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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
8
Friends of Mrs Frank Hon learned last night her condition improved after a bout with sophott pneumonia. The crisis passed Wednesday afternoon though doctors warned of possible complications. A consultation Tuesday had given little hope for recovery.
Stephen Bon of Bon Shoe and Clothing Co. returned from Casper and other northern cities. He notes unprecedented building activity with every lot having construction and carpenters in abundance. The Carpenters' union plans a clubhouse and dining room for workers in Casper.
The article promotes Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for coated tongue and liver issues. It links digestive blockage to toxic buildup, headaches, debility, and yellow skin or eyes, claiming the laxative cures uric acid buildup and rheumatic symptoms. It emphasizes the product as an iconic 50 year old remedy widely sold by druggists.
The Cheyenne district court fall term docket reaches forty three cases with two murder indictments likely. Civil cases dominate with divorce actions. six criminal cases listed including grand larceny burglary manslaughter robbery forgery. County jail near capacity as federal inmates are moved to other Wyoming jails due to Leavenworth crowding.
In a listing of city scores, Chicago and Philadelphia tied with two and Detroit won over Boston by one, while Cleveland led New York by four to two and St Louis beat Washington two to four. The National League game between New York and Pittsburg was called on account of darkness.
J C Kinney of Kinney Oil & Refining stops in Cheyenne en route to Casper to inspect wells. Kinney’s firm holds 32 producing wells with five more drilling, and a likely strike within 36 hours. The Laramie county fair showcases farm products, grains, potatoes, and a standout 263 entry fancy work and sewing exhibit.
Supporters of Mayor Mitchel fusion candidate for re election claimed victory after a close contest with William M Bennett who entered the race without organized support The heavy vote turnout defined the primary with 1819 of 2060 districts reporting Mitchel 31042 Bennett 29743
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