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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1912

Page

10

Wyoming to Fund Improvements at Thermopolis Hot Springs

The state will appropriate 10000 dollars to improve the Big Horn hot springs reserve near Thermopolis. Engineer Parshall will begin work soon to build a new bath house and remodel the existing facilities. Tents will be moved and water lines laid to serve the new baths, aiming to attract private investment and promote excursions from Burlington through the line to the health resort.

Big Horn Thermopolis Burlington Parshall Board of Charities and Reform Industrial Club of Thermopa Wills National Park

Three Big Elk Walk Into The Town Of Egbert

Special to the Leader Egbert Wyoming May 10 three full grown elk wandered into the town at six o clock they were corraled by M Schopf fed watered and offered cigars. The visitors Fred Lyons Cecil D Stone and Herman F Clark from Bloomfield Missouri are walking to Portland Oregon for a convention and health break. A school election in Burns led to a vote for a new two room school house costing about 2500 dollars with Charley Duschow pushing the effort and M Schopf and Director McGregor shaping the outcome.

Egbert Wyo Tra M. Schopf Bloomfield Missouri Portland Oregon Fred. Lyons Cecil D. Stone Herman F. Clark Bloomfield H, P, O Burns Charles Randolph Duschow Charley M. Schopf McGregor Pine Bluffs Siek

Clairvoyant Leonard Promises Success and Advice

A 1900s style ad urges readers to consult Leonard the Clairvoyant at Lyric Rooms over Lyric Theater. It claims he can aid in business, marriage, lawsuits, health, or social goals, promising guidance, privacy, and confidential services for those seeking success and happiness.

Leonard Lyric Rooms Lyric Theater

Dead Man Found on Salt Creek Near Shan No

Casper reports a dead man found by Dave Knight near his ranch two miles north of Salt Creek country and three miles northeast of Shan No. The 45 year old appeared to have died about three weeks earlier, likely from the April 13 storm. Authorities from Johnson County will hold an inquest.

Casper Salt Creek Country Dave Knighie Shanno Johnson County

Baggs to Fight the High Water Danger

Town committee forms to study river flood threat from heavy snows and late spring. They plan to rebuild and enlarge levees above the town to keep the river from entering, as it did years ago. Committee members KH. W. Leggett L. Calvert and L. B. Maupin appointed.

Tages Citleena Yester KH. W. Leggett L. Calvert L. B. Maupin

Publicity Delegates Prom Rawling County Meeting

May 10 Rawlins delegates named for Cheyenne publicity association gathering on May 1. List includes H Hadwsel Gee BK Osborn W Daley Chas Brimmer Chas Anderson John Brydenburgh T A W Cutler Chris Chronburs AR G Methew W M Euglehart J H Clause J D Paulson A K Sager L G Davis W T Taylor F C Hunter.

J. H. Clause J. D. Paulson A. K. Sager L. G. Davis W. T. Taylor F.C. Hunter

Prisoner Picks Lock in Newcastle Bastile

May 10 Newcastle report describes a burglary case at the county jail where inmate Griffin tampered with a cell lock during dinner hour. A tumbler had been forced and blocked from locking by a small wire piece, preventing escape through the corridor at night and averting a potential breakout.

Newcastle County Hasdile Tryroller Griffin Mertitha

Requisition Papers Honored in Rich Case

Casper May 10 County Attorney Wilton received a telegram from Pittsburg district attorney stating the Pennsylvania governor honored the requisition papers for A R Rich who last summer passed three $100 checks on Casper merchants. Rich offered a $1,500 bond to appear at the July district court term and to make good the checks and pay prosecutions expenses if dropped. Sheriff Sheffner is in Pittsburg to bring Rich or the bond back.

Casper Wilton Pittsburg Pennsylvania A. R. Rich Rich Sheffner

Newcastle Burglary Sentences Set by Judge Purmeelee

Judge C H Purmeelee on route from Sheridan to Laramie sentenced three burglary defendants in Newcastle Saturday night. Matt Lawrence drew 3 to 6 years, James Clark 2 1/2 to 5 years, and Harry Scott 1 1/2 to 4 years. two co defendants remain jailed.

Newcastle C. H. Purmeelee Sheridan Laramie

Tiny Diamondville widow dies aging wife of local figure

Mrs James Spears wife of a Diamondville man died at home leaving a small child. Local news notes include refinery nearing operation in Casper, a blast breaking a Rock Springs window narrowly missing Mrs Jensen, and Governor Carey agreeing to speak to Rock Springs Republicans.

Diamondville James Spears Casper Rock Springs William Jensen Jensen Carey Sweetwater County Sheridan County Sheridan County Democratic Club Sheridan Viggo Jenson Mabel Foreman Dietz Star Valley Noah Olvin Pansy Yoakum Rawling Parante Thomas Kemmerer

How to raise the nap on worn suit fabric

A diluted solution of distilled white vinegar applied with a white wool cloth raises the nap of a worn suit to refresh its appearance. The method restores a look of newness and can extend the garment’s service for several weeks.

Dramatic Manuscript Praised Then Urgently Wanted

In a note quoted by the Chicago Record-Herald a young dramatist receives praise from a learned friend for a strong logical play. The message urges commercial success and urges promotion via the State Leader and a Wyoming want ad medium.

Chicago Record-Herald Wyoming

Albany County Debt Small Says Board Member

Oscar Waechter of Sibyleo visited Cheyenne from Laramie with County Commissioner Phil Bath and Road Supervisor McCue to inspect a road from the county line into Laramie for improvement. Albany County aims to clear its remaining debt of about 15000 dollars before current terms end, focusing expenditures on roads and bridges to keep auto travel safe and state leading roads.

Oscar Waechter Sibyleo Cheyenne Laramie KH. M Waechter Albany County Phil Bath McCue Albany

Uncle Joe Cannon Misses Circus Birthday In Rain

Washington May 11 Uncle Joe Cannon marked his 76th birthday under grief and a rain ruined plan to visit Barnum’s circus. He spent the evening at John Weeks home with his daughter and recalled learning from experience not to go in damp weather. He noted many polite congratulations, joked about the grave, and said he feels fine despite aging.

Washington Joe’ Cannon Barnum Congressman Weeks Massachusetts Uncle Joe John Weeks

Not Throwing Hat But Not Weeping At Seventy Six

The speaker asserts his age as seventy six, denying flippant conclusions while claiming not to lament aging. He remains as lively and clear eyed as in the past, insisting on continuity of spirit despite years.

Milk to Poultry Feed Mixes on Farm for Extra Income

A farm dairy and poultry operation can boost earnings by feeding milk to chickens for fattening or laying. Any milk type works, sour or sweet, with a recommended ration of one part corn meal one part oat flour one part barley meal one part beef scrap eight parts buttermilk or skim milk. Slop feed is easy to pour and effective.

Birds in a Self Cleaning Flat Coop

A small flock of five or six birds is housed in a flat coop with a latticed bottom for self cleaning. The coop offers ample space but is designed to limit exercise.

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