Insects entering new frontiers via travel planes
New insect threats worry scientists as air travel grows. Historical notes discuss tsetse flies and cockroaches spreading by ships, potato bugs expanding with railroads, and hopes planes will not carry insects to new lands. Dr. Chalmers Mitchell findings suggest planes rarely carry insects, but vigilance remains needed. The hippopotamus fly is described with exaggerated biting claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Rocky Mountains
United States
Mutch
Chalmers Mitchell
Londonderry Ireland Charm and Historic Walls
National Geographic Bulletin from Washington describes Londonderry as the Maiden City with a bustling port on the Foyle. It highlights two mile river quays, linen industry, salmon fishery, and shipyards, then recounts Columba and Tyrone fort history, the 14th century walls, Roaring Meg gun, St Columba Cathedral, and the siege defenses around a hilltop city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Londonderry
Ireland
Merry
Ulster
Foyle
France
Australia
Brazil
United States
India
Derry
Columba
Patrick
Brigid
Daire-Columbkille
Tyrone
Nerry
Corporation of London
London
Irish Society
James II
St. Columba
Owen
Your Boy and the Wild Side of Curiosity
The piece argues against corporal punishment for children by citing Tom Edison as a counterexample. It recounts his unruly childhood stunts and warns parents not to curb a boy's urge to experiment too harshly, or posterity may miss a future innovator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Edison
Heaven on Earth or Heaven in Iowa Orange Township Tale
A 36 square mile Orange township in Iowa boasts 800 residents and a spotless record with no saloon crime or legal trouble. Writers contrast this and a Michigan town that grew massively, asking if people choose higher wages over a crime free haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Township
Iowa
Heaven
Michigan
Threshing Day on American Farms and Folk Dinner Traditions
The piece recalls threshing time as farmers move wheat to elevators and work the thresher from dawn to dinner bell. It paints scenes of the red bull thresher, muddy roads, golden chaff, and a legendary threshers dinner with abundant dishes and coal-fresh hospitality.
Hobo Organizes Branch of Union to Aid Migratory Workers
At a Labor Journal hall gathering Dr. J Hads How known as Millionaire Hobo outlined a plan to organize migratory workers in Cheyenne to rally for better conditions. He linked unorganization to suffering and urged cooperation with national groups, noting a delegate will attend a Labor Day conference in Denver.
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Labor Journal
J. Hads How
Dr. How
How
Cheyenne
National Organization
Cincinnati
Denver
United States
Russia
Howe
San Francisco
Platform Committee
Superintending Work At Local Light Plant
Mrs. H C Neigan of Boulder Colorado visiting Cheyenne will return home tomorrow. Mr Eagan engineer for Western Light and Power company is superintending construction at the Cheyenne plant and is stopping at the Plains hotel.
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H.C. Neigan
Boulder, Colo
Cheyenne
Eagan
Western Light and Power Company
Cheyenne Er
Plains Hotel
Cheyenne Chautauqua Lineup to Feature Noted Speakers
The 1920 Cheyenne chautauqua runs September 1 to 6 with Ellison-White program standards. Tom Skeyhill the Anzac soldier poet headlines lectures, along with Burnell Ford on electricity, Hon. C H Poole, Captain Norman Allan Imrie, and M L Mellinger. The Keighley New York Players present It Pays to Advertise on the fourth night, and Old Fashioned Girls perform opening concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Tom Skeyhill
Theodore Roosevelt
Burnell Ford
C. H. Poole
New Zealand
Norman Allan Imrie
M. L. Mellinger
Keighley
New York Players
Chautauqua Week Presents Ward Waters Trio and More
The program features Ward Waters Trio in two shows plus impersonator Ward backed by Dona Foley and Ferne Lewis Waters. Zedeler Symphonic Quintet directed by Nicolai Zedeler performs with Helen Portune and Salvador Sala. Ferinand Fillion violin recitals with Gabrielle Claus and Frances Beall. Fisk Jubilee Singers close the week with Richard Posey Campbell readings. Early course-ticket buyers gain free admission to W. J. Bryan remarks on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Waters
Ward
Waters
Dona Foley
Ferne Lewis-Waters
Zedeler
Nicolai Zedeler
Helen Portune
Salvador Sala
Ferdinand Fillion
Gabrielle Claus
Frances Beall
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Fisk University
Nashville
Tenn
Richard Posey Campbell
James Whitcomb Riley
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Overland Four Car Demonstrates Endurance Across Country
An Overland Four stock car began its reliability run in New York City last Sunday, driven by a relay of about sixteen men. It is due to arrive in Cheyenne tonight at 9, reach Rock Springs after Cheyenne, and aims to reach San Francisco around eight days after starting. The trip covers about 8300 miles with fuel economy cited at 20 to 23 miles per gallon, following the Lincoln Highway through Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
Overland
George B McCutcheon
C. M. Smith
Denver
A. V. Echernach
Rocky Mountain News
Cheyenne
Mentz-Carson Motor Company
New York
San Francisco
McGarvey and OConnell Split Over Democratic Line
In Wednesday's State Leader Charles McGarvey denounces the Democratic Party and distances himself from it. He criticizes party loyalty and warns of consequences if such figures fail to unite. Ben OConnell, once a Cheyenne Democrat, states he will vote Republican this fall after recanting his previous affiliation.
