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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1912
Page
14
Madrid reports a planned strike by about 6 000 railway employees starting tomorrow. Most Boatieh railway workers back the action, but authorities fear the protest may spread to the Anturins district.
National League opened with a close slate featuring scores and lineups including Satterson Marquard Orland Wilton Meuton Clark and others. American League followed with games in progress and notable batteries Covington Lake Cady and Patterson Cicotte Kuhn Enos Howling Williams. Western League report notes Denver Wichita Omaha Des Moines and Topeka results with Sioux City and St Joseph also scoring.
New York manager McGrew remains confident the Giants will clinch the 1912 National League title despite a recent loss to Hank O Day's team. With the Pittsburgh Pirates nine games ahead of Chicago and sixteen games left, the Giants only need to win four and lose twelve while Chicago or Pittsburgh falters to secure another game advantage.
New York September 20 The world series games are to begin on Monday October 7. The national commission meets next Wednesday to draft plans for the games and decide opening venue with two consecutive days in one city possible.
New York Sept 20 The Cubs clashed on the bench after Brooklyn defeated them 6 0 in the opener at Washington Park. Tinker acting manager argued with Evers and both drew infielders into a bench scuffle while Koetser held the line for the Dodgers. A second game 12 to ? saw more tension as Tinker and Evers discussed a play and Zimmerman reacted angrily during a fielding incident.
The Cheyenne to Fort Collins timetable changes become effective September 16. No. 27 departs Fort Collins at 5:00 p.m. and reaches Cheyenne at 6:30 p.m. No. 28 leaves Cheyenne at 7:30 a.m. and arrives in Fort Collins at 9:00 a.m. No other Wyoming District changes.
A coroner notes automobile fatalities for women drivers are rare and conclude women drive more prudently. A reporter remarks on the rarity of women drivers and the anecdote about a wife warning against teaching their daughter to drive. The coroner quips that riding behind a female chauffeur is safer, even if arriving late.
New Zealand, noted for advanced domestic animal care, uses canvas covers to protect horses and cows from cold and wet weather. The practice, common even in winter, is urged by United States Vice Consul-General Henry D. Baker for American manufacturers to produce a specialized canvas for the market.
An idle in the New York Marriage License Bureau notes many applicants carry bank books. Clerks say people wrongly assume financial standing must be proven to gain permission to marry. Foreigners and women alike show thrift, with women often displaying greater capital than men.
Supplemental feed guidance notes skimmilk and buttermilk as valuable supplements to corn in pig production. Combined with corn these feeds help pigs thrive on good pasture and enable profitable pork production.
The article outlines dry farming practices across regions, emphasizing early spring cultivation with suitable implements, rolling and disking to protect moisture, weed control, and proper handling of small grains. It notes advantages of thin cultivation, moisture retention, and soil conditioning to reduce evaporation and improve future plowing and planting conditions.
In dry regions with past crops, farmers must not assume a crop every year. Adequate moisture of roughly 12 to 15 inches is needed to insure annual yields. When rainfall or soil moisture falls short at the critical times, a successful crop cannot mature. Experience with local soil and moisture guides proper handling.
Farmers urged to use alfalfa for dairy cattle either with silage or alone, arguing profitable returns over a ten year period. A Kanaas farmer says well-fed alfalfa can boost profits, asserting better to feed livestock than sell excess forage.
The negative angle sight concept claims to remove distance estimation in long range shooting. Proponent Sir George Greenhill cites its revolutionary potential while testers at a New Jersey tournament endorse its practicality for military rifles and big game hunting.
Colorado and Southern announces train 27 from Fort Collins and Wellington will now arrive in Cheyenne at 7 00 p m instead of 6 50 p m. T B Fisher General Passenger Agent Colorado and Southern Railway Company Denver Colorado 24
A youth baseball mishap saw an outfielder misplay a grounder and sprint to third after a hesitation throw. He eventually retreated to first but was ruled out as the inning closed. A bystander taunted him with a harsh remark, questioning his baseball future.
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