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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1913
Page
12
Francis I. Thayer, 47, a parachute jumper famed locally, drowned during a descent at Brattle Washington as part of the Golden Pod latcd celebrations air sports. He and aeroplane companion Johnny Bryant took off. at about 100 feet his parachute failed to deploy.
The Archer government and state farm demonstration drew many farmers and city visitors to Wyoming. It outlines a 100 acre crop trial with 1,000 one-tenth acre plots, rotation schemes across 150 plots, and a model farm with a 160 acre section, silo, cow barn, poultry, and dairy tracking income and fertilizer use. Wyoming credits Union Pacific, the Buron, and Colorado and South in funding support.
An examination of Senator Kern highlights his rise as a new force in the Senate. The piece outlines his early term, party backing, and perceived progressive alignment with currents shaping national policy. It notes faith in his influence and future direction.
The Wyoming Tribune argued that long service mattered little and ability and progressive stance define a senator. It praises Senator James of Kentucky as a rising influence and notes J Ham Lewis as senate whip. The piece laments Wyoming lacking a strong newcomer like Kendrick and warns of remaining Aldrich-Lorimer-Smoot era figures.
A satirical verse about a small man named Simon Slick and a mule with a violent streak. The humor centers on the mule’s explosive kicks, surreal antics, and a final reckless act that leads to the rider’s demise. The piece ends with a note of contribution.
A list of political sentiments and figures in Wyoming including Bill Taft favoring popular government Clarence Hamlin tied to sugar beet notoriety and speaking in Wyoming. Mentions old city government form in Cheyenne upcoming fall election Martin Pratt as speaker Warren supporting a pro mass bill another standpat governor and senator.
Secretary Bryan leaves Washington for Winona Indiana to deliver the first lecture in a planned series of Vacation lectures. He will not reveal itinerary and expects to return to Washington next Friday to discuss the Mesieas situation with Ambassador Henry Lace Wilson, who is en route from Mexico City.
The record notes King Alfonso, aged 27, is identified as the father of six children. The phrasing emphasizes his age and large family.
A humorous dialogue fragment presents Fritz and Heinie debating money bills and politics in a German English vernacular. They discuss currency elasticity and a proposed Wilson administration while joking about ducktactics and local life along Crow Creek.
Washington July 20. The U S office of public roads has a list of publications on good roads. Interested readers should apply to their congressman or to the Agriculture Department, Washington, D C. Request not more than five items, mark choices with an x, and provide bulletin or circular numbers when ordering.
The state supreme court handed down seven decisions yesterday. The Albany county case affirmed a $200 judgment for Herbert King against L L Laughlin for breeding mares. Other rulings affirmed convictions and damages in cases from Sheridan Fremont and Uinta counties, with retrial denied in a manslaughter matter and debts upheld between parties in a partnership dispute.
Congressman Mondell says he will appoint a principal and three alternates for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Candidates will be examined for admission likely in February or April 1914. Applicants must be of good character sound physique and well prepared mentally.
The program blends Buffalo Bill's Wild West with Pawnee Bill's Fast marks and showcases a Far East display featuring Japanese cavalrymen and jugglers. Jungle elephants, desert sands, pyramids, and sphinx imagery heighten a dynamic outdoor entertainment spectacle.
A moving pageant promises Orient inspired costumes and scenes that mingle romance with distant customs. The Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill show will present a collage of lands and nations to illustrate cross cultural contrasts.
Miss Patricia Armstrong and her mother left University Place for Lincoln yesterday after learning her father suffered a paralytic stroke. He is not in critical condition and may be taken home for treatment. Miss Armstrong plans to return to Cheyenne in the fall to resume kindergarten instruction with Miss Gaylord.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the suffragettes, was re-arrested in London after escaping police at a Women’s Social and Political Union meeting. She had recently been released on license from a three year prison term.
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