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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
4
Public notices detail advertising rates by month or week per inch, with 7 cents per inch for reading notices and 10 cents per line for cards of thanks and resolutions. Legal notices incur a separate fee, and the notice is entered as second class matter in Kemmerer.
The article argues war lessons show alcohol weakens fighters and workers. It notes Russia’s betrayal during wartime and America embracing prohibition as states ratify the amendment. Massachusetts is the latest state to ratify, signaling broad support for national prohibition.
The April 21 report says the war’s bloodiest battle rages, with the Germans pressing an English retreat as counterattacks by the English French Italians Portuguese and Americans begin to slow the advance. General Foch declares satisfaction with the situation and reserves unused. Allies move hundreds of thousands of Italian troops to the western front with ready equipment.
Charles Schwab appointed Director of the Shipping Corporation to oversee government shipbuilding. The move reflects wartime policy to prioritize production over politics as Schwab calls for strong public support and patriotism amid rapid progress since entering the war.
The Cokeville meeting on April 5 in the Cokeville Opera House drew a patriotic audience as Charles O Connor spoke on war aims and Liberty Loan support. Chairman J Noblit introduced O Connor and urged concerted effort to aid the Allied cause. total contributions approached 622,000 for youth and local defense drives.
The American Demy calls for physicians and surgeons to serve in training camps and war hospitals. Wyoming holds a meeting in Cheyenne on April 29 to organize medical recruitment under the 100 per cent club, with Dr. Fred Phiter of Wheatland leading medical education efforts.
Fragmentary OCR mentions tar Cokeridow and a 4 ac quota in three days. Names parsed include The Cakew le Libe ty Loa Committee to ronan old chairman Larson secretary Lroneurer, O'so4, J, TL. Broner, jh. A. Man, Raoul Nencier, BD, Hawalley, U.V. Gloner, Peter Jackson and Jobe joed.
Fossil News reports personnel changes at Wyoming-Gyner-Ol company with Star No. 24 added. Miss Lillian Terrivow transferred to Cokeville. Local visits include Mra Lawrence Miller and Mrs Pred Snyder visiting. A tobacco fund dance set for Tuesday April 30 with hosts Miss Gertrude Soule and Gwendlyn Rawlinge. The Fossil Inn dance last Friday drew a large crowd with fine music. Ralph Soule family moving to beach home above Fox. A B Hutte family relocated to Rock Creek Ranch. H S Thompson aiding oil rig move. Mrs Hazel Ashby staying at the hotel.
Two years after county commissioners including Lincoln were warned that using county funds for county fairs was unconstitutional, the Wyoming Supreme Court now holds the case. Union Pacific and U S S railroads filed action, paying taxes under protest. If plaintiffs win, counties may owe funds or fairs may refund.
Fifteen Big Piney boys left for Ogden Utah after arriving in Kemmerer on the 17th to enlist in the U S service. They join the cause for democracy, giving up homes and comforts. Buster Mellvain born in the Piney district years ago is highlighted. Farewell turnout drawn by about 200 locals.
A distorted excerpt defines a man who does not take his Third Liberty Bond allotment as a slacker. It contrasts those who take the required bonds with those who take only part or none, implying duty to invest in bonds mirrors neighborly obligation and property income warrants a $500 bond allotment against a $100 contribution.
Mass celebrated every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Benediction after Mass. Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Mass at Sublet on the first Sunday each month at 1 a.m. Pastor T D Lynth.
Marined records show marriages officiated by Pastor Lynch on April 1 with Nick Zovfchuky and Annie Tomernick Sponsored by George and Mary Romaneau. April 16 Richard Potter and Annie Marehinaky Frontier sponsors August Jarme and Mary Marehinaky. April 17 Archibald Miller and Mrs Win Vicars sponsors Hert and Ruth Corolla. Fourth Run after Easter at St James parish. Cokeville St Harthulomew s Sunday school 11 am Supt Mra Bochmidt No evening service. Prayer service for soldier boys requested by our boys in France and Wenger Bervier at St James Episcopal Church Wednesday. Morton Jeslin to be declared at St Thomas Church Kawlina Sweat Banday Agel Yath.
The Kemmerer Chapter of the Red Cross held two meetings last week, Wednesday and Friday, with high attendance and productive work. A large box was prepared for shipment to Denver as quarters feel crowded and sewing machines run full. The group cites the Third Liberty Loan as important but plans another major drive in June.
August Sepp the Russian middleweight champion challenges Professor Takahashi the Japanese invincible 111 pound fighter. The bout will be held at Kemmerer Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday April 30 at 8 30 p m with preliminaries before the main event.
Alex Matson a Finland native who lived in this country 28 years died in Diamondville last Thursday. He was a miner by trade and later ran a livery business. Funeral services were held Sunday at Finn Hall and he was buried in Diamondville cemetery. Survived by a wife a son and a daughter.
P. W. Olson sold a famous pure Scotch Shorthorn bull to Messrs Curtis and Gardiner last week. They took the animal to their Thomas Fork ranch and are building a fine herd, boosting the Coca ville district's standing in purebred stock.
Fourteen volunteers left Kemmerer on April 2 to join the army at Camp Lewis. All have been fully examined and accepted. The Army surgeon notes TB screening is strict, with X rays used on nearly every man prior to muster. Wyoming rarely sends TB cases, most arise from Pacific states, especially California.
Matt Cirey, once sentenced to death for wife murder in spring term 1915, is released by the state board of pardons. He had a reprieve and a 20 to 50 year term ended last spring in the state penitentiary. The crime occurred on the road between Kemmerer and Frontier.
Sheriff McMinn disrupted a poker game last week as fourteen men described as Jap players were arrested. They appeared before Justice Glascow and were bound over to the circuit court in 260 dollars each. The crime carries a fine up to 1000 dollars and up to a year in jail. A quoted grim line from a parga frames anti Japanese sentiment.
Ogden Utah Union Stock Yards reports a mixed week with cattle prices steady to strong led by top steers at around 13.40 while cows and heifers range from about 7.00 to 9.00 with higher calf and bull quotes. Sheep prices show an upward tilt with lambs around 17.00 and related livestock values noted.
Friday afternoon a blaze at Frontier destroyed Mrs John Cameron’s wash house burning clothing and trunks. An entertainment and dance by the 100 per cent American Club is set for Frontier Hall Saturday evening. Home Economics of Frontier met April 21.
Slavonian societies hosted a patriotic dance in Sublet drawing an unusually large crowd. After expenses, $236.60 was donated to the Red Cross by treasurer PE Patterson.
A faded ad fragment touts Cham berlain s Tablets for indigestion and sleep relief claiming wakefulness is eased by better digestion and a clear head. It contrasts a president who asks citizens to buy War Bonds with a Kaiser who commands them.
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