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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1883
Page
5
The verses describe a calm autumn night at sea from a clipper ship named Pound for China. A dreamlike mood fills the calm waters as moonlight and starlight illuminate the scene. The speaker experiences a sacred visitation by an angelic spirit guiding and comforting them through life's trials.
The territory’s press highlights Chapter 83, Page 483 of Wyoming’s compiled laws on medical practice. It warns against practicing without a genuine medical diploma recorded with the county register of deeds, while noting allowances for remote areas and family remedies.
The Fort Collins Courier notes widespread disappointment in both parties over the senatorial contest losses. Republicans in Larimer County prefer Patterson over Bowen or Tabor, with many discouraged and vowing not to vote Republican again. Democrats and Republicans condemn corrupting influences in Colorado politics.
The Kansas City Indicator notes cattlemen favor lighter beeves weighing 1500 pounds and under, arguing big 1800 to 2000 pound steers are out of fashion. It praises rapid, efficient markets where early maturation with less feed wins. Brown's Iron Bitters is advertised as a universal tonic.
In Laramie the local “national game” draws social interest with gloves and hosiery traded in bets while a Knights of Honor lodge seeks formation. In Rawlins a stage of weather and rail life is noted with coal prices dropping and a post office being established at Milton. A Wyoming-wide note reports cattle, sheep losses from storms, mountain lions preying on flocks, and a herdman’s battle with a lion.
The Northern Pacific extends thirty miles west from Merrill Montana. The Denver Rio Grande Salt Lake line nears completion this month leaving a small gap. A Chicago capitalists' new railroad plans a Chicago to Pike County Missouri line. Mexican authority grants a national railway charter across Tehuantepec. Rates set for tourist travel include Chicago to western initial points 20 dollars, St Louis to Kansas City 12, western routes to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs 30, making Chicago round trip 350.
An advertisement promises a free physician remedy for nervous disorders and early decay. It cites a missionary discovery in South America and urges sending a self addressed envelope to Rev. JosErr T. InMAN in New York City for the cure. A Philadelphia address is listed for Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer.
Texas and Dodge markets report high demand for yearlings and two year olds with yearling prices around 12 to 13 dollars and two year olds up to 17 50 to 20 dollars. Buyers from northern states compete with Texas holders who stay firm on prices as cattle outlook remains favorable and rail access promises year round shipping.
North Park reports rapid settlement from the Miner. John G. Springer appointed postmaster of Teller. Electric light expanding to Leadville mines. Local residents suffer from frost injuries after a severe freeze. Last Saturday recorded the coldest day at 44 below at 7 a m. Cattle lack water as streams freeze and snow is scarce for feed. Colden's liquid beef tonic advertised as remedy for fever and debility. Sleigh bells heard on the street.
Farewell Mamie bids tearful adieu in a devotional verse from Cheyenne dated January 6 1932. The Johnson County article accuses W E Holleman of usurping county offices by certificates of election while Carwile Canton and Jackson figures loom amid local prosperity and mining prospecting.
A display in Holt's bookstore shows a map tracing H. B. Kellys land holdings on the Chugwater. The map covers four townships with 36 sections each, showing 2,400 acres of bottom lands along about ten miles of the Chugwater. It notes fifteen quarter sections acquired by purchase or entry under homestead and pre emption laws, with Kelly owning most via purchase except three he entered. The work is by C. W. Brown, county surveyor, assisted by Wilbur C. Sampson, and is handsomely framed.
Manager Higgs of the Texas Refrigerator Company argues dressed beef offers savings from slaughter to market, with 300 refrigerator cars soon planned and Cheyenne seen as a hub for eastern markets. The piece notes potential rail freight dynamics, slaughterhouses near Union Pacific lines, and broader industry profitability.
George W. Keeler becomes general agent for Union Pacific with Philadelphia as headquarters and will oversee New Jersey and Pennsylvania operations starting February 1. The piece notes brutal January days in 1883 and provides figures on North American street railways with 515 companies, 35,000 workers, 18,000 cars, 8,000 miles of track, 1.21 billion passengers, and over 150 million dollars in railway capital.
Why Welcome What makes Floreston Cologne welcome on every lady's toilet table is its lasting fragrance and rich flowery odor.
Brooklyn mother recounts nearly losing her baby to cholera infantum before using Parker's ginger tonic. A few spoonfuls cured the infant and periodic doses keep them well. Physicians praise the tonic as a ferruginous preparation aligning with various medical schools. Brown's iron bitters.
Crittenton's immense medicine warehouse houses Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs colds influenza and bronchitis. The remedy is praised as an absolute specific for respiratory ailments and sold by druggists nationwide at fifty cents to one dollar. J J Mitchell Ludlowville NY notes stock of Hale's Honey of Horehound and Pike's Toothache Drops with high satisfaction.
For decades Brown's Bronchial Troches are promoted as direct relief for inflamed throat parts and coughs. The text claims physicians recommend them and attest to satisfaction after long use, selling at 25 cents a box nationwide.
Fragmentary page notes show garbled lines about a student, funds, a minister and chants. The legible items mention a movement or event and continued business in a tense, smoke filled environment. Names and specifics remain unreadable.
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