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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
10
A woman asks newspapers to publish the identity of a man who removed his hat for her in an office building elevator. The article contrasts elevator etiquette in hotels versus offices and ponders social norms, citing old-fashioned courtesies and public interest in etiquette.
E T Meredith accuses lumber interests of excessive profits beyond doubled costs in production and distribution. He urges the Department of Justice to act under the Lever Act as lumber prices surge threefold, housing demand rises, and enforcement lags amid cabinet debate.
The piece extols cotton as the leading export of the era, noting raw cotton exports for the year ending June 1920 reached $1,381,707,502 and manufactured cotton added $564,036,786. It positions cotton as a dominant global staple, surpassing iron, steel, meat and dairy in foreign revenue.
An official from the Pennsylvania railroad, William J. Rose, laments excess diamond purchases and insufficient clock purchases. He argues Americans show a troubling habit of spending beyond savings, despite signs of financial strain in the coming 18 months, urging prudent budgeting and restraint.
A fragmentary city column presents a quirky scene with characters and a busy urban snapshot. The text reads as a playful or satirical note from a columnist, implying social observations and local color without a clear single event.
The report recounts Francisco Villa's surrender negotiations with President de la Huerta, aided by Elias Torres and Dr Villareal. It details attempts by high officials to seize Villa during talks, Villa’s terms for surrender, and a dramatic escape after an armistice breach. Villa later moved across terrain to Bovines in Coahuila, cutting wire during the pursuit.
The escaped general was cornered after sending his own operator to state direct lines to the president. The surrender became a fact and federal authorities, after losing trace of Villa, were informed of Sabinas capture by President de la Huerta.
In Honolulu Hawaii Aug 21 Poo a taro dish remains costly as prices for staple foods rise. Over two weeks rates increased 20 to 40 percent amid shortages and wage pressures. Authorities cite supply tightness and labor costs as drivers.
Hundreds of thousands of responses were received for the $10,000 prize contest conducted by the Ever Ready Daylo flashlight makers, and officials say it will take weeks to reach a decision on the winner.
Judges Life and art editors will spend months reviewing the 104 prize-winning answers. Entries come from every state, including Alaska and Hawaii, plus France and England. Some contestants delivered their replies to the New York office, many telegraphed, and one even sent it from mid ocean by wire.
Salt Lake City opens an autoteria where car owners can repair their own machines under a mechanic’s supervision. The shop rents tools and charges small fees for use materials and labor time.
The Rotary Club announces a joint weekly meeting with the Lions Club on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Mr Herbaman of Seattle will discuss city building. Please attend at 12 15 p m, secretary T Paul Wilcox. Completion of Well No 9 at New Oil Co expected Sunday as officials observe the event. Oil Mountain test by New York Oil Co is at 2100 feet, drill likely on cap rock.
The Green River Petroleum company reports drilling below 1,000 feet on the northwest quarter of section 16 27 113 in the La Barge field within Lincoln county.
A brief notice advertises a messenger service offering delivery of the paper at no cost if a reader misses their copy. Contact details suggest the service monitors subscriptions and promises prompt replacement.
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