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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1911
Page
6
In Columbus on Mar 13 Governor Harmon expressed a radical shift toward progressive ideas in state lawmaking. He had previously urged Democrats in the legislature to endorse broader reforms aligning with his new outlook.
A public speech urged adopting a statewide primary election for all state officers. The speaker backed nonpartisan judges, initiative and referendum, shorter women’s workdays, injured worker compensation, a corrupt practices act, uniform state wheel books, nonpartisan ballot delegates, a public titling commission, Massachusetts ballot system, and a 1 percent state tax cap.
Albany report on Edith Melber whose 6 year old son George was killed by carbolic acid. Relatives testify to poverty and alleged neglect. Melber remains unmoved in court as Chief Quigley recounts her confession amid crowded, chaotic proceedings.
Room rental notice listing two unfurnished spaces with hot water and bath amenities. Signed by M. A. Chapman.
Greeley Colorado May 13 Wyomin g may be connected with Denver by an Interurban electric line to run from Denver to the Wyoming state line. George Peck of Paris seeks one percent funding, about 106000, to start five miles of track with five mile sections added as funds arrive. The route includes Denver Greeley Paton Ault Pierce Windsor Fort Collins Loveland Boulder and other towns serving coal regions.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to ease indigestion from overeating. It claims rapid relief by supplying missing digestive juices and easing gas, with a claimed one grain digesting 3,000 calories of food. Free trial offer and 50 cent price are noted.
The National Protective league lodge invites attendance at a March 19 social in the Modern Woodman Hall. Guests will enjoy dancing and refreshments for 10 cents admission.
In Houston Texas educators and volunteer physicians begin a campaign to combat malnutrition and impure milk and water among 18000 school children. The program features weekly health talks at schools over two months to educate parents and students, founded on prevention over cure.
A vaudeville actress in a harem skirt was escorted off by police after hundreds trailed her through the Des Moines shopping district. Police Captain Frowick attempted to detain her, joking about an arrest as she summoned an auto and left.
A Century Magazine piece reflects on George Washington during pivotal moments of the Revolutionary War, examining leadership decisions, battles, and strategic choices shaping the American fight for independence.
New York dispatch reports Miss Annie Geshella a Greek patient in Pasway New Jersey general hospital who fasts for twenty seven days and refuses artificial feeding claiming food is given from heaven. She arrived in February with severe pains and has not swallowed properly since.
A 30-year-old woman who predicted death at 12 o'clock last Sunday miraculously recovered after doctors used heroic measures. She reports prayers, eating only what God provides, and says angels visited her during a long hospital stay. Nurses tended her day and night as she regained strength.
Local shop at 1805 Capitol Ave invites customers to bring in old material for new hats. The ad, under The New Idea Millinery, lists phone contact 136 Y and emphasizes latest style offerings.
A peppery suffragette fond of disguises as a sandwich woman vanished from Mrs. O H P Belmont's Political Equality association at 140 East Thirty-fourth street. A silver skirt bonnet and sandwich board reading Votes for Women and We Can Make It Hot for You were her distinctive items. The missing woman briefly occupied a table position and was presented to Mrs Belmont. the article notes a curious offer once from a former suitor.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative bromo quinine tablets. A druggist refunds money if it fails to cure. Each box carries BE. W. GROVE'S label and the 8 on the box. Cost 26e.
New York on March 13 reports a stand to ban the Grisly Bear and Turkey Trot dances along with the bar from all Gothen dance halls. The move aims to curb unruly behavior and promote orderly evenings.
Modern hair dressing trends trigger a rush for an old fashioned “wage tea” used by grandmothers to promote hair growth and restore color. A manufacturer exploits demand by selling a product labeled Wyeth's Bulphur as a remedy for dandruff scalp issues and irritations, promoted by A. H. Koedel.
A visiting Pittsburg dancing professor proclaims the town can become elegant and moral. He urges partners to dance in seven inch separation and focus on music. Locals shrug at his ideas as the old style of dancing remains popular among boys and girls despite efforts to teach otherwise.
Stockholders of the Little Bell Consolidated Mining Company of Wyoming will meet at Idleman Brothers Company office Cheyenne on Monday March 13 1911 at 12 noon to elect trustees and conduct other proper business. Stock books close March 5 1911. By order of the board Solon Spiro president J B Bean secretary.
City ordinance requires dog owners to pay annual license tax for 1911. Male dogs taxed $1.50 and female dogs $5.00. Licenses must be worn on a collar with the year and license number. Unlicensed dogs will be impounded and killed. March 4 1911 Howard G Schorr Chief of Police.
Sealed bids for purchase of the bankruptcy estate of Catherine T Walsh will be received by the trustee until March 15 1911 at 6 pm. Bids cover one stock of merchandise fixtures and the real estate described as the south forty four feet of lots 1 and 2 in block 168 Cheyenne Wyoming. Examination of inventory and appraisal is at the trustee office Ingersoll Store Company 302 West 17th Street Cheyenne. A W NAC Trustee.
The First Baptist Church of Casper Wyoming was incorporated in Cheyenne on November 22 1910 at 9 am for gospel support and worship. It operates perpetually in Casper Natrona County with three directors H O Smith W B Bohannon and G R Hagens. Edith Culton is the registered agent in Casper.
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