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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1917
Page
13
Several Cheyenne residents who attended the summer session of the state university report attendance at the campus was among the largest in the school’s history. The record would have been higher if not for an interference noted by officials.
Frontier visitors from Kansas praised the First Cavalry band at the post show. A three year old declared the kettle drummer the hero of the event while the band and post forces earned high praise for music and performances at the park. Leon Rhinehart from Columbus drew cheers with a self penned song praising Cheyenne.
Cheyenne street railway company has acquired six new cars from the Colorado Springs Interurban for its use. Two motor cars and four trailers, built for mountain travel, feature three motors and air brakes. The cars will be assigned to permanent runs as traffic allows and will boost capacity and speed for Frontier crowds.
Several thousand Belgian refugee families will be brought to Oregon from Holland for colonization. James Slevin said the families will be settled on ten acre farms, under an American Belgian colonization arrangement announced to Governor White.
After resignations by Major-General Goethals and Chairman Denman, President Wilson appointed Edward N. Hurley as shipping board chairman and Rear-Admiral Capps to succeed Goethals. Hurley formerly led the Federal Trade Commission and left to pursue business. Admiral Capps is a renowned naval constructor.
A detailed look at the Hagenbeck Wallach circus operation describes its immense organization. It covers planning locations, rail logistics, advertising campaigns, and the roles of agents and managers who coordinate permits contracts and supplies for a nationwide tour.
About nine thousand people assemble as tents rise in four hours forming a bustling temporary city. A street parade is planned after breakfast and a large parade of performers and military bands will light up the grounds, with shows scheduled at 2 and 6 pm and a three mile parade at 10 am.
Mrs Rout of Sage Avenue Illinois writes she suffered female trouble backache and nervous spells until Lydia E Pinkham remedies restored her health. She notes worries did not affect her youth and praises the product line for help and guidance offered free by the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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