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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
16
The advance guard of delegates and some women visitors has arrived in Bangor for the Maine Democratic state convention to nominate six presidential electors and select twelve delegates with twelve alternates for the San Francisco national convention. Leaders expect delegates will go to the national convention without presidential instructions.
Seattle march 30 big full rigged windjammers fore famous as American clipper ships head for Alaska to join dozens of other vessels for the summer salmon fleets. Alaska’s 1920s output expected to be below normal with many canneries reducing packs and some not operating. About 125 canneries, thousands of workers, and major firms Libby McNeill Libby Northwestern Booth Fisheries plan northward operations from Puget Sound and other ports.
The Wyoming Public Service Commission reversed a prior order for the Douglas Electric Light Company and issued a new instruction for a graduated rate scale. Large lighting users gain from the revised plan with a 5 cent minimum per kilowatt hour for over 500 kWh monthly and 15 cent maximum for 10 kWh or less per month.
A Japanese soldier reports spotting a bear near Oakley Wyoming camp. The animal is traced to a thicket, surrounded and shot. Local naturalists identify the remains as those of a badger brought to town for exhibition.
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip, mail it with a 5c, and request a trial package from Foley & Co. in Chicago. The offer promises Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatic symptoms, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation.
The Monthly Bulletin of the Federal Reserve Bank reports spring arrival will ease price pressures by boosting farm acreage and production. It notes housing shortages and the need for financing, materials, and labor stability, while clothing demand remains high and prices show little decline.
Sheriff receives word of a Sunday night break in at Farmers Platte Valley Milling and Elevator in Fort Morgan Colorado. Crooks blew open the company safe and escaped with about $3000 in cash and checks.
Fire destroyed the ranch home of Herbert King near Rock River Wyoming causing about 50 000 in losses most of which is insured or may be offset by reissued bonds and stocks The house and furniture suffered around ten thousand dollars in losses
Mrs Annie Davidson of 2080 Myrtle St Mong Beach Gal reports a restful sleep after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The product eases harsh coughing and wheezy breathing, stops tickling in the throat, and coats irritated surfaces with a soothing healing coating.
Local listings show cars and household items offered for sale in the want column. Readers may find a 1950s sedan, tools, lamps, and furniture with brief descriptions and prices. Turn to the column for quick deals and contact details.
Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion urges ex service men to officially record their discharge papers with the county recorder. Aimed at preventing loss or destruction, adjutants should inform historians to collect full information from county offices and use the official discharge as irreplaceable evidence for future state benefits and defenses.
A hotel clerk from Evansville Indiana recounts relief from thigh muscle pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. The account praises relief from backache rheumatic pains and stiff joints following the recommendation.
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