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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
2
The Woman's Democratic Club held its fall meeting at Mrs. L. H. Taliaferro's home despite bad weather. Officers for the year were elected: Mrs. L. M. Talliaferro president, Mrs. Charles Croft secretary, Mrs. J. Young and Mrs. C. P. Scott vice presidents. The group, now over 160 members, praised Democrats for supporting Kendrick and Clark in Washington.
An old time mix of Saree Tea and Sulphur is replaced by Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores for about 50 cents a bottle. A simple moistened comb through hair darkens gray by morning and adds a lush, abundant look without obvious signs of use. The product is a cosmetic, not a medical treatment.
News from Wyoming reports two cousins killed in action in Europe during World War I. Herman Arnold, from Germany, was awarded the Iron Cross for bravery on the battlefield before his death. William Gray, once of Casper, died September 17 somewhere in France while serving the Allies.
John son 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 worth about 200 from Van Millar Wendell Idaho during the night. Millar traveling east with cattle shipment and G Edward Russell of Baker Oregon aboard the freight train caboose. Miller hopes the missing money may be found and Carl Christensen Union Pacific special agent leads the case.
In Cowley on October 11 Heber P. Wilson, two end one-half years old, drowned Friday in the Sidon canal that runs through Wilson’s land. While the mother slept the boy wandered. upon return, a search found the child about a quarter mile downstream after passing a division gate. The child was dead about two hours before discovery. parents receive sympathy from Progress-Occidental.
Pilot Butte field in Meld sees renewed activity as Trail company engineer Scheef er surveys for a pipeline and right of way. Seven producing wells sit at an estimated 1500 to 4000 barrels daily. a pipeline to Riverton is planned with 100000 barrels storage and potential refinery depending on deeper sand yields.
Rock Springs records a new high for quantity and price as 70 000 lambs were shipped last week from Bitter Creek and Rock Springs district averaging 35 carloads daily. Week’s shipments totaled over 1 006 000 pounds on the hoof with prices around 5 50 per hundred. In Kemmerer district about 20 000 sheep await cars amid similar rail conditions on U P and O S L lines.
The October crop report from the Bureau of Crop Estimates outlines declines in state and U.S. production. Wheat and oats forecasts fall from last year. corn and potatoes also show decreases with price comparisons for October 1. The report covers Alabama and the United States with figures for wheat oats corn potatoes hay and cotton.
In Thermopolis on October 11 Tillman Payton narrowly escaped death when his horse was shot from beneath him while riding along the river. He had a coin tucked at the saddle front and, during a dispute over a gun, Bilanton James fired. The bullet struck the horse in the neck, killing it, and Payton was freed only after the fallen horse dragged him. Earlier, C. C. Browning visited Cheyenne from St. Louis.
Norman Jones, a National Guard private stationed in El Paso, trekked a strenuous 1 mile hike and suffered sore shoulders back and legs. He applied Sloan's Liniment and awoke the next day feeling fine and ready for a four hour drill, inspiring others to try 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 appeal follows Woodrow Wilson's August proclamation, urged by the U S senate and house, declaring October 21 and 22 as joint days for U S contributions to Syrians and Armenians.
Cokeville, Oct. 11. Word reached Postmaster George A. Bourne that the local post office advanced from fourth to third class due to higher business volume. The change increases the postmaster salary and funds for an assistant, replacing the former fourth class pay structure tied to alamo cancellations.
A brief note describes only a small allowance for an assist ant, permitting minimal aid while preserving independence. The text emphasizes restrained support and the need to keep tasks manageable for the worker.
The fragment references S. W. St. Clair Union Barber Shop listing three barbers and noting masseur, alcohol rules, and baths at a7th and Carey under Logan. The readable details point to a historical barber business entry with policy hints and location. No further context available.
In Wyoming's Big Piney area the beef drive nears completion with about 2,500 head in the first drive and a second drive of similar size, totaling around 7,000 cattle shipped by the Big Piney Roundup association. At 375 per head, income tops 525,000 with strong cattle management and member support guiding the effort. Approximately 18,000 head are estimated to be moved by the association this season.
The executive committee of the board of trustees at the University of Wyoming meets in session in Laramie with Chairman Burke present from Cheyenne. Members Dr. Mamitton and W. Linghem attend, secretary Burrage expects to join soon for a Democratic party event.
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