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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
4
An unnamed New York representative and a Chicago counterpart faced off in a disputed debate as editors oversee coverage. The event highlighted regional contrasts in policy emphasis and editorial management.
The Leader urges uniting the Cheyenne Industrial Club and the Greater Cheyenne Club to form a stronger civic body. It argues youth energy paired with elder experience would advance city projects and prosperity through coordinated effort and wiser guidance.
The Leader accuses the Wyoming Tribune of false reporting about drought and gophers, citing misattributed quotes and sensational headlines. The dispute centers on press honesty, editorial loyalties to Wyoming, and a feud involving local real estate interests affecting public trust.
A light general rain across Lara county on Wednesday boosts winter wheat and spring crops. The rain improves growth in areas previously unprepared or tilled, brings new vigor to developing crops, and leaves corn appearing healthier than in weeks.
Weather prospects bring hope to Wyoming farmers with rising winter wheat and rye yields, strong straw and hay crops, and abundant forage for winter. Early harvests enable larger winter wheat plantings this fall amid continued showers and favorable conditions.
The article extols Wyoming as an ideal summer retreat citing mild climate compared with extreme eastern heat. It notes eastern cities enduring 100 degree heat and heat-related suffering, while Wyoming’s cooler nights offer refreshing relief.
Wyoming communities form groups to promote the good roads movement. Citizens recognize roads as essential to open resources and attractions, and note progress so far. Long-term funding for state and county roads is urged to support effective development.
F C Brown, Tribune reader, plans to call at The Inder office and argue theosophy with the writer, claiming knowledge of Raja Yoga from Point Loma. Meanwhile mall clerks relocate to Cheyenne via Minnehaha Lake for a basket dinner and sports, the Leader wishing them a pleasant day at the park.
A Wyoming political quarrel over wool prices notes reports of sales at Cokeville and Kemmerer with figures from Nelson, Murdock, and others. The Laramie Republican counters that reports from Cheyenne and Carbon County contradict higher prices claimed by Democratic papers, citing bids from Meaton Road and local merchants.
The Sherman Company advertising for skilled paper hangers in a local position listing. Benefits and pay unspecified in the fragment.
In a twin bill at New York, the Giants split with St Louis. First game ended 4 to 2 for St Louis with Fromme’s hits and Meyers errors fueling the rally. Second game 4 to 2 with Demaree Marquard pitching and Merkle stealing to spark the victory amid a bench brawl led by Magee and Cathers.
In Philadelphia a July 17 double header ends even. first game 4 2 Philadelphia wins, second game 9 2 Cincinnati wins. Reds batter Seaton early, Berghammer leaves with leg injury after Staton pitch. Umpire Rigler ejects Lobert for arguing at first base.
Boston defeats Chicago 4 to 2 as Fred Smith sparks a fourth inning rally forcing his brother Charles from the mound. Chicago wins the nightcap 6 to 1, halting Purdue’s six game streak in a doubleheader at Boston.
Pittsburg took the first game of the series from Brooklyn 4 to 2 after a hard battle. The visitors lost the lead in the seventh but regained it in the eighth as Robinega pitched shutout innings before Belocale delivered a key hit in the late rally.
In a tight afternoon game at Chicago, Scott bested Bush as the Phillies surged early with McInnis Oldring and Barry scoring later. Schalk Scott and Lord plated runs for the locals, aided by Eddie Collins and Bodie. Weaver excelled in defense and McInnis hit a ninth inning homer. Chappelle expected to join duty soon.
Washington edges St Louis 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel as Joe Engel hurls four hits allowed and Carl Wellman matches with a steady start. McBride and Levan key for Washington with a triple from Levan and a sixth inning error by Shotton deciding the game.
New York defeated Cleveland 7 to 1 as Kahler balked and Cabrera era sparked a six run second inning. Chapman doubled and Knight made an error on a hit and run play allowing a run. Cullop relieved and held New York to five hits and one run as the Yankees padded the lead in the third.
Wet at Detroit leads to postponement of the Boston Detroit game. The fragment mentions local firms like the herman Co and Sign writing The Sherman Co, with stray notes about paper hanging and post marriage references. The text is partial and unclear.
Five amateur marksmen led the Eastern handicap trap shooting tournament after day one in Wilmington Delaware with scores of 95. Leaders are M L Wise Marysville Pa George M Howell Northumberland Pa R A Hall Waynesboro Va Dr W F Clark Boston and W H Jones Macon Ga. The event ends tomorrow and H H Sloan Philadelphia was top amateur across the three days.
A collection of farming guidance on poultry laying in cold weather and planning for winter eggs. It covers renewing strawberry beds, mulching with old grass, cabbage ground prep, cost savings with light ladders, and the value of turkeys for fields. It notes asparagus in perennials, straw stack litter, and breeding with exercise. It warns on sows fed concentrates and calls for spring stock purchases.
Adrian and Battle Creek, league leaders, battled 20 innings to a 1-1 tie before darkness. Adrian’s Jenkins scored in the fourth. Battle Creek’s McDonald tripled and scored on an error. Loomis of Adrian fanned 19 and walked once in the 20th.
Governor McGovern signed the Hedding boxing bill in Madison authorizing ten round no decision contests. The law creates a boxing commission to oversee all boxing events in Wisconsin.
Advice for removing old ink on wool and cotton using olive oil or butter then chloroform. For scorch marks dampen with water and apply borax to remove scorch without staining. To revive aged garments a borax tea spoon with hot water soaks briefly to lift yellowing.
Cleaning a woo shawl requires a good lather of soap and warm water. Do not rub soap on the garment. Rinse in several waters of similar temperature and wring gently or roll through a cloth. Dry by laying on a clean cloth and pinning to size on a ring to avoid stiffness.
A French scientist perfects a microscope using X rays. An English engineer distills nearly seven gallons of oil from a ton of seaweed. Dr G F Bammis of Brooklyn says ether can be used hypodermically. Foettinger unveils a steam turbine system propelling ships by driven water turbine connected to the propeller.
A fragmented report notes Siberia's lone railroad and U S bowing to automatic couplers and brakes. Outside Chicago a curved roundhouse is described as accommodating six engines, with mentions of The Northwestern line and a late factory results from a gleerance hear er.
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