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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
7
Classified items include two half section farms near Cheyenne offered by Hartung Land Co and several room rentals in Cheyenne. Also notices for a special stockholders meeting of The Lackawana Oil Shale Products Co. in Cheyenne to approve a capital increase to 5 million dollars.
Notice is given that the estate of Leonard Metcalfe deceased has a final account and petition for distribution filed with the District Court in Laramie County Wyoming. Interested parties may examine the accounts and file objections before June 7 1920. If no objections are filed, a final settlement will be made on that date or after. First National Bank of Cheyenne as Administrator Avery Haggard Attorney for Administrator Apr 16 23 30. John D Clark president H T Severn secretary Kinney Oil & Refining Co stockholders meeting set for May 8 1920 at 10 am at 512 First National Bank Building Cheyenne to consider issuing 3 million preferred shares for 30 million common shares. Transfer books close April 8 1920.
Notice announces three year final proof to establish land claims of Sa die M Statler Burns and Harry W Streeter Federal in Wyoming. Proceedings before the Cheyenne land office on June 24 and June 18 1920 with witnesses including Walter Fergerson Shoemaker Wilhelm Fergerson Archie Todd R A Zike Geo Di Martin and others.
May corn opened weak then strong with small gains while July corn showed modest rise. Oats held near unchanged with slight upticks. Liberty bonds move varied amid bids and prices. Pigs show 25 cent higher bids, sheep receipts reach 14,900 with uneven buying and best lambs at 19 dollars.
Minneapolis May 6 Flour rises 50 cents in carload sales with standard flour at 416 dollars a barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks and bran at 52.
Kansas City grain notes show May corn at 1.76 and July at 41.6856 with September 41.60 in the May 6 market report. Prices reflect ongoing trading activity at the Kansas City grain exchange.
May 6 Chicago cattle receipts 12,000 with beef steers steady to higher and yearlings strong. Early top $14.25 for mixed yearlings, bulk $414.75 to $414.40, heavy cows slow, stockers steady. Hogs receipts 84,000 with early trade about 25 cents higher. top $15.65, bulk around $45.25 to $45.50 for 250 pounders.
Hogs receipts 15 000 market slow unevenly steady to 25 cents higher top 14 85 bulk 13 50 to 14 50. Cattle receipts 4 500 beef and butcher cattle active mostly 15 to 26 cents higher best beef 13 stockers and feeders slow. Sheep receipts 6 500 lambs steady to easier best clipped lambs 17 90 spring lambs 20, sheep and feeders about steady.
The Biological Survey of the U S Department of Agriculture assumes control of bird banding from the American Bird Banding Association to track migratory routes and behavior. Field work emphasizes waterfowl and shorebirds with trained observers near traps to prevent harm. Officials seek volunteers, trapping stations, and numbered aluminum bands for cooperation nationwide.
Members of Gheyenne Lodge No. 1 A F and A M are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall Saturday at 1 30 PM to attend the funeral of Dr W W Crook W M G C Bailey Attest D W Gill Secretary
We thank friends for kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of Mrs. Leila Graham Thompson Mr. William Thompson Mrs Eva Peck Mr and Mrs J I Graham and family Mr and Mrs Joel Thompson
A Maine hotel owner sued the U S government after a coastal fort built next to his resort caused property loss. Courts ruled the government is not liable for negligent acts by its servants, highlighting limits on sovereign immunity and the difference between law and justice.
The article discusses government liability for damages and contrasts it with streetcar cases. It explains Section 145 of the judicial code, the role of the court of claims, and the option to sue in district or claims courts. It notes the limits of recoveries, the need for congressional permission, and the aging of certain claims like Indian depredations and Civil War losses.
An advertisement promotes Othine for freckle removal promising a money-back guarantee if results are not achieved. It claims noticeable improvement after early applications with lighter freckles fading, urging customers to buy double strength Othine from the druggist.
Fragmentary text mentions a monthly compound and fees, with scattered names and numbers. Key readable items include Southingtown and a price reference of £9, with weak context and several garbled phrases. The fragment lacks a coherent event or outcome to report.
An advertisement promotes Zemo from the E W Rose Co Cleveland for 35 cents or 1.00 large size. It claims the antiseptic liquid removes eczema burns wounds and chafing and soothes the skin. The copy emphasizes affordability reliability and effectiveness.
For years druggists praise Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It strengthens organs and aids natural function. Sample bottles and ordering details are offered by Dr Kilmer Co. Proof of merit is claimed.
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