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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1910
Page
13
Cattle and sheep volumes surge in September half at South Omaha. Through Sept 17 there were 90 000 cattle and 206 000 sheep received, the heaviest for the period. Sept 5 saw a cattle record of 15 663 head and Sept 6 the largest sheep day at the market.
The article notes heavy feeder demand at South Omaha this fall with unusually large shipments of cattle and sheep from across the countryside. Country buyers travel from many counties to secure feed and range stock, raising prices and signaling a likely profitable clearance of these record offerings.
An old advertisement for La Fave's Great System Tonic and Nerve Strengthener claims to cure nervousness sleeplessness anxiety and bodily weakness. It lists symptoms and promotes Palace Drug Store in Cheyenne and Sherman County for distribution and moldings.
The Day's Dead items report Rev Edward Warren Virgin a 74 year old author and Methodist clergyman who died at his home in Derham Knoxville Tenn Col James Thayer Vandeventer a former Iowa legislator and Wilson associate died at 80 in Tennessee Mrs RR Cross wife of a Denver pastor died Sept 11 in Cleveland Ohio and buried in Oberlin She is survived by husband and three of five children Kingwood W Va James Clark McGraw oldest ex congressman died at 88 after celebrating his 97th birthday He served in the Forty first and Forty second congresses and opposed Virginia secession
In Youngstown Ohio on September 14 John Smeltz reports his pet parrot disappeared after a troubled period. The bird, a longtime home attraction, became morose as a new canary joined the household. The parrot reportedly hanged itself in its cage after accused offensive language prior to a preacher visit. Tacoma Washington notes two large fishing stations planned at Ketchikan and Prince Rupert as a related item.
A review of The Spendthrift at Capitol Avenue theatre lauds Dorly Mitchell and Miss Martin in a moral drama about extravagance. The performance follows a wife chasing luxuries despite her husband’s financial peril, with subplots of romance and recovery.
Greater crowds than ever gathered in New York on September 19 as polar pets attracted attention. Officials noted strong attendance and lively interest from families and enthusiasts. The spectacle highlighted novelty animals and urban entertainment during the season.
New York dispatch from Sagamore Hill notes politicians are maneuvering behind blinds as campaigns intensify. The report suggests hidden influence shaping early party strategy and public expectations around power and leadership.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims prompt relief for both men and women and offers 50 cent and one dollar sizes at druggists. Free sample bottle and pamphlet available from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
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