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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
12
Officials explain that new counties will not seat their own legislature until 1919 and reapportionment follows the 1910 census until 1917. A combined ticket across counties will trigger four elections and possible dissension unless a 1910 based bill is enacted.
The piece argues against eastern river and harbor spending to protect citizens while western residents pay for privileges. It says western settlers build trails and make history but must bear costs for their distinctive status and access to grazing lands and forests.
Chairman Mondell announces the executive committee for the Public Land Convention. Wyoming members include Warwick Sullivan of Casper T B Talia ferry of Rock Springs I Carterwood Widerwood. First meeting set for May at Salt Lake City to discuss future plans.
The article recalls Arizona becoming a state by presidential proclamation, noting it was one of the last Union states to admit. It mentions President Taft declaring to the world that Arizona joined the American Union, with references to the era and related territorial events.
A rambling proposal from Arthur Bashando in The American Pras envisions uniting editors of U S newspapers into a national body to pool a vast 48 000 metutere effort. The aim is to protect public interests and interpage integrity while facing political division and organizational strain that could jeopardize the plan.
The Dry Goods notes J C Penny of Kemmerer Wyoming leads a growing chain of thirty three stores across seven states. Penny credits his success to cooperative associates and high moral character, stressing teamwork over individual credit. A light poem about a freighter Buster is also printed with a playful Western tone.
A Lincoln Kirk, a popular versatile entertainer, plans a Tuesday April 2 appearance at MoE Church in Kommer. His program features wit pathos and impersonations drawn from approved literature, with all material woven into a complete, continuous performance.
After two years of service in Kemmerer Alex Scott resigns from the deputy marshal post. He plans to return to his former painting business. Dick Faguant appointed to fill the vacancy following the council meeting last week.
White Leghorn cockrels available at 4.60 each. Call at old Hamefork or write Henry Streight, Kemmerer, Wyoming for details.
Big Piney Mayor W. G. Heitz toured Kemmerer late last week to discuss new townsite buildings. He plans significant improvements this year including a large hotel and livery stable. City Drug Store advertises fine stationery and Frank E. Curtis, jeweler, notes watch repair and new stationery lines.
Proclamation by Mayor Frank Pfeiffer calling a town election in Kemmerer Wyoming for May 2 1918 to elect a mayor for two years and two councilmen for two years with polls open at seven o'clock in the evening. The notice specifies terms of office and qualification requirements for elected officials.
Wm. Clark, a persistent dry farmer from Kemmerer, reported good crops for two years using drought tolerant methods. He plans to plant more corn and barley with new water from the facility, expecting a successful harvest as oat yields rise and the Bear River valley fills with potential farmers.
Fragmentary text references ordinances or rates with immediate effect and a mayoral action dated April 1913. Content is garbled and names are partially legible, making full meaning uncertain.
Sunday masses at St Patrick’s Kemmerer 8 00 and 10 00 am with special Sundays. Sublet 11 00 am on first Sundays. Cumberland 11 00 am on fourth Sundays. Sunday Schools at 10 pm. Diamondville preaching 11 am. Epworth St James Episcopal at 11 am weekly at Methodist church. Colonial Mirrors closing out at half price at coal hardware and furniture Co.
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