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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
5
The Day urges readers to buy Third Liberty Loan Bonds starting April 6 to support the war. It frames bonds as safe, patriotic financial duty, contrasting Allied atrocities with U S. savings, urging every resident to participate and send funds at a favorable rate.
Acting Governor Frank L. Houx urges Wyoming residents to subscribe to the third Liberty Loan to fund World War I. He frames war bonds as a duty tied to national principles, Christianity, and the fight against Prussian militarism, urging “dollar proof” patriotism and conformance with the war effort.
Sublet area Anglican groups mobilize members to exceed prior war bond totals. They plan a Third Liberty Loan sale, amid high enthusiasm as Austrian societies host an April 13 Red Cross benefit at Bubdlet with 500 tickets issued and strong Kemmerer representation anticipated.
A Pocatello crowd seized Geo A Toby this afternoon after allegations of seditious and disloyal remarks. He opposed the draft and Liberty Loans and allegedly predicted the Kaiser would reach Paris on Easter Sunday. Toby was marched through downtown, publicly humiliated with a sign, as hundreds looked on.
The notice lists Liberty Bond options from 1917 including 5 percent and 4 percent gold bonds dated 1917 due 1947 with redemption after June 15 and tax exemptions for estate and inheritance taxes. It also mentions a 30 year 4 percent fire bond and a second Liberty loan 10 25 year 5 percent bonds dated 1917 due 142 with redemption after November 1 1927, noting exemptions and tax considerations.
Dr Evan Kane of Pennsylvania urges killing dogs to help win the war or impose an ultra high dog tax to bar ownership except for the ultra rich. He cites ten million dogs consuming up to 1 million dollars annually and calls them unprofitable luxuries and nuisances. Also reports on George M Cohan's new film Seven Keys to Baldpate and its reception, noting it as a mystery farce at the New Kemmerer theatre with matinee and evening showings.
Proclamation by Mayor Peter Gordon Jr ordering an election in Kemmerer Wyoming on the second Tuesday in May for mayor and two council seats. The notice designates Precinct No. 1 at the Town Hall with polling from early morning until seven PM. The document, dated 1918, names Town Clerk James Robenorro and outlines officer terms and voting logistics.
Camera Snap Shots and another round up present a mosaic of wartime opinions. A pacifist joke about marrying for draft avoidance contrasts with reminiscence on John L. Sullivan’s era earnings. Victor Berger bids troop recall from France while Canada is teased in election talk. A Wyoming note praises troops, Wheatland Times warns of jail headlines, and Billy Sunday’s France plans spark debate. The piece also laments the fading of the youngest drummer boy and recalls Civil War era postwar debates.
Funeral rites for A. A. LeRoux were conducted in Kemmerer with burial in the Hammon plot beside his wife. Surviving six children aged 15 and younger were cared for by relatives. The article also notes a humorous aside about a man named Ward who fled to Rawlings then faced U S authorities, and a local family council deciding the children's care and return to Evanston.
Postmaster General issues a 1918 order restricting mail parcels linked to the American Expeditionary Forces and Liberty Loan activities. The Kemmerer Wyoming city notice commands property owners to clean premises and haul away winter ashes and garbage the week of April 3 1918 under penalty of nuisance prosecution.
The Wyoming Woman's Liberty Loan committee chaired by Mrs. T. & Taliaferro Jr. of Rock Springs has received eight messages from Mrs. W. G. McAdoo, chairman of the National Woman's Liberty Loan committee, congratulating on the successful Cheyenne conference and full organization follow-up.
TNTHAIN announces that Junction of the Monre Halland will present the regiment to the board of county commissioners at the April meeting. After approval, they will move to their ranch near Beckwith where, with his brother Clinton, they will pursue seasonal farming. Inflation follows government bonds and raises commodity prices. The man who can lend to the government contributes to higher food costs.
John A. Pfisterer, Wyoming district manager for Woodmen of the World, was in Kemmerer this week arranging initiation of a local camp. He noted nearby members and said the nearest camp is at Ble Piney. Pfisterer expects a large, prosperous Kemmerer camp soon and urges thrift stamp purchases.
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