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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
11
A letter from Jadot's relative describes a Belgian family enduring wartime hardship. German bombardment forced residents into basements, rationing severely limited food, and many workers fled to mines or remained idle. Germans patrol daily as conditions worsen with restricted press and uncertain relief efforts. The note was mailed from Holland seeking an answer.
A nostalgic note urges Kemmerer residents to beautify yards this spring by planting gardens and shrubs. It extols pride in well kept homes and imagines visitors admiring local lawns as a sign of town spirit, highlighting hardy vegetables like potatoes cabbage radishes lettuce onions and peas as ideal crops for every home garden.
Wool grading to be tested in Carbon county with nine graders from the Chicago wool warehouse. Three pens near Nawlins Cullen McPherson and Daly pens will host three graders each, grading wool shorn there. Cost per pound is about half a cent, with potential value increase and capacity to process 1500 sheep daily, yielding roughly $60 daily if busy. Local flockmasters discuss plans, awaiting results of the Rawlins trial with interest throughout the region.
J W Hildebrand general manager of Standard Meat and Livestock Co visited Kemmerer on Thursday after returning from sheep camps near Cumberland. He reports four bands near the Elk mountain lease are in prime condition after winter range use. Sheep will be shorn at Fossil after lambing and between late June and Gib when Mr Walters of the company plans to visit from Denver. Hildebrand notes seven bands wintered on their own range south of Wam Walter with winter headquarters at Wam Cutter and a large storehouse and corrals nearby.
Ulet Holland of the Beckwith ranch reports spring field work progressing with plowing and harrowing nearly finished. Farmers in the area expect planting to start around the 25th. He notes the barn reports 31 cages laid the day prior and mentions fresh eggs.
An Idaho couple identified as Ira Kees of Face Elle and Mise Glebe Dunford of Hicowington wed Thursday last week in Keu Meres. County Clerk Harrison officiated with Marvhel Jim Hates and Sheriff Ed Haneen as witnesses. Ike Dunford is daughter of ranchers near Bloomington. Mise had two years of service in the capital office, then worked as clerk and stenographer to Deby Mod Lane on the Oregon short Line before moving to Hoe.
Commissioners Peterson and Wapworth of Star Valley review feasibility of bringing a 700 member local talent company to Kemmerer in June after their staging of Princess Bonnie. If arranged, they would perform in Montpelier first, then Kemmerer for a second night, despite high costs.
Fred Hancey reported the death of Theodore Froadbent a 11 year old boy who was electrocuted in Ogden while in the foothills seeking a cow. He touched a down live wire from Utah Power and Light and died instantly with severe burns to his right thumb left hand and left ear.
Horse sale notice lists thorobreds and a horse named Hasred Migwuulb listed for sale at a home auction. No clear dates or venues provided. The fragment notes inquiry from potential buyers and indicates availability for viewing.
A misreadable ad fragment notes Chamberlain’s remedy for coughs and colds being promoted regionally. It mentions weekly usage and trial appeal, suggesting growing demand for the medicine.
Hon James W Chrisman of Opal reports to The Camera he has begun moving a thousand cattle from the winter ranch to summer ranges. He plans to pick up fifty head mare at the Rocking Chair and proceed to Middle Piney and Cottonwood ranches. Winter conditions have been favorable and cattle have wintered well. He may sell his Opal Mirvantite Co interests to focus on livestock. He pushed a Lincoln county two term court bill in the last legislature. the measure stalled and a new bill drew Senate support before reaching the governor.
A 66 year old Houston man shares his relief after over twenty years of indigestion. After doctors said no cure, he reports Chamberlain's Tablets relieved and cured him within two months. The testimonial claims the product is obtainable everywhere.
Proclamation from Kemmerer Wyoming authorizing a May election to select a mayor for one year and two councilmen for two years. Polls open from nine to seven at Town Hall Precinct 1 and Pitt Viambing Shop Precinct 2. Attest: Jon Mason, Town Clerk.
Notice of Publication Serial No 08708 appears from the Department of the Interior at Kemmerer Wyoming dated May 26 1916. Claimant witnesses include Fred J of Canyon Ranch Arthur Trudell of Wro Johnston Tyee tees Woe Howard M Holden of Fontenelle and Alex Nisbet Register.
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