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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
4
Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic isone of the world’s most isolated islands. The first settlers were two shipwrecked mariners swept ashore over a hundred years ago. The population has grown to 108 today through shipwrecked arrivals and others drawn by island life.
A historical note explains a bachelor tax in Argentina where men pay monthly fines for remaining unmarried. Rates rise with age from five dollars per month to ten, then twenty and thirty, with a lower rate after fifty to reflect age considerations. The piece uses satirical tone to critique social norms.
Delegates from across the United States begin assembling in St Louis for the formation of a major veterans group from World War I. Observers say the new body could shape national policy much like the A R did after the Civil War, if led with broad, generous policies.
Lord Morris former premier of Newfoundland marks his sixtieth birthday. Born in Newfoundland he pursued a long public service, entering the legislature in 1885, joining the cabinet four years later, served as attorney general in London for the French shore settlement, and received a knighthood.
Sheridan osteopath and state medical board member George W Buffum is under $1000 bond and to face a charge of a statutory offense against Lottie A Anderson a 15 year old Sheridan girl. The case stems from an alleged incident around November 15 as per J C Robinson Jr prosecuting attorney. Buffum pled not guilty and said the charge is trumped up, awaiting trial with Metz and Basket as counsel.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne Wyoming explains Allen Chantry of Cheyenne filed intention to make final three years to establish a homestead claim on NEM EM KW and lots 5 6 section 18 township 12 N range 64 W 6th P Meridian with witnesses Orvin Kinney Chas Cashman Frad Slough and Sarl Voltz. The hearing before the register and land office is set for May 26 1919 and notice dates run April 10 1949 through May 18 1919.
Gasper Wyoming May 7. Chas A Walker long associated with Colorado courts arrives in Caiped to take a court reporter post in the Sixth Judicial District under Judge G E Winter. He succeeds Harry A McCracken who resigned to join Lester Brokerage Company.
The report notes 66 percent of possible sunshine for the week, with western districts seeing near normal alfalfa growth and cool nights slowing growth in some areas. Snow in the hills may open mountain passes earlier. plowing proceeds in the west while eastern districts finish sowing and seeding. Reports indicate extensive sod breaking and expectation of rain to ease conditions.
The report notes ongoing development by Addison and Paur companies in Meld region. After days of work No. 2 well at Pargo has been cased off for conservation and measures pushed to secure oil and gas recovery potential.
J J Graverson longtime Sheridan County prosecutor and former Wyoming legislator died in Sheridan from complications of Spanish influenza last Sunday. Born November 24 1882 in South Bend Indiana he studied at Indiana University later moving to Wyoming in 1941. He served as county attorney 1916 1917 and 1948 and was re elected last fall. He married Nellie G Polly on July 24 1917 and was exalted ruler of the Sheridan Elks lodge at his death.
Dallas May 7 demobilization of army mules and horses continues with government records showing 115000 horses and mules bought for 27000000 during the war in southern and central zones. By war end the army owned about 500000 head with 300000 in the United States and 80000 in France. Auctions will place about 15000 animals back on farms. Cavalry horses averaged 165 dollars, artillery horses 190 and mules 490. Sales show worn animals and some as low as 10 dollars.
Fragmentary report notes Addison and Fargo companies advancing drilling in a large land tract. No 4 well shared, test drives indicate potential reserves. Several gas properties prepare for development as field activity accelerates before summer end.
GREELEY Colo May 7 Inability of the police to locate Judge George Briggs saved Gov Garey of Wyoming from paying a police court fine here Sunday Governor Carey was overtaken by a speed cop Saturday evening while driving a big six through the city at a thirty mile clip He was on his way to Veaver but agreed to call at the police court on his return Sunday afternoon the governor showed up according to agreement Efforts of the police to locate Judge Briggs were unsuccessful and the Wyoming executive was allowed to go without paying fine
A Nashville reader reports lingering cough after flu improves after taking Foley's Money and Tar. He describes relief from a dry hacking cough and chest pain, and the ad promotes the remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough.
CG J Mares chief geologist for the Ohio Of company confirms a new well on Mule Creek in section 24 39 64 eastern Niobrara county Wyoming. The well lies one mile north of a jointly drilled hole by Ohio Midwest Lick Creek Interests that struck water at 1570 feet. The new well shows oil at about 1450 feet indicating a higher position on the same structure as the earlier test.
Rock River Wyoming shows a land boom as Commercial addition sells out while Pierce and Highland additions go quickly. A Union Pacific railroad official hints the depot may move west four blocks from Highland. Investors buy Lola deeds with oil and mineral rights, with lots priced from 200 to 400 dollars and small down payments offered by CHOSS & HAMMOND at 4721 Capitol Ave.
Memphis plans a boxing week as part of the centennial celebration. Promoters expect five nights of bouts featuring Mike Gibbons Naya Brown Josh Hunttons Johnny Grifths Jack Dillon Phil Harrison and Benny Chaves Pal All in weight class matchups drawing visitors from several states.
A fragment notes spring fever as a common condition causing fatigue and energy shifts. It mentions sensitivity to weather, general malaise, and the idea of seeking rest or relief as temperatures rise.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a September act or event with unclear names and dates. The legible items point to a possible kidnapping mention and a restoration by day, but specifics are indiscernible. Further readable material is needed to form a concrete headline and summary.
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