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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
1
A reader note indicates the switch from one option period to another at Oden, marking a two week interval. The English is fragmented but identifies a time change and location linked to local timing. Oden remains the central place in this casual item.
In April the Boston wool market reflects improved tariff influence but weak demand. Manufacturers buy only as needed while progress on new clip purchases stalls. Valuations remain nominal and dealers fear a decline without a sharp improvement to restore confidence.
Louia Parlotte and Kusma Fasll were brought from John Jamieson ranch on the LaBarge and charged with illegally killing a beef for Jeckes W. Chrisman. They were arraigned and held, while Parl remains languishing in jail as authorities struggle to obtain sufficient evidence to convict amid ongoing illegal killings of cattle.
Phil Twichel arrives from his LaBarge ranch near Viola to expand meadow acreage. The piece notes transiting business, securing supplies, and mentions local ranchers and regional flavors from Kemmerar Bakery and Condy Kitchen in a colorful, small-town context.
The Bammer School at the University of Wyoming for 1915 begins Monday June 16 and runs several weeks. Courses target teachers seeking higher certificates and others preparing to teach while remaining open to broader audiences seeking education opportunities. Prominent instructors including L Titer and P E Davidson will lead courses, with two lectures by US Commissioner of Education P P. fe daily at 3:30 and 8:00 pm.
The Seusinds trading firm reports receipt of early seed potatoes from Ohio and from Opal Wyoming through Sends Mercantile Co. in Opal. The item notes new stock arriving for planting season and lists the supplier locations in a concise market notice.
Idaho commission reviews six thousand dollar plan to build a bath house at Lava Hot Springs. Board focuses on site options near the river and upper baths, weighing accessibility and water quality. Possible pavilion and two 2 foot square pools for contagious and general use under one roof.
The article details clearing and leveling grounds near a foot bridge, new trees planted, and a sanitary supervision plan by State Sanitary Inspector J L Wallis. Bathing rules begin in May requiring bathers to provide salts, with medical supervision, examinations, and pools for contagious diseases. Efforts aim to elevate health standards and attract more visitors to the Idaho hot springs site.
In Kemmerer and the western Nebraska mining camps friends celebrate Father J A Duffy being named the first bishop of the new diocese of Kearney. The ceremony occurred in Cheyenne on a Wednesday with bishops and clergy, including Rev Patriot A Meenas of Cheyenne, officiating and the ceremony attended by local families and church followers.
The report argues against leasing land for commercial use while a regulated town nearby develops. It notes Jobo Hall’s farm on the opposite bank of the Portoout River evolving into Hal City with summer homes and hotels. Dancing halls, bath houses, and the Lava Hot Springs area attract visitors as summer crowds grow, though concerns persist about investment pace and site proximity amid shakes.
Arnold Olson aged 14, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Olson of Fontenelle, suffered severe finger injuries friday while tying a horse. Two fingers were caught in the knot as the horse jerked, tearing and breaking the middle finger and injuring another. Dr Fisher hopes to save the finger though the nail was removed.
The University of Wyoming will offer a summer course in agriculture for teachers to support rural schools. The program emphasizes nature study and elementary agriculture aligned with rural life, training teachers to apply practical work suited to country districts and community needs.
Sheriff Ed Tansen moves prisoners to a modern Lincoln County jail in the basement of the Odd Fellows building. Cells house eight and twelve inmates with automatic locks, hot and cold water, lavatories, and meals brought to cages. A bath area, sleeping space for the jailer, and secure storage are provided. The jail is praised as up to date and sanitary, though velvet or plush may be missing from the cages. Six inmates are sent to work on the Frontier to Sursie road under supervision, with two murder suspects remaining.
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