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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
Poem fragment evokes June as a month of rest and idleness. Speaker longs for lying in clover, watching skies, and savoring strawberries while contemplating human fate and memory. The verse captures nostalgic, rural imagery and a mellow summer mood without explicit events.
A large Consistory ball was held last evening at the Masonic temple with many Consistory Masons and their wives in attendance. Guests toured the temple rooms before dancing to White's orchestra from nine until after midnight, with a supper arranged by Mrs. F. L. Robinson and assistants featuring arches and begonias in pink and white tones.
Ruth Harrington Aileen Guy Susan Breisch and Helen Daley attend a lively slumber party for Miss Nella Cook on Tuesday night. Entertainment includes a film early, games and dancing, followed by a midnight supper at the hostess’s home. Guests listed include Florence Snow Edna Morgan Ethel Nimmo Irene Kingham Aileen Guy Dorothy Gerke. Chaperone Miss Garnaban.
Mrs W L Whipple and her young daughter Edith have returned from Salt Lake City after a six week visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs Pitt Covert are back home after months away in Colorado and California. Mrs R P Allen of Iron Mountain will arrive Sunday evening for a visit.
The column lists social visitors and planned summer plans in Cheyenne. Marian Rossman returns from New York to spend the summer with her parents, Miss Jessie Bennett prepares for a ranch visit near Kimball, and Mrs. W. M. Jeffers travels to Ogden. Out-of-town guests attend the Church-Huntoon wedding, while Myra Root journeys to Denver and several families undertake extended visits to Los Angeles and Rawlins.
Mrs Kinport and guests enjoyed a noon gathering at the Kinport home with music by Miss Buchanan and Miss Marian Rossman, followed by tea. The Baptist Women’s Unit planned a bake sale at Johnston Grocery and a Primary Picnic at City Park for the Sunday School children, with Mrs Goreline supervising and assistants staffing the event.
Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt appreciation for kindness and floral tributes received during illness and after the death of our beloved wife. Special thanks noted to the Knights of Columbus 20.
Kent Snyder of Wheatland and his wife traveled to Denver to visit Mrs. Snyder’s mother Mrs. Frank Jones and attend the Consistory before returning home.
W. H. Hayes and W. H. Douglas returned to their homes in Laramie yesterday after spending the week in Cheyenne attending the Consistory.
Bishop and Mrs N G Thomas and Rev S A Houston attend the Episcopal church convocation in Rawlins this week, with the Sherman Co referenced in connection to the event.
Burlington construction near Casper will accelerate with 300 workers and 31 bunk cars moving from Dietz to Casper to begin steel laying next week. The plan targets about 1.5 miles of track laid daily with headquarters at Casper and cars advancing to Glenrock and Douglas as work proceeds.
Committees for Rock Island bondholders and Rock Island stockholders reached a tentative agreement to reorganize the system. The plan calls for eliminating both holding companies, restoring the old name, and creating 7 percent preferred stock to be sold for cash.
The substitute for Senator La Follette’s seamen’s bill passed the senate and was favorably reported in the house after a month’s consideration. The bill seeks to improve American seamen’s welfare and reduce sea travel dangers but is less stringent than the original version. Watch Repairing-Dan S. Parks Company.
June dispatch from Torreon reports heavy rains in Cahulla and Zacatecas hampering troop train movement. General Natera delayed in reaching the area but will confer with Villa on the campaign against Zacatecas. About 11,000 troops are currently at the city, with the rest en route in two days.
Local markets report a surge in fresh vegetables including lettuces, spinach, and herbs with patrons seeking variety. Traders, led by small growers, highlight seasonal produce and steady demand as community stores restock daily.
In Wyoming near Dubois along the Wind River area, mountain trout are said to be so abundant that cattle must shove them aside to drink. A Elk in Horse Creek reportedly shook three large trout onto its antlers after slipping into the water, as locals recount the tale with notable credibility.
Mr and Mrs A Pors Hyatt of Granite City Illinois who had been visiting KB Hyatt and wife with Antonito Colorado trip plan to return to their vacation at the home of Mr Hyatt's father.
Local laundry service advertises in house cleaning and shirt laundry with contact details and phone number for pickup or drop off.
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