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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
13
War Surplus Canned Goods Sold to Cities for Public Re sale
Government sale of surplus canned vegetables to municipalities at cost and canned meat at 20 percent below cost, for resale to the public at purchase prices. Credit terms up to ten days may be allowed under specified conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Associated Prows
Washington
War Department
Ferris O Brien Domes Rival Gas Well Boom
Reports claim Ferris O Brien domes trigger a Western oil boom as a gas well near the Ferris dome outputs ten million feet per day. Company expands with bunk houses and a planned standard big bring in from Rock Creek Field as Ferris O Brien stock rises and July subscriptions open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Producers & Refiners
Ferris Dome
Rock Creek
Ferris-O’brien
Championship Heavyweight Battles Since 1880
A concise timeline of heavyweight title fights and notable clashes from 1880 to 1916. Entries list fighters such as Ryan Sullivan Jeffries Corbett Johnson Willard and others, with locations and outcomes across the United States and internationally.
Willard and Dempsey Duel Fueled by Motives in Toledo
A historical take contrasts Jack Dempsey’s instinctive fighting drive with Jess Willard’s money driven approach. Dempsey seeks the title and glory while Willard risks a loss for big earnings. The piece briefly frames past champions like Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, and Johnson to contrast styles and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Corbett
Sullivan
New Orleans
Charlie Wichell
Jacksonville
Fla
Peter Courtney
Orange
M. J
Tom Sharkey
San Franc
Seb Fitzsimmons
Nevada
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jeffrien
Jack Finnegan
Detroit
Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Coney Island
Hank Griffin
Los Angeles
Des Kennedy
Marvin Hart
Marvin
Pat Callahan
Butte
Mont
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Dempsey
Willard
Bob Fitzsimmons
Garbett
Jack Johnson
Hoe
Hand Grenade Banks for Pupils Under Ten in Tenth District
A historical notice outlines a program where school children may receive hand grenade banks by purchasing War Savings Stamps. Under ten must buy one stamp, ten or older two stamps, with earnings documented to teachers. Teachers report to County Superintendents, then County Chairs, and finally to Johan Wayland for district distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings
Johan T. Wayland
Tenth Federal Reserve District
Legion leader pledges support to Governor on independence day
Alfred Mr. Beach state chairman of the Wyoming American Legion telegraphs Governor Carey pledging the Legion and its branch to back good government and patriotic efforts on Independence Day after serving in the country’s war. The message references enforcing one hundred percent Americanism and loyalty to the nation and its armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mr. Beach
Wyoming
American Legion
Carey
The
National Organization of Farmer Servicemen
Mose
War Dept converts seized ordnance into rough savings banks
War Department shifts hundreds of Mand Grenades and percussion caps into storage and converts seized explosives into rough savings banks. Seven County Chairmen plan to award prizes to pupils buying the most Savings and Thrift Stamps, with vacation Bonds cited as incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
War Department
Treasury Department
Longest railway tangent bridge and level stretch noted
A historical report describes a 214 mile railway tangent in Argentina from Tudnas to the foot of the For, highlighting a long curve section and a consistently level grade across the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Alres
Danish Celebration Marks 700th Anniversary of the Flag
Elaborate celebrations in Denmark honor the 700th anniversary of the Danish flag. The flag, a plain red banner with a white cross, is described as the oldest flag still in existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Mark
Most illiterate country in Europe in early report
A wartime era summary notes that Russia, aided by a few Balkan states, is the most illiterate country in Europe. It claims over sixty percent of the Russian population cannot read or write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
Russia
Europe
Peat for Goods in Denmark and Sweden
Peat is used in Denmark and Sweden to make various textile materials. Shred or peat fibre is processed into materials for weaving and shoe components such as soles. In some cases animal hair is mixed to enhance strength and wearing qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Sweden
Fragmented boast of height and strength in old text
The passage describes an agile man who could jump high and claim feats such as leaping over a foot-stool and lifting or striking cavalry, comparing his strength to a card flea and claiming power to support families and move mounted troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ratonic touted as health aid amid flu and cold woes
A reader describes widespread illness from flu and colds and cites a 77 year old Civil War veteran who recovered after using RATONIC. The testimonial urges others to try RATONIC as a path to renewed strength and robust health.
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Ferris
O Brien
Ferris and O’brien
Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne
Wy Owing
Paddy Ryan
Joe Gosa
Collier's Station
W. Va
John J. Sullivan
Michaissippi City
Sulliven
John McBermett
Roches
N.Y
Jimmy Elliott
New
Charlie Mitchell
Newark
Herbert Slade
New York
John M. Laffin
Alf Greenfield
Ullivan
Duck Burke
Chicago
Zune
Dominick McCaffrey
Normati
Frank Meraid
Atlegheny
San Rancisco
Petey Cardiff
Minneapolis
Chantilly
France
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
Tommy Burns
Kim Flynn
Jack O'Brien
Grim
Phil
Los i. Spray Cine
Gunner Moir
Ack Palmer
Jem Roche
Tommy Burne
Jewsymith
Bill Squires
Oye
Bill Lang
Cate
Johnson
Sydney
U. S
Stanley Ketchel
Colima
Calif
Jim Flynn
Las Vegas
Frank Moran
Paris
Havana
Frak Moran
Deck Dempsey
Jack Malone
Sack Dempsey
Ifa
Meo Io
Lucre
Jess
Jim Corbett
Jim
Dim Jeffries
Jim Jeffries
U.S
Uncle Sam
Federal Reserve District
A. H. Beach
Ted
Castoria
Dover
Bob Oe
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