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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
10
The Woman’s Democratic Club met at Mrs. L. H. Talliaferro’s home for the fall session. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs. Talliaferro, Secretary Mrs. Croft, and Vice Presidents Mrs. Young and Mrs. Scott. The group, now over 160 members, praised members’ efforts and discussed national figures and issues.
An old time home remedy for darkening gray hair is now sold ready to use as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. Drug stores offer a 50 cent bottle that darkens hair in mornings, adds luster, and gives a fuller appearance. The product is advertised as cosmetic, not a treatment for disease.
In Wyoming obituaries two World War II era notices report relatives learning that Herman Arnold of Germany and William Gray of Casper were killed in action in France during the war. Arnold reportedly received the Iron Cross for bravery, while Gray died September 17 while serving with allied forces.
John Johnson a barber from LeGrande Oregon and Jack Burns of Montpelier Idaho were arrested on Flint street charged with stealing a roll of five and ten dollar bills valued at 200 dollars from Van Millar Wendell Idaho. Miller on eastward cattle shipment with G Edward Russell of Baker Oregon and others suspects one of them relieved him. Burns and Johnson had little money when searched. Burns was very drunk. Carl Christensen Union Pacific special agent leads the case.
Heber p Wilson’s two end one-half year old son drowned Friday in the Sidon canal that runs through part of the Wilson lot. The mother left the child sleeping while she went to town on an errand. On return the boy was missing and neighbors traced the body downstream about a quarter mile from the fall site. The child was believed dead about two hours before discovery. The bereaved parents receive community sympathy.
Pilot Butte field near Meld sees renewed activity as Trail company engineer Scheef er surveys for a pipeline and right of way. Seven wells produce 1500 to 4000 barrels daily, with plans to form a pipeline company and ship oil to Riverton railhead, aiming for 100000 barrels storage and field to rail access. refinery prospects hinge on deeper sands. deeper production could lead to Riverton refinery.
ROCK SPRINGS Oct. 11 A record for quantity and price was set as 70 000 lambs were shipped last week from the Bitter Creek and Rock Springs district averaging about 35 carloads daily. The week’s shipments totaled over 1 006 000 pounds on the hoof with prices mostly at 5 50 per hundred except one small outfit. In Kemmerer district about 20 000 head wait for cars and similar conditions prevail along U P and O S L lines.
The October report from the Bureau of Crop Estimates via the Weather Bureau lists down state and United States figures for corn soybeans and other crops. It records October 1 forecasts and last year final estimates for wheat oats potatoes and cotton with price averages for both this year and last year.
In Thermopolis on a Sunday hunt Tillman Payton narrowly escaped death when his horse was shot from beneath him after a boy named Bilanton James wrested a gun from the saddle. The weapon discharged into the horse, killing it and trapping Payton briefly before he was freed. Also noted: C. C. Browning visited Cheyenne after arriving from St. Louis.
Norman Jones, a National Guard member in El Paso, returned from a long mile hike, endured soreness in shoulders and back, used Sloan's Liniment and woke refreshed the next day. He later joined a four hour drill, noting improved vigor. The account describes how soldiers benefited from the remedy.
A letter from C V Vielmey executive secretary of the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief asks Governor Kendrick to publicize the need for aid. The request follows President Wilson’s proclamation urging national contributions on October 21 and 22, 1916 for the stricken peoples.
Cokeville Oct 11 Word reached Postmaster George H Bourne that the local post office had been changed from fourth class to third class due to business growth. The upgrade supports a salary for the postmaster and more funds for an assistant. Under fourth class, pay was based on alamo cancellations and was limited.
A brief note mentions a modest assist from an assistant whose contribution is helpful but not decisive. The context suggests minor support rather than a pivotal input, with focus on practical aid rather than strategic impact.
An item notes S. W. St. Clair Union Barber Shop with three barbers, a masseur, alcohol rules, and baths at a7th and Carey under Logan's authority. This compact notice lists the services and regulatory context for the shop's operations.
In Wyoming at BG Pinky the Big Piney Roundup association reports two cattle drives totaling about 7,500 head. Beef brings roughly 375 per animal, projecting 525,000 dollars income for the season. Strong management and good pasture support lower member costs as about 18,000 head are handled by the association.
The executive committee of the University of Wyoming board of trustees met in Laramie with Chairman Burke from Cheyenne and members Dr. Mammiton and W. Iinghem attending, Secretary Burrage also present. The session occurred as part of ongoing university business and political alignment news.
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