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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
12
Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic is one of the most isolated places, founded by two shipwrecked mariners. The population grew with more wrecked folk and others drawn to island life, now totaling 108 residents.
In Argentina a satirical tax targets bachelors. Men over twenty who remain single pay $5 monthly until thirty, then $10 until thirty-five, $20 from thirty-five to fifty, and $30 until twenty-five. After fifty, the cap is $20 a month as the joke notes that few would marry any older bachelor.
Delegates from across the United States gather today in St Louis to form a nationwide veterans of the great war organization. Observers compare its potential impact to the A R and Confederate veterans, emphasizing broad, generous aims as essential for success and national interest.
Lord Morris, famed Newfoundland statesman and former premier, turns sixty today. Born in Newfoundland and longtime public servant, he was called to the bar in 1885 and elected to the legislature that year, later joining the cabinet as attorney general and earning knighthood for his work on the French Shore settlement.
Sheridan osteopath George W Buffum, a member of the state board of medical examiners, is held on $1 000 bond pending a hearing on a statutory offense alleged to have been committed against Lottie A Anderson a 15 year old Sheridan girl The offense is said to have occurred around November 15 Robinson acting prosecutor filed the complaint Buffum pleaded not guilty and said the charge is trumped up He has engaged Metz and Baskett as counsel.
Department of the Interior notice states Allen Chantry of Cheyenne filed intent to establish final three years to claim land described in his May 23 1944 homestead entry Serial No OF 1916 for NEM EM KW and lots 5 and 6 section 18 township 12 N range 64 W 6th P Am Indian. Witnesses listed are Orrin E Kinney Charles B Cashman Frad E Slough and Carl T Voltz. The register WILL REID will receive claims at Cheyenne on May 26 1919 with date April 10 1949 and publication through May 18 1919.
Chas A. Walker, long associated with Colorado courts, has arrived in Caiped to take a court reporter post in the Sixth Judicial District under Judge G E B Winter. He succeeds Harry A. McCracken who recently resigned to join Lester Brokerage company.
The report notes 66 percent sunshine for the week, with western districts showing abundant sun and cooler nights slowing grass and alfalfa growth. Snow in the hills will allow earlier lifting of mountain fences. plowing rushes in the west, wheat and oats sown, eastern seeding near done, sod ground breaking up, and expectations of more rain to ease dry conditions.
Unclear text notes the Poison Spider area and the Addison and Paur firms continuing property development in Meld. After days of work the well has been cased for conservation and drilling efforts resume. details are garbled but reference to Meld and Addivue company persists.
J. J. Graverson longtime Sheridan County prosecutor and former Wyoming legislator died in Sheridan from complications of Spanish influenza. A 1910 Indiana State University LL B graduate, he practiced in Indiana and Wyoming and served as county attorney from 1916 to 1948. He was married to Nellie G. Polly and served as Elk exalted ruler at his death.
Dallas May 7 The demobilization of army mules and horses proceeds with marked dispatch as figures show government purchases during the war totaled 115000 head at 27000000 dollars in southern and central zones. After hostilities about 500000 head remained owned 300000 in the United States 80000 in France 70000 shipped. Auctions will place 15000 animals back on farms by early January 4 with cavalry horses averaging 165 dollars artillery horses 190 and mules 490. sales yield 85 150 8160 dollars respectively with many worn out animals selling for small sums.
The Addison well No 4 and nearby tests indicate continued drilling activity in a large land tract. With recent discoveries by Addison and Fargo companies, several gas interests push preparations for development. Field work aims to prove up properties before summer end as plans unfold.
Greeley Colorado May 7 Governor Carey of Wyoming was stopped for speeding in a big six at thirty miles per hour. Police could not locate Judge George Briggs to pay a police court fine, so the governor was allowed to go free. He appeared Sunday afternoon as agreed, and traffic chief Paul Gilbert had been appointed ten days earlier.
A reader from Nashville Tennessee reports a lingering cough after influenza improved after taking Foley’s Money and Tar. The ad claims the tea heals and cures coughs colds croup and whooping cough, presenting a strong period advertisement tone.
Mule Creek Petroleum strike reported in Niobrara county Wyoming. CG J Mares, chief geologist for Ohio Of company, confirms a new well on section 24 39 64 east of Niobrara county. The new well lies about 1450 feet, higher on the structure than the earlier Ohio Midwest Lick Creek joint well which had water at 1570 feet.
Rock River Wyoming enjoys a large boom with Commercial, Pierce and Highland additions selling out. A Union Pacific railroad official hints the depot may move west four blocks from Highland. Investors buy land for oil and mineral rights with prices from 200 to 400 dollars and small down payments offered by CHOSS & HAMMOND at 4721 Capitol Ave.
Memphis plans a high profile boxing week as part of the city centennial celebration across five nights. Promoters have cards featuring Mike Gibbons versus Naya Brown, Josh Hunttons versus Johnny Grifths, Jack Dillon versus Phil Harrison, and Benny Chaves versus Pal All.
A fragment describes spring fever as a general malaise with headaches and fatigue. The note mentions common feelings of tiredness and low energy during the season, suggesting a link to weather or environmental changes.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a date in September and references a kidnapping. The text is nonsensical and difficult to parse, with scattered names and terms, offering no clear event, location, or involved organizations.
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