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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
11
A stormy Thursday hosts a ladies gathering in the Robinson pergola in honor of Miss Elizabeth Hasson of Rock Springs. Mrs Thomas P Fahey presides. other events include a Knights and Kane party for Mildred Kane of Bozeman with bridge, needlework and a musical program.
Miss Elizabeth Jlascon of Hock Springs will visit Miss Martha Wallis in Laramie before returning home. Mrs Burns and daughter Miss Margaret leave for Chicago. Mrs 8 H Hill and Miss Lillian Thuth return from vacations. Miss Agnes Gee heads home to Albion Neb. Clyde V Simpson returns to Laramie after Fort Russell exam. Mildred Kane to Colorado Springs then Cheyenne on way to Bozeman. Du Buison family called home by sister’s death. Barnley Berry and Louise Kalber to marry September 19.
A guest urges the landlord to stick to the hotel legend of being first class while the host notes legends bring trade. The dialogue hints at local lore used to attract patrons, with mentions of the Sherman Co and its products.
An old health advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a liver and bowel cleanser made from figs and senna. It claims to relieve constipation by a gentle, natural action without griping, urging readers to ask their druggist for the full name and to look for the California Fig Syrup Company label.
A 1912 engineering college note argues graduates must gain work experience and self reliance rather than rely on college or national societies. It stresses approaching employers with practical demonstrations and warns that firms hire to work, not to acquire knowledge, amid limited business training in technical schools. The piece cites Engineering Record.
Cleveland Leaver argues that Pennsylvania coal production allocates most value to companies and stockholders, leaving wages well below a livable standard. He notes mining is hazardous, with workers demanding a living wage despite industry efficiency and organization.
The piece argues clever meaningful names pay off, while random card drawn names lack relevance. It notes a western town once chosen from alphabet cards lacked geographic or people related meaning, and asserts today names should reflect location or populace to honor valued qualities.
New York Sept 12 No receivers were appointed for the United States Motore company, a 42.5 million holding corp formed in 1908 to control ten auto and face engine firms. Directors include leading capitalists. Creditors attorney Henry K. Poor said the company appears solvent but will need radical management changes and possible reorganization to meet obligations.
Beverly September 12 Taft jokes with cameramen during a moving picture session as Chandler P Anderson Attorney General Wick er dam and Secretary MacVeath observe. Taft smiles widely while plucking a flower for Mrs Taft and asks camera crew to shoot away.
Martford Conn Sent 12 Democrats renominate Governor Baldwin at the state convention amid loud approval. The body sidetracked other business including platform action and sent a committee to invite Baldwin to address the gathering where he forecast Democratic victories in the state election and ticket.
A medical expert testifies James B. Ennis may have dual personalities caused by a navy injury, arguing he did not know his actions when marrying a second wife. Ennis faces bigamy charges in Philadelphia and Gloucester, Mass., with his defense that the split personality negated responsibility.
A historical advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as a cure for consumptive illnesses with a testimonial from Howard L. Klotz of Philadelphia. It claims rapid cough relief and overall health improvement after two years of lung hemorrhages and a pneumonia episode. The notice lists Palace Pharmacy Drug Co. as a seller and invites readers to request a recovery booklet from the Rehman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
Duluth Minnesota workers across the city walked to work today as a street car strike halted all service. No riots occurred despite rumors of disturbances. City officials and civic groups push for arbitration while company officials claim nothing to arbitrate.
Tokyo dispatch reports Philander C Knox secretary of state attends Emperor Matsuhito's funeral as special ambassador. He is presented with a richly embroidered screen by Emperor Yoshito through Haron Kuring.
Wyrthville Virginia September 12 Floyd Allen and his nephew Claude Allen leaders of the Hillsville courthouse shooting gang were sentenced to be electrocuted on November 22. They were found guilty of murder in the first degree weeks earlier.
Eastport, Sept. 12 Frank Anton a blacksmith confessed to killing R Smith and his niece with his car claiming he believed he hit something at the scene that night. Waterville Sept 12 Taft sent congrats to Gov Haines on Maine victory with revised returns showing Haines ahead by 3028 votes.
Clara A Ligier advertises shampooing and manicuring at 411 West 19th with artistic hairdressing and hairwork services priced at seventeen dollars. Phone listed.
Stockholders of Indianai-Nevada Mining Company are called to meet at 511 First National Bank Building Cheyenne Wyoming on Saturday October 5 1912 at 1 pm to consider amending the Articles of Incorporation increasing capital from 1 000 000 to 2 000 000 and issuing 60 000 preferred shares with 7 percent cumulative dividends and priority on liquidation. Preferred stock to have voting rights and redeemable after five years with 30 days notice. Meeting called by Board of Directors at the request of majority of outstanding capital stock. Denver Colorado September 7 2012 William B Milliken President.
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