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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1910
Page
5
The story describes peanuts becoming a social fad in Newport society as elites embrace the snack despite its origins in ridicule. It notes the shift from tavern and terrapin fare to incinerated goobers, driven by fashion, with vendors raising prices due to the extra fire required to roast them.
The passage sketches theatre patrons cracking peanuts during performances. It foresees New Port taking the advantage after the season and imagines box seats thundering with cheers and even tossing peanut bags at a performer.
D. C. Stanfield announces the sale of the Wyoming Adjustment Company to Mr. J. W. Dell and thanks friends and patrons for their support.
Textile listing notes Panama wide chiffon in 15 inch width offered by WM Myers D G Co.
Richmond Sept 24 Petitions circulate seeking pardon for Israel Mangold 75 father of 56 children owner of an 8000 acre mountain estate valued around 50000 serving an eight year term for shooting his eldest legitimate son when the boy resisted correction six years ago The plea says the aged man wishes to settle affairs before death and avoid intestacy An investigation found Mangold’s children living with their mothers in cabins on the land He grew enraged at intrusions into his family affairs.
Washington reports the 1909 mortality rate at 15 per 1 000 population, the lowest in U S history, with a four tenths of one percent drop from 1908 figures. Officials cite widespread uniform mortality distribution and no major epidemics except local outbreaks.
A large cat hidden in a tree in Des Moines leaped onto a chantecler hat worn by Miss Lucy Livingston, injuring her face. The Drake University freshman, from Garden Grove, required a surgeon to close facial wounds.
Panama manufacture announces a 43 inch wide fabric called Chievon Panama leading colors in a color range through William Myers D G Co. The notice highlights product versatility for drapery and upholstery with emphasis on width and color options.
In Hammond a divorce case in Lake County Superior Court follows a complex sequence. Mrs Star McKeown Welker Martin Welker seeks annulling her marriage to Lidgoln Welker after prior unions and a bigamous second marriage. She argues the Martin marriage was invalid and pursues lawful remarriage steps with proof presented by Sheppin Co.
Denver gears up for the first West electrical show under Colorado Electric Club at the Auditorium beginning October 8. Exhibits from across the nation total nearly a million dollars with notable operators and inventors, including an illuminated Franklin kite scene, a massive lighted bell, and a long lighted American flag along Champa Street. The program features Innes Band, an electric vaudeville theatre, and demonstrations of high voltage safety, plus a full electric house by Denver Gas and Electric Company.
The Albany evening concerts attract a large crowd of music lovers and the public shows strong attendance for live performances.
Advertisement tests TYZ TIZ foot remedy via Mrs Crockett of Jeffersonville, noting walking downstairs after a second treatment and promising quick relief. Claims draw out poisonous exudations, unlike powders, with claimed daily use and 26 cents per box. Sold by Wal ter Luther Dod Co Chicago and Sanda Drug Co Palace Pharmacy.
New York reports the 79 year old Indiana judge John B Tarkington, father of Booth Tarkington, has wed Linda Schults of Indianapolis. The pair honeymoon at Kennebunkport before staying a few days at the Hotel Walcott. The judge joked about motive and declined further questions.
Real estate notice states four lots with two houses offered for immediate sale priced at 1500 dollars. Houses rent for 22 dollars monthly. Contact G.8. Octaver at phone 574 for arrangements.
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