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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
12
Recent reports confirm Cheyenne’s municipal water is unfit for drinking and unlikely to improve this year. Officials warn of further deterioration and urge sinking artesian or deep rock wells to provide a safe auxiliary supply at once, funded by city resources.
A 19th century reflection compares the power of women aged 45 to mythic figures. It recalls Helen of Troy and Cleopatra, suggesting that a woman in middle age can command immense influence and provoke lasting conflict.
The text argues that youth carries vigor and passion but fades, while maturity brings understanding and steadiness. It asserts women gain depth with age, mental sympathy surpasses beauty, and art flourishes when experience refines craft. It laments youth’s limits and praises mature guidance.
A humorous piece depicts a disembodied soul entering hades and meeting Satan. The soul, now Hing, carries a pompous air and quips that owning the place would suit him since his wife has been ruling him. The exchange showcases witty banter and comic tone.
D. M. Stickney, chairman, issued a call for the Democratic state committee to meet in Cheyenne August to discuss the political situation and plan the fall state campaign.
A veteran recounts refusing facial shaving after war experiences. He explains he avoided razors since a Yankee encounter and thrashing, pledging not to shave until the Southern cause prevailed. Surgeons eventually performed the operation, leaving his long braids intact.
Intense excitement at the Brooklyn navy yard as an ammunition lighter berthed beside the supply ship Culgoa caught fire and was destroyed. The Culgoa sustained minor damage to its side as the blaze burned unsealed cans did not explode and yard sailors fought the fire before towing the lighter clear of the river.
The Nebraska Democratic State Convention rejects a suggested option amid claims of conspiracy by a commoner.Bryan contends a liquor interest plot, and the report notes a continued leader shift as page one continues.
The Nebraska party measures split into majority and minority reports on liquor regulation. Bryan defends county option, accuses opponents of betraying the state to liquor interests and warns of political burglary affecting state and national offices.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference pride in the city and mention numbers such as 674, with scattered terms like trim and curb. The readable text lacks full sentences or clear events, yielding a vague glimpse of civic sentiment rather than a complete story.
A Cheyenne audience sees the Hendersons present Aunt Phoebe's Southern Home with a motherly Southern Black character, a departure from the traditional Mammy portrayal. The show features new Southern songs sung by local performers, plus Fieldy and Cees acrobatics. Marquis and Lynn perform as Musical Entertainers with multiple instruments including violin, and two love stories anchor the motion pictures shown.
The readable lines describe a Western ranch setting and social contrasts across a French influenced milieu. The brief fragments hint at arrangements and differing parties, with no clear event or names to anchor a full report.
In midwinter the Census Bureau undertook a winter census of Alaska led by McKenzie with twenty assistants. He operated from Fairbanks from November to April, braving subzero temperatures and frozen rivers. He argues winter enumeration was cheaper, more accurate, and necessary due to lack of bridges and seasonal travel difficulties.
Personal mentions note Misses Theo and Margaret Palley leaving for a Centennial outing. J. C. Hadsell of Wheatland arrived last evening. B. J. Irwin of the North Platte Valley Irrigation Co. is transacting business in the city. State Superintendent A. D. Cook returned from Boston after attending the NBA convention. Bs Harris of the Boston Ladies' Tailoring Co. returned from a purchasing trip to the east. George 8. Walker serves as secretary of the ...
Fragmentary text lists arrivals from the Pacific coast Mrs J McGinney of Buford and M Kennel family from Campatool into Cheyenne yesterday.
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