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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
3
A Cheyenne social page highlights a country road poem by Allee M. Clark and notes cultural events. Mrs. Mark Cox hosts a five o'clock tea with a long guest list, dinner parties honor relatives, and a sixth birthday party unfolds indoors due to rain. The notice also previews Memorial Day activities, church events, and school ceremonies with local figures and venues named.
The Visiting List notes Mrs Wilkie Collins and children of Douglas arriving to visit Mrs Collins' parents Mr and Mrs W B Chaplin. Mrs Sheldon returns from Fairhaven VI to Cheyenne. Mrs Williams and children depart for Los Angeles to visit Mr Williams' parents. Mrs Walter B Dunton arrives from Rock Springs to visit Judge and Mrs C N Potter.
The Mount Mellick club met yesterday at Mrs. Ray K. Olds home after a postponed afternoon. A custom sowing and conversation with a five o'clock tea followed. Thursday Bridge club members played rubbers with Mrs. Ed Nash winning the prize. Absent members were represented by several ladies. Mrs. Patton’s pending move to Casper drew regret. Mrs. Pascall assisted by her daughter hosted. The Monday Night Auction Bridge club gathered with hosts Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hopkins. Prizes went to Mrs. W. R. Grier and Mr. W. B. Chaplin. supper and a smoker ended the evening.
The Presbyterian Aid Society meets in church parlors with Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Saunders hosting. The Intermediate boys plan a May Party at Alton Laighan’s home with special music from St. Mark's choir. Congregational Missionaries meet with Mrs. Black. Congregational Social hosts a nearly hundred-strong gathering with charades readings music and a vocal duet by Misses Tupper and Underwood.
A poetic prompt invites readers to visit a locale dubbed The Place of Honeymoons, suggesting travel or romantic getaway lore in a charming, era-tinged voice. The snippet hints at a travel feature or human-interest note about couples seeking memorable destinations.
A woman from Elkhart Indiana describes fourteen years of inflammation female weakness pain and irregularities. After six doctors and temporary relief she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with four months of improvement. The letter asks others to write for confidential advice.
Buffalo bones found near the lake shore were hauled away with dirt during a university excavation. Workmen at the University of Chipaco dumped the skeleton in a cart after one leg was examined, and the rest was discarded before proper documentation could be completed.
Roswell New Mexico May 28 Posses are organized to search foothills for Charles E Densmore oil magnate and publisher of the Southwestern Mining Journal who disappeared last Wednesday. Widespread unease grows into belief his car may have plunged into a depressional lake with an unknown companion, an eastern capitalist being shown prospects, killed or hurt.
In San Francisco on May 28 Rev. W. F. Higby told the Episcopal convocation the country church as now formed is a practical failure. He urged constitutionalizing it and converting it into the nation’s social and recreation center or its removal. He warned that without making the church the heart of country life it might as well go.
May 28. Acting on information from Charles L. Dougherty, Oklahoma's commissioner of labor, the interior secretary ordered bulletins sent to post offices nationwide. The notices say 12 000 to 15 000 harvesters will be required to assist in harvesting and threshing the wheat crop in Oklahoma.
May 28 5 members of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States go on record favoring a federal divorce law. Resolutions were adopted after a determined effort to refer the subject to its Christian life work committee.
The Flace of Honeymoons promises a pleasant June outing. Readers are invited to enjoy a light feature highlighting seasonal leisure and local spots for couples and groups.
Dispatch reports 35 federal officers captured at Teplice City were executed on May 24, with General Obregon claiming the act was to prevent further trouble. The note notes Huerta’s murder of Madero sparked international backlash and signals punishment approaching. Also reports a May 28 battle at Paredon in Coahuila with 35 women camp followers dead and 57 federal officers executed.
Charleston May 28 Twelve thousand miners in the Kanawha coal field will leave the pits and not return until operators agree to collect all union dues through UMW offices. The workers refused further talks when the check off demand was excluded from terms.
In Cleveland on May 28, 16 members of the Women's Keep Well club finished a 50 mile city limits hike in ten mile daily laps. They report health improvements and local crowds praised the effort amid other social notes and ads.
In The Odd Man In Malta John Wiknacourt notes a black hood worn by Maltese women. The hood sits over the lead with whale bone and carries jewelry, worn by the rich and poor to church. The somber look and covered features create a cross gazing effect, reflecting enduring fashion and modest concealment.
A clergyman in Edinburgh praises dogs as faithful family members likening them to a perpetual baby that keeps secrets never sulks and is always ready for fun. A child questions engines and cars prompting Grandma to respond with a witty remark about engineers.
Cook left this morning. The husband asks who made the dinner. The wife answers she did. The husband concedes a new cook is needed immediately, per Linpincott's.
A poetic note invites readers to explore a whimsical voyage to The Mace of Homey moons while musing that love’s uncertainty remains a certain life truth. The fragment hints at a playful, romantic journey with cosmic imagery and introspection.
Edmund Breese headlines a five part silent drama The Master Mind produced by Jesse Lasky at the Lyric today. Breese is noted for work in The Lion and the Mouse The Third Weeze The Man of Honor The Earth and The Master Mind and says moving pictures let him display emotion not possible on stage.
The Knights of Columbus and Union Pacific Clerks duel at Pioneer Park at 2 40 Saturday afternoon. The clubs urge fans to assess who will win as they contest the game in a local show of skill.
The Cadet tournament at Pioneer Park on Saturday promises the best exhibition of its kind. Spectators will have a rare chance to see skilled youths compete in a showcase event.
June 10 window glass notice from the Sherman Company announces stock availability and prices, urging readers to inquire for details and installations.
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