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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1915
Page
8
Federal soldiers in Vera Cruz echo a plea to protect the Mexican peon amid famine and war. President Wilson and the Red Cross mobilize aid to feed clothe and shield civilians from ruin and death, amid international tensions and humanitarian concerns.
The Cheyenne State Leader advocates Wyoming and Cheyenne growth through population and wealth, supporting churches schools and fraternities as uplift agents. It promotes a broader circulation campaign ending July 3 to expand readership and align with state development and opportunities.
The piece contrasts historic notions of civilized warfare with modern brutalities noting dum dum bullets gas attacks and air and sea weapons as breaches of unwritten law. It argues submarines drop surprise torpedoes endangering neutral noncombatants and calls for restraint amid ongoing continental conflict. It also includes a lighter aside on weather myths revival meetings and a Divide farmer’s fence post anecdote.
Bids will be received by the Goshen County School District No. 3 board at Torrington for a new school building designed by William N. Bowman. Separate bids call for general construction and a 5 percent bidder’s bond. Plans and specifications available after June 20 from the district secretary or architect. $40 deposit required. Weather note and memorial services referenced.
O J Mille, world champion fancy shot poolist, demonstrated skills at Schwartz brothers hall Cheyenne before a large crowd. A 100 point match pitted Mills against Roy Butcher, Mills won 100 to 88 after a tight game. He then performed feats like jumping the cue ball into a hat and his famed aeroplane shot delighting spectators.
A compact Cheyenne round of items includes watch repair at Miller's on 1709 Avenue, Ladiga Day at Pioneer Park with two games, graduation cards, and new hats at 116 West 17th Street. The Cheyenne Cadet Band plans a concert at Lake Minnehaha Park. Earnest Lange Sr. of Buffalo received a notarial commission. Also noted are a theft arrest for $3 groceries, Wheatland stock growers returning, and a crowd at Schwartz brothers’ billiards hall for C. J. Mills’ tricks. Traffic mentions muddy roads and postponed Lyric road race.
Public land sale at Cheyenne Wyoming on July 21 next offers the NE NW of Bee 26, T14N R69W 6th P.M. to the highest bidder with minimum 2.50 per acre. The sale closes when bidding ceases at 11 am. payment due to the receiver. Adverse claimants must file by the designated deadline.
Opening day crowds swarmed the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco on February 20 as President Wilson pressed the opening button. Washington reports indicate the attendance has been enormous since, with vast crowds filling the grounds and the grand displays showing strong early success.
The article notes upcoming baccalaureate services in the graduation period. It mentions local businesses and services including roofing and cement works as part of the surrounding community context.
Incomplete entry notes visitors from Omaha Mrs W M arriving in Cheyenne for a few days. Mentions Graduation Cards and local business places Dan 8 Park Con Jewelers plus morning meals at Strictly Fresh Ranch and Munewal and Mawwwas.
A fragmented notice discusses tire reliability contrasting bead retention and tread integrity with rubber percolation. It references Goodrich tires and a claimed precision cure method claimed to reduce costs and improve durability. The text mentions prices around 41.65 and 4985 in unclear context.
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