13 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
1
Hundreds of North End residents besieged the Metropolitan Coal Company yard in Causeway Street Boston trying to grab coal bags. Workers distributed coal from the opposite street side to ease unrest as police struggled to control the crowd and prevent theft of bags.
The piece explains that split dull and brittle hair results from dandruff caused by a microbe that harms the scalp. Modern science claims a cure with Newhro's Herpicide, sold by druggists, which allegedly relieves itching and leaves hair silky.
The state lecturer and deputy will address the M W A at the old A O U W hall in the Collins Block Monday evening Dec 15. A cordial invitation is extended to all especially A O U W members. Saturday and Sunday admission is 75 cents.
For Wyoming the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday. Cheyenne and vicinity expect clear to fair skies with no precipitation. No significant changes in temperatures noted.
The university glee club held its first rehearsal yesterday with high enthusiasm. Louis Miller visited Moon Lodge No 3 Day before yesterday and returned yesterday morning reporting light snow during the visit.
Report from Washington states the agriculture committee approved an emergency bill to place cattle transport under the department and to allocate 1 million dollars to combat contagious diseases including foot and mouth. William M. Springer of the National Livestock Association pushed the measure, citing expected savings and uniform interstate rules.
Washington Dec 11 The house committee on public lands shelved powers of Massachusetts bill to repeal the desert land, timber and stone and soldiers homestead acts. Arid region members opposed repeal noting potential retardation of development in Colorado and Wyoming. The panel indicated no bill would be reported this session, while discussing future irrigation funding and water rights repeal. The committee did authorize Mendell to report favorably Warren senate survey bill for 64 townships in Big Horn county Wyoming with 16 more proposed.
The report notes warmth attracted insects from winter quarters with mosquitoes seen along the Stinking water in January 1899 during subzero temperatures. It mentions self harm by a person, motorcycle and football games drawing away youthful Americans, a Buffalo News line about health town, and Worcestershire residents declaring centenarians.
Miss Mary Wright and her pupils prepare a Christmas Secrets play for next Friday afternoon at Poul School with primary grades rehearsing. University students visiting lower East Side classes join in welcoming visitors as West Side School plans a December 19 Christmas program to benefit the library. Ireland reports 897,408 pupils provided with places by the National Education commissioners, with average attendance rising to 478,224 in 1900 plus 3,807 last year.
Congress member Shafroth proposes a joint resolution authorizing the President to urge Britain and Venezuela to arbitrate their dispute and pledges U.S. backing for any awards. Reports from La Guayra and Puerto Cabello describe German and British consuls seized, later released, and troop movements as tensions rise.
In Fourt Bear Wye on December 11 an unusual swarm of mosquitoes appeared along the Stinkingwater river below Col. Pickett's ranch. Despite cold weather the insects moved in swarms, explained by active hot sulfur springs along the river warming the air and drawing them out.
Yesterday was oration day at the university with seniors Merriam and Lothian delivering splendid speeches. Professor Peterson praised both for their eloquence and noted they covered themselves with glory.
Holliday's offers a wide selection of Rogers Bros pocket and pen knives along with 1847 knives forks and spoons. City buyers can find both pocket and table cutlery in one convenient location with familiar Holliday's service.
A French bride’s corbeilie features a cameo bracelet given by the groom. Each cameo presents a life like profile of the bride’s father mother brothers and sisters, marking a sentimental era in jewelry fashion.
A rural belief claims a cat scraping eight eight portends death of an animal on the farm soon. Washing its face is read as rain tomorrow, while turning away from the fire signals storms and rain.
Rumor and intrigue ripple through Barotseland as King Lewantka appears in Lilalu wearing a cak hat frock coat and kid gloves with patent boots a walking stick and an umbrella prompting stern reactions from his subjects.
A brief notice reports Holliday's offering canned goods at low prices with no other items featured.
Local market offers a variety of shelled nuts including almonds walnuts and pecans. Fresh stock is available daily at Holli day s, with customers encouraged to stop by for bulk purchases and seasonal mixes.
Local note highlights availability of Saratoga chips and salted peanuts at Holliday's grocery or market, signaling a simple snack item listing in a community notice.
A report states 926 volunteers from La Guayra join armed efforts aboard the Vinots bound for Trinidad. In Paris Texas Otis Parker dies instantly at a telephone from an electric shock while using the instrument. Andrew Sledd leaves Georgia to attend Yale graduate school in advanced classics after controversy over his Atlantic Monthly articles on the negro question.
The Ladies Auxiliary announces its new officers led by President Mrs L H Wright of Rawlins and Vice President Mrs John Marks of Laramie. Secretary Treasurer Mrs Graham Rawlins, Senior Sister Mrs R L Cusack of Rawlins, Junior Sister Mrs Kennedy of Laramie, Guard Mrs John Burns of Laramie. Executive Committee Mrs Cunning s and Mrs Ed Matthews of Laramie. Musician Mrs Simms Laramie. Delegate to National Convention Mrs John Wright with alternate Mrs John Marks, both of Laramie. Subagent Insurance Mrs Hiland of Laramie.
The poem recalls Christmas as a distant, brisk memory. It laments time slipping away and the nostalgia of youth, with dancers, fiddles, and old folks recalling "Ole Time a Georgy." The speaker contrasts present solitude with a bygone celebration, urging the grayheads to swing the old gals again.
Readers learn of a fresh display featuring figs raisins dates citron oranges and lemon pek at Hol with availability and prices noted by the vendor.
A prompt 3 PM kickoff on the university campus, Cheyenne High School and the university team prepare for a fair contest. Captain Mors vows discipline, ground in good condition after light snow, 26 cent admission to offset expenses. Spectators urged to root for their team. Cheyenne’s players hailed as top local youths. Prof Dolbear of Tufts marks 65th birthday after 28 years teaching there, born in Benedict Arnold’s birthplace.
Sir Henry Irving favors tea brewed personally with a costly China brand and carries full tea gear on travels. An early 20th century health ad promises to cure deafness caused by catarrh through constitutional remedies, claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with a $100 offer for any case not cured.
Puritan bread making flour leads all brands in the market, with sales emphasizing its unique quality. Holliday's is the sole retailer noted for offering it, signaling strong distribution and availability through the chain. The item underscores brand prominence in home baking circles.
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