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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
5
Local business notices advertise watch repair at Miller’s on Carey Avenue and trunk making at the Factory on West 16th Street. Also promoted are coal sales by the Wyoming Fuel and Feed Co at 85.00 per ton with two ton loads and retail prices to attract customers.
The Social Fraternal Union of America invites all order members and friends to a second social at Fraternal hall this evening. LUCRETIA CAREY, Secretary, sends cordial invitation.
Colorado and Southern Railway announces schedule changes between Cheyenne and Fort Collins effective September 16. Train No 27 departs Fort Collins at 6:00 p m arrives Cheyenne at 6:30 p m. Train No 28 departs Cheyenne at 7:30 a m arrives Fort Collins at 9:00 a m. No other Wyoming District changes.
Louisville announces rest of month coal and coke fill at storage prices. This message urges timely purchase to secure supply and emphasizes favorable rates for current month.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle, effective remedy for children with stomach upset, feverishness, or constipation. It emphasizes that the product is made from figs and senna, harmless and delicious, with full directions on the package and availability from druggists.
A letter to Wyoming Democratic women promotes the Woman's National Democratic League founded June 1 1912 in Washington DC. It calls for local clubs led by women, seeks organizers for Wilson Marshall support, and invites names and inquiries to Mrs Steven B Ayers at 1123 Broadway New York City.
Local promotion offers $1000 rewards for pointing out flaws in the selling plan of a Domestic Utilities Manufacturing Co contract. Demonstrations of the Vacuum Clothes Washer run daily at 5 and 7 30 pm at 1702 Capitol Avenue with testimonials from buyers and remarks from bankers and lawyers calling the system unique.
Local note lists Tivoll Rathskiller at 16th Street and Carey Avenue with mentions of Genuing Mexican Chili and Dutch Ranches, plus references to The Sherman Co and Dutch Kalsemine in the Sherman Company context.
Cheyenne High School reports total enrollment at 244 with freshmen 108 sophomores 69 juniors 97 and a large freshman class 39. A new card system tracks grades and study hours and aims to streamline records. The board authorized more gym equipment for girls and plans to reuse boys gear for PE. Thirty eight weeks are planned with holidays extending the year potential.
Second Lieutenant Jacob L. Devers and officers of the Fourth Field Artillery reassigned at Fort Russell with Wilson relieved. Musicians and sergeants move to Diamond ranch Wyoming and Seattle Washington for horse attendants and duties. Private Livingston and West receive extra departmental duties and station transfers per 1911 General Orders and Chicago Central Division telegraphic instructions.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast curing remedy for catarrh and hay fever. It claims quick relief when applied to nostrils throat or chest, reducing head congestion sore throat and nasal discharge with lasting freshness and restored senses. It promises immediate help and convenience with an affordable price at pharmacies.
William Wakes of Buford Wyoming married Catherine Fuller of Buffalo Wyoming at the Woods residence on East Ninth Street with Rev. George Van Winkle officiating. The couple will reside in Buford. La dies' Aid society hosted a lawn spon at Mrs Gage's residence. Isabel Buckley celebrated her tenth birthday with twenty friends. Several residents and visitors from Laramie Sacramento Grover and Walla Walla were noted for various visits and absences.
Announcement notes a timetable change for the Cheyenne Fort Collins route No 27. Depart Port at 6:00 p m with Cheyenne arrival at 6 80 p m and 7 30 a m, Fort Collins arrival at 9 00 a m. No other district timing changes.
Chas E Winter the Pro cretive candidate for member of congress from Wyoming born in Muscatine Iowa in 1870 details his poverty stricken early life and rise through education law and politics. He moved to Encampment Wyoming in 1902 and has since been active in irrigation mining and Republican campaigns. Winter authored the Wyoming state song and a novel Crandon of Sierra and is presented as a worthy constitutional representative for Wyoming in Congress.
A 19th century health note explains heat weakens women causing languor and poor appetite and urges good digestion and regular bowels. It cites fruits with laxative properties but favors Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe digestant. The product sells for fifty cents a bottle with a larger family size priced at one dollar. free trial bottles offered by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, 406 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
Amos Jenkins of Monona Iowa files to contest Morton L Morrow s Cheyenne homestead entry No 06268 dated May 149 1910 for east half section 28 township 1 north range 64 west 6th principal meridian alleging non residence to fulfill Homestead Act requirements and seeks cancellation of the entry.
Formal notice for failure to comply with an act referencing the Pealdemre requirements. The addressee must file an oath sworn answer within twenty days after the fourth publication, with proof of service to the contestant. The notice lists acceptable service proofs and specifies date sequence: Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 14, Sept 25. W. F. B. Chaplin, Register.
Timetable changes show No. 27 departing Fort Collins at 1:00 p.m. and arriving Cheyenne at 7:30 a.m. before continuing to Fort Collins at 9:00 a.m. The Sherman Co. and Sanitas are noted in the district and Veneer references.
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