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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

10

Dam break at Lyman Reservoir halves

East half of the dam on the center Fork of Black's Fork failed Sunday, causing damage estimated at 1000 to 1500 dollars. Joseph W. Field George Mackner and John T. Field rushed to the site, concluding water eroded a sandy hill then undercut the cement culvert. The dam, started last fall, was unfinished due to winter weather and will be rebuilt this summer.

Lyman Lyman Reservoir and Irrigation Company Center Fork Black's Fork Joseph W. Field George Mackner John T. Field

State Demonstrator Visits in Wheatland

Prof. E. Fr. Horton state dairy demonstrator arrived from Laramie with county agent Wadman. Mr Burton spoke on clean milk at Wheatland Country Woman's club. Talks covered farming, hog raising, and dairy improvements impressed local farmers.

Wheatland Burton

Big Ranch Sale Reported in Kemmerer Area

C H Dunham spent several days in Kemmerer and reported the sale of his large ranch near Cottonwood totaling around 1500 acres between the Frank Fall and Gull Whitman properties. James Mickelson of Big Piney acquired the land for about 840000 with plans to move into the Vernal country if favorable.

Kemmerer C. H. Dunham Terge Frank Fall Gull Whitman James Mickelsan Big Piney Thig Shunham Utah Line

Wool Prices Jump in April Says Wool Growers

Douglas May 1 President J M Wilson of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association reports a National Wool Growers bulletin showing a large increase in wool prices paid in April over March. The market is very active with prices well above 0. London cables indicate prices 1 to 4 cents higher than in March.

Held Brasil United States Rosario Argentina

Horses Snagged in Colo Heist Lead to Jail Time

Deputy Sheriff Howard Jackson returns from Brown's Park Colorado with John Kirby, a thief in November horse theft from O Chambers of this city. Baker Comatock was captured earlier and is serving time on a prior sentence. Kirby awaits trial as sheriff tightens the chase.

Douglas Sherif Howard Jackson Brown's Park Colo John Kirby O. Chambers Kirby Baker Comatock Pridon Messenger Rock Springs Comatock

Tick Bite Fatal in Kemmerer Laborer

May 18 report from Kemmerer states Robert Gardner a 25 year old flock worker died after three weeks of illness linked to a tick bite. He came from Opal on April 26 believing influenza, but doctors found tick exposure and could not save him. Gardner leaves a mother two brothers in Buffalo and a father in Seoee. His older brother George Gardner was at his bedside.

Kemmberer Robert Gardner Kemmerer Mr. Gardner Buffalo Wvo Seoee George Gardner M. Gardner Opal Grippe

French steamer Mira sunk by Lloyds report

London May 18 The French steamer Mira has been sunk Lloyds announced today The official notice provides details of the loss and its implications for maritime shipping amid ongoing hostilities.

London Mira Liovds

Wool clip sets record in western states sale

In Alt Lake City Utah May 18 the urgent wool clip report notes Jon Kinney of Cokeville Wyoming sold 280000 pounds and expects higher prices. Over 960000 pounds from Shoshone Idaho camps sold to Alexander Livingston of American Woolen Mills for 30 cents at Shoshone. The draft for 270000 dollars was delivered to Salt Lake by Livingston and Ramsdell. The Idaho clip is the cleanest and least damaged seen, representing several camps in the Wood River district, not a single seller.

Alt Lake City Utah United States Jon Kinney Cokeville Wyo Shoshone Idaho Alexander Livingston American Woolen Mills Company Salt Lake Livingston Baller Wood River District

Will Give Exhibition at Fancy Billiard Shots

O J Mills a cushion shark for Brunswick Balk company offers a free billiard exhibition at Pioneer billiard parlors 313 West Seventeenth street tonight and tomorrow with trick shots and demonstrations. He visited Cheyenne a year ago and beat Hoy Butcher in a match and recently arrived from Douglas where he held an early week showing. Mills aims to boost popular interest in pool and billiards and has faced many national experts.

West Seventeenth Street O. J. Mills Brunswick Balk Company Mills Cheyenne Hoy Butcher Douglas

Examination Notice for Fourth-Class Postmaster Vacancy

An examination will be held in Pocatello Idaho on May 27 to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Freedom Wyoming in Star Valley. The salary for the past year was 289 dollars. Civil service exam requirements apply.

Oregon State Primaries Open Across Portland

Oregon voters head to polls in Portland and across the state to choose candidates in the Republican and Democratic primaries. The field includes Burton Cummins Hughes for president on the GOP and third-party ballots with no progressive nominee, while Democrats back Wilson unopposed and vice presidential contenders Marshall and Major appear. Returns expected long and heavy as registration hits a record.

Portland Ore Oregon Theodore B. Burton Ohio Albert B. Cummina Iowa Charles B. Hughes Wilson Thomas W. Marshall Elliot W. Major Missouri William G. Webster Justice Hughes United States Multnomah County Ben W. Olcott Charles B. Moore Supreme Court

Get Rid of Freckles with Double Strength Athine

This old advertisement promises removal of freckles with an ounce of athine double strength applied twice daily. It guarantees a clear complexion and notes that most people need only one ounce, with a money back warranty if the freckles do not disappear.

Frontier Day Dates in Cheyenne Highlight Four Key Days

The Cheyenne Frontier Day celebration centers on four principal dates. Officials note events on the 26th, 4th, 32nd, and SP as important markers for planning and participation.

Holding Back Wings of Time at National Conference

Indianapolis May 18. Dr Eugene Lyman Fisk of the Life Extension Institute argues that while he does not promise immortality, extending healthy life is possible by countering lethal aging factors. He says improving early tissue quality and defending cells from poison, bacteria and starvation can hold back time's effects. He urges planning beginning with ancestral tissue quality.

Indianapolis Eugene Lyman Fisk Life Extension Institute of New York City National Conference of Charities and Correction

Movie Theatres Across South America Compare Practices

An article notes how cinemas in Rio de Janeiro and other South American cities differ from U S norms. Audiences wait in lobby, not just in seats, before first section ends, with bands playing. tickets and taxes push prices higher than in the United States.

South America Cinematografo William A. Reid Bulletin of the Pan American Union Washington, D.C Rio ‘de Janeiro

Aviators Die in Gosport School Plane Accident

Two lieutenants were killed instantly at Gosport near Portsmouth when their aircraft plunged from 1000 feet during a training dive. The incident involved experienced aviators and occurred in Hampshire.

Luniman Sicio Ued Abiemen Ore Gosport Hampshire Parte Meuleusale

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