Third Liberty Loan Great Drive Begins On Historic April 16
The third Liberty loan drive opens April 11 in Wyoming, led statewide by Patrick Sullivan of Casper and locally in Lincoln County by P. J. Quealy. The issue totals three billion dollars with a non convertible bond, interest 1 4 percent, and the goal to exceed quota. The campaign, tied to the nation’s entry into WWI, urges full public effort from all organizations and citizens to fund the war. The Wyoming program pledges ongoing updates from THE CAMERA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Patrick Sulliva
Casper
Lincoln County
P. J. Quealy
Wyoming
Consistent Unionism and Loyal Support During War
A speech extols orderly unionism and its duty to support government and allies. It argues union members owe undivided, self sacrificing support to protect government principles, noting the nation benefits from union influence and the effort must continue to defeat Prussianism.
Return of Mrs. Stanley Murdock from Larchwood Ranch
Mrs. Stanley Murdock returns from Larchwood Iowa with Master Woodrow for the winter. He remains at the ranch at the mouth of Basfork north and east of Piney until school ends. The note ends with a call to patriotic duty and dollar patriotism.
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Stanley Murdock
Larchwood
Woodrow
Hilrem
Murdock
Baatfork
Piney
Many Kemmerer Boys Depart For American Lake Camp
A crowd bid farewell at the depot as Kemmerer and Lincoln county youths prepared to train for service in France, with a two-car rookie contingent joining a soldier special. Leaving Kemmerer were Chester Jt. Bunker, Mark Twitchel, Frank Coziah, Jasper Poisini, Peter Colter, James Wardell, Hugh Idell, William Thompson, Joseph Rector, Jaco Hermann, Laren Smith, Samuel Amerson, George Ritzman, Heber Nelson. The party was led by Mark Twithel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
American Lake Camp
France
Germany
Pocatello
Chester Jt. Bunker
Mark Twitchel
Frank
Coziah
Jasper Poisini
Peter Colter
James Wardell
Hugh ¥ Jdell
Willian Thompson
Joseph Rector
Jaco Hermann
Laren Smith
Samuel, Amerson
George Ritzman
Heber Nelson
Mark Twitehol
Wyoming-Pacific 611 Reports New House and Rig
Field Manager J L Marsh of Wyoming Pacific 611, Betle Washington, reports a house for employees and an oil rig capable of reaching 2040 feet. The property lies on section 24 amid promising land in the field.
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J. L. Marsh
Wyoming-Pacific 611 Company
Betle, Wash
Col Horace E Christmas Dies in Salt Lake City
Col Horace E Christmas prominent Wy oming attorney died Monday night in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. Born in England in 1857 he studied there and in 1878 moved to Grand Haven Michigan. He later worked with Union Pacific, then First National Bank of Rock Springs before practicing law in Kemmerer. He organized Wyoming’s first national guard and served as colonel for five years. Survived by widow Margaret Jo Leggat and eight children, plus a wide circle of friends.
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Horace E. Christmas
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Salt Lake City
Colonel Christmas
England
Grand Haven
Mich
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
First National Bank of
Rock Springs
Prac
Uced
Christies
Kngland
Wille
Michigon
National Guard
First
National Guard of
Christmas
Hela
Margaret Jo Leggat
Robert
Charles A. John A
Rank Mt. Marian
Margaret
Mare Lorie
Corrie
Wyoming Stock Growers Convention Arrangements in Kemmerer
The social and arrangements committee of the local Chamber of Commerce nears completion for the Wyoming Stock growers convention to be held in Kemmerer on April 11 and 12. A lyceum hall program, Redpath number, and Lehman Quintet instrumentalists lead the entertainment, with a dance to follow. County Agricultural Agent Reed will lecture on poisonous plants, and visitors receive complimentary tickets. Local homes will host guests, and Kemmerer plans to accommodate all arrivals at the event.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming Stock Growers
Seminerer
Lyceum
Lehman
Kemmerer Theatre
Tuual
Kemmerer Orchestra
Kemer Ever
Reed
Kemmerer
Raccne
Patriotic Sunday Planned For April 7 Services
W. Fuller, chairman of the women's Liberty loan committee, calls for patriotic church services next Sunday April 7. The appeal urges all churches and services to participate, aiming to unite the public in a nationwide patriotic observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Geo
W. Fuller
Women's Liberty Loan Committee
Tent Federal Reserve Metriet
Heneral
Roy Injured In Auto Crash While Playing In Street
Louis Berlin, aged , suffered injuries Monday night when hit by an automobile as he played in the street. He was taken to Lincoln County Minors' hospital where doctors feared serious damage but later said only minor injuries. He is expected to be released in a few days.
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Louis Berlin
Lincoln County
Kemmerer Orchestra Delights at Lyceum Hall Dance
The Kemmerer orchestra provided a delightful dance at Lyceum hall on Monday night. The well attended event featured lively music and strong audience appreciation, marking a successful local social gathering for the community.
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Kemmerer
Lyceum Hall
Nominating meeting backs Kemmerer civic ticket
A large gathering at Kemmerer City Hall endorsed the New Peoples party platform and candidates for mayor and council. A. J. Hogan was nominated for mayor with B. L. Smith and Andrew Morrow as councilmen, subject to approval, as Embr ee presided and HR Harrison served as secretary. The group pledged to end factional strife and pursue municipal progress.
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Kemmerer
Lars
Embree
Harrison
A.J. Hogan
B. L. Smith
Andrew Morrow
Pon Moton
New Peoples Party
Iet
Ely
Kemmurer Indiy
Elvic
A. J. Hogan
Smith
Morrow
100 Per Cent Americans Complete Organization Kemmerer
The 100 Per Cent American club of Kemmerer held a well attended meeting at city hall to perfect its organization, consider a constitution, and plan war support actions. Fr ak Pfeiffer presided, Burdhwa read a tentative draft, and the group adopted a constitution detailing aims, officers, a board of control, monthly meetings, dues, and a pledge of loyalty to United States laws and war efforts.
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Chile
Kemmerer
Germany
United States
Watt Brandon
A.D. Hosking
TR. Jones
First National Bank
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Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
The
Stovkmen
Roy
Harter Danoe
GOD
Tigret
Patriotic Club
Dtty
Executive Board
Service
Kemmerer Savings Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
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