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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
12
Kemmerer welcomed more than two hundred stockgrowers who toured the town last week. The visitors donated freely to Red Cross and other wartime drives as host community spirit shone through. Local hosts provided entertainment and hospitality, with hopes for a quick return visit from the Plainsmen.
The third Liberty Loan drive is progressing well with enthusiasm across villages, counties, towns, and cities. The President set a three billion target, but early pace suggests subscriptions will surpass that by a wide margin. Oregon led by exceeding its quota, followed closely by Iowa as reports came in of large oversubscriptions.
Senator King of Utah moves a wartime Senate bill to ban publication of German language papers. He argues these papers spread sedition and should be stopped, noting some Germans cannot read English and suggesting they do not need German content. The proposal underscores loyalty to Uncle Sam and hostility to the Kaiser.
Local reports show Lincoln County will surpass the $230000 goal with early subscriptions. Prontier tops $20000, Sublet about $10000 with a $5000 expected increase, Neo authorizes $4000. Diamondville exceeds $16000, Cumberland camps contributing strongly.
A historical article discusses Senator Owen of Oklahoma proposing to brand Germany a political and commercial outcast for wartime atrocities. It argues enduring resentment toward Germany, predicts long-lasting wounds, and notes that defeat will prevent any restoration to former standing. It cites Belgium France Serbia and Romania as harmed victims and reflects on postwar consequences.
The state treasurer allotted Lincoln County 50643.88 as its share of revenue from arboo lands. Lincoln County ranks second in school children and its apportionment expands only to Sheridan County. County superintendent Nicholson Hay distributed the Lincoln County share among school districts: Turner 574.0?. Miller 990.91. Wilhelm 7?. Micklenin 185.85. Hyinger 990.91. Jens 7?. Wilson 651.01. Poster.
A Soda Springs tale recounts a dispute between Pater Matison and Banks Investment Co over two yearling calves. The jury awarded the cattle to Mattson, who instructed his brother to donate $110 to the Red Cross, illustrating a wartime approach to resolve disputes.
Under the new edict foreign war correspondents may mention the conflict in a guarded way within ten progress reports. The Herald notes a shift in coverage policy affecting reportage style and allowed references.
Mrs Ta Le Qui and children visit Charles Cox home as she may enter hospital for appendicitis soon. Vega Miller pastures cattle on range this week. Snow recedes and rains spur grass growth. Local visits include Whittan in Daniel and Conwell family gatherings. Merna snow remains, J S Cranor’s niece Dollie Adams visits. Miss Jona Miller completes school term at Bronx and heads home to Wyoming.
Herbert Julian returns from Salt Lake. Rube Norris visits Sage from Montpelier. Cokeville Sheep Co ships 16 bars of sheep for lambing. Mrs Peter Klein returns from Salt Lake. Welton Hunsaker ships cattle to Ogden market April 11. Mr and Mrs Lee Poole visit Sage. Hare Julian visits Montpelier on business. Fred Hirshee returns to Cokeville. Mrs Walter rors spends a day at Wilkerson ranch. Bert Hoffman and wife visit Sage. Paul Ellis works on the depot as a fire damages it from an unknown cause.
On Horse Creek Claremore Okla and others return from Oklahoma where they spent the winter. Mrs Charles Hiles of Kendal rode the stage to Piney lower country for a few weeks visit. Dr Montrose called to Toby Payne home for Cora and Mrs Payne. Angus McDole Daniel and Clyde Johnson Bondu to enter party April 26. Enos Whitman Powwell Brennan left Thursday for Kemmerer to attend the stock meeting in Enos' car.
The article notes enduring female support for the war effort led by Misa Ros Angelo who aids the government. It mentions Lineals County, a draft operation, and local officials including G. Stafford County Phydiein and others. The passage includes names, places, and dates related to wartime mobilization and education background.
Local notes report illness from grippe affecting students at Quealy. Mina Julia Berrier and Roy Bosworth wed in Montpelier Idaho. A large Red Cross charity dance at Sultet Hall drew crowds from Kemmerer and Frontier. Baby born to Mire A Gordon, details of new family not fully clear. One hundred per cent pledge event held with new members recruited. School exhibit planned for May as students finish assignments. A mining accident left one man dead and two injured from falling rock last Thursday.
The War Department orders furloughs for enlisted men to assist harvest work at Fort McDowell and nearby areas. Furloughs are short, unpaid, recalled on overseas deployment prep, and limited to lower ranks. A list of local recruits ordered to report May 10, 1918 includes Henry Gunther and others from Lincoln County regions.
A concise expression urges donating every available dollar to government needs. The statement emphasizes civic duty and broad financial support as essential.
The Kemmerer Savings Bank has received registered bonds totaling 19 800 of the Second Liberty loan ready for delivery to patrons. Included are two bonds for 5 000 each subscribed by local livestock men.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe price rises across 102 daily newspapers and 676 weekly papers in England, with magazines and books also increasing their cost. Mentions a surge in literature and soap industry trends, all framed as wartime economic shifts.
Repeated guidance to farmers to file applications within 24 hours at the local board using a Provost General office form. The instruction stresses timely submission and the correct form for labor placement procedures.
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