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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
15
Denver reports strong demand and active trading across cattle categories. Beef steers sell from 11.50 to 12.10, cows 9.75 to 10.50 for good killers, bulls 8.00 to 9.50, and calves 12.50 to high. Stockers and feeders see steady to higher prices, natives 8.50 to 10.25, hogs fairly active at 15.25 to 16.00, and sheep demand good.
Prices hold steady for all grades with fair wool lambs at 16.60 and clipped lambs 14.50 in Chicago. Cattle and sheep receipts show weakness in some categories, hogs steady around 15.25 to 15.45, cattle 9 to 13.75 for natives, mixed grades 15.15 to 15.40 for hogs in Omaha and additional figures for calves, stockers, and feeders.
Furnished price list shows corn per cwt at 53.60 straw per ton 10.00 native hay 38.00 Nebraska hay 28.00 alfalfa hay per ton 24.00. Small unreadable notes follow with figures.
Wyoming officers urge local men to join the state guard to reach war strength and preserve a Wyoming regiment identity. Camp at American Lake, Washington starts August 5, offering a private pay of 30 dollars monthly and a chance to choose a company.
Letters to the Woodcraft League of America reveal a nationwide call to plant potatoes in support of soldiers. Boys and girls from Ohio, Brooklyn, and New Jersey pledge to grow crops, with messages from Sut in Ohio and Theo in Brooklyn expressing pride and duty.
Mary Van Ren seelaer Martling notes children plant potatoes as part of a nationwide drive led by Seton and Woodcraft groups. Potatoes boosted by millions of bushels. youth organizations and YMCAs join in, with governors and agriculture departments promoting waste plots and fall planting in the South and Northeast. Enlistment in this campaign is for the war.
The city of Cheyenne Wyoming proclaims a special municipal election to be held July 10 1917. Voters will decide on issuing common bonds to fund the storm sewer construction. Mayor R N Lafontaine and City Clerk J J Showalter attest.
M Pipitone has purchased Nicosia’s share in the shoe shop at 1022 Capitol Avenue. The future owner pledges earnest solicitations for patronage as the business is run by Pipitone.
Susan N. Gildersleeve files for divorce from Harry J. Gildersleeve in the District Court alleging desertion non support cruelty and habitual drunkenness for over two years. Defendants urged to plead by July 2 1917 else judgment by default. Clerk T J Fisher. Attorney Joan Charles Thompson.
Trustees of School District No. 41 Big Horn County Wyoming invite sealed bids for erection of a Grey Bull Wyoming school house and for plumbing and heating systems. Separate general and plumbing bids due 1:00 P M June 20 1917 at the board secretary office in Greybull. Deposits and certified checks required with bids. trustees reserve right to reject all bids.
The University of Wyoming invites bids June 12 1917 at 3 PM for five year oil and gas leases on parcels in Township 35 North Range 76 West. Highest royalty percentage wins. bids may be rejected. Applications available through Secretary F B Burrage at Laramie Wyoming.
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