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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
2
Grover Colorado July 25 heavy rains return Tuesday night covering a large area. The moisture paused harvesting but aids fall crops and supports corn and other crops. No hail yet and conditions look unfavorable for immediate harvest prospects.
Notice to taxpayers that the county board of equalization will meet in July 1913 and remain in session five days for filing complaints. Signed by Board of County Commissioners Chairman Sloan. Morality note adds a quip about wireless politics.
A family of six from Fort Scott Kansas traveling to Indianapolis was involved in a wreck ten miles east of Marga Illinois. Step hen Keeling 12 was killed and his brother Keith 15 suffered serious injuries when the automobile driven by their father overturned during the trip.
A Whitlow Arkansas resident recounts spending hundreds on medicines and hospital visits for constipation and indigestion before using Chamberlain's Tablets. After trying the tablets at home, he improved substantially and is now well. Sold by all dealers.
A Denver program supports public playgrounds with a teaching corps of 19 men and women. A summer girl advertises a house for a young man who wastes his time kissing her hand. An empty head may hold much useless information.
Coroner Fitch serves papers in a $15,000 damages suit by Alan H. Maxyper against First National Bank of Laramie cashier Russell Bafler and Albany County Sheriff Ste Frazer. Plaintiff Harper alleges unlawful detention for 90 days starting January 28, 1913, tied to embezzlement charges and a falsified entry.
In Laramie on July 25, John Poe a colored man faced arrest after an alleged incident linked to a Warden fish-fry dispute. He was brought before Justice of the Peace Jackson while two local men allegedly urged a North Park performer to join a show, and a boxing bout with a white opponent descended into threats. Poe sought wages and safety as tensions rose, with his release on own recognizance and a court appearance scheduled for this morning.
Cambria Wyoming faced two successive afternoon floods over Thursday and Friday. Debris, kegs, driftwood and floodwaters swept streets flooding stores and shops. The reservoir near Cambria was nearly destroyed but Newcastle water supply remained intact. Repairs by Cambria Fuel Co. proceeded rapidly with extensive damage costing thousands.
The depot at Medicine Bow was burned to the ground Thursday night. It is believed that a spark from a locomotive started the fire. The 20 year old frame building contained portable goods moved from the baggage room and office. Loss estimated at 1800 to 2000 dollars.
Women conduct a program on practical agriculture in Madlema County schools. The lesson focuses on basic farming skills, soil care, and crop basics, aiming to raise awareness among young students about agriculture.
Public bid invitation by School District No 4 Sweetwater County Wyoming for 65000 in negotiable school house bonds of 1000 each at 1 percent interest payable yearly. Bonds dated Jan 1 1914, payable after Jan 2 1924, redeemable Jan 2 1998. Bids due Aug 11 1919 8:30 pm at Rock Springs office.
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