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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
8
About fifty youths and notable residents were detained in the city jail last night for petty vandalism during Hallowe'en antics. Police reported numerous prank incidents across the town with several storefronts damaged and items stolen.
Fifty years ago Monday October they wed at Ferrisport. Their golden wedding was celebrated here with relatives and friends and many gifts. Eleven children were born, ten living. six daughters and five sons. Mrs George W Welsh and Mrs Charles Hively, daughters, reside in Cheyenne. Twenty two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Campaign reporters describe a strong wave of support for Wilson Kendrick and Jack Clark across Wyoming. Meetings draw large crowds with Republican defections noted among farmers and residents. The trio is seen as drawing momentum from an issueless GOP and growing enthusiasm in Evanston Cheyenne and beyond.
Democratic candidates benefit as labor voters trend toward progressives in this district. The article lists state senate and house contenders, outlines campaign plans, and notes key speeches by Sam Thompson, L. A. Till er, and others, with Governor Carey scheduled to appear in several towns.
State Chairman Hopkins disputes Republican claims about venue for Jack Clark rally the night before the election. He says Democrats secured Atlas Theatre with speakers Clark and ex governor Carey and that Republicans had Eagles Hall and Parish House but will not surpass the Atlas crowd.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Norvell of 316 West 24th street died at St. John's hospital Monday morning after a two week illness. The funeral was held at Teany's undertaking parlors with Father Boland presiding. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
An old advertisement touts Jad Sake as a kidney flush to relieve ache and pain in the kidneys. It claims the drink cleans clogged kidneys, stimulates activity, and neutralizes urine irritation, suggesting a morning dose before breakfast for several days.
A local druggist touts Jad Salts as a harmless inexpensive lithia water drink that purports to cleanse kidneys and prevent complications. The advertisement claims many people benefit from Jad Salts though medical experts warn against unproven claims.
A vintage ad promotes St Jacobs Oil claiming rapid relief from rheumatic pain, stiffness, swelling, and related ailments. It asserts the product treats rheumatism, sciatic pain, neuritis, lumbago, backache, and sprains without skin burning, urging readers to try a small bottle at any drug store.
W A Whitney superintendent of transportation arrived from Omaha to study conditions. He said Union Pacific system cars averaged 59.9 miles per day in August versus 27 to 38 on other lines and foreign cars averaged 77.6 miles. Demand for cars is so high that shippers offer all sorts of terms and even stock cars for wheat shipments.
The body of PF. B. Martin, believed to have died by suicide Monday morning, was shipped yesterday from Early undertaking parlors to Fort Smith Arkansas. Relatives Marie White and his wife accompanied the body. she denies the death was caused by her. Paulsen Returns Paulsen, national board member for the district of United Mine Workers of America, returned to Cheyenne from Indianapolis after attending a meeting on the UMW Journal affairs.
An ensemble of artists at the Wily Mem Fox offices prepares scenery and background to adapt the play for a film. The article notes the actresses captivate many, with efforts to keep the text faithful as release approaches. Performances run tomorrow and Friday at the Amupe.
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