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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented verse passage laments winter yielding to spring and celebrates Easter themes. It references vernal wind, Lent, Calvary, the empty tomb, and Christ’s resurrection as ultimate renewal for humanity and nations.
The speaker expounds Christian resurrection doctrine, urging believers to live beyond earthly trinkets and to awaken from spiritual death. He cites scripture and moral exhortations to uphold faith in Christ’s rise and the judgment of wasted talents.
The piece notes mothers coloring eggs before Easter with printed palloo and children joining in messy play using ink bottles and coal pails. It reflects on the fun and mess as a symbol amid broader reflections on faith and the crucifixion narrative.
The fragment recalls custom fairs known as Feast of Cape and Roast of Mets where women wore new gowns for Easter. It hints at social rituals from past eras requiring new attire for special Sundays.
The Athletics secured Eddie Plank two hours before leaving for the south, keeping the star lefty from quitting. Plank, a thrifty farmer outside Philadelphia, runs a large dairy route in winter and once hoped to coach Gettysburg College before funds required him to stay in baseball. His addition strengthens Connie Mack roster prospects for the season.
The article notes players in camp including Cavalowici renamed Cavil and Terry Turner at Napa training, Fred Glade joining Clarke Griffith at AUania, and Ed Johnstone signed to a year contract with Pulliam. It mentions the Polo Ground rent, a new manager name change, and injury recoveries amid a scattered roster of known names like Cy Young and George Davis.
The article argues that organized baseball remains segregated with few colored players given chances. It notes attempts by black athletes to enter professional ranks and cites examples across other sports, contrasting with baseball where the color line persists despite talent and persistence.
Ty Cobb agreed a one year contract with the Detroit Base Ball Club. President Navin and ex mayor Codd negotiated after Cobb initially balked at terms. Cobb later remained with Detroit amid a tense behind the scenes push and rumors of other offers.
Lewiston voters reject a midnight closing for saloons as Montana politics mix with national figures. The Interior opens 476000 acres, a court fines a Dawson county mail for fencing, and innocent accidents dot the mining and railway scenes across the state and region.
A wide array of items touch on campaign moves, Senate futures, and military matters. The piece notes a Wisconsin Republican convention stand, a Columbus barracks to Cuba shipment, and Vermont’s Governor Proctor opting out of a United States Senate bid. It reports on schooling debates in New York, a San Francisco stance against the Aldrich bill, and various legal and social notes across states.
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