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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
3
Social pages note Governor and Mrs Kendrick entertain legislators and their wives at the governor’s mansion this evening. Miss Sinclair hosts a five o’clock tea at her Underwood Plains home. Plans include charity events and multiple dinners to follow.
Mrs Clarke Margolies Baright, a leading New York lawyer, announced the aim to become a judge. She notes the initial women admitted to the State Bar after a stormy session and predicts a future woman justice of the children's court, asserting voting rights would aid her appointment.
State Senator and Mrs Archie Allison host a second society dinner during the legislature as Gov Kendrick and Mayor La Fontaine attend. Guests include prominent Cheyenne couples from Big Piney Kemmerer Rock Springs Newcastle and Cooper with roses at each place and tickets available at the Plains or at the door.
Notables and couples travel between Cheyenne, Rawlins, and Casper to attend the Denver stock show. Guests include Hon John L. Baird and Mrs Baird at the Plains. Mr and Mrs Peter McFarlane and son Donald from Junction. Mrs L B Garey visiting Cheyenne. Representative and Mrs George Dobler among the Denver stock show party. W W Gleason traveling to Phoenix and then California for health. Dr and Mrs Naylor returning from Denver. Misses Melissa Brooks and Irma Patton of Casper heading to Berkeley to study at the University of California for the second semester.
A Cincinnati reader reports strong results from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praising its effect on her health. She says it restored vitality, improved ability to work around the house, and uplifted her spirits for daily life.
Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Bretsch hosted a newborn daughter born January 27. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd celebrate the baby with Casper visit to meet mother. Ethel Miller, now Mrs. Boyd, has many Cheyenne friends offering congratulations. Professor J J Early of Sheridan visits Cheyenne for school code committee work. Judge J A Riner returns from St Louis after a month of court with stenographer Richard Repath.
Mrs. George C. Stull hosted a Saturday tea for Post Fort Russell officers and the local society coterie. Mrs. Edgar A. Meyer and her daughter Betty plan a summer stay in quarters 63 infantry circle. Lieut. Schillerstrom will join his regiment in General Pershing's command after leave. Mrs. Samuel A. Smoke returned from Missouri. her daughter Miss Smoke’s return is delayed. Miss Mary Keiffer returns from Wheatland hospital after appendicitis surgery.
The Woman's club will hold its regular program at the Carnegie library this afternoon. Mrs. Hoskins will read a paper titled My Experiences in India, written by Me. W. C. Hoskins. Musical numbers are planned and visiting ladies are invited.
Rebekah Lodge No 5 will hold a card social at the I O O F hall Thursday evening. Public is invited. Hostesses include Mrs George Hansen Miss Anna Hansen Mrs Harris Mrs Ed Hofmann and Mrs Kinker.
The Help One Another club will hold a business meeting at the library Thursday from three to four thirty in the afternoon. A large attendance is urged. There will be no hostesses or refreshments. The meeting is strictly for business.
Cold weather slows drilling in Greybull field with no rigs active except one American company unit. The main rig continues night and day as pressure builds and oil smell is noted from shale. Drill down about 1200 feet with 12 3/4 inch hole and 10 inch casing, hopeful for oil sand within 150 to 200 feet.
In the wake of fashion constraints, draped frocks face doubt over the season. Princesse inspired silhouettes appear, while simple one piece Trocks and cape-monteau wraps gain notice. Designers adapt with checked fabrics reshaping coats hats and trims due to limited dyes and materials.
An old health fad advocates drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to “cleanse” the digestive tract and improve complexion. The piece claims internal sanitation outshines outside cleanliness, noting toxins enter the blood via bowel pores. It promises quick, pronounced skin and health benefits for various ailments.
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Marys will hold a social and business session at K C hall this evening hosted by Miss Ann OConnell and Miss Anna Vavra with arrangements for the event and remarks on the program.
Mrs E J Dobbins and Mrs Percy Smith will host a gathering of the Baptist Willing Workers Friday afternoon in the church parlors.
At the Presbyterian Aid society gathering in church parlors on Friday afternoon Mrs. L. A. Bajling and Mrs. Dayvid Doak were announced as the hostesses for the event.
The B Y P U will meet with the Misses Leichart Friday evening for a business and social session.
The Inner Circle class of the Baptist Sunday school will meet this afternoon at Mrs. Kinnear's home, 2510 Snyder Street. A large attendance is desired.
C. F. Bliss, forest officer, reports three and a half feet of compact snow in Keystone that can bear a man’s weight in many spots. Supervisor Peirce and his wife depart for Denver to attend a fortnightly meeting this week.
Claims that a salt tonic made from grape seed and lemon helps flush kidneys, neutralize acids, and stop bladder irritation. Advises taking four ounces of rad Sakte daily in water before breakfast for a few days to restore kidney and bladder function. Describes symptoms like back pain, headaches, dizziness, sour stomach, and cloudy urine.
Hen F Swisher specializes in optometry and optical services at 215 West 17th Street with listings dated May 196.
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