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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
13
Bargain sale features white waist assortments regularly $2.99 to $3.08 now $1.95. New fall patterns in comfort prints per yard cheap. Large 81x90 inch comforts, made in Cheyenne, from quality fabrics. Three pound white batting pairs, tied with yarns. Today only, waist item $2.08, aim to save money at Barnett's.
An ad describes a hair darkening product claiming quick gray coverage and natural look. It promotes a sulfur rich formula that cleanses the scalp, aids growth, and can be used at any time with safe results. A satisfaction guarantee is offered with a money refund if not satisfied after a fair trial.
The circus parade drew large crowds as schools had no afternoon sessions. The show impressed with high class horses, a strong menagerie including elephants and camels, neat attire, and well kept wagons. The Sells-Floto party then left town for a fall south tour. a separate note mentions a 1919 Indiana bill to require coal from eight hour labor mines for public institutions.
A Cheyenne promotion group organized a drilling project near Douglas, Wyoming with Fort D. A. Russell officers among investors. The well, about forty miles from Douglas, initially choked the pipe at 000 feet yet is reported to yield 150 barrels per day at $18 per barrel. Company plans include securing leases and sinking more wells. Mr. Pitts travels to New York for two weeks on business.
East to Los Angeles rail traffic for the G A R convention is underway with Union Pacific handling several special trains over the next two days. Through Cheyenne pass two specials and a 4 30 a m train carrying Mia Harriman and party travel from the western part of the state to New York City. Mormon movement on UP continues with a missionary car from Salt Lake City to Chicago and converts bound for Salt Lake City. Circulation of shipper circulars grows as railways warn of potential car shortages. Louisville & Nashville mulls a 40 million stock increase for capacity and improvements. Texas Gulf & Northern Railroad plans a 200 mile link between Tucumcari and Midland within three years connecting with Texas & Pacific.
Chaplain Stull of the Eleventh Infantry led a mixed detail patrolling the downtown area and police headquarters reported a tranquil evening. He urged restraint with a remark about limiting drinking to his own amount, amid a fire that had largely been paid for two months.
Cheyenne booster Doty, long Western representative for the Burlington & Ohio railroad, promoted to traveling freight agent. Headquarters stay in Cheyenne. Promotion announced after Frontier celebration injury en route to Omaha for medical consult.
Captain Chesham of the Salvation Army proposes a self supporting wood yard and soup kitchen to aid unemployed men this winter. He seeks 20 loads of wood from donors and asks those needing aid to report to the Institute on West Street for enrollment and meals.
A fragmented OCR item lists Shampoong and Manicuring with names Clara A Ligier and an address 411 W 19th. A phone price line shows $17 and trailing unreadable text.
Results from yesterday include Phillies and Giants performances with pitchers Sewers and others mentioned. Several batter and battery pairings appear for teams like Philadelphia New York and Washington, plus notes on Western League games and scores.
Mme Winterroth offers clairvoyant palmistry and future insights promising reunion of lovers lost health wealth and happiness. The ad claims reliable clear guidance to resolve business disputes legal matters divorces and missing items, with parlor location at 512% W 17th St.
The State Leader announces a shift to the Want Ad medium in Wyorcing. Officials state the move aims to streamline classifieds and expand reader engagement across daily editions.
Ogden third baseman Jimmy Whelan discreetly wed Mina Keenright in Salt Lake City. The wedding caused a rice shower at the plate before he lined a single. Whelan, a leading Union Association batter, has played for Cheyenne Minneapolis Wichita and Ogden, with rumors he may join the Indians after the season. A French inventor added a rubber roller to a cigarette paper holder for single-sheet output.
Dyspeptic readers urged to try Page's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for stomach distress. The ad promises relief within five minutes, improved digestion, and the ability to eat favorite foods without fear, claiming no belching or gas. A fifty cent case is recommended from any drug store.
Clara A Ligier advertises hairdressing manicuring and hairwork at 411 W 15th Street with phone number 17. Also notes upcoming natural gas pipeline service of 125 mile length providing industrial gas to Los Angeles starting January 1 1913.
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