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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
4
The writer argues that absence of protective tariffs fuels paper stock shortages and rising prices. He cites German imports for dyes, inks, and chemicals, notes higher US production costs, and warns that peace may restore cheap foreign imports. Congress should protect domestic industry to prevent reliance on foreign suppliers.
The Laramie Republican criticizes a Douglas preacher for courting statewide attention and notoriety rather than preaching. It urges editors to drop the Reverend title and respect his religious duties, arguing the preacher is more focused on politics than Christianity.
Authorities in England have charged several labor leaders with treason for urging strikes at munition plants. The text condemns the actions as senseless to the war effort and warns that such individuals threaten the home nation’s unity in wartime.
The report notes editor Chaplin of the Laramie Republican will spend three months in Cullfurwie as part of an unusual partition. A second figure, Loothe ayeeing Tribune, is set for two months, with other named individuals connected to a late nineteenth century locale.
Fragmentary OCR text references an editor and a large land transaction involving 641 acres. Lacking clear names, dates, or places, the item reads as an incomplete notice, noting deletion or regret without concrete action or outcome.
Senator Martine Inez Week introduced a resolution directing the attorney general to investigate whether soaring gasoline prices result from an unlawful conspiracy. The debate highlighted that the standard of trust controls gasoline output and pricing.
John H. Pendray, longtime associate editor of the Lumb Herald and Van Tassel Pioneer, resigns the editorial chair and goes back to the farm near the Nebraska ring. He will keep his Van Tassel residence and town citizenship, with neighbors seeking his advice on local welfare. Elwin E. Miller, formerly principal of Lusk and Manville schools, succeeds him.
John F. Whitney, already leasing the McCammon News, has purchased the plant and takes over on the first of the month. A well known local, he previously worked at the Camera and is brother to C. M. Whitney of Higth-Fargo-Hoskins Co. Whitney will continue as editor and serves as justice of the peace for the McCammon district.
Tong King Chong editor of the Kite Journal and head of the Chinese Free Masons died at 48 in San Francisco. A leader in the Chinese revolutionary movement, he helped elect provisional president Teen Chuen Shun and directed rebel forces from his base, sought by Yuan Shikai's regime. Born in Yan Pong District, Kwantung, he came to the United States at eight, studied law, and edited the Chinese Republic Journal for sixteen years.
The Kemmerer Camera, published weekly in Kemmerer Wyoming, lists C Watt Brandon as Publisher Editor Managing Editor and owner with no bondholders or other security holders. Sworn and subscribed before me on March 22 1916.
Carl Ellis, recently arrived from Coke, has spent winter on the Mischler Bros ranch. A well known figure in southwestern Wyoming, he claims to be the territory’s old timer, dating back to 1867 with his parents in Lincoln and Uinta counties. Ellis recalls frontier days when buffalo and Indians were common, and notes a discharge granted by scout Jim Bridger after serving with the Independent Scouts as guide and interpreter.
Grand Master H. Dickinson of the Masonic order in Wyoming will visit Kemmerer next Monday night for a special communication of Kemmerer lodge at the Odd Fellows hall. It is the first official grand master visit to Kemmerer. All Masons are urged to attend. The lodge’s regular meeting is this Friday night.
The Uinta County district court will convene in Evanston next Monday with Judge Arnold presiding. The session is expected to be short and uneventful aside from the Clem Morrison manslaughter case.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Blaney of Fairview welcomed a boy and a girl on Friday March 17. The couple married on Friday and have five children, four born on a Friday, with several events linked to Fridays in their journey from England to Star Valley.
Rev Cathiont Hapereth, recently ill in hospital, accepts a missionary call in Japan after a stint as a Grace Church ambassador in New York City. He will visit Kansas City with Bishop Partridge before heading to Chicago and New York, aiming to return to Japan in fall. He notes hospital care and gratitude to Dr Kindall and the nurses.
Joe Terry of Frontier underwent a hernia operation at Miners hospital last Friday morning by Dr C D Staf ford with Dr Sanders assisting in the first case. On Saturday morning Mike Bartos of Sublet was operated on for appendicitis with Dr Roe and Dr Sanders aiding the second procedure. Anesthesia was by Dr W A Hocker. Both patients are recovering well.
The Jackson Courier prints a table on big game counts from Teton National Forest. It shows counts for March reports of 1383 elk 232 deer 1 mountain sheep and 54 moose, with likely unseen animals.
The Julian Bros. dance last Saturday night drew a large crowd with attendees reporting a fine time. Sage area notices mention local commerce, farm visits, and various residents traveling, trading hides, and repairing Twin Creek ditch work amid high water.
Marshall Reynolds County Attorney spoke during assembly with Pred Jones returning after illness. Notes cover state inspector Butterworth visit, district inventory of school property, and Tuesday board meeting on next year’s teachers. Student honors list includes multiple grades with first and second honors and named names.
Linden spends days in Kemmerer from Rock Springs as flocks move across the Green River and into Opal with a forecast pass near Kem. The range feed is very good but green grass faced risk from heavy frosts last week, impacting early season grazing.
W G Heitz expects to run an auto truck this summer between Kem mperer and Big Piney to transport supplies to the store, using that method for future deliveries.
A tarial commission was issued to Walter L. Splear of Rae in Jackson Hole Lincoln County. Richard H. Scott of the Wy supreme court is convalescing and unable to attend court sessions. Wyoming Consistory No An element and Accepted Masons will hold their meeting in Cheyenne June 12 to January. Chaplain editor of the Laramie Republican and Percy Origas of Nan Origge are mentioned in travels and electrical work notes.
A man was arrested Monday evening for molesting a home at the end of Pine Avenue. He tapped a window, approached a woman, and fled when others heard her cries. Ben Bagnell and Dick Brown pursued and captured him near the hill, delivering him to Marshal Anderson. He posted a $25 cash bond and offered no statement.
Sgt. Daxter, stationed with Company on the Mexican Border, discharged after nine years here, passes through Kemmerer en route to Buffalo to join the recruiting staff. He served in Vera Cruz in 1914 and has a twenty year career toward retirement, with six years on the Philippines campaign.
The matinews reports the Shearing and Dipping Pens at Willow Creek Gap will be open from April 1 to 5 under new management. People wishing to shear and dip should book dates in advance. Competent help will be employed and workers will be cautioned while corralled.
A damaged excerpt discusses cold symptoms and a reference to Chamberlain’s remedy as a solution. No clear date or named places. The readable fragments mention dampness, winter, and general health advice without specific events or entities.
March honor roll lists First and Second Honors for Grade 1 with teachers Miss Kaugebe Miserena and others including Ethel Holmes Karl Bureh and Jane Griff. Grade 2 first honors Wills Mason Clara Maddenham Marve Evans. second Florence sanana Jounnette Cook Bart Car. Grade 3 mine gowns note Bibert Hawley and Vera Payne among honorees. Grade 4 mentions Cecile Davenport and Theres Mack with multiple names.
Frater school lists students earning honors across grades. Second Honors include George Fedor Clarence Davidson Marthaamea Irene Wakkila. Third Grade honors feature Piret Honore Veter Jincoletti William Mouay Ore Niemi Annie Fedor. Additional Second Honors names Edna Brows Kate Beyda Martha Richmond Matt Maki Sylvie Matlace Signe Tom Jar.
A fragmentary appeal urges readers to list their ranches for sale with minimal effort and uncertainty. The piece emphasizes quick listing and reduced hassle, inviting owners to place properties on the market.
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