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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1883
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts a male tonic labeled Felix Liver Invigorator. It promises cures for weakness, nervous prostration, bladder issues, and sexual ailments. The copy lists Dr. Felix and a San Louis, Ho address, urging home treatment and refunds.
A weekly lead discusses conflicting reports on the Grand Lake shooting involving J. G. Mills. Denver accounts portray Mills as a masked killer, while Georgetown sources offer a more favorable view. The Grand Lake episode may reflect a broader feud, with Day initiating the first shots and Mills claimed to have aimed at seizing records, prompting speculation about motives and subsequent legal maneuvering.
W H O Vanderbilt adds one hundred thousand to Vanderbilt University’s endowment, totaling $700,000. The donation’s income will fund a technical school tied to mining and civil engineering. Also notes on Jefferson Davis health, Johann Strauss nationality switch, and Queen Victoria’s retirment mood. Personal journalism praised by Trinidad News. Signed by Olney Newell.
An early product listing notes various pests like flies roaches ants and rats cleared out by Rough on Rats 5c and claims cures for bladder and urinary ailments with Buchupaiba priced at $1 indicating a circa 19th century patent medicine advertisement with sensational health claims and inexpensive tonics.
Florestan Cologne is described as grateful to invalids for its refreshing scent without the sickening effect of most perfumes. The note highlights the fragrance as gentle and suitable for those with sensitivities.
A land office map outlines a 100 mile line from the Union Pacific bridge at Fort Steele, paralleling the North Platte to the Seminole oil springs near Searight’s ranch. Rumors name a new road or Union Pacific survey project, but the core facts confirm strong oil resources and potential revenue for the territory.
Widely circulated letters praise Dr Fishblatt as a premier western physician. Foremen, railroad workers, clergymen, and farmers recount relief from consumption catarrh and lung ailments after his medicines and treatment.
Coroner Chaffin travels from Goodwin ranch to Laramie county Wyoming for an inquest into carpenter Geo Smith’s death by drowning in Horse creek Sunday evening. The jury finds death was by premeditated self harm after testimony from Isaac Bard and ranchman O P Goodwin.
Local shop promotes flood sale offering glassware draperies and related items at the lowest possible prices. Emphasizes broad affordability and quality to appeal to all customers.
Craig, Davis & Co report the Platte river bridge at Fairbank may move from the contracted 118 foot span due to insufficient rock embankment for foundations. A longer bridge may be built at a nearby site with improved south side approaches, while the Sunrise copper mine expands with a new shaft, steam ore drawing, and resumed smelting planned for the 16th using charcoal and coke in the furnace.
Catholic circles in Pennsylvania favor Bishop O'Hara of Scranton as Rome's choice to grant the pallium and succeed Archbishop Wood. The unconfirmed speculation centers on the senior bishop of the province and potential appointment.
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