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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
5
Gillette July 25. D Perry editor and owner of the Neva awoke to a racket in his dining room and found three rattlesnakes in the kitchen. After a brief battle he conquered the reptiles, each with rattle counts of eight seven and seven respectively, proving the incident was real.
Bountiful showers in the Saratoga area over the past week have improved conditions across the region, aiding crops and easing drought concerns. Forecasters expect mild temperatures with chances of more rain later in the month.
The Platte River runs several inches higher than this season’s high water mark, boosting the hay crop prospects with expectations for a crop even better than last year. A thunderstorm caused damage to Mr. Hutchinson’s home tearing shingles from the roof.
Encampment reports another large gold strike on the Pennsylvania group by Van Slyke and A Peterson. A cross cut from a 300 foot tunnel reveals an eight foot wide vein of feldspar and quartz. Riverton notes excitement following a similar find last week. Riverton July 24 reports a cattle raid on the Bradley sheep camp on Crow Creek, believed by many but not verified, due to crossing the dead line.
A week of abundant rains in this section left trees blown down and several small buildings damaged. A plate glass window at the Hudson Coal Company store was smashed.
An advertisement proclaims Kidney trouble affects both women and men and promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a relief. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and a pamphlet from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
The funeral is set for today at 2 p m at the Methodist church. Viewing of the remains will be at Gleason parlors from 10 a m to 12 p m.
In Pittsburgh area Braddock and Smithfield report snakes causing incidents. Katherine Conway 19 injured in Mercy Hospital after a blacksnake bite in a Braddock basement. A Smithfield toddler Paul was seen playing with a large blacksnake later killed by parents. Local ads note shoe sales and Witch Hazel Cold Cream offerings.
The Palace drug store at 17th Street and Carey Avenue hosts LaFave promoting stomach focused treatment. He claims digestion governs health and cites cures for kidney, rheumatic, and general weakness, with stories of practical eating habits and a Minnesota fishing trip as proof. A local visitor, Leroy Brown of Oregon, thanks the program for restoring his stomach health.
A user describes severe stomach distress improving after using the Lafave treatment, noting relief from indigestion gas and bloating after meals. The testimonial claims strong health return and explains the condition as catarrh of the stomach. Also advice to apply Witch Hazel Cold Cream after fishing to prevent Sea Burn, marketed at Palace Pharmacy.
Sheridan Wyoming July 25 Guy Buckles after knocking out Kid Gilsey of Denver in five rounds announces he claims the welterweight world title and will defend at 145 pounds ringside Buckles manager W E Mack issues $1 000 forfeit challenges to Jimmy Gadner Harry Lewis and Mike Twin Sullivan with George F Angush of the Sheridan Athletic Club arranging the match prospects.
Endeavor to arrange a twenty five round fight here Labor Day pits Bucklea against Sulivan or Gardner. English promises a purse of 2000 dollars and a Mahmond Championship belt. Bucklea, veteran in Omaha for four years, has faced top welter and middleweights and impressed locals who plan to wager thousands on his bid.
New York July 25 The Burns Langford boxing match planned for late September in London was canceled. Burns in Seattle demanded 6000 dollars more than the initial offer, a condition deemed unacceptable by Australian sportsman Hugh McIntosh who secured Langford's signature.
An advertisement offers electrical services with eighteen years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers. The flyer promises complete supplies, tungsten lamps, motors, vacuums, and full lines of fixtures in the city. Emergency service and guaranteed work are emphasized with prompt attention and money saving claims.
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