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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
3
A lyrical poem describes a forest scene where a maiden follows a forest faun guided by a magical pipe. As the woods swirl and night deepens, her gown tears and the surrounding flora weeps while she becomes bound to the wild music ending in a white sleep in a land of winter.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to induce gentle bowel relief in sick children. It touts a 60 cent bottle, claims safety and universal use from babies to adults, warns against counterfeits, and promotes the California Fig Syrup Company as the only genuine source.
Mrs John Hunter and Mrs Morgan hosted a Wednesday card party with Mrs B RF Morgan and Mrs Thomas Middleman as guests. Prizes in high five went to Mrs David Nimmo Mrs Frank Vreeland and Mrs James Nimmo. A tea followed as guests enjoyed a social hour and refreshments.
Mrs P J Black and her niece Miss Robertson of Boston spent yesterday in Grover Colorado with Mr and Mrs Arthur Black and family. Mrs Amelia Heaney returned from a five months European visit with time in Denmark and the continent. She is at home with her daughter Mrs Walter Bradley.
Mrs Billy Walker hosted the Dickens club for its season opener with nine year members including J M Gilmore H B Patten Lem Ellis J W Lacey C N Potter. The Mystic Maze club with Mrs Leo Leffler as host enjoyed a tea and sewing session. Mrs Nagel will host in two weeks with a guest list including Penman Taylor Hanesworth McCain Stuart Christensen Border Nagel Richardson and others.
At Mrs. W. B. Seaman home the Methodist Aid Society met with 35 members. W. T. Dumm resigned as president and four members were chosen to preside for three months each. St. Mark's Guild discussed bazaar plans and remnant tea. Altar and Rosary Society enjoyed a social at Mrs. McInerney's with 60 ladies. Congregational Missions prepare annual meeting and cafe dinner.
A hopes for a large crowd gathers as a dinner serves creamed chicken pork and pie with tea to follow. An evening Hop Social at the Methodist church invites all to join the crowd and pennies for admission. The Baptist Young People’s Union hosts an evening with a millinery opening and “Mats trimmed while you wait” with new recruits among the gentlemen present.
The land of dead things presents a desert western tale with pioneers, mules, and foggy dust. Indian warriors attack a camp, and troops stage a rescue, offering a film for western fans to judge the setting and craft.
The Orpheum presents The Heaven Path in American Eclair drama with melodrama and strong acting. Three subjects highlight the bill including When Bloodalle a Nestor Indian piece and On Search of Quiet about a country girl and poet lover outwitting an escaped convict, with current events on Saturday night.
A local theater at Capitol Avenue presents Satan a dramatic photoplay about the tempter and humanity from creation to now, running through the week, followed by Hiawatha on Saturday and Sunday. Hiawatha, staged by 150 Indian actors, is praised for reverence and impact, especially for families and schoolchildren studying the tale.
Northwestern University trained pianist and Harmony and Musical History instructor offers private piano lessons and classes. Assistant piano teacher at Northwestern, principal teacher at Austin School of Music, with credentials accepted by major conservatories. Call or write to reserve lesson periods. Robert N. Grace, phone 460, 1616 Capitol Avenue.
The text argues that civilized norms deteriorate in absence of newspaper correspondents, suggesting a flaw in generally accepted civilization. It notes a tendency for bar room chaos to reappear and questions the strength of social order without press oversight.
The Zeppelin company asserts that the new marine dirigible Zeppelin XU could cross the Atlantic without major risk, noting the risk is acknowledged with considerable elasticity in the assessment.
A New York judge states that three drinks a day do not guarantee sobriety and notes that even three drinks together can lead to serious mischief and tragedy. The ruling cautions against assuming alcohol use equates to reliability or safety.
A magistrate questions a prisoner about forging a signature, noting the accused signed another man’s name. The exchange highlights legal confusion over whose name appears on the document.
Two German scientists claim eating chalk could extend life to 100. Life insurance firms consider chalk as a potential entry among preferred risks, signaling possible developments in policy considerations.
A Greek figure envisions a bottle shaped vessel in a dream and plans an Atlantic crossing to New York. He awaits a second dream to locate himself on Broadwer as the journey unfolds.
Miss Carter and Dodge spar in a library as he questions whether men progress after death. She replies that if they do not progress, some men seem useless to die, implying a sharp philosophical exchange about life after death. The scene reveals tension and wit between the two characters.
A prankish tale in the Loudon Telegraph claims a wager with St Louis Bertie over a hat led to a bill large enough to buy five fine hats. The narrator exclaims in mock outrage as he recounts the wife choosing one for herself.
An exchange notes a couple marrying quickly because their car had little gasoline and they were twenty miles from home. The minister was asked to proceed despite the fuel shortage, highlighting a rushed ceremony amid travel strain.
The Suburbanite confessed delays due to two wrecks on the track this morning. The Employer pressed for the other incident and details of the delay.
A Frenchman bows to Sir Edwin Landseer, declaring he is happy to meet him and expresses fondness for his animal subjects, in a moment recorded with period humor and refinement. The anecdote highlights cross channel artistic admiration and polite quips in a refined 19th century setting.
A London Spectator letter from May 1711 describes an academy teaching ladies to wield fans and explores the types of flutter. It notes dancing assemblies where gentlemen chose partners by lottery of the fan, and mentions Boswell Steele Pope and Gry writing about fans, with Gry praising the fan’s invention by Venus.
The piece recalls ancient tobacco practices with pipes and walnut shells, noting tobacco sold by weight in silver. It mentions yeomen in Malmesbury Chippenham market shouting “biggest billings” as they purchased tobacco, and a scene at Sir Robert Poynta's park in Acton where Byles Lines was noted.
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