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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
14
Market survey showing stock bids and quotations for several companies including Royalty, Petroleums, Creek Pet, Jupiter, Kinm, refining firms, and national petroleum interests. Includes bid values, percentage figures, and common stock versus preferred listings with scattered abbreviations and misreads.
Market report notes strong demand for cattle and hogs with steady prices on fat cattle and good feeder trade. Beef steers wide price range from 11.50 to 20.00, cows 8.24 to 9.05, veal calves 12.00 to 10. Feral stockers and feeders show solid activity with prices up to 10.74 for heavier steers. Hog sales quoted 17.15 to 18.80, trains expected to bring higher top prices. sheep demand fair with lambs 16.25 to 18.75 and ewes 11.75 to 12.25. Receipts reported across several markets including Chicago and Arkansas regions.
A French divisional general told the Associated Press he believes American troops in France will prove decisive and end the war by fall 1919. He praised the Sammies for rapid learning and willingness to learn from British and French allies, while noting they cannot yet field a large army before spring 1919. He also described generals visiting the front to stay connected with their troops.
An ad fragment notes a furniture sale attempt by Dee Hobby and Finckfelt opposite Ains Hotel with references to varnishing and the Sherman Palat. The readable bits suggest a promotional pitch for a fair, square deal on furnishings in a local ad context.
Describes American troops in the first line trenches in France fighting Germans. Notes airmen now self-sufficient on the front, submarines sinking an American troop ship, and gas attacks. Emphasizes home sacrifice, grim determination, and the belief that victory requires decisive, deadly force.
A jumble of classifieds shows found jewelry and a city bid invitation from Cheyenne, with rental and sale notices for vehicles, real estate, and personal items. A Texas murder trial recall notes security searches of spectators entering the courtroom.
Classified ad from Indian Motorcycle Shop at 10 W 7th Cheronne Wyoming offers used motorcycles starting at $50. Includes a 1910 Pow Sale Indian with wide car 606 three speed and a 1917 single speed 125 with sidecar, plus a 160 1012 truck matching model. Phone 7084.
The president of United Western Consolidated Oil Company announces a special meeting of stockholders to be held at the Cheyenne Wyoming office on Monday in April 1015 at 3 p.m. to consider increasing capital stock from 23,000,000 to 2,000,000 shares of $5 par value, exchangeable certificates, and related corporate actions to enhance properties and productive capacity.
Notice published by the U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces William Goes of Cheyenne intends to make final three year proof for land in section 28 township 15 north range 70 west sixth principal meridian. Proof is to be given before the Register and Receiver March 2 1914 with witnesses George Dewey Frank Finn John Woodhouse and J Bussard all of Cheyenne Wyoming Federal Wyoming Will. Ret Register
A vintage advertisement offers a ladies remedy with a $1000 reward, claiming rapid relief from a long list of symptoms. It promotes products including Dowie Strength and a booklet, urging readers to write for details from Dr. C. H. Southington Remedy Co in Kansas City, Missouri.
Fragmentary Cheyenne business directory listing real estate and services. Mentions A Kirpatrick Real Estate and Insurance at Carey Avenue and notes firms offering real estate, insurance, notary public, and ranch listings with partial names and phone hints.
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