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E. McGarvey
Tribune Publishing Company
McGarvey
Democratic Party
McGinty
Wilson
Crown Prince
Ben O'Connell
Cheyenne
O'Connell
Gasser Brought In At Leford Lease Well No 2
The Western Exploration Company reports its No 2 well on the Lef ford lease section 3 12 has come in gas with an estimated 8 million cubic feet. Top of sand at 2150 feet. To be tied to Oklahoma Natural Gas pipeline. Second gasser on this lease. lease to be drilled fully due to high demand. Four oil sands beneath to be tested after gas pressure is reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Exploration Company
Lefford
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Who's Stealing Papers Reward Offered for Arrests
Subscribers report theft of Morning Leader and Tribune papers in downtown and residential areas. The Tribune Publishing company offers a $10 reward for arrest and conviction of any person stealing a Leader or a Tribune, with police cooperation sought to curb the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Leader
Tribune
Leader
Tribune Publishing Company
Wyoming State Tribune
Cheyenne
London youth sails to Cheyenne Frontier for picture lure
J T Heron of London left England after seeing a Cheyenne cowgirl Helen Bonham pictured in the London Times. He traveled five thousand miles by steam and steel to Cheyenne to attend the Frontier celebration and view invitations sent to many notable east figures. He arrived Tuesday and stayed at the Plains hotel. The Cowgirl’s image drew wide attention and sparked much discussion in Cheyenne.
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London Times
J. T. Heron
London
England
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Heron
Plains Hotel
Helen Bonham
Testing Lower Sands in Sand Draw Field at Fremont County
Producers and Refiners Corporation tempo test lower sands in Sand Draw Wyoming after solving high-pressure gas drilling issue. Carter Oil Company partners and crews will spud a 22 inch hole and set 10 inch casing atop the Wall Creek sand between 2500 and 4600 feet, aiming to reach deeper sands and Dakota sands with full field testing. Location in northwest corner of Section 14, Township 32 North, Range 95 West.
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Producers & Refinery Corporation
Fremont County
Wyoming
Producers & Refiners Corporation
Carter Oil Company
Wall Creek
Sand Draw
Section
Township
Range
Inquest Finds No One to Blame in W. C. Biddle Death
The jury at Warly Bricker Brothers parlors ruled W C Biddle died at Second Lake while bathing. He dived from a 20 foot platform and struck the water, rupturing the posterior right lobe of the liver, causing instant death. The jury found no person or device to blame for the accident.
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C. Biddle
Warly- Bricker Brothers
W. C. Biddle
H. ©. Biddle
Second Lake
Hayakawa in The Brand of Lopez at Atlas theater
SessS Hayakawa, the oriental star, travels to Spain for The Brand of Lopez a Robertson-Cole film directed by Joseph De Grasse. Hayakawa plays Vasco Lopez famed matador whose quick temper and jealousy drive a tale of thrills and adventure. Also shows a Hall room Boy's comedy and a Selznick News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sessus Hayakawa
Spain
Lopez
Robertson-Cole
Atlas Theatre
Haworth
Joseph de Grasse
Hayakawa
Vasco Lopez
Kingdom
Selznick
Harding and Cox urged to pardon Debs after debate over race
Parley P. Christensen, former farmer labor candidate for president, telegraphed Senator Harding and Governor Cox urging a joint push to free Eugene V. Debs. Christensen called Debs a socialist nominee and argued the war is over, stressing justice and free expression of ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Parley P. Christensen
Labor Party
Harding
Cox
Ohio
Wilson
Eugene V. Debs
Farmer-Labor Party
Socialist Party
Debs
Farmer-Labor
Union Pacific Party For Laramie Guests
Sixteen high Union Pacific officials will be entertained by the Laramie Council of Industry in Laramie Wyoming on Thursday. The program includes a Midwest and Standard refinery tour and an auto drive through farming districts followed by a banquet. Guests include Carl R. Gray president of the Union Pacific and W M Jeffers J H Huntley among others arriving by special train from Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
Union Pacific
Rod and Reel Club Sees Increased Activity in Cheyenne Area
The Laramie County Rod and Reel club is becoming very active with Henry Arp Jr as president C J Horrisky as secretary and Ed Storey as treasurer. Streams near Cheyenne will be stocked with trout and lakes with bass. The Producers and Refiners reported their No 1 well in the Osage field producing 30 barrels per hour. The well lies southeast of the NW quarter of section 25 46 64 and hit oil at about 1550 feet after the oil sand was encountered Wednesday or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie County
Rod and Reel Club
Henry Arp, Jr
C. J. Horrisky
Ed Storey
Cheyenne
Osage
One Woman's Experience Promotes Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Goshen Indiana resident Mrs George A Foos reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female trouble. She cites prior pregnancies and motherhood as adding to the benefit and endorses the tonic as a safe invigoration for women.
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Goshen
Ind
Lydia
Pinkham
Orn
Mrd. Gro
Foos
Lydia E. Pinkham
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John C. Fleming
John Charles Thompson, Jr
Ieee
Associated Press
Kly
Rae
Gherry
HOBO
DR. J. Eads How
People’s Association
International Brotherhood Welfare League
Meiw York
Pacific
Charles McGarvey
Ben O’connell
Cowgirl
Biddle
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