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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
3
Dr. Wm Sedgwick Saunders, Medical Officer of Health, says a cream of tartar powder is the safest most economical food additive based on long experience. He notes England bans baking powder containing alum to avoid stomach harm.
Mrs. Potter hosted a 6 o'clock tea for Mrs. Block and Judge N. Potter with 36 guests, carnations, Japanese place cards, and an elaborate menu. Mrs. Bristol plans a progressive tea tomorrow, with repeats for new guests. A family dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. Charlette of Los Angeles, featuring yellow and white chrysanthemums. Minstrel show at Parish House promises high crowd, dancing and refreshments. Nova Moody elected sponsor for the Cadets at a recent high school meeting, succeeding Mildred Sterling.
An ad promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy from Wyeth Chemical Co New York. It claims Sage and sulphur support hair color and scalp health and urges a fifty cent bottle to treat gray hair dandruff and hair loss with simple directions. Agent B Troedel endorses the product.
Fort Russell reports social events with Mrs. George M Holley hosting a Kensington tea for Mrs. Brockman and Mrs. Morton. Gen Edwards receives at a later reception. Major and Mrs Reno plan a reception for Edwards during Infantry Hop. Captain and Mrs Kemp er host a pre Hop dinner as officers arrive. Morton to sail for the Philippines in December.
Mrs Reardon and her mother prepare to depart for Alcatraz in a few days. Mr Reardon will accompany prisoners as part of the escort. The wife and her mother will travel with him for the assignment.
Mr and Mrs A E Brendler host Mrs Brendlers aunt and cousin Mrs James H Linney and Miss Alice Linney and uncle Mr A F Stewart all of Osceola Missouri returning from California Also Mr and Mrs George C Charrette and son Donald back in Cheyenne after weeks with relatives in Chicago Lyddington and Manister Inch they will visit
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin for sourness gas and indigestion, promising relief within five minutes. It urges regular use to regulate weak stomachs and touts wide sales as proof of effectiveness. A fifty cent case is advertised as the convenient remedy for stomach distress.
Mrs Finma J Dobbins reports from California enjoying her visit and old friends before returning to Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Tom Jay and son visit from Fort Collins and stay with Mr and Mrs Mark Cox at their ranch as a cold period ends with frigid readings.
New York City public schools face the effects of the equal pay law as the Board of Education plans to appoint 88 women and 22 men as elementary teachers this week. The male applicant pool is exhausted, and future male hires are unlikely for years due to salary reductions and fewer openings. Previously a man began at 800 dollars and could reach 2150 in twelve years. now the start is 720 dollars with a ceiling near 1500 after fifteen years.
The commerce commission probes car shortages in the middle and far West. De catur Illinois begins a five-building Wabash locomotive shop for up to fifty engines monthly. Chesapeake & Ohio plans a $1,000,000 hotel at White Sulphur Springs on the Virginia West Virginia line. C K Mohler of Chicago will lead Los Angeles railway property appraisal and fare regulation. Sistois Central warns shippers it will not haul to New Orleans without proof of export arrangements. Ocean equipment shortages echo railcar bottlenecks as Illinois Central rules stand outside ICC authority.
A judge questions a buyer about borrowing a lawn mower to cut grass while referencing a product called Pure White Lead by The Sherman Co. The exchange hints at a casual domestic scenario or advertisement style.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe laxative for children. It emphasizes gentle action, from figs and senna, promising quick relief from distress, with directions on the package and urging dependability over other treatments.
The National Dairy Show opens at the International Amphitheater in Chicago showing the largest exhibit in its history. Colonel William Skinner directs the event as light and heavy trucks dominate displays and reflect a shift from horse and wagon to automobiles in the dairy industry.
Washington October 24 new quartermaster corps begins work under the law formed by congress by consolidating the quartermaster general commissary general and paymaster general offices Major J B Aleshire former head becomes chief of the corps and is organizing it the act promoted six subsistence captains to major to restore relative rank amid consolidation constraints
Clara A. Ligler at 411 W. 19th offers shampooing manicuring and artistic hairdressing and hairwork services. Phone listed as 817.
A brief note highlights The State Leader as Wyoming’s go to want ads medium inviting readers to place notices and find local listings. It emphasizes broad reach and local focus with affordable rates for classified advertisements.
New York briskly notes Henry Clews predicting continued prosperity for the western region driven by crop movement and increasing internal financing. He cites European stock liquidation, robust grain exports, and a strong farm harvest as drivers of a favorable balance of trade and rising domestic prosperity despite criticism of farmers’ rising living costs.
Fragmentary text suggests a dispute or claim by multiple producers and a looming condition that may meet opposition or doubt regarding a certain heat or deadline.
Storied testimonial claims Bekman's Alterative cures consumption symptoms and lung ailments. A sworn affidavit from W. E. Geer describes weight gain and recovery after using the remedy, with claims of insurance acceptance and medical approval. Palace Pharmacy and Eckman Laboratory advertise the product and request written inquiries for more evidence.
Dialogue from a Ladies’ Home Journal piece shows Jennie accusing her sister of lying and recounting a moment when she heard her say she would call mamma if Charlie acted again. The mother rebukes the accusation as she defends proper behavior and truthfulness.
Plate rails mentioned in a Wyoming want ad context referencing The Sherman Company and The State Lewier medium. The snippet implies a classified notice or advertisement setup with local business names and publication medium. No clear event or outcome is provided.
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