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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
12
The piece argues readers are drawn to ads as the season shifts to winter goods. It notes morning papers offer brighter impact when air is chilly and that ads appeal to desires, guiding buyers to practical needs and new fashion.
The piece argues that road improvements must be funded by either the federal government or the states alone, not jointly. It notes past obstacles in joint funding, cites the Rural Route program as limited, and urges state legislatures to lead general road plans while improving main highways and local roads for faster farm shipments and saved time.
A young eastern woman homesteads 160 acres near Burns Wyoming. She proves up in five years with a neat cottage and barn, trees and crops. She rents out land for a year or six, returns to visit, and declines a $230 per acre offer, noting rent yields $1,000 annually plus living costs with growth expected.
The city of Cleveland reports near elimination of flies after spring cleaning led by a heroic woman and reinforced by hundreds of boy scouts acting as junior police. Cleansing efforts removed trash and filth, reducing typhoid risk and halting local cases while urging residents to maintain screens and hygiene.
The article notes a tariff reduction plan that lowers duties to around 26 percent, the lowest rate since 1867, signaling a shift toward free trade tendencies. It discusses political support from proponents of protective tariffs and cites Hamilton and Clay as guiding figures, reflecting debate over tariff permanence.
The Lincoln Journal notes the 1904 and 1909 tariff revisions, praising Republican resistance to downward revision and highlighting the Democrats’ bill as a turning point. It credits La Follette for voting yes, critiques Norris and the progressives for opposing it, and argues tariffs on farm products aid landowners rather than farmers.
The Wyoming Tribone editorial urges residents to act as immigration agents while noting strong current arrivals. It argues for a detailed land information program and cites a $40 000 budget spent by the immigration board to classify lands, aiming to direct settlers to Wyoming’s open properties.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for constipation and digestive issues. It claims the product cleanses the system by morning without griping and warns buyers to seek genuine California Fig Syrup Company bottles to avoid counterfeit imitations.
The Wheatland Times suggests Editor Chaplin could gain hours off to visit the State Capitol and obtain permission to inspect locked immigration commission records. The piece argues this would reveal damage caused when a Republican group closed the office and blocked settlers from information the state paid to obtain.
Mrs. Frank E. J. Nelson widow of a Florence merchant was arrested following a murder near his home. She is charged with complicity with James F. Cook who police say has confessed.
An aged testimonial narrative claims Eckman’s Alterative restored a man from a crippling battle with tuberculosis after typhoid pneumonia and severe weight loss. The writer urges use alongside fresh air and nourishing food, citing recovery from 103 pounds to robust health and no lung pain. The document markets the remedy and requests a booklet and more evidence from Eckman Laboratory.
Rev Blair M Hanley president of Franklin College was indicted by a Vigo county jury on an assault and battery charge stemming from a Thursday attack on his father Calvin Hanley The minister reportedly attacked to defend his mother and wife amid alleged mistreatment and critical remarks from his father
A fragmentary gossip item suggests The Sherman Co. has multiple roles in glazing and decorating and quips about love at first sight and male popularity, with remarks on generosity and being imposed upon.
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