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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1912
Page
6
In Madrid a railway strike is set to begin tomorrow with about 6,000 workers involved. Most Boatieh rail line employees support the action, while concerns grow that the stoppage could spread to the Antwerp area and affect the broader network.
Baseball results from yesterday across National and American Leagues. Notable games include Chicago players, Philadelphia, St Louis, New York, and Cleveland batteries. Western and American Association scores feature Denver, Wichita, Omaha, Des Moines, and Topeka, with multiple doubleheader and inning details.
New York reports the 1912 National League race remains unsettled as the Giants, nine games behind the Indians, still hold a path to victory. Manager McGrew insists only a miracle can stop them, with 16 games left for each club and the Cubs nine ahead.
New York reports the world series opening date set for Monday October 7 after tentative agreement by the national commission. Boston Red Sox and New York Giants standings influence the schedule with weather and rest days guiding plans.
New York reports a bench brawl among the Chicago Cubs after a 6 inning setback to Brooklyn pitchers Koester and Ninti. Tinker furious at Evers, later mutual talks ensued. second game saw a Cubs collapse as Cols won 12 to ?, with further on-field tempers including Zimmerman and Archer showdown.
The Cheyenne Fort Collins timetable shifts. Train No 27 departs Fort Collins 5:00 p.m. arrives Cheyenne 6:30 p.m. Train No 28 leaves Cheyenne 7:30 a.m. arrives Fort Collins 9:00 a.m. No other Wyoming District changes.
A coroner notes in a humorous aside that among many automobile fatalities he has not encountered a single case where a woman was driving. He argues women drive more prudently, recounts his wife’s hesitation to teach their daughter, and quips that riding behind a female chauffeur is safe and punctual.
New Zealand emphasizes protecting domestic animals in cold or wet weather. Horses and cows often remain housed but receive canvas covers, especially at night. The practice is so widespread that US Vice Consul-General Henry D. Baker urges American makers to supply a dedicated canvas for this market.
An idle in the New York Marriage License Bureau notes many applicants carry bank books to prove finances. A clerk explains proving financial standing isn’t required, yet many foreigners appear intent on matrimony, with women often showing greater thrift and larger capital than men.
Skimmilk and buttermilk serve as valuable supplements when fed with corn. Pigs on good pasture in this mix can produce pork at a profit.
The dry farming method emphasizes frequent cultivation after rains to break crusts and reduce moisture loss. Rolling, weeding, and disking preserve moisture, control weeds, and keep soil friable for later plowing, with caution on drilling and seed type to avoid yield loss.
In dry regions farmers who have enjoyed consistent crops should not expect endless yields without moisture. Crop success hinges on 12 to 15 inches of rainfall or available moisture at the right time. Without sufficient moisture a crop cannot be grown and matured, and only local experience reveals proper soil and moisture management.
A dairy farming note urges using alfalfa as a primary feed either with silage or alone. It argues alfalfa can be profitable over a ten year span at average prices for alfalfa and butter fat, and recommends feeding all needed alfalfa to livestock rather than selling the crop. Growth for market is discouraged in favor of livestock nutrition.
Military and big game hunters show interest in a negative angle sight system by HH Ommundsen that claims to eliminate distance estimation. The method uses apparent object size with aiming points beneath the target and projects hits from 100 to 8265 yards, prompting claims of a revolution in shooting.
The Fort Collins and Wellington bound Colorado and Southern train 27 now arrives Cheyenne at 7 00 p m instead of 6 50 p m. The notice is from T BE Fisher General Passenger Agent Colorado and Southern Railway Company Denver Colorado 24
A misplayed grounder by an amateur outfielder led to a sequence of improvised baserunning and a critical line from an umpire. The exchange sparked a tense clubhouse moment as teammates discussed what to do next in the aftermath of the inning.
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