Warning to Cheyenne Merchants General Order No 2
General Order prohibits military personnel from incurring debts without explicit authorization from their organization and warns of potential discharge without honor for those who avoid debts. It cites War Department Circular No 47 and directs regimental commanders to act against unauthorized debt. Published by Colonel Penrose and Captain Lewis of the 24th Infantry.
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War Department
Penrose
F. W. Lewis
24Th Infantry
Keep Garden Soil Busy All Season in Small Plots
Garden experts from the United States Department of Agriculture say a tiny yard can yield fresh vegetables year round with two or three crops grown in sequence. A 25 by 70 foot space suffices for a small family, avoiding crops that need large areas like corn and potatoes. With careful crop rotation a suitable garden can produce about $100 worth of crops yearly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Notice of final proof for Walter C Ferguson land claim
Department of the Interior Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces Walter C Ferguson of Heela Wyoming filed intention to make final proof to establish claim to desert land entered April 4 1912 Serial 08196 for NY Section 22 Township 14 N Range 6 W 6th Principal Meridian. Final proof before Register and Receiver A B Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming on March Lithday 1016. Witnesses Berman K Deffenbough William W Ferguson George Miller and Ed L Ferguson all of Hecla Wyoming.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Walter C. Ferguson
Heela
Berman K. Deffenbough
William W. Ferguson
George Miller
Ed. L. Ferguson
Hecla, Wyo
Will Reid
Cheyenne Poised for Record Tourist Year of 1916
Cheyenne anticipates a banner season as thousands of travelers head through Wyoming on the Lincoln Highway. The 1916 Frontier committee and local clubs promote Cheyenne and the French celebration while Union Pacific offers tourist rates. Knights Templar conclave travelers may stop in Cheyenne en route to Los Angeles, signaling a peak year for visitors and advertising prospects.
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Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne
T. Joe Cahill
1916 Frontier Committee
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Highway
Knights Templar
Los Angeles
Protect Canine With A 1916 Tag
The 1916 dog license tags have been received by Chief of Police C. F. Emberg. Owners must visit the policeman’s office to pay $1.50 or $3 and receive a metal tag and a certificate promising the canine’s immunity from law, or punishment, for 1916.
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C. F. Emberg
Woman stripped and searched by British at Falmouth and Downs
Passengers say Mrs. Viereck, mother of editor of a New York pro German paper Fatherland, was stripped and searched by British authorities at Falmouth and at the Downs when the Dutch liner Nieuw Amsterdam stopped at those ports.
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WAGUE
A Hint to Mothers of Growing Children
A traditional health advertisement urges mothers to ensure regular bowel movements for children. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepola as a trusted laxative remedy, claiming long standing use and nationwide availability. A free copy offer is advertised from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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de. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
H.C. Turner
Mala
Buffals
Coliseum Faces Closure After Last Dance
The Coliseum ended its skating and dancing show as owners Idelman brothers claim no profit from the activities. Possible future occupancy by the Idelman Wholesale Liquor Co. is rumored, but no official disposition announced yet.
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Coliseum
Idelman Brothers
Idleman Wholesale Liquer Company
City Debates $1,000 Concert Plan By Capital City Band
The city faces doubt over funding 15 concerts by the Capital City band amid a proposed $1,000 appropriation. Mayor LaFontaine and Parks and Finances Commissioner Martin oppose the move and question the charter legality. The city attorney was asked to study the legal basis as the charter does not explicitly grant such expenditure.
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Stll
Capital City
Rh. NS
LaFontaine
Parks
John A. Martin
Clty
Strikers Found Not Guilty in Major Lester Murder Trial
Castle Hook February 29. Arthur Quin Mickie Salvage Pred Garcia and Enoch Muir were found not guilty after a jury verdict at 8 22 p m. They faced murder charges in the case of Major P F Lester of Walsonburg, linked to strike disorders. No court demonstration occurred.
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Castle Hook
Fev
Arthur Quin
Mickie Salvage
Pred Garcia
Enoch Muir
P. PF. Lester
Walsonburg
Ladley Family Thanks For Kindness After Bereavement
Ladley and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their support during their bereavement. They appreciate the thoughtful attendance and floral offerings shown after the death of their loved one.
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Ladley
Bualmad
Dr. J. M. Wilson Named Secretary by Wyoming Wool Growers
Dr J M Wilson, newly elected president, assumed secretary duties and moved the association offices to the Platte Valley ranch near Orin Junction Cheyenne loses the headquarters. George S Walker, founder and long time secretary, resigns at Cooper convention. Walker’s departure leaves a leadership gap while Wilson also becomes secretary treasurer and Dakota bank records show a transfer of funds.
