right hand, as announced last night.
The legislature authorizes the capitol building commission to work with the Buffalo Bill Memorial Association to design and erect a memorial statue of William F. Cody near Cody in Park County. A ten thousand dollar appropriation is allocated from unappropriated state funds, with additional support from the association. Rep. Rennie advocates railway headlights. Rep. Spencer pushes a comprehensive motor vehicle code replacing existing laws, setting twenty five mph as presumptive evidence of imprudent speed.
The notice describes driving within city limits at speeds not exceeding twelve miles per hour and not endangering life, limb, or public safety, with attention to traffic, road conditions, and highway use.
An investment pitch touts oil holdings in Kansas and Oklahoma with gusher properties, refineries, pipelines, and 21,000 stockholders. It claims strong past receipts, rapid future gains, and a backslide offer on shares, urging quick remittances to secure larger allotments.
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