City News In Brief From Cheyenne Daily Dispatch
City commissioners set tomorrow for regular session. Muddy roads draw motorists to the country while dams west of the city remain popular retreats. Schooler barn relocation abandoned and will not move to the South Side. Mothers Day services planned by all churches. Cheyenne motorists attend Fort Russell fights tonight marking first chance for many to see equestrian action. Gardens to be attended to and seeds planted. local mechanics busy preparing cars for summer. 2,000 office building project progresses near telephone building. Lower Capitol avenue lit with colored lights for visiting engineers. police alarm system now working. Some doors announce future Saturday closings for physicians homes. Crowds hint at jury deliberations. there is no jury.
Miss Georgia Bacon Leads Thrift Campaign Nationwide
Today Miss Georgia A Bacon of Worcester Mass mounts a national drive to cut living costs. As national thrift chairman she urges women to form single member committees to assist. She is first vice president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and likely to become president in Des Moines at the June meeting, succeeding Mrs Josiah Evans of Los Angeles.
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Georgia A. Bacon
Worcester
Mass
Thrift
Miss Bacon
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Des Moines
Josiah Evans
Los Angeles
Woman Teaches Serbia Toothbrush Drill
A woman introduces a toothbrush drill in Serbia focusing on personal hygiene. The program includes classes and demonstrations to promote dental and overall cleanliness among participants.
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Serbia
Chicago Woman Mrs Williams Buck Aide in Balkan Child Aid
A Chicago woman Mrs Williams Buck mentors a health program for the Serbian Child Welfare Association. Mr Buck supervises the health program and Mrs Buck helps oversee school efforts and the establishment of children’s restaurants, dormitories, clinics, and dispensaries amid about 50,000 war orphans and dependent children in the Balkan kingdom.
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Cliss
Chicago
Williams
Buck
Eck
Penal Serbia
Ghia Wat
Balkan Kingdom
Maupin Times Editor Runs Paper By Herself In Ore
Mrs W L Morrison of Maupin Oregon serves as editor publisher reporter and printer for The Maupin Times. For five years she has handled all mechanical work and printed letterheads statements and stationery for local residents.
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W. L. Morrison
Maupin, Ore
Maupin Times
Maupin
Cleopatra News Note Shows Sudden Arrow In Newsroom
A Philadelphia Press item notes Cleopatra notices a bored mood and a stray arrow shot into her midst, reflecting a quirky clipping about a symbol or dramatized incident in a historical papercut.
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Cleopatra
Ennue
Philadelphia Press
City notes and business briefs in Cheyenne
Local items report fishing activity in Lake Minnehaha and common use of "throw" lines with suckers predominant. City tennis courts in park see a surge of doubles play. Local ads note baby carriages stock and Frontier show postcards. Police chief travels to Rawlins on business. Savings offers and insurance offices listed. Cattle hides inspections increase at sheriff offices. Garden center advertises bedding plants.
Money-Saving Mail-In Offer for Foley Remedies
An advertisement urges readers to mail a filled slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The note promises a wholesome cleansing effect and claims nationwide sale.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
French astronomer Lalande and his spider diet fascination
The text notes that eminent French astronomer Lalande had an unusual habit of consuming spiders and caterpillars as part of his diet. It characterizes his fondness as excessive and pre digestive in tone.
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Lalande
Diamond prices in the Brazilian market of a century and a half ago
A 19th century report notes Brazilian diamonds poured into the market with first quality stones selling for five dollars per carat. The observation highlights early pricing and market entry of Brazilian gem trade.
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City ‘News
Cheyenne
Fort Russell
O¢Eq Iteinie Shuman
City-County
Capitol Avenue
WOMAN
Hobbs
Huck- Feldt & Fiikbinder
Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbiner
Pho
Automobile Insurance
Benner
State House
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Carey Ave
Charles F. Embery
Rawlins
Union Trust Co
City Park
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
First National Bank
Sheriff's Office
Lakeview
Edith Strauss
OF Justice
H.C. OF
Miss Strauss
Sherman
Wickwire
Hirsh
George W. Daiber
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