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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
5
Excerpt from Home Life in Germany describes German children being taught obedience and respect, with elders guiding manners. It contrasts German family habits with American and French norms, noting orderly meals, polite greetings, and shared stories.
A batch of public notices announces candidates for county offices in Laramie County Wyoming. Edward G Schoel and others seek Democratic or Republican nominations for sheriff assessor commissioner superintendent of schools road supervisor and treasurer ahead of August 20 primaries.
Colorado and Southern Co. offers round trip travel from Cheyenne to Denver for August 6 7 and 8 1913 with a limit of August 18 at a fare of 4 565. Tickets available through H D Dyer agent or T W Fisher G P A C B Ry Co Cheyenne Wyo. Watch for Hingons Speciala on Ice Cream and Cold Drinks changed daily.
Clarenne TH. Wright and Miss Ranma Jay, both of Boulder, were married here yesterday. Jas. LaCron, secretary to Gov. Carey, leaves tonight for a monthlong vacation with the state chemist, visiting Yellow Stone Park. A large merry-go-round arrives in the city and draws large crowds at 19th and Eddy streets under Leatere Amivement Co.
A Cheyenne man at the Rawlins state penitentiary is described by fellow inmates as a witty character who may “kid” his way out of jail. A recent sighting near Yellowstone Park sparked a tale of a conversation with motorists about the highway being built by “highway men.”
W. T. Kelley, road supervisor, traveled from the city to order the newly surveyed road opened from the northeast corner of section 6, township 13, range 63, west six miles to the northeast corner of section 6, range 64. Ranchers had closed the route with gates at both ends, obstructing the path and forcing wagoners to open and close them. Gates will likely be removed and fencing erected along the route.
Box Ball Tent scores show D Flanagan winning the prize with 450 points over M L Morrow 414 and Tone 428. Imperial Havana cigars awarded to top roller. Also note Knights of Pythias Encampment details and Union Pacific rail trip to Denver selling round trip tickets Aug 6 and 8 for $4.86 with return by Aug 18.
Report from a meeting at Fagle's hall where miners from District No. 22 United Miners Workers of America and Southern Wyoming operators debated hiring inexperienced labor. Officials indicated a wage schedule had been approved in principle and would be mutually recognized for two years once enacted.
Harold Brinker the Cheyenne aviator completed several brief flights near Frontier Park yesterday afternoon. He reached heights of unspecified measure as weather was favorable, marking his first flights in weeks and suggesting future appearances at Frontier Days events with early travel era recreations.
J Brossard of 216 West Twentieth street lost control of his car near Lake Minnehaha on Sunday morning and steered it into a ditch. He sustained painful bruises and the front of the automobile was demolished. Dr Conway attended him.
At the Colorado Stock Growers association convention Judge Lindsey represented Roosevelt saying an invitation had been extended. Col. B F Montgomery rebutted asserting Roosevelt was not invited and deriding the “bull moose mania” as present crowds echoed their dissent with cries of approval.
A man says he can overcome any obstacle for love but vows never to marry someone whose ears stick out like airplane wings. The woman challenges him, promising to overcome any obstacle if his ears lay flat. The exchange features playful banter about marriage and appearance.
Mme. Steinhell, once center of a sensational trial and acquittal, lives near London in a rural retreat with her daughter and son in law, an Italian artist. She has written and published a life story reflecting her experiences.
Mrs. Clara A. Ligier advertises a July sale at eBauty Parlor located at 411 W. 19th St. Prices are greatly reduced for Switches and Half Goods. contact via phone 817 W. for details.
Miss Mina Abbott arrived in New York with her dog Fifi and a wheeled bathing pavilion bound for Atlantic City. She defended Mascagni’s elopement, calling him a great man and a warm friend, saying his actions were mood driven but not wrongful and would be explained later.
Senator John Sharp Williams recalls a famed banjoist in the South. A town woman plans a northern visitors’ show, but Uncle Henry’s wife says Henry has given up playing the banjo. He now fishes and fears the minstrel boss who offered a steady job, forcing him to quit.
In New York last season at a four person dinner Sallie Fisher the musical comedy star and her mother debated onions. Mrs Fisher demanded raw Spanish onions for the table and insisted on onions before the performance prompting Sallie to collapse as they all ate onions together.
A long serving primary teacher recalls Christmas meaning as she speaks to pupils about the birth of Jesus. A child raises a mischievous question asking if Jesus ever attended her school, highlighting differing religious education among students.
Harper's Weekly notes a new London invention the automobile tricycle. It is operated standing and occupies little space, allowing it to enter shops and be wheeled about. It reaches speeds up to sixteen kilometers per hour with a parcel receptacle beneath.
War Department orders Colonel Abner Pickering to take temporary command of the Blownth Infantry at Fort OD A Russell while on duty with the Ninth Infantry. Pickering, long at the post, has served in the islands for three years after a recent promotion. Announcement says Colonel L G Berry is in command a cotm-
Officers from Fort D. A. Meswett prepare for a temporary command change as Colonel Ferry takes a month of leave before assuming command of the regiment. General Chane and the Colorado National Guard depart Cheyenne for Pole Mountain for ongoing maneuvers with several named officers in attendance.
In this fragment a speaker mocks reliance on others and argues for doing tasks oneself. The tone suggests a rural or small town newspaper voice with occasional garbled phrases and misspellings. The likely subject centers on self-reliance and practical, hands on approach to problems.
Washington July debate over the Panama Canal treaty. Senator Brandewes urged early action while the floor stayed occupied with treaty provisions and tariff bills. Remainder of the session focused on appropriation measures as talks continued amid long-standing ship traffic implications.
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