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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
2
A dubious advertisement touts Olive Tebieta and Olive Trivetas as remedies for constipation bed breath and digestive issues with instructions to take one a day for a week. It markets a “dark brown taste” and references a Dr Bedyarda who purportedly spent years treating patients.
A court notice reports Blake named attorney for Sheridan County with duties to assist the county prosecutor. The record cites the county court and surrounding offices, including a mailing address at 721 Capitol and a May date for filing and duties.
The Wyoming agricultural office notes wheat yields near a 70 percent bumper level, while rainfall and disease pressures affect other grains and livestock. Estimated acreages and health statistics for rye, hay, oats, and sheep show mixed results, with May 4 condition readings guiding forecasts for 1949 production.
Washington May 41 The patrol of national forests by Army airplanes to give early warning of fires developing in the forests will begin.
The article describes an early experiment in forest fire surveillance using a captive balloon over Arcadia with two patrol routes of aircraft from a California airfield. Flights cover about 2000 square miles daily with observers reporting to Mount Wilson and Los Angeles Forest Service, plus a dedicated fire truck at Arcadia.
Washington May 12 More than 45 million dollars’ worth of surplus motor trucks will be distributed by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Bureau of Public Roads to state highway departments. About 20 000 trucks will be allocated to states on a loan basis, with loading and freight charges borne by the states.
A Denver resident Roach reported Sunday he was robbed of 895 near Frontier Park after hiring a taxicab in Cheyenne to go to the park. The driver reportedly left him and promised to return later, and a man is detained at the county jail. details remain unclear.
Jacob Stejonon a Malaysian was arraigned before a U S commissioner on espionage law violation for attempting to hinder the Victory Liberty Loan sale. He is held for Federal grand jury action on an 850 000 bond. The case cites publication in Freedom magazine attacking a gang of swindlers and profiteers.
Denver voters will decide on five charter amendments and two bond issues. The proposed bonds would fund a new city hall and court house, a tuberculosis hospital, and county hospital improvements. Changes include electing eight executive officers, expanding civil service, and adjusting utility rate regulation.
President Wilson has commuted the death sentence imposed by a French court martial on Private Buddle K. Ainsworth of the 116th Infantry to life imprisonment. General Pershing, reviewing the case, said the circumstances did not justify execution. War Department released the notice.
New York police commissioner Enright announced a substantial reward for the apprehension of May Day bomb plotters who tried to panic the nation by trafficking bombs to federal officials and prominent citizens. The reward signals police doubt in solving the case by other means.
Sheridan Wyoming May 2 Fort McKenzie may become a permanent military training school for young men. Senator John B Kendrick told 177 business men at the Commercial Club banquet that the War Department desires to use the post for this purpose once legislation is approved and the army returns from overseas duty.
A promotional slip urges mailing 6 cents to Foley & Co. for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup. It lists addresses in Chicago and Sherman Co and promotes rush for quick delivery.
An advertisement claims ACID-STOMACH causes a range of aches and fatigue and offers Eatonic as a remedy. It urges readers to regain physical and mental vigor, promising refunds if not satisfied and attributing improvements to the product through a “doctor approved” claim.
Fragmentary summary notes show a baseball score entry with rain interruptions between Boston and Philadelphia. Players and battery names are garbled, making exact lineups and outcomes unclear.
Rain halted a Philadelphia Boston game with no decisive score. lineups list Shellenback Schalk Gallia Billings Hob DetroIlese and others. Cleveland and New York note pitching pairings Coveleskie ONeill and Shawkey Hassell Harpers in brief box score mentions.
New York City telephony service is criticized as wretched and disruptive to business. Merchants Association reports rising complaints forwarded to the New York Telephone Company in a formal protest.
A promotional notice urges early treatment with Kinney Pills to prevent kidney and bladder issues. It emphasizes tiredness, nervousness, and weakness as signs and claims pills restore kidney and bladder health, strength, and regular function with good results.
Associated Press dispatches say six people were killed and several wounded in a race riot that erupted in Charleston and continued into the early morning hours. Local authorities reported violent clashes and extensive damage as mobs fought in the streets.
Fragmentary note cites influence of cold on grip and fever with mention of a quinin e tablet and a signature. Obscure details limit full reconstruction of event or source.
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