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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
17
A fairy tale recounts a pony guiding a lost boy and girl out of a dark wood, delivering them safely to their parents. The story then promotes a State Leader Pony Contest offering free ponies, bicycles, and wrist watches to Wyoming children, inviting entries.
MELDRUM 18 GIVEN PAROLE FOR GOOD CONDUCT. At Migenopolis Wyoming September 1, Bob Meldrum, once town marshal and accused killer of Chick Bowen at Baggs, is released on parole after serving time as a trusted inmate. He gained support from friends claiming Bowen was a danger. D W Gilt relocates his office to 1624 Capitol Avenue.
Sheridan Wyoming September 18 The departure of Sheridan county men called to the national army on September 24 has been announced by Adjutant General Weaver. Banquet and parade plans were adjusted and the convoy will start at 2 p m Saturday. Recruits from Sheridan include Deon Lege James Donald Lephart Carlyle Henry Pritchard Karl Gordon Magnom Joseph Virgil McMahon Jesse Surena John Thomas Miller Henry William Price Robert Giles Hall Roy Henry Barton Bernard Gross Vincenzo Parmere Lee Thomas Lewis Frederick Valentine Ports Joe Kawililok James Pearl Webb Earl Willard Long Borner McLain Frank Harold Weilek and four alternates Claude Brummett Thad Bard McKintey Smith George Amiegjak, with alternates named for potential replacements.
LARAMIE Wyoming September 18 Har ry Maynard county treasurer sustained a fracture of his left leg just below the hip when his horse jumped as he placed his foot in the stirrup He faces a month to six weeks recovery and will be under medical care and a trained nurse for one to two weeks after the accident occurred while he prepared to round up cattle His face and head were bruised but he received local treatment.
Laramie Wye September 13 Albany county officials announce five thousand dollars will be spent on Lincoln Highway work between Laramie and Carbon county line, weather permitting. The county will match state funds dollar for dollar, adding repairs and improvements as agreed with the state highway commission.
A Casper crowd of Swedish descent circulates a petition urging all Swedes in Natrona County to denounce a Swedish Kaiser and support the United States, arguing Swedes abroad remain patriotic Americans despite the war. The piece frames a broader movement and stresses unity with the U S.
Burglars entered the Palace Clothing company in Stork Thermopolis Wyoming on Monday night and carried away shirts three suitcases six suits of clothes and an over coat. The break in was found Tuesday morning with suit cases left in the middle of the floor and no sign of forced entry.
Warren Calhoun, 17 months old, suffered a severe foot crush when a truck wheel passed over it in Van Tassell Wyoming. Dr Cramer of Morrison treated the child. details of the injury were not immediately clear.
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