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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
An advertisement promotes eight equal portions of baked whole wheat bread made at Niagara Falls New York. It urges cutting meat and potatoes, eating with fresh fruits and greens for breakfast or lunch with milk cream berries bananas and other fruits, promising nourishment and happiness.
Sheridan hosts its first horse show at the fair grounds on August 1 with twelve silver cups donated for eighteen classes including yearlings halter and saddle horses. Entries are expected from horsemen nationwide with Mrs Walsh urging participation, especially from ladies riders and pony youngsters as hurdles are prepared for spectator viewing.
Pinedale July 19. The second annual celebration known as the Valley Roundup proceeds amid local festivities. Participants and residents anticipate a festive day with community events and inaugural proceedings.
The Green River Valley Roundop will hold a three day event in Marbieton featuring wild west shows and a fair for exhibitors. A prize of $50 is offered for the best steer with additional ribbons for top horses cattle and other products shown.
CARPER July 19. A Burlington oil train derailed near Casper after a bridge collapse three miles west of Petrie. Sixteen oil cars left the tracks, most fell into the creek, one car oil caught fire causing a large blaze seen for miles. No injuries were reported, but the wreck was costly for the company. A passenger train nearby avoided the scene on the Northwestern line from Chapel to Powder River.
A blue nose shark seven feet long and weighing 200 pounds was killed at the entrance to Matawan Creek New Jersey. A boy was killed days earlier during a rescue attempt and the young man who tried to save him died of his injuries after the struggle nearly overturned the boat.
Recap of yesterday's games across the National and American Leagues. Highlights include Chicago where Benton and Rariden teamed with Lavender and Fischer, Pittsburg with Pfeffer Kandlehoer McCarthy Wilson, and St. Louis where Rudolph Gowdy and Williams Gonzales led late. Cincinnati saw a rain postponed Philedophig game, while New York posted early scoring with Koob Fincher Hartley Russell Nanamaker. Washington hosted Patti′s team with Schalk Ayers Dumont and Henry, and Detroit saw Verret Poe Moe share mound duties. Philadelphia showcased Bagby Daly Hav elbacher Carroll. Western League noted Clark Livingston and Koertner Gray Gregory Robert.
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