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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1883
Page
3
The text fragment lists varied goods and items such as boxes, water bags, soaps, mirrors, and other domestic commodities. It mentions ranchmen and stock, with scattered phrases about quantities and handling, but lacks a coherent event or specific action.
Leadville calls for more clergymen to balance gamblers while Collins fair receipts near $1,000 may cover expenses. The Leadville Democrat sells at auction for $6,500 to Chronicle owners. Montana Governor Cresby warns of a stockmen vs Catfish Sioux clash with 600 Sioux marching toward the Little Missouri. Cattle trade shifts as ad valorem duty on Mexican breeding cattle is removed. Chicago hog slaughter totals rise from 1,493,000 to 1,594,000 year to date. Frendsen, a section foreman, loses a thumb at Medicine Row. amputation performed. Agriculture Dept releases pamphlets on contagious cattle diseases. Kate Field tours Colorado mining districts with notes loom. Colorado Senator Hill praised for knowledge on precious metals. Post office changes: Sutjor, Carbon Co. Wyoming. Alexander J. Via appointed postmaster. Douglas, Carbon Co. discontinued. Davis’ ranch in Laramie Co. gains postmaster George P. Guitteau. President Arthur’s party finds a stark cabin on a deserted ridge en route to the National Park. November North American Review to feature Norvin Green on telegraph management and a critical John Brown piece by Rev. David Utter.
The piece argues for building a mercantile smelter to help small claim holders and miners sell ore. It notes thousands of tons on dumps with no avenue to reduce ore, which discourages miners and pushes them to seek other fields. It states Wyoming copper ore is world class and a smelter would revive industry and confidence.
The Tribune Tribune column extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a safe medicine that maintains stomach and bowel function and keeps kidneys and liver active. It claims it prevents and cures disease and even bonds, urging readers to see other column for more details.
Col Wallace of Newcastle Pa arrived after traveling in the west to inspect and promote a railroad from the Union Pacific to Yellowstone Park. He toured key sites with John R. Bothwell and A. J. Bothwell, notes the park’s wonders, and cites a projected line from Rawlins to Wind River, with thirteen engineers surveying. Also reports incorporation of the Nebraska Silica Manufacturing company in Omaha with Wyoming operations planned.
Light for Laramie agent W T H Root of the Sperry electric light motor and car brake company canvasses Laramie businesses proposing a planter with one to five dynamos. The plan would sell each consumer his right for all time and run a 30 day trial with replacement if unsatisfied. Arc lights rated at 2000 candle power. 10 to 15 lights already contracted, aiming for 20.
An advertisement promises a free cure for youth errors nervous weakness and early decay. A self addressed envelope is requested to send to Rev Josefu T Inman Station D New York City for the remedy discovered by a missionary in South America.
Park Pioneer reports massive timber fires beyond the Big Blackfoot in Montana. North to the Flathead River south fork, about a hundred miles of forest burn with fierce flames. Cattle and wildlife flee as smoke thickens, reducing visibility to a hundred yards, and flames leap 150 feet across the river at the Big Blackfoot.
A broad view on Union Pacific operations contrasts high freight and passenger costs with slow cross-country travel and extortionate fares. The piece argues high charges hinder Pacific coast growth and flood the system with complaints from rail workers. It also notes Sunday opening controversies in Greeley and parodies cries from patent medicine ads.
The piece urges readers in good times and bad to consider Parker's Ginger Tonic for stomach, liver, and kidney issues, claiming it would help many miserable people avoid more medicines.
Rawlies Journal cites official sources disputing abandonment rumors. It claims Fort Washakie will be expanded to twice its present size, becoming Wyoming’s second largest and most important post after Fort Russell.
Boomerang reports rumors of stock shipments via Union Pacific from this section. One tale claims Rock Creek yards west of Laramie will be enlarged next spring and fitted with patent chutes aiding cattle loading. Another rumor suggests moving Rock Creek facilities further west, possibly to Aurora, though officials say no decision has been made.
A prominent Oregon party member reports dull times in farming areas due to a partial wheat crop failure. Winter-killed wheat and a dry season reduced yields, limiting cash flow as new settlers drift eastward.
A letter received by the County Attorney recounts the murder of John M. Wensel by Mosier in 1868. The writer says Johnnie left in good health, mentions a Wyoming trip with Updyke and Hosack, laments Mosier’s alleged brutality, and thanks authorities for burial and care. The tone condemns the killer and recalls the tragedy.
Notice to taxpayers that the 1883 tax roll has been placed in the hands of the County Treasurer for collection. Taxes are due at Cheyenne office and payable by November 3, 1883. delinquent taxes incur a 10 percent penalty plus collection costs.
Notice is given that Leroy P. Barnard has filed final proof for preemption No 1121 to prove residence and cultivation of the north half of the southeast quarter and other parcels in section 1 township 8 north range 62 west. Proof will be made before the register at Cheyenne on October 22, 1883. Witnesses: Charles T. Hopper Howard Murdock Edward J. Stevens Marcus Sanborn Ep ar W. Mann.
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