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J. M. Wilson
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Chayen
Platte Valley Ranch
McKinley Worldifice
Orin Junction
Doctor Wilson
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Aesoriation
George 8. Walker
Woolmen of Wyoming
Cooper
Walker
Wilson
Cheyenne
Oifea
Douglas
Wyoming
George
Wyoming to Send Delegates to Navy League Convention
Plans for Wyoming to send a strong delegation to the Navy League of the United States eleventh annual convention are under way through Mrs. Edward T. David of Douglas. The Wellington meeting March 27 to 30 will include a visit to Annapolis and a tour of the Naval Academy. The board is arranging speakers to represent all sections, aiming to expedite national defense legislation as authorities in their fields are chosen. More than a thousand delegates are expected to attend the four day event at the New Willard hotel.
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Wyoming
Navy League of the United States
Edward T. David
Douglas
Wellington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
League
New Willard Hotel
Watchful Waiting for Bomb Plotters
A federal building and Cheyenne post office intensify security after the Nebraska statehouse explosion. Armed staff patrol lobbies as clerks inspect suspicious packages. one alarm clock misidentified as a bomb was found in a receiving basket and submerged before discovery.
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Nebraska
Matla
Carpenter School Election Votes Bonds for New Wheel Building
In Carpenter yesterday the election approved bonds for a brick wheel building costing about $20,900. The tally stood 2 to 44.
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Carpentor Scbool
Carpenter
Cutcome
Industrial Club Puts Heart Into Cheyenne Summer Plans
The Cheyenne Industrial Club moves into summer work with multiple committees advancing civic goals. Efforts include securing better train service to Wheatland and Guernsey, contacting railroad executives for a conference, and courting owners of a hide wool and fur house and a cigar factory to locate here. The civic improvement committee reported progress and asked for more time to finish details.
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Cheyenne
Wheatland
Guernsey
Club Civic Improvement Committee
Frontier Committee Named at Industrial Club Meeting
At a special board meeting of the Industrial club President Archie Allison announced the 1916 Frontier committee members Fred Hoffman Fred Hirsig Co A Semrad T Joe Cahill and John J McInerney. The board unanimously confirmed the selection with James Phelan Cuddy awarded the contract to publish 5000 Frontier folders within 30 days.
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The
Industrial Club
Archie Allison
Frontier Committee
Messrs
Fred Hoffman
Fred Hirsig
Co. A. Semrad
T. Joe Cahill
John J. McInerney
Frontier
James Phelan Cuddy
March Winds and Local Business Notices Spread Through Cheyenne
City briefs and ads detail services from watch repair to music suppliers at 1707 Carey Ave. Eaton and commerce notes include a March 3 event by Knights of Pythias and a special city meeting to audit expenses. Weather hints describe March as a wind month with a lamb exit.
Mekman's Alternative Promoted for Tuberculosis Relief
In Journal of the Americans Medical Association January 17 1014 the Mekman’s Alternative is touted as aiding recovery from tuberculosis and throat and lung affections. The article notes its lime salt content and claims no opiates or habit forming drugs and advises rest diet and physician guidance for use.
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Journal of the Americans Medical A
Bern
Eckmean
Mekman
Seoma
Mirkmaan
Va Dirent Laboratory
Philadelphia
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Washington
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DR. Wilson
Secretary OF Wool Growers
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Janitors Wires Temptation
MG Douche
William Farnum
Admiston—Wat
Rd Mack
Julia Dean
Tan
Matiner
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Lyric
Pauline Frederick
Iry
Phil & Holliday
Capital Coat
W. 8S. Thomas
Hlans Jensen
Planos
Knight-Campbell Music Co
Carey Ave
Cheyenne Business College
Plains Hotel
Plains Garage
Lon Davia
Egbert
George J. Breemer
Laramie County
Wan & Business Vialtor
Knight Campbell Music Co
Twenty-fourth and
Dillon Street
Hopper
Cheyenne Husiness
Ollege
James
Phelan Cuddy
Pohil
Frontier Circular
Cheyenne Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Victor
Knight-Campbell Muale Co
Carl Sands’ Drug Co
Ree
Mark Chapman
Surance
Fort
H. M. Vredenburg
Rigoauss of
Ae Casas
ATLAS
Big Bill
Harry LE Toy
Elaine
Vridays
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company
Capitol Ave
West Side Coal & Junk Yard
THY
Lowe
Sie W
Melem
Prank James
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