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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
5
The president introduces a Universal Military Training bill as the War Department favors it. Supporters say conscription is the democratic, just system that mobilizes rich and poor alike to defend the nation. Opposition warns of delays and seeks immediate reforms before the war ends.
The article notes a surge of 125,000 strikers in Berlin crying for peace and bread as workers in munitions plants refuse to work. Food shortages threaten bread and potatoes lasting only four to five weeks, placing the Imperial government in a precarious position amid Europe’s calamity.
The Foreign Minister notes Russia will push the war to a decisive end under the new order and seeks no territorial or monetary rewards. Instead it calls for restoration of prewar conditions and the rights of all peoples to live in freedom and peace. The writer questions whether perceived imperial darkness has been dispelled.
The War Department kept the National Guard on duty to meet European needs, creating a trained force of 159,000. Critics now acknowledge the benefit to the guard and the nation as a strong nucleus for a future army.
The Transcript rails against Mexican incursions and celebrates American troops, noting that many soldiers were women who endured six months in field conditions, gaining more soldiering经验 than at training camps. The piece argues the Mexico expedition, though costly, had unexpected value and moral support from critics.
A harsh denunciation targets the so called food hog who hoards flour and wheat causing higher prices for households. The piece urges Congress and federal authorities to end this crime against society and proposes a life sentence for those who starve others for profit.
Superintendent H. H. Moyer leads weekly flag salutes as pupils march in military style to the Star Spangled Banner at start and close of each week. The program aims to teach respect and meaning of the flag to Big Piney students.
Big attraction at the Lyceum Theatre Sunday Monday and Tuesday was a nueccas with five reels of picture and a semi home talent play Some goods are handled at home. Local business houses donated prizes nightly. Phil Wakem led the cast with comedy stunts drawing much laughter. The Misses Gordon Stellwagen Rosenberg Roberts Kvuna and Thomas performed well with Marie Gordon especially praised as the saleslady.
A Ketucky reader recounts constant kidney discomfort and sleepless nights from backache and urinary issues. The notice urges using Deans Kidney Pills at first signs, citing a testimonial from P Spears about relief after trying the remedy at City Drug Store and family use.
Oregon Short Line officials planned spring upgrades along the line including widening track spacing to the Kemmerer yard and a new freight depot. Roadmaster Cas Blaser says labor shortages will hamper progress as workers leave for other jobs and vacancies are hard to fill.
To Improve Hotel Aw announced in the Camera oral weeks ago, work will soon be begun on the remodeling of the Kem merer Hotel. The front part of this building will be fixed up and new fixtures will be installed. After the hotel is remodeled, only transients will be taken in at the hotel.
Reynolda- Smalley Lardon Company filed last week for incorporation in Cakeville with capital of 825,000. The firm will conduct general merchandise business and has moved into quarters in the Stoner Bros. Building.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners of Kemmerer Wyoming invites sealed proposals for a steel bridge over Ealt River between Star Valleys. Plans and specs are in the county clerk's office for inspection. Proposals due May 4 at 2 PM with right to reject any bid. Dated April 24 1947. H R Harrison, County Clerk.
Downtown blocks receive fresh coats of paint as part of an avirit of anging. Wilding interior post office surprised Kemmerer visitors who found the place painted. Tlon Ton Restaurant front now showroom for Wyoming Mall Order House. Wm Sammon, son of Mr and Mrs J W Sammon, enrolled in the federal army aviation service and left Monday for Denver with two companions.
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