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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
8
The city council discussed an ordinance to midnight close all city licensed gambling and entertainment venues. The measure would affect pool halls and cigar stores, with a final vote set for the next meeting and potential effectiveness in ten days or seven days after passage.
A notice states an ordinance for the uniform construction of curbing remains pending. The item references Ort and notes a fourteen day timeline from yesterday, implying a continued review period.
Harry Wilson, once a small cigar and candy shop operator at 1714 Carey avenue, now runs a thriving stock brokerage. He plans to devote full time to Wyom ing of stocks after renovating his premises, offering increased privacy and improved service to clients as he expands offerings and support.
The piece argues Germany’s terror campaigns against London civilians provoked English outrage and a push for retaliation. It notes Britain’s leaders refuse to mirror barbarism, while a calls to vengeance and the Zeppelin campaign’s military failure are discussed.
An old time remedy for gray hair fades to natural color using Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound. A druggist notes it evenly darkens hair when applied with a sponge or brush, with results appearing by morning and deepening after one or two applications. Not a disease cure.
The page combines ads for Capital Coal Company and Holliday proprietors with notices of office moves and transfer services. It lists contact phone numbers and addresses for ranch buyers, varnishing, paper hanging, and a state leader classified ad service. It also advertises furnished rooms for rent at 2014 Thames and promotes taxi/real estate services with phone two-digit numbers.
James Talbot pioneer plainsman and longtime Cheyenne resident died at his home after a prolonged illness. Native of Ireland he arrived in 1867 with brother Maj. John Talbot and helped establish homes and businesses. He served on the city council for three years and as coroner of Laramie county for two. He is survived by his wife Anna Padden, two sons Edward and R J Talbot, five daughters, a sister, and numerous grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Snow fell in Cheyenne Sunday afternoon marking the first official snowfall recorded by the weather bureau this year. Earlier in September a light snowfall occurred in the early morning. The coldest readings were 24 at Lander and 32 in Cheyenne, with more cold weather forecast for nearby counties.
Charles Dresher joins Cheyenne as Moore motor cars agent after relocating from Billings Montana. The light four cylinder electrified car features high end options and strong dealer orders with 14 580 contracts for the coming year. Moore Motor Company operates from Minneapolis with growing western presence.
An article argues that women now work as steadily as men and should be fairly paid. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a aid for women to continue working when physically unfit.
The Associated Charities will hold its annual meeting Tuesday evening at 7 50 p m in the Charity room of the Industrial building. Election of directors is on the agenda.
Classified notice offers a green broadcloth suit with fur collar and cuffs size 34 for sale. On account going into mourning. Phone 430.
The city jail was empty all day Sunday with no liquor found, police report. One man arrested for a minor offense posted bond for appearance in police court, leaving the jail empty from Saturday night until about 3 pm yesterday.
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