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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
9
Health officials report the city’s flu situation easing with only seven homes under quarantine. Dr. C. D. Stafford notes effective measures but warns against complacency as quarantine signs remain in place for the current cases. Steve Hirko returns from army service, while Roy Taylor does business in Kemmerer.
A local document discusses Mrs Temmerer’s illness and the impact of an epidemic. It emphasizes early bed rest warm ventilation and thorough bowel elimination to prevent spread, noting experiences of Mrs Smith and Mrs Legith and urging proactive care to protect public health.
Dr. J. B. Newland survived a severe car crash that sent him through a storm curtain into a river. He was rushed to Marquis Hospital with bruises but woke and spoke at his bedside, expecting to return to duty after repairs to the vehicle.
J A Pohjala a longtime Kemmerer resident and Finland native died early Monday. The mid aged photographer ran a successful business with branches in Babbitt and Camber, and recently visited the Lincoln County Mine ore area. He was survived by family in the region and had a storied career in the local photo studios.
A long editorial urges support for a three million dollar state bond issue to fund road building for returning soldiers. It argues good roads serve national readiness and employment, noting federal matching funds and preference for veterans in hiring. The piece previews the TWENTY-SECOND election date and promises more details in the CAMERA.
Fragmentary notice describes a draft board office compromised by a raid and an officer’s involvement. The text mentions Cheyenne and a county board, with references to individuals Oakey and Dr Biattords in a confusing recount of events and alleged charges.
Overseas first local boy Pfeifer of Kemmerer recalls enlisting May 1 1917 after America entered World War I. He trained at Fort Logan and Kelly Field before shipping from Rockaways to France aboard the Pannonia. He saw air raids in London, served with the 1st American observation group near Toul, witnessed aces like Rickenbacker and Lufberry, and returned home via Camp Mills and Camp Kearny discharged March 25.
Mrs. T R Jones reports a telegram from her son in law Wilson F McDill saying he landed in New York en route to Camp Milla. He served with the 1st Ambulance Co from Salt Lake before joining the 147th Ambulance Co and acting Major over the Rochambeau base hospital in France. He was the company doctor at Sublet Cumberland and Bip Plney and is remembered by Kemmerer residents.
An official statement from Professor Burch cites authority for reopening plans on Monday. The report notes fears of contagion in classrooms and mentions Dr. J A advising cautious measures while noting limited serious illness.
Washington April 1 Terms of payment in the new Victory Liberty Loan announced Friday are the most liberal yet. Deferred payments may be stretched over six months from May 10 to Nov 11 with ten percent due at application by May 19 and July 14, followed by four installments of twenty percent on Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 7, and Nov 11. Accrued interest on deferred installments will be due with each installment date.
Roy Johnson departs for Salt Lake City on the eleventh of the month for duties with the prominent group at Lead home Franc Muh. He will be away for an extended period as he joins a core team in Utah.
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