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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
9
The town prepares for a Saturday afternoon display of a military tank. Local residents will witness the tank being moved from the depot to the city, with expert tankers aboard to explain handling and operations. A large crowd is expected as townsfolk line the route and view the demonstration.
A special meeting in the District Courtroom elected W. Witherspoon president after Prof. J. E. Burch declined. Officers include vice presidents J. E. Burch L. G. Baker Olaf Jefson and R. R. Hose. The bond issue faces a turnout challenge as voters must meet a state-wide quorum.
In Oakley a nighttime holdup yielded about 360 dollars from three men. Robbers fled in a blue vehicle and were obscured by masking. Authorities have alerted the state while arrests are anticipated as investigations continue.
Town of Kemmerer buzzes as a Cretaceous field well near Big Piney shoots 30 to 40 feet high after water cleared. The high grade oil is valued at 50 to 100 dollars per barrel. Plans call for extensive Dry Piney field development this summer with expected capital interest.
A. D. Hoskins urges a yes vote on bonds to build roads at about 2000 per mile with cement upgrades, promising 2500 miles of improved highways. He notes auto tax revenue will cover costs and cites a 400,000 appropriation for road upkeep, with details continued on page eight.
The Tank Special will visit Kemmerer with a parade led by the Kemmerer band and a mass meeting. Local officials plan a reception, speeches, and tank demonstrations to boost the Victory Loan drive, with schoolchildren and the band participating.
The county board led by Andrew Morrow and D H Scott visited Salt Lake City to inspect tractors and grading equipment. They purchased a 75 horsepower Caterpillar tractor and a leveler for about $9,000 and expect quick payback on road projects in the Coke area.
Pursuant to President Roosevelt’s directive the Wyoming state convention of World War veterans will gather in Casper on April 26 1919 at ten in the morning. Delegates chosen from each county will attend the national gathering in St Louis May 6 9 and 10 1919. Each county convention plans to file its call by April 28 1919 to select delegates under the new temporary law for Wyoming.
Fragmented report shows A.D. Woking pledging to purchase about $500,000 in Victory Bonds with state funds to aid the war loan effort. The plan ties to a county share amounting to roughly $15,000 as part of a larger appropriation proposal.
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