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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
4
A garbled clump of names and phrases outlines a rough mosaic of public notices and human interest. It cites The Associated Press and references a controversial court context, while recounting a chaotic tale of a mother and her children set against city life and odd international quips about a Russian prince and a bath.
Lenin proclaims labor armies while actual policy entails forced conscription and chain gangs for workers. Critics say the move is a return to coercive control, with twelve hour days, reduced production, and scarcity across Russia under Bolshevik rule.
An old joke column satirically suggests the Amalgamated Order of Producers forbid prohibition jokes during the 1920 1921 season. The piece quips that such a rule would please some while others see prohibition as trivial or rude to mock, noting comedians seek new laughs.
Fragmentary notes describe political campaigning and industry tensions in Mexico with references to railroad charges and benevolence auctions. It mentions Babe Ruth data and various odd phrases about campaigns and alcohol, ending with a garbled line about Trotsky and his comrades.
Weather report for Cheyenne covering 24 hours to 6 p.m. shows normal high and low around 61 and 47 degrees with actual temperatures 65 and 63 at times. The day’s precipitation and wind details include 3 degree warmer change, yesterday’s average wind 6.8 mph, and total precipitation since January 1 of 11.80 inches with 0 inches of snow in the last 24 hours.
Laramie Wyoming September 3 It was announced that the Standard Oil refining plant will be ready to operate by October 1 or earlier. Parts of Midwest crude will be treated there, promising a faster process than that used in the Midwest plant. Construction work has progressed.
A brief item notes progress advancing more satisfactorily than first believed, credited to the labor employed and the men in charge.
The notice urges parents to treat a child’s cold at first sign with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. A testimonial from Mrs. J. B. Plumjmers of New Jersey claims it is the best remedy for her little boy. Claims include relief for coughs, croup, whooping cough, hay fever and asthma. Sold everywhere.
Word from Laramie Wyoming says Ohio Oil company drilled a new well in Cattle section 35-20-7s Rock Creek field delivering about 1000 barrels per day. The company offices confirm the find and plans to add a unit at the Midwest refinery and begin enlargement of the Leramle plant to handle the increased supply.
The Midwest Refinery loaded and forwarded eighteen cars of gasoline during August, the refinery reporting open business activity and steady output for the month.
In Chugwater Wyoming flood damage from a mountain cloudburst left lumber from a local yard scattered across miles of meadowland along Chugwater Creek. Wagons forced through the flood debris salvage the lumber while several houses and creek meadows suffered damage.
An elderly veteran from Ward 56 at the Soldiers' Home in Cal. reports relief from chronic constipation using Foley Cathartic Tablets. He claims the tablets keep him in a better natural shape than prior medicines and praise their effect on indigestion and related ailments.
Casper stilling case ends with B and B Cycle company recovering a 1920 Electric Henderson motorcycle owned by Floyd Clymer of Denver. A man alleged to be the owner was arrested and questioned as the case develops.
A man named Marshall is to be detained by the police here until Denver officers arrive. The report notes Clymer now resides in Denver. Inria is mentioned as having the greatest number and variety of something compared to other nations.
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