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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
5
A promotional notice touts Eatonic as a cure for acid stomach and heartburn. It claims instant relief after taking the candy‑like tonic, absorbs excess acid, and restores energy, promising a money‑back guarantee if not satisfied.
The piece praises George P. Knight for creating a universal news emporium in Cheyenne. It highlights the store as a communal benefaction offering newspapers and media from around the world, filling a need in a developing city and supporting local progress. Knight is credited as a pioneer with strong civic interest.
The report records 4 a.m. and 6 p.m. temperatures of 43 and 69 degrees, relative humidity 61 percent, wind NW to SE at 5 to 10 mph, and clear conditions. Highest temp 70 at 4:10 p.m., lowest 39 at 6:30 a.m., peak wind 15 mph at 6:04 p.m., total precipitation 3.70 inches since January 1, with normal 5.0 inches.
Lincoln Highway from Archer to Hanna rough in places and Nachins to Rock Springs rough but the rest dry and good. Yellowstone Route from Greeley to Chugwater good with rough spots near Wheatland and Laramie to Walden, Colo. Mirrors Sherman Co.
Treasury records reveal vast shipments of melted silver dollars moved during World War II. Trains guarded by armed guards transported bricks weighing about 62 pounds each from Philadelphia to San Francisco and onward to Asia, with 18 such trips in the year ending April 23. Each train carried 5 to 10 million dollars in silver bricks, while controlled transfers from Washington and New Orleans also sent silver dollars to Philadelphia and onward to India.
The German national peoples party presented to the national assembly at Weimar an appeal urging lawmakers to provide a safe home in Germany for former refugees. The appeal highlights humanitarian needs and calls for supportive legislation.
Rain delays sweep National League action as multiple battery pairs square off across teams. No games played as forecasts cited in standings with teams including New York Boston Washington and Chicago affected by postponements.
Administratrix Jane Brisbine announces a public auction on June 1949 at 12:30 p m at the Divide Ranch near Divide Post Office to sell horse stock including a Percheron stallion 7 draft geldings 6 brood mares 3 two year old mares 4 two year old geldings 6 yearling colts and 3 saddle horses 8 head of cattle 4 Reo automobiles and farming equipment and tools for cash to the highest bidder. May 24 22 and 24.
The notice announces Margaret Wyoming filing intent to establish a homestead claim in Township 11, range 1, Wyoming, before the United States Land Office in Cheyenne on June 19, 1919. Witnesses named include Paverene of Buford, Green of Granite Canon, Willadsen of Granite Canon, Harry Hyff of Herla, and Willard Nogisler.
RIVERTON Wyoming May 22 W G Gilbert of Gilbert Bros well drillers is one of four brothers who tip the scales at better than 1000 pounds under their combined weight The former furthermore is the smaller of two twins his weight being 258 pounds while his brother weighs over 270 pounds
Western Wyoming announces a four team amateur baseball league with Green River Rock Springs Diamondville and Kemmerer as members. Granger and Evanston may join. A forty game schedule with two games per week on weekends has been adopted.
Casper Wyoming May 22 The Pathfinder dam gates closed to lower North Platts river flow for a riverbank search for Tim Donovan who drowned trying to cross the river four miles east of Casper Hanoven of the Mahoney Sheep Co rode to cross the ice dam he fell and did not surface Coroner Gay and a search crew expect to recover the body in the receding mud after the dam release
Roy J. White advertises 12 lessons in popular music and ragtime piano at the Plains Hotel. The notice promises teaching with guaranteed results and lists a contact point at 1811.
Sheridan Wyoming May 22 One of the largest cattle deals in Northern Wyoming this year was completed here by the agreement of Speer to deliver 200 head of cows and calves and 700 head of yearling heifers to WH Brown. The consideration was said to be 200000 dollars. Pure linseed-Shemnan Go.
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