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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
10
The railroad faces a labor shortage as foreigners exit and Black workers fill positions on the Short Line. Upgrades include relay of steel between Opal and Granger, grade changes to Nugget canyon, widened waterways, longer sidetracks, and 4200 foot passing tracks to handle heavier trains and increased tonnage.
A surveying crew directed by G. H. Trout measures about 2000 feet of cut in Nugget canyon to widen the river. The project includes rock work and aims to reduce washout dangers during spring freshets at locations where the Short Line has faced trouble.
Mrs. A. D. Hosking widow hosted a card party Tuesday evening with about thirty eight ladies attending. Mrs. Herman Strine won high honors and napkins, Miss Minnie Gowns took most games a salt and pepper and soaker, Miss Anna Anderson claimed the booby. A fruit salad lunch with pimiento sandwiches olives and sherbet followed. Attendees included Jorge Symes Herman Strine J B Bureh BL Smith and others.
An evident rechristian revival in Kemmerer is shown by a large weekly turnout for confirmation. The Bishop visited Kemmerer between trains on Thursday morning and another class of seven members was formed, reflecting earnest church work spurred by Rev. Wood's mission services earlier in the month.
Drafty ad copy promotes Woolakow Bas Liften offering dry sheep pelts services. It claims better results with Wyoming pelts and urges sellers to compare prices. The message emphasizes long-term reliability and profit, mentioning a bank reference and staying in business.
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