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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
13
A plea in an old state leader want ad urges a husband to consider buying a home. It promises financial savings and social advancement through home ownership, urging men to use the state leader want ads to find a suitable residence.
Theaters raise admission to 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults starting tomorrow. Taxes cited as the reason for the jump. Amuse manager Mr. Gerheart explains the move in a separate column. Attendance is not expected to fall with thousands of loyal filmgoers in the city.
The article notes theaters face multiple taxes during wartime including seating capacity, admissions, incomes, excess profits, music rights, and a film manufacturer fee. Managers meet these obligations cheerfully as a patriotic duty while exhibitors follow admissions tax law.
Extra police will patrol the residence district to curb Halloween pranks. Chief Embery notes school cooperation with teachers and students reducing mischief this year. police expect little trouble due to preventive measures.
Fort Russell the Twenty-fourth cavalry divisions ordered to leave yesterday could not depart because of a shortage of train equipment. Col. J. C. Waterman said the detrain delay is not permanent and may last a few days. The unit unloaded its supplies yesterday and timing of departure remains unclear.
In a police court yesterday a disturbance case unraveled as the complainant, who did not appear, blamed officers for the lapse. Morey named a witness and posted bond for his own appearance, but the witness and court faced absence until after proceedings. Morey later accused Cheyenne police of inadequacy to the mayor.
Washington officials announced that the government does not intend to seize the old German embassy buildings or use them for enemy property purposes. The properties will be returned to Germany untouched at the end of the war.
Cash buyer sought for a fine upright piano in the home of Mr William Bird at 304 West 28th Street Cheyenne Wyoming. Rather than ship back the piano the seller will sacrifice it for cash. Address Story and Clark Piano Company 315 317 South Wabash Avenue Chicago Illinois.
A historical note describes a tonic for liver and digestion claiming to cure coated tongue headaches and dyspepsia. It promotes "pleasant laxative" May-apple and aloe mix by Dr Yeree, asserting removal of uric acid and relief from rheumatic and blood pressure issues.
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