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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1911
Page
6
Advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a three year research product costing over fifty thousand dollars and claims it quickly ends grippe and breaks severe colds. It asserts quinine is ineffective and promotes a 25 cent package as the sole prompt remedy with no after effects.
Benjamin E McNally and his wife Millie flee lawsuits against their parents for alienation of affections. Mrs McNally accuses Cyrus and Nettie McNally of causing the split and seeks 10000 dollars. Benjamin counters against Ludlow Burt and Mrs Burt seeking 5000 dollars. The couples come from prominent Delaware County families and parents allegedly campaigned to disrupt the marriage with wealthy defendants and noted lawyers handling the cases.
Chattanooga Tenn March 3 Only the state attorney general's intervention prevented the marriage of Dr. John W. Sherman who is held without bail for murder.
Notice shows on January 12 1911 The Little Medicine Land and Irrigation Company filed articles in Wyoming. It aims to reclaim lands by irrigation and build canals reservoirs ditches and irrigation works in Carbon County with capital stock of 200 000 dollars. Directors include M H Hartung F R Richards J W Richards A B Bartlett and B Wartlett. Corporate span fifty years with operations in Carbon County Wyoming and possibly other areas.
A wedding party including Mr. Thomas D. Norman and Mrs. Sherman faced denial of admittance following instructions from the attorney general. The incident occurred during a fall event after Mr. Sherman procured a Heenan and arrangements involving Mise Cleo B. Lacan and Bartier.
Mrs Potter Palmer plans a large scale fruit venture in Florida choosing a Somerta estate fifty miles south of Tampa. She surveys ground and sets grape fruit as the principal product for her new enterprise.
President Car Jones of the Washington Fire explains re insuring the company in Fireman's Punch. He says five years of experience covering the San Francisco and smaller fires convinces directors that fire underwriting should be left to large aggregations of capital. Washington profits after San Francisco were insufficient for future conflagrations, and investors deserve a fair return on their capital.
A New York hearing before the City hall committee on law and legislation examined a hat pin ordinance. Mrs Robert Francis Cartwright led a delegation from the public safety committee of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs in favor of reducing hat pin lengths.
San Antonio report notes Texas farmers walk annual distance rivaling celestial scales to cultivate crops and yield nearly 1 billion dollars in wealth. It contrasts statewide cultivated land with population, stating eight acres per person versus world average two.
Engine No. 923 pulling an eastbound Santa Fe freight exploded near Earl between 8 and 9 am. Four men were badly hurt, one very seriously. Engineer George Wooster of La Junta, conductor George Brown, fireman Adolph Zuck and head brakeman John Dale were injured. one report said Brown’s eyes were blown out but not confirmed. The cause is believed to be low boiler water.
Insurance Commissioner confirms that United States Health and Accident Insurance Company of Saginaw Michigan complies with Wyoming law and is authorized to transact health and accident insurance in the state for the current year. R B Forsyth Auditor and Insurance Commissioner seal. John Schuneman deputy.
Voters in District No 1 decide whether to authorize 50 000 in bonds to fund a new ward school building and an arts and gymnasium at Central school. Polls open 10 a m to 4 p m at the principal’s office, Holdredge addition site near O Neil Street and Randall Boulevard. The central campus would gain four classrooms and a gym.
New York March 3. Speakers at the National Civilie Federation meeting at 25 Madison Avenue attacked American women for lacking in domestic duties and suffrage supporters were criticized as inadequate. Mrs Leonard B Schoenfeld urged that modernism in the home reveals the incompetence of many housekeepers mothers and wives. Annie Nathan Meyer joined the discussion accusing American women of unfitness for public roles.
A letter quotes Mrs. Meyer attacking suffragists over the claim women must earn money. She argues the era’s great problem is how women spend the money of husbands brothers and fathers and calls such views offensive.
Peter Tames a sixty three year old colored man died at his home this morning leaving a widow. The Colored Odd Fellows lodge will conduct the funeral. The notice notes his race and age with brief obituary details.
A traditional remedy of sage and sulphur for hair darkening and growth is now available as Wyeths Rage and Sulphur. Sold by druggists for 60c and $1.00, with direct mail options from Wyeth Chemical Company New York. A. H. Roedel recommends the product.
A promotional blurb urges readers to drink a glass of Michelob beer to lift spirits and feel stronger. It touts purity and strength giving qualities as unequaled for family use and claims thousands trust it. The ad lists THE MICHELOB at 218 W. 16th Street.
The department of public reduces the name of the present public health and marines hospital service to The Public Health Series. It remains part of the treasury department and gains authority to study human diseases while increasing salaries of several senior surgeons.
Allan Benson explains in Pearson's Magazine why the U S lacks a Parcels Post and how freight rates for small and large parcels diverge. The piece urges readers to question their Congressman about representation and to seek the Parcels Post.
The issue discusses a fake eyeglass dealer risking public eye safety, explains why women earn less than men for equal work, exposes adulterated clothing that raises living costs and suggests remedies, and outlines the need for a Constitutional Convention for the average man.
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