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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
3
An old remedy promotes a home-made cough syrup claiming rapid relief from coughs and bronchitis. The recipe uses pine oil, sugar syrup, and alcohol to create a potent remedy sold for about 10 to 15 cents, arguing it is superior to manufactured syrups and long lasting.
Mr and Mrs M H Hartung return from Denver after attending the stock show. Mrs Gerald Walker, formerly of Cheyenne, travels from American Lake to visit her husband in training at Camp Lewis. Mrs Fl Al Taylor goes to Colorado Springs for her sister Maude Rodgers graduation. Miss Kathryn Bennitt returns from Laramie after a University extension meeting. Mrs James Hart and family plan a visit from Martville to Mrs Hart's mother. Miss Motel Kiigis moves from Tousne to Thusin to teach at Yasin High School. Mina Moll is appointed Park food demonstrator pending county duties.
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Thompson of the university extension depart ment prepare to leave for a several week visit in California.
The Woman’s Club meets this afternoon at the library to hear readings My Daughter-in-law and My Son-in-law by Mrs J J Walton and Mrs J M Gilmore. The Nyassic Mage club postpones its Thursday meeting two weeks, host1ess Mrs Fred Taylor. Sunshine Society held a pleasant tea gathering at Mrs Frank Roach home with eighteen members and guests. knitting and sewing occupied the time. The next business meeting is planned for Tuesday at the library.
The report to Director General McAdoo by Interstate Commerce Commissioner McChord cites gross neglect by railroad management as a main factor behind freight congestion. Inspectors found hundreds of locomotives idle in shops and roundhouses, frozen or unrepaired, due to lack of foresight by local officials and a shortage of skilled workers.
The national child labor committee notes rising interest in Child Labor Day observances and warns that wartime shifts toward farm and factory work threaten to erode school attendance laws. Officials advocate strict enforcement of federal standards and expanding protection for all under 16, including farm and street laborers.
Twenty two women attended yesterday afternoon’s meeting at the home of Mrs. Dan Swan, presided by Mrs. F. C. Lyons. Mrs. W. C. Mentzer spoke on The Fellowship of Stewardship as finances were reviewed and the budget discussed. Mrs. E. J. Kelley reviewed the first chapter of The African Trail. A social hour and light refreshments ended the gathering.
Jackson Wyoming January 29 last Thursday a thief used a skeleton key to enter the Elkelgar store rear, stealing about 90 dollars in gold coins from a punch board displayed on the counter. J K R Jones, the proprietor, had habitually carried the board home, and the thief left the board unharmed after removing the securing tick. Authorities believe the culprit may face further disclosures.
Fire Chief George Bates and City Engineer F W Glafcke review three Cheyenne theaters finding unease factors. City Attorney A D Walton to survey city ordinance for adequacy to compel action or force theater owners to perform repairs and improvements.
Washington reports that a Justice Department official alleges pacifists in the United States are directing plots to destroy war supplies by fires and explosions in munitions plants. The official notes possible German agent involvement but emphasizes pacifists as the campaign leaders in spreading disloyal propaganda.
All chevaliers of Canton Cheyenne No. 3 Patriarchs Militant I C C F are requested to meet at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday January 30 at 1 90 p m in full dress uniform to attend the funeral of our deceased chevalier Frank Miller. Wty order of Captain.
One match was played Monday night at St. Russell tourney where DB battery faced F bat Ty. Elie from D latters holds highest score of the tourney, while Peters of B battery rolled the Wehest. Totals show Bo battery at .708 and PP Battery at .710 with Tol bhe-20087.
In Havana on January 29 conservatives passed a bill granting amnesty to civilians who joined the 1917 revolution. President Menocal supports the measure, while Liberals oppose it for excluding military participants. Among those to be freed are former President Jose Miguel Gomez and his son.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a ready relief for rheumatism and rheumatic pain. It promises instant comfort at the tender spot, claims safety for the skin, and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store. It also asserts benefit for neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swelling.
A vintage note touts Hamburg Dreast Tea as a home remedy for colds. It recommends a tablespoon in boiling water, strained and drunk, claiming it opens the pores and relieves congestion while loosening bowels. The text markets it as inexpensive and wholly vegetarian.
Casper reports a Sheridan Wyoming Oil Co drilling at Maverick Springs found a strong oil show near 100 feet and expect to strike two wells this week. A major land deal for vast producing territory is also underway within Wyoming amid government contract shifts and escalating exploration.
A Williams well in the Salt Creek Field penetrated the third Wall Creek sands at 3 200 feet yielding better than 200 barrels daily. The find confirms three productive zones and promises higher output after completion as pipelines extend toward Greyho y and rail connections. Wells in Elk Basin and surrounding districts show 10 000 barrels total yearly production with several pumps active.
The article notes how private capital in Wyoming will fund development work to attract pr o pomp financial backers. It mentions Ohio Oi Company resuming drilling on the Herizstam property in West Salt Creek and reaching 2 700 feet with oil expected, and drilling on Section 14 of the Big Muddy at about 4 200 feet with promising shows of oil.
Ties were unloaded today on the new rein track of the Union Pacific railroad near Laramie Wye. The second main track is expected to be finished by late next week and passenger trains may run over the new tracks by the first of the month.
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