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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1889
Page
12
The notice outlines subscription terms for The Weekly Sun and A Slack edition. It lists a one year six months term and three months installments with specified rates and terms. The message emphasizes minimums and payment cadence for ongoing readership.
New York Herald notes Wyoming's entry as a potential state for a Republican delegate. The brief comment suggests political maneuvering and possible advancement in party affairs.
The prize fight drew attention as authorities arrested an escaped murderer en route to the contest scene. This incident linked the criminal to the event and halted further plans.
Heavy shipments of cattle abroad will relieve this country of a large portion of its surplus and will no doubt have a favorable effect upon range cattle.
Sullivan cannot pass through Chicago without knocking out a bar keeper. The booze served by the keeper promises to lay out the slugger in the ensuing consequence, hinting at a brewing feud and potential comeuppance.
The Johns Town commission releases a statement showing total relief provided to sufferers to date totals two million two hundred thousand dollars.
The Omaha Republican accuses Democrats of sparing blame for the demise of their former organ, arguing they refused to support a once strong paper and now regret its end.
Blaine rises early and reads the papers and handles private and public correspondence before reaching his office at eight. The description emphasizes his morning habits and workload.
Pierre Lorillard returns from St Louis where he and other tobacco makers plan to form a trust to control trade. Two firms in St Louis with annual business around $30 million are target partners for the consolidation.
Joan L Sullivan's father speaks proudly of his son's achievements and early training. He recalls advising the boy never to back down, saying O Sullivans never retreat and to stay worthy of their blood. John often faced challenges as a youth and sometimes defeated opponents much larger than himself.
A Wasuincron report to the Omaha Bee suggests upcoming changes in the land office as new special agents reveal frauds linked to General Sparks reform era. Officials refuse to disclose reports while the president and Secretary Noble consider halting the inquiry until many registers and receivers are replaced.
Tue Casper humorously mocks the Rawlins Journal over Carbon county election results. The piece notes a proposed fusion plan between Republicans and Democrats to form a mixed delegation for Cheyenne, which would shift constitution work. Democrats declined, inviting GOP advantage and potential redrawing.
Red Cloud speaks on July Fourth at Chadron, urging harmony between his people and settlers. He denounces broken treaties and white pressure to cede land, asserts ownership, seeks friendship, and ends with a wish for future harmony.
Opinion piece praising Secretary Noble for reversing harsh homestead policies. It argues his actions restored fair treatment of settlers, promoted open settlement, and supported western development, reflecting on political contrast with Cleveland era. The piece credits Noble and President Harrison ally Carrison for cabinet choices and frontier progress.
The article critiques Governor Lowry for mishandling Mississippi militia during the Sullivan Kilrain incident. It notes rewards offered for Sullivan and Kilrain, with Sullivan’s reward set at 1000 dollars while Kilrain’s is nominal since he did not fight. The piece suggests the governor’s actions were aimed at saving face amidst conflict.
The pugilists and their friends rode the New Orleans and Northwestern Railway to a battleground amid talk of canceling its franchise. The line faced harsh criticism for poor accommodations and lack of water on the return trip, provoking strong reactions from the sporting community and Governor Lowry.
The editorial reflects anger over Peck the ex assistant United States attorney’s removal and recalls his past legal battles from fence enclosures to land preemption. It portrays Peck as tenacious, cites forged documents, and warns of renewed protest against his government discharge.
Florence Nightingale is 69 years old and described as an invalid who seldom leaves home yet maintains a lively interest in current events and handles extensive correspondence from around the world.
Miss Many WaANNAMAKEM, daughter of the postmaster general, will debut in Washington society next fall. She is not yet out of her teens, but she is an accomplished girl of beauty with an excellent education and skills in music and languages.
English syndicates, after acquiring most major breweries and salt works, are said to be negotiating to purchase Delmonico's restaurants in New York. The talks suggest a broader push into prominent American dining assets.
A fragment questions a fiendish plot behind a transaction and wonders if British syndicates seek harm to the nation through its stomachs. The wording implies a conspiratorial fear about foreign influence and national danger centered on food supply.
African explorer Henry M. Stanley is due in London by September with a lecture tour. The first talk is planned for early October with $250 per night in London and $400 per night in the provinces.
In a Washington Post letter Fred Douglas says he did not seek the ministerial post to Port au Prince but will fulfill duties if appointed. He expresses no sympathy with critics who question President Harrison’s motives and argues he could serve usefully abroad.
The article notes conspirators aim to block prosecution and fear Burke will squeal if held in Cook County. It cites circumstantial evidence pressing Burke toward becoming a state’s witness to save his neck.
The text argues Kilrain failed due to paper reputation and weaker running compared to Charlie Mitchell, both skilled pedestrians, with Mitchell proven in France. Sullivan remains the world champion and a rematch with Baltimore’s swift runner is deemed nonsense.
An instructional essay on cultivating flowers and house plants. It stresses not overextending gardens, ensuring ample sunlight and proper atmosphere, and details watering practices. It notes rain water over hard water, timing, and cleanliness, with emphasis on soil moisture and drainage for healthy growth.
Garden guidance from George C. Watson on caring for house plants with daytime temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees and nighttime 40 to 45 degrees. Advice covers light exposure, fresh air, and best practices for reviving wilted cut flowers using hot water before rehydrating in lukewarm rain water.
A Toledo Blade writer observes a blind couple who marry and walk each evening just before twilight. The man, Saxon in bearing, leads with a cane while the woman, with a face both sad and serene, clings to him as they pass the observer’s window. They have never seen light or each other, yet remain devoted spouses sharing a world of darkness.
The New York World describes George Gould as cautious and reserved despite sudden access to millions. Friends note his illiberal character and strict self discipline while he navigates Wall Street life with firm resolve.
A physician cites a neighbor's decade long insomnia tied to moon phases. The middle aged woman sleeps well during new moon and wanes as the moon wanes, waking during full phases and dark periods alike, with total wakefulness until the next moon cycle begins.
Henry Labouchere recalls a boyish escapade when he visited the largest hotel in Eton with extra money and private room. He ordered a bowl of punch and poured the contents into a basement cupboard, awaiting the effects of the strong liquor.
A narrator describes ordering multiple bowls of punch, paying a sovereign, ten shillings for a private parlor, and tipping the waiter in a vivid, boastful scene. He leaves in high spirits, certain all eyes are upon him, and vows not to return.
A country cousin visits a fancy lunch where a six year old boy imitates flattery. He praises pates grapes candy and the hostess’s decor to please his mother, then tearfully explains he wished to echo her praise after overhearing compliments.
The New York Tribune notes actors earn about fifty dollars weekly only rarely. many lose months of work. Dress, travel, and living costs cut earnings further, while agencies maintain large rosters of actors and crew. Managers request auditions from agents who vet unemployed talent and photos, then pick finalists.
In 1859 or 1860 colored residents of the city planned to gift a gold watch to Joshua A. Giddings of Ohio but could not raise enough for a chain. Rev Dr Henry Highland Garnett recalls their improvisation to cover the omission and the amused reaction at Shiloh church.
The St Louis Globe Democrat outlines a quick teat to judge authenticity using a dot on paper and a pencil. If the dot appears as a single mark through the diamond the stone is likely real. a scattered pattern indicates a likely fake. Alcohol can bleach or reveal color treatments on blue or yellow stones.
A fragment notes 1 200 persons in the Smith unit as part of a United group. The text is incomplete and provides limited context about the demographic count.
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