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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
8
Cheyenne items report the state supreme court meeting today, spring cleaning and plowing beginning, ice going out of Crow Creek, and motorists touring rough highways. Local clubs, gas prices, and construction progress fill city chatter as residents head into a busy season.
Last night at the Odd Fellows social Carl Jorgensen joined Elizabeth Spencer for a New Edison recreation of Silver Threads Among the Gold. Spencer’s performance with violin accompaniment and a male quartet on Perfect Day showcased the device’s convincing voice and instrumental realism at Wyoming Book Store Co.
Card of thanks from Mrs James Bacon and Mr and Mrs James Hearn for assistance and floral tributes after illness and death of husband and father. Wyoming Commandery No 1 E T to meet at Masonic Temple March 2 to attend funeral of George C Rafter in full Templar uniforms. D W Gill recorder. Also thanks from Kalber Wolfer family for support after death of Anthony Francis Wolfer.
Notich O. R. GC and B. of R. T. announce a social dance at K. C. hall on Tuesday evening in March. The notice lists local business ads for Kirkpatrick Real Estate Insurance Hobbs Huckfeldt Finkbiner taxi service baby carriages and sulkies and a messenger service option with a newspaper delivery incentive.
Sterling fixed at 8.87 dollars in latest exchange listing Frances at 7.12 cents per unit Lire 3.64 cents and Marks 1.58 cents Money up seven percent in broad currency market movement.
Minneapolis and Omaha report mixed grain prices for February 28 with carload receipts up in Minneapolis at Wheat No. 1 northern around 1.64 to 1.69 per bushel and corn varying by grade while oats and barley show modest ranges. Prices in Omaha list No. 1 hard wheat at 1.63, No. 2 hard 1.68, No. 1 spring 1.77, with corn and oats across several grades in several cents per bushel bands.
In Omaha on February 28 receipts reached 11 500 hogs with prices mostly 10 to 15 cents lower and tops around 9 50. Cattle receipts 6 300 with steers near 38 to 39 dollars and top 39 90, sheep and lambs mixed with lambs 9 40 to 9 90 and wethers around 6 50. In Chicago receipts included 18 000 cattle and 67 000 hogs with beef steers 8 50 to 10 00, hogs mostly down 15 to 25 cents, tops 10 60 for 160 to 170 pounds, and lambs near 11 00 early on.
Market notes show top prices for bulk fat lambs at 10.00 to 10.50 per unit, one top at 10.00, bulk at 6.00 to 6.50, and 112 pound weathers priced at 7.00. The range highlights fluctuating bids and regional demand.
Officials of the Oregon Washington Railroad Navigation company announce a two thirds reduction in Portland shop staff effective tomorrow with the indefinite lay off of 91 men.
The Benedictine Sisters of Holy Name Convent in San Antonio report receiving Foley's Honey and Tar for family use. They note it is beneficial for children and recommend it as a trusted household remedy.
California resident J. A. McCrea known as Daddy and Grandpa due to his white hair shared a home remedy. The formula uses half a pint of water 1 ounce bay rum a small box Barbo Compound and 4 ounces glycerine applied twice weekly to achieve a soft glossy shade without coloring the scalp or rubbing off.
Road report for February 28 to March 6 1921 covers Lincoln to Burns Cheyenne to Grah Laramie to Rawlins and Yellowstone routes with fair to good conditions and mud from melting snow. Forecast calls for generally fair weather and normal temperatures with increasing road hazards from thaw.
Lieutenant W. D. Coney plans a return flight from Jacksonville to San Diego starting at midnight March 7 aiming to beat his record time of 22 hours 27 minutes for crossing from the Pacific to the Atlantic. He will make a single stop in Dallas, Texas during the trip.
An advertisement touts Woley Cath artic Tablet as a remedy for indigestion constipation headache biliousness and bloating caused by delayed bowel action. It claims to cleanse the bowels sweeten the stomach and tone the liver with use tonight and tomorrow for relief.
Horace T. Dodge M D professor of materia medica endorses the J B I Cascade by Tyrrell s Hyd Haments Institute of New York claiming best results with internal baths that cleanse the lower intestine remove poisonous waste and improve health a booklet by Dr Chas A Tyrrell is offered free on request Adv
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad to issue a stock dividend of 60 million dollars to capitalize part of its property paid from surplus. The request to issue 80 million dollars in bonds was denied as increasing interest burden without necessity.
Cheyenne Wyoming weather bureau noon observations show a 24 hour period ending 6:00 p m with mixed clouds a cold front passage and variable winds. Expected high around 62 and low near 38 with light rain possible in the evening and clearing skies overnight.
An advertisement claims regular meat eaters should flush kidneys with Jad Salts or similar lithia drinks to prevent uric acid buildup. It describes symptoms of kidney sluggishness and promises improved filtration, relief from back pain, and healthier urine after taking four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days.
Normal temperature for this date is 29 degrees with an actual mean of 48. In the last 24 hours the temperature rose by 1 degree. High reached 59 at 12:30 PM and low 27 at 6:30 AM. Yesterday average wind velocity was 12.2 miles per hour.
Old fashioned advertisement claiming Grove's tablets as the original cold and grip remedy. Mentions 30c price and urges customers to choose Bromo Quinine. Implies medicinal use and brand prominence in period advertising.
Total precipitation since January 1 is 1 83 inches while normal is 0 96 inches. No precipitation fell in the last 24 hours. The report notes 0 inches in the latest 24 hour period with the observed totals indicating drier conditions than average.
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