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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
14
An ad for real salespeople offers $50 to $200 weekly selling the Coraja Patch with no competition and a $6 order to start. It also seeks state managers with $500 to $41,000 capital, claiming potential earnings from $500 to $2,000 monthly. Dallas Texas based Coraja Rubber Mfg Co invites quick responses.
Various classified notices list for sale land and houses in Pershing Heights and near First Avenue, plus a storage sale of a player piano in Cheyenne. Rentals include a modern bungalow and a light housekeeping room, with wants for a tent and a chambermaid position and a stolen bicycle alert. An ad promotes Polyp's Honey and Tar cough remedy from Andrews Indiana.
Maurice B McLaughlin, famed for his service and attacking style, is noted for aiming again at a national title after Navy service. The article also reflects on Larry Doyle’s fielding range and reliability, especially on balls hit toward left and center fields.
An old notice warns Claire C Waitley of San Diego that Ward A Waitley filed for divorce in Laramie County Wyoming on May 15 1920 on desertion and indignities. She must answer by July 7 1920 or the petition may be granted. The district court clerk is T J Fisher and attorney is William B R Ross.
An old promotional notice invites readers to mail in a form to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of products including Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and Foley Kidney Pills. The message claims benefits for pain, rheumatism, kidney and bladder ailments, and general cleansing effects.
Wyoming state probate in Laramie County directs the estate of Nora King to sell real property to pay debts. Executor Daniel W. Gill filed the petition requesting court approval to sell and cover administration costs. A hearing is set for June 25, 1920 in Cheyenne District Court with publication of notice for four weeks starting May 18, 1920.
An advertisement asserts backache and rheumatic pains come from deranged kidneys. Willie Carter of Lixar Pennsylvania cites tired sleep and dizziness, claiming relief after taking Toly Widney Pills. The copy alleges the product clears poisonous acids from the system.
The article links Pal Moore to Memphis jazz influences shaping his boxing style in the bantam ranks. It notes Memphis roots in jazz with Handy and Handy's Band, the Memphis fight club under Billy Hlanek, and Pal’s debut as a preliminary fighter. It credits Pal’s speed and footwork fusion as the distinctive “jazz boxing” approach. Jabez White is cited as a key challenger in Pal’s rise.
An advertisement asserts one or two tablets ease heartburn and indigestion instantly, removing acids and gases. It claims tens of thousands benefited and offers a money back guarantee via the druggist with cost unspecified.
Geo P Knight located at 1708 Capitol street advertises baseball and tennis equipment and supplies. The notice highlights inventory and shop hours for local customers seeking sporting gear.
A Carrollton Kentucky woman describes two years of female weakness and inability to work or exercise. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports lasting improvement after twelve bottles and recommends it to friends. She notes current employment at a State Hospital and urges others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham company.
This ad promotes NR Tablets as a weekly course to correct constipation and improve digestion. It claims advantages over laxatives, promises relief after the first dose, and urges readers that a single tablet nightly for a week can keep the system in good condition with occasional use thereafter.
Mike O Dowd remains active in the ring after losing the middleweight title to Johnny Wilson. He has defeated Jackie Clark and Jack Britton, with their Canton bout showing O Dowd’s speed and aggression overcoming the veteran’s ring generalship. Jim Driscoll received a purse of 8500 from English admirers after losing to Ledoux and Willie Lewis emerged as a welterweight claimant following a Paris bout with Dixie Kid in 1911.
The French federation reversed a referee’s ruling and upheld the Dixie Kid as winner, though if the referee’s decision had stood, Lewis would not have claimed the title. The Dixie Kid, who beat Walcott in 1904, left America and never pursued the crown again. Mellody’s welter claim against Lewis was defeated in Paris, and Dixie Kid had already stripped Walcott of the title years earlier.
The club announces it has secured control of three large trucks to handle picnics, fishing trips, and excursions nationwide. It invites patrons to bring their companions and join organized outings.
Advertising copy claims a "Monthly" Compound relieves long standing abnormal conditions in 3 to 5 days with no harm or work interference. Mail orders priced at $2.00 for standard and $3.00 for Double Strength. booklet offered free and written by Dr Co. Southington Remedy Co. of Kansas City Missouri.
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