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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1882
Page
8
Reports place strong interest in Wyoming at the Exposition with copper near Elk Mountain and rich ore assays at Laramie Peak. notes on rail excursions, factory plans in Fort Collins, mining leadership in Virginia City, and a Wing Shot contest in Leadville plus a Denver drive park pamphlet and Council Bluffs trade report.
The Denver News lauds Wyoming at the Denver Exposition. Commissioners showcase coal pyramids, pine and spruce sample wood, soda vein, silver and copper ores, red hematite, and abundant minerals. Describes central coal column, arches, and animal heads, with tables of glassware and mineral specimens. Also notes Presbyterian church finances and a mammoth Omaha elevator for the Iowa pool lines.
The Pine Ridge agency crisis centers on Dr. McGillicuddy and tensions with lawless white groups pressing Red Cloud toward conflict. The agent recalls threats, a general council, and a push to deploy troops from Gen. Crook. Four troops of the 3rd Cavalry at Fort Thomas report malarial sickness among men in hot summer conditions.
A roundup of Colorado notes reports the death of Col James Archer president of Denver gas and waterCos in Hot Springs Wagon Wheel Gap Colo A party plans Yellowstone park visit Prairie cattle Co to ship beef from West Las Animas to Kansas City next month with 50000 steers Las Animas county to harvest 100000 bushels of potatoes coke ovens at El Moro running full blast Two hundred fifty ovens strain market demand Denver and Pueblo mowings on prairies Gen J W Denver visiting the city Thirteen prisoners escape Denver city jail Ed Shoon sentenced to life for murder in Las Vegas Denver & New Orleans train withdrawn A new mining journal to be issued at Idaho Springs John Daub murdered on Lari mer street bridge Denver no smallpox Engineers farewell meeting Humphrey Latsinheiser sell 3200 cattle to Adams Gothels at Montrose for 94000 They still hold 1000 head Summit county Ledger notes two Denver teachers summit of Mount Helen about 13500 feet high They are first women to summit the peak Ex-Gov Hoyt favored as republican delegate to Congress from Cheyenne Aug 28
At Charles Coffee's residence the marriage of C. C. Bradford of Texas to Lulu Coffee of the city was performed by Rev. H. S. Hilton. The couple departed on the afternoon train for Texas. Also mentions dental advice and various advertisements for household products and livestock listings in the Mora, Colfax, and nearby areas.
The Sioux plan to depart the agency with 100 lodges on September 7 for a buffalo hunt and threaten to release any hunter found on their reservation on foot. The Black Hills Times notes distrust, predicting uncoordinated hostiles will provoke violent acts if they get a chance, and accuses them of resisting restraint and seeking mischief.
A 500 dollar reward is offered for cures of liver complaints and related ailments when the directions are followed. The pills are sugar coated vegetable tablets sold in large boxes of 30 for 25 cents by JoHN D. West & Co. in Chicago. A free trial package is mailed for an 8 cent stamp.
A newspaper card offers a free cure for youthful errors and nervous weakness. It claims a missionary in South America discovered a great remedy and asks readers to mail an addressed envelope to Rev Joseph T. Inman in New York City or send to 981 Arch St in Philadelphia.
Dare & Collins promote enamel for teeth to prevent decay and strengthen gums. They advertise Addams & Glover’s Compound Cough Syrup as a trusted remedy, claiming physician lineage and broad endorsement. Also promoting building lots with monthly payments and warranty deeds by J. C. Barr...
J C Baird, attorney at law in Cheyenne Wyoming, reports obtaining mining patents and handling all related legal business.
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