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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
6
Afton Wyoming reports on a hunter named Dell Cook whose camp incident with a balking horse ends with a broken rib after a rope breaks and the rider lands near a tent peg. The tale centers on how small choices and chance events shape a dangerous fall and hospital visit.
A local coach from Catholic college leads the squad toward Fordban View as they prepare for key league matches. Coffey and Weet guide the effort, aiming for strong performance in the upcoming season.
A fragment notes Brooklyn discusses screen behind home plate at Ebbets Field and contrast with wire in major league parks, reflecting debate over safety and ballpark facilities.
Guernsey Wyoming authorities warn that future tack litter on the Kernsey Wheatland highway will lead to arrest. Investigators focus on road sections crossing privately owned land where access is contested.
The U S forestry bureau is reviewing a route for a proposed La Plata highway from Saratoga to the La Plata lakes near the Snowy range summit. Officials estimate a tentative cost and discuss access from Laramie and Brookhaul as potential connections through rugged terrain and scenic fishing areas.
Electric lights operated by wireless will guide planes along the Cheyenne Salt Lake San Francisco air route. Colonel John H Jordan says lights will be on only when aircraft are within a 200 foot wide radio path at three sites. The pilot must judge wind direction to stay within the path.
Urbana Illinois September preview notes coach Zuppke preserves the veteran backfield of the 1919 champions with QB Robert E. Fietcher and star fullback Jock Crangle. Returns include halfback Don Peden and centers Henry Reitach, plus strong line depth as Illinois eyes seven games and a key clash with Drake in October to defend the Big Ten title. Iowa looms as heavy conference rival after a close 1918 season.
Gillette Wyoming September 30 foundation for new scales has been built and scales for the scale house are in place the creamery will operate before end of October an elevator with 10000 bushel capacity is being constructed machinery installed will ready the plant for operation eight car of grain being shipped farmers may deliver more grain business notes and election mention visitors Miss Fiora Blackburn Snyder Wheatland return died county meeting in Lecazale
Ralph, a year-old son, drove a horse herd when an aged mare lagged. He used a short stick to urge the mare forward and later sustained a fractured skull. He lies in a local hospital in serious but hopeful condition awaiting recovery.
Road report covers AN highways with generally good sections from Sea New to Fort Collins road between Warrenton and Crouse. From Medicine Bow west toward Orin Junction to Shawnee expect rough spots and uneven surfaces in places.
Local life in Cheyenne covers tax work progress in 1920, attendance at a funeral for C. S. Greenbaum, and plans for November ballot votes. Orin Moulton returns from Kimball, a high school band reforms under Captain Rossignol, and harvesting nears end. Daylight saving ends in Denver, public market interior work continues, and pay day arrives for city workers. Deputy treasurer buys a new car as J V Anderson plans a family move from Kansas City.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports a 24 hour period ending 6 am with temperatures of 38 71 and 64 degrees at 6am noon and 6pm. Relative humidity ranges 66 34 23 percent with winds from the west. No precipitation in the last 24 hours and total precipitation since January 1 is 14.09 inches. Normal high and mean temperatures for this date were 62 and 52 degrees with a 7 degree warmer change. Highest 75 at 12:20 PM. lowest 20 at 6 AM. Average wind 5.8 mph yesterday.
A group of new educational leaders take posts in Wyoming this fall. Richard J. Ilse becomes superintendent of schools in an unnamed district, while C. H. Studebaker leads Cody High School as principal. Other appointments include Ther mopolis, Rawling, Newcastle, Greybull, Lingle, Rock Springs, Cheyenne, and Lander with several assistant principals and superintendents starting new terms.
New blood has made the Pittsburg Pirates a troublesome club in the National League this year. The team expects to be in the running in 1921. The article hints at aggressive recruitment and bold plans for success.
Women urged to treat melancholy or blues as a medical condition. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for nearly forty years, with many testimonials of restored health.
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