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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
13
The monthly school board meeting in Cheyenne reviewed bills and discussed routine business. Various notices mention guests, visitors, and events including floor finishing by The Sherman Co, dance events at K C hall, and travelers from Denver Evanston Casper and Fort Collins visiting Cheyenne for business and leisure.
Mrs. D. M. Douglas arrived in Des Moines last night and will spend a few days touring the city. She is greeted by local residents and plans to visit several landmarks during her visit.
The Women's club of the R. M. A. will hold a bake sale Saturday at Kelley Grocery with chicken pies puddings cakes pies bread rolls brown bread doughnuts and meat loaves among the available items. Also a notice seeking two Western Union messenger boys aged 15 to 18 to study telegraphy.
Articles filed for the Riverton Valley Irrigation company by seven Valley ranchers and farmers. Capitalization listed at 1000 dollars. Karl Warren to direct the newly incorporated firm with founders Frank Ziehie, Marshal Graham, Milton W. Calvin, Jacob A. Delfelder, Le G. Fuller and C. M. Gibson.
A. F. Knobloch of the Cole Motor Company in Indianapolis compiles practical auto care tips. The list covers avoiding dirty fuel, proper radiator level, tire pressure, battery checks every two weeks, clutch and brake handling, careful starting, speed on slippery roads, lubrication, gear shifts, and timely tightening of bolts and lugs.
The democratic state committee announces a speech by Hon William B Wilson secretary of labor in President Wilsons cabinet at the Atlas theatre at 1230 noon October 27. He will arrive from the west on the morning train and depart that afternoon for Denver where he speaks in the evening. He is a longtime United Mine Workers of America member and a native of Scotland born 1870. The Cheyenne audience is urged to attend to learn about national administration efforts to improve conditions for workers.
Opinion on high beef prices citing calf slaughter for veal as a cause. Suggests Shredded Wheat as a cheaper, healthier alternative, describing it as a whole wheat steam cooked shredded biscuit made at Niagara Falls New York and usable with milk or fruit.
An old remedy claims to darken gray hair naturally using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound costing about 50 cents a bottle. Apply with sponge or brush to strands to hide gray and create a lustrous look, though not a medical cure.
The article lauds Frank L. Houx as the most qualified secretary of state, describing his sole focus on duties and thorough exam. It compares potential governor succession to past cases with Amos W. Barbar and Fennimore Chatterton. It notes Kendrick’s possible U S Senate election and the oath timing in March or December 1917, praising Houx as a strong successor.
Cheyenne crowds filled the Atlas theatre for a reg nar Wednesday night extra, seeing five acts. Tracey and Jurwick opened with song and dance and a Pavlova finale, Kathryn Olivero delivered songs and trombone solos, Eamonde and Shaw offered witty comedy and singing, and Adolph and Raymond closed with acrobatic stunts drawing strong applause.
Cheyenne citizens are urged to attend a nonpolitical demonstration honoring Woodrow Wilson, highlighting his reforms and battles against vested interests. The piece recalls his Princeton presidency, New Jersey governorship, and lifelong fight for laws serving all people, not favored classes.
Citizens gather to honor the president candidate praised for enacting remedial laws, keeping the country out of war, preserving dignity, and averting a railroad strike. The speaker cites his service and self description as an American first.
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