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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1917

Page

2

Wyoming Opens Yellowstone Approach From Lander Route

Lander July 24 A new highway entrance to Yellowstone National Park from the south will open soon via the Denver road. Fremont County autoists join a public opening procession with several officials heading toward the park. Five teams and nine men work on temporary improvements as tour traffic is prepared for free guides and horses along the route. Government engineers survey permanent bridges and the initial tour runs from Denver through Wyoming towns.

Big Morn Basin Ttme Pheoir Fenior Vellosetine Anoristlan Velloweteme Park Bie Premont County Denver

Retiring University Head Receives Gift in Wyoming

Faculty members and friends gathered at the University of Wyoming president's home in Laramie to honor Dr. and Mrs. Duniway as they plan to leave for Colorado Springs. A substantial silver tray gift is being prepared with a designer commuter at work to express the collective sentiment. Mrs Duniway already possesses an elegant coffee urn.

Laramie University of Wyoming At &20 Duniway Colorado Springs Nelson

Deniways Leave Colorado Springs for New Home

Dr and Mrs Deniway were in Colorado Springs that week and plan to move permanently by mid August. The move is welcomed with the goodwill and support of a large majority of the city and state.

Mra Deniway Colorado Springs

Burns Telephone Exchange Moves to New Building

The Burns telephone exchange switchboard moved Tuesday from HH Hall home to a new building. Service was briefly disrupted during the move but improvements include repairs and a planned sound proof booth for long distance calls. Operators Miss Killa Fowler and Miss Rebecca Graham will run the switchboard around the clock with a living room provided in the rear.

Burns Wyo Burns Telephone Exchange HH. HH. Hall Killa Fowler Rebecca Iiaham

Circus Women Modest and Professional in Big Top Life

The article profiles Miss Callie Julian and other female performers in the Carl Hagenbech Wallace circus, detailing dressing tents, guardianship by a veteran wardrobe mistress, and rules limiting contact with men. It argues circus women balance artistry with modesty, support families, and endure a mobile, demanding lifestyle as they travel with the show. The Cheyenne visit is noted with dates and large-scale plans, including 400 performers from 22 countries and multiple arenas in the upcoming performances.

Desiden Pullman Kalamazoo San Diego Ives Chicago Tolka Carl Hagenbech Wallace Cheyenne

Mexico-Wyoming Oil Co Finds virgin oil at Grass Creek field

The Mexico-Wyoming Oil Co brought in a new well in Grass Creek near Thermopolis adding about 2000 acres to the known producing area. The find challenges geologists who said the ground was shut off by a fold and may extend Grass Creek oil beyond prior limits.

Thermopolis Mexico-Wyoming Oil Co Grass Creek Success J. BA. Ross X. Whiting Russell Kimball Mr. Ross Messrs. Kimball Whiting Wagonioods

Three Year Old Seriously Injured In Pine Mountain Accident

At the Hartwell home on Pine Mountain a scalding water spill left a three year old daughter seriously injured. The child backed into a pan of hot water while playing and was then rushed to Casper for medical care. She was reported resting easy that afternoon but remains in serious condition. Her father is a prominent oil man in the Pine Mountain field.

Casper P. G. Hartwell Pine Mountain Herr Litthe Oris

Volunteers Clear Buffalo Creek Road Loop

July a4 The thirty five volunteers left town Sunday to repair roads between Thermopolis and Birdseye on Buffalo Creek road. They installed culverts and filled cuckholes, improving travel conditions. They plan further trips, with a second run over the Birdseye road next Sunday.

Thermopolis Birdseye Buffalo Creek Birdseye Road

Flag Defamer Kneels to Kiss Old Glory at Court House

George Crippin a 27 year old self described Greek was found cursing the flag in the park and was taken to the sheriff office where he knelt and kissed the Stars and Stripes after it emerged he had not registered in the latest period. He was jailed behind the barn pending federal action. Charles Plummer remains in jail on a charge of attempted burglary after being found prowling the Park lodging house in stocking feet with no clear explanation.

Thermopolis Court House Samuel George Crippin United States Charles Plummer Park

Beloved Pine Bluffs Woman Dies After Stroke

Mrs. Mary Simons, 54, wife of John Simons, died Sunday after a stroke that struck early Saturday. She had been in good health until the headache and fainting spell. Survived by husband two children Mrs. Robert Stratton and Jaris Simons. Jaris arrived home Sunday afternoon after a long drive upon learning of his mother’s death.

Pine Bluffs Wyo Mary Simons John Simons Robert Stratton Jaris Simons Glenrock Jaris

Swed ish Settlement Friends Help John Palm Mark Sixtieth Birthday

Sunday local celebrations marked John Palm s sixtieth birthday as friends from the Swedish settlement north of town gathered to honor him. A funeral service is planned for Tuesday at the Methodist church following embalming on Sunday.

Methodist Church Binderwall Mingonsia John Palm

Operation Averted in Philadelphia Woman's Cure Claim

Mrs Tuos McGone of 2452 Laurttville Street Philadelphia says she suffered for years with cramps and pain and faced surgery. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports relief after three bottles and urges publication of her letter to help other women.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Tuos MccGoné Liartville Steeet, Phila, Pa

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Wyoming Lander Yellowstone de Tangham Omehwmanm Mmr.o Woo. Hicks Tantly Chandler, Ohlo Mro Mere WJ Nothmed Peopole Diniway Pepart Tata Modesty Carl Hage NG H-Wallacke Baker Callie Julian Claloadize Aagenbecke Willaze Cimoce Mexico-Wyoming Company Castoria Pine Bluff Horse Creek Edwin Bowling Douglas Kenneth Clark Denver Post John Fisher Warren Twenty-fourth Cavalry Fort D. A. Russell Louis Bengston Carter ART Plains Hotel Stutz State of Meadquarters Casper, Wyo
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