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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1882
Page
4
The readable text sketches a chaotic scene with references to courts, jail, and a wedding, mentioning a young woman, an accomplice, and charges. It implies a case involving vice, larceny, and a public scandal tied to Brooklyn jail and an official inquiry, but many details are unclear.
The Post Office Department clarifies recent rulings on short paid and request letters. It notes that letters short-paid are not forwarded and may be returned if no writer clue exists, and that returns hinge on letters bearing indorsed name and address.
A giant man boards a southbound train and menaces the conductor and brakeman. A pale young man sits reading as the giant demands the cost of his hat. A quiet, blue-eyed passenger draws a revolver and orders, drop that hat, or I’ll kill you, then forces the aggressor to sit and ride in silence. The scene ends with the bully cowed and compliant for the remainder of the journey.
The Louisiana State Lottery Company invites public notice of its monthly scheme giving a $75,000,760 prize fund across 760 tickets at $5 each. Franchise secured for educational and charitable aims, with a $1,000,000 capital and $550,000 reserve, overseen by Gen. G. T. Beauregard and Gen. Jubal Early. Drawing in New Orleans on November 14, 1882.
Advertises West's Nerve and Brain Treatment by Dr E G addressing hysteria dizziness convulsions nervous headache mental depression memory loss impotence and premature old age. One box per month one dollar or six boxes five dollars mailed prepaid with a six box guarantee and money back offer from Georg e W Horl druggist Cheyenne Wyoming.
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