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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
2
Mrs Monte Robertson of Hudson narrowly escaped serious injury when a Chandler roadster driven by her stalled on a hill and overturned in a gulch. The top and windshield protected her as the car rolled and she freed her trapped hand with assistance from KD Edwards. Mrs Robertson suffered a wrenched wrist and minor scrapes. passenger Mrs Lealie Davidson escaped unharmed.
Laramie July 18 The 1916 summer school will close at the end of Friday's program. Examinations are scheduled mainly for Wednesday or Thursday with some on Friday. The final assembly Thursday may include remarks on next winter session and the 1917 summer session. Construction progresses on a campus tunnel system linking buildings to the central heating plant, including Hoyt hall. Work also widens sidewalks and enlarges entrances at Thornburg and Ninth streets.
In Evanston a Democratic banquet honored Governor Kendrick with Secretary Houx and other speakers in attendance. Party members from Uinta Lincoln and Sweetwater counties joined a large gathering. Methodist ladies hosted the tables, and Mrs. Talliaferro of Rock Springs outlined plans to organize a local women’s Democratic club for Evanston and nearby communities.
The American Sulphur Mine near Thermopolis announces plans to build an up to date ore processing plant four miles from town. President KO Bruteh says ground opened recently is rich, justifying a large capacity mill. machinery has been ordered and will be installed once the building is ready.
A Denver listed company will open a lime rock quarry about nine miles north of Greybull, employing 40 to 50 men. Production will start with loading facilities, later expanding with machines, and the Burlington railroad is adding switch tracks to support loading and unloading. The site is expected to boost Greybull merchants through local trade.
Gebo and Kirby will be supplied with ample water as Owl Creek Power Company pumps from Owl Horn river. The franchise gained by nearly unanimous vote covers Gebo and lines to Kirby. Project cost near 25000 dollars, boosting residence, gardens, and overall town development.
United States Bureau of Education official J L Metivien notes Commissioner Claxton and Gaston push a national rural school campaign now in its sixth year. He cites urban rural disparities in funds, facilities, supervision, salaries, and opportunities, urging agencies to organize a square deal for rural schools.
A 106 year old Ohio veteran celebrated his milestone by hunting coon and sharing this recipe for longevity. He credits freedom from worry abstinence from tobacco and alcohol and an active life as keys to living past a century. He notes his father died at 103 and recalls corn hunting as a favored pastime.
Fragmentary local medical note discusses severe cold exposure risks and advises prompt care. Mentions potential complications and names general remedies, but text is garbled and hard to read.
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