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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
15
Fragmentary report notes a derailed train or transit incident near Chew with unclear details. Authorities and witnesses described damage and disruption. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.
Oct 8 Lenver market report shows heavy offering and steady to weak prices across cattle and feeders. Beef steers move from 10.25 to 12.75, cows 6.25 to 8.25, veal up to 11.00. feeders strong with 900–1100 lb steers 9.75 to 11.25. Sheep run near record, feeder lambs up to 17.60, ewes 11.00–12.50, wethers sold steady as demand remains firm for all classes.
Kansas City reports receipts of cattle and hogs totaling about 8 000 and 7 000 head with steady to lower prices. Omaha and surrounding markets show similar trends with prime fed steers around 9 to 17 dollars and various classes of cattle and calves trading in a wide range. Sheep receipts near 15 000 with lambs and yearlings priced accordingly.
Interior Department notices announce multiple homestead entries in Cheyenne and surrounding areas. Claimants include L B Koppes Marian Waris John Campbell Henry Clark Nathan Layeford Merritt Anna S Parker and others with dates for final three to five year proofs set before registers in Cheyenne between October and November 1917. witnesses listed include George J Parker Abe Peters Benjamin F McLerran Hugh McKee and others in Divide Meadow Federal Horse Creek and nearby locales.
James Metonaughy and J McConaughy family express gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of husband and father James McConaughy. The obituary notes sorrow for the passing of Sire James McConaughy and thanks supporters during their time of bereavement.
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