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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
16
E S Johnston Grocery advertises dried fruit stock from last season including Griffin’s Fancy Seedless Raisins and Seeded Raisins with large packages at 17 1/2 cents. It notes wartime shortages and a limited supply for families, urging purchase before stock is gone. Includes mention of 1917 pack peaches in good condition offered at discount.
Readable text notes strong European demand for Winesap apples, with nearly 800 boxes allocated for three shipments in as many months. Paris and London show keen appetite, boosting U.S. prices toward about $5.00 per box. Authors offer a box of Big Y's for two to three months. Also mentions cocoa and nuts.
Wilhelm Wolters a Hawaiʻi resident born in Germany amassed about 455000 from years as a clerk and investments. He died recently and left a will four months after U.S. entered the war bequeathing most of his estate to the Free and Hanse Town of Bremen. The will places the estate in trust for ten years with annuities to brothers and relatives, then residue to Bremen for charitable and educational uses. Custodian of Enemy Alien Property Palmer questions if funds ever reach Bremen and will take the matter to Washington. Wolters had been naturalized and owned interest in H Hackfield Ltd and Pactora Ltd, reflecting German wealth connections.
A vintage mail order ad invites readers to mail a coupon to Foley Co in Chicago for a trial package. It promises Poley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and ailments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for digestion and bowel issues, sold nationwide.
A holder with over ten percent of Ther Good Hope Mining and Production Company gives notice of a special stockholders’ meeting at The International Hotel Cheyenne Wyoming at 2 pm February 5 1919 to renew and extend the corporation’s term under Colorado law. Also notices creditors in Wyoming Larimer County for Theodore Kallas estate final accounting and distribution filed by administrator P T Kiscias with the district court.
War department states the 9th division remains with the army in Germany. The 35th and 14th trench mortar units depart soon, with other units slated for early sailing or depot status. Camp Funston demobilization capacity reaches about 2,000 per day, expediting discharge for officers and men from divisions including Wyoming personnel.
Classified ad lists canned tomatoes large 2 1b cans and 2 4 lb dozen bundles. Mentions canned kraut string beans red cross brand milk coffee oleo and bulk coffees with price cues. Includes multiple sizes and pack counts.
A Swedish American foundation formed in Stockholm aims to develop relations with the United States in culture commerce and sports. Honorary member is Ira Nelson Morris American Minister. Founders include business science and finance figures. The group will be independent of the American Scandinavian Foundation but will cooperate with it.
London reports that all restrictions on metals trade in the United Kingdom have been removed though export licenses remain required. Ministry of Munitions holdings on December 1, 1918 include copper 27,530 tons Boelter G C B 18,748 tons refined 6,544 tons aluminum 10,215 tons soft pig lead 49,111 tons nickel 1,735 tons antimony 303 tons.
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