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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
Wyoming sees a boom with easy money from oil pools but warns that most small investors lose. Quacks and grifters target unsophisticated buys, selling tiny interests for a dollar a week. Government and state geologists warn of false promotions and deceptive deeds.
Archie Allison was elected president of the Cheyenne Industrial Club at Tuesday night’s meeting of the board of directors. A long-time Cheyenne resident since 1907, he built local business ties in planing, lumber, and contracting and has notably promoted farming markets and rural loans to aid Cheyenne’s development. He owns a prominent stock ranch in Laramie County and is expected to lead the group through a period of growth benefiting the city and state.
The article warns against scam promoters who hawk fraudulent promotions. It notes that federal mail fraud laws are effective, with a recent promoter jailed in Leavenworth for three years for selling takeoff promotion stock. Victims often cannot recover funds, so the advice is clear: do not pay for unknown schemes.
Indianapolis January 30 The union leader announced that miners will continue working during stalled talks as delegates debated independence and a new agreement. President White indicated operators were willing to negotiate and most workers favored staying at work.
Veterans of both sides visited the Atlas theater to see The Birth of a Nation. They praised the film for its detail and emotional impact, recalling Civil War memories and the Lincoln assassination scene with vivid intensity. Four days remain to view the production celebrated as a tribute to their wartime service.
In response to President Wilson and January 27 designated as relief day for Jewish war sufferers in Europe Rabbi Lederer of Mt Sinai plans a tag day or alternative fund raising method. Similar efforts occur nationally with local demonstrations to support the down trodden. Fraternal notes announce a W O W smoker and social on January 27 inviting all neighbors.
House leaders outline steps to craft revenue bills ahead of deadlines. The plan involves procedural moves and party strategy as lawmakers prepare to push tax measures and budget action this week.
A nourishing hot meal prepared with shredded wheat heated to crispness and served with hot milk. Described as revitalizing for the body and good for a half day’s work, with optional banana or fruit additions. Prepared at Niagara Falls New York.
Notice to sell a tract in section 32 town 16 N range 64 W by public auction on February 19, 1916 at 1 pm at the Cheyenne court door. Lands priced at 16.00 per acre with minimum bids of $12.00 and 10 percent cash, 8 annual payments with 4 percent interest. Purchaser bears ad cost. board may reject bids. Seal and signatures of officials.
A Cheyenne daily page notes varied items including watch repair services, a mask hall event for Maccaberes, a taxicab company contact, a cold spell forecast of 10 below, an automobile painting ad by Homer A. Welch, a public stenographer at Underwood Typewriter, two police arrests initiated from outside towns, a fire department meeting, a taxi service call, and Cheyenne High School’s game trip to Wheatland.
A Wyoming items column notes various local tidbits: a driver named Bean from Lander, state game warden activity, and business visitors including George McClellan of Nowood. It also mentions acts of notarial commissions granted by Acting Governor Houx to Thon A. B. Wright and PP Petrie, during Kendrie's absence at a stockmen’s convention at Paro, with Secretary Hows and Secretary of State F i Hows involved.
An old advertisement touts a 25 cent remedy named Tiz that claims to end foot soreness swelling and burning. It promises quick relief from corns callouses bunions and tired feet with a small shoe size change and a simple purchase.
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