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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
13
In a wartime appeal dated April 6, the article urges readers to buy the Third Liberty Loan Bonds to support the war effort. It compares the Hun’s atrocities to Allied actions and emphasizes bonds as safe government securities, urging every resident to participate and invest a dollar if possible.
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx calls Wyoming residents to subscribe to the Third Liberty Loan to fund WWI efforts. He asserts the war’s defense of freedom, Christianity, and national destiny against Prussian militarism, urging patriotic sacrifice and large subscriptions. The proclamation, dated March 6, 1918, emphasizes national unity and the duty of citizens to back the fight.
Sublet area Anglican societies lead by example in War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds purchases. They plan a large sale event on April 13 at Bubdlet to aid the Red Cross with 500 tickets issued and strong local representation from Kemmerer anticipated.
Early today a prominent citizen delegation seized George A Toby at the Short Line depot for allegedly making seditious anti war remarks. He was paraded on a box through Center and Main with a sign pledging opposition to the draft and Liberty Loans, while crowds watched and hissed.
The record lists Liberty Bond issues dated 1917 with maturities to 1947 and 1947 terms, different redemption options, and tax exemptions including estate and inheritance taxes. It notes 5 percent and 4 percent gold bonds, redemption start dates and exemption points, plus a 10 25 year percent gold bond issued in 1917 with November 1 1927 redemption option.
Dr Evan Kane of Pennsylvania urges killing dogs or imposing an extreme dog tax to curb canine ownership for war funds. He cites ten million US dogs consuming up to 1 million dollars yearly in food. He labels dogs unprofitable, dangerous nuisances, and sheep killers, urging Congress to act. Also reviews George M Cohan's Seven Keys to Baldpate as a notable photoplay, with a New Kemmerer Theatre showing Sunday matinee and night.
Proclamation by mayor Peter Gordon Jr ordering an election in Kemmerer Wyoming on the second Tuesday in May for town officers. The document sets precincts, term lengths, and voting hours, with officials James P. Roberson and T. James Robenerro named, and notes the 1918 date.
A compilation of quips and observations from wartime society. The piece jests about profiteers, conscription, pay for boxers, and political stances. It jokes on pacifism, recall of troops, and a note about the removal of the young drummer boy from Civil War imagery.
The death of A. A. LeRoux followed a severe influenza bout and complications after a lapse in health. His remains were shipped from Salt Lake City to Kemmerer for funeral services at St Patrick's Church with six pallbearers. Surviving children totaled six, with Nellie LeRoux previously passing away. The family planned to place the children with relatives in Evanston after funeral arrangements.
Washington announces an order effective April 1 1918 barring mailing of parcels connected to the American Expeditionary Forces unless approved by the proper commander. The notice includes local Kemmerer Wyoming sanitation orders to clean premises and remove ashes and garbage the week of April 3 1918 with penalties for noncompliance. Mayor Payer Gordon signs the proclamation.
Mrs T. Taliaferro Jr of Rock Springs chairs the Wyoming Woman's Liberty Loan committee and has received a message from Mrs W G McAdoo, chair of the National Woman's Liberty Loan committee, congratulating the Cheyenne conference and praising the recent gathering for its complete organization.
Turmoil described as a government price surge hits basic goods. A man plans to present a memorandum to the county board in April detailing a farm project by Junction of the Monroe Halland with Clinton, aiming at experimental farming near Beckwith. The note cites inflation and the farmer’s role in rising costs.
John A Pfisterer district manager for the Wyoming district of Woodmen of the World has been in Kemmerer this week making arrangements for the initiation of a camp in the city. He notes several members in Kemmerer and nearby areas, with the nearest camp currently at Ble Piney. Pfisterer expects a large prosperous camp soon. Buy a Thrift Stamp today.
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