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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1921
Page
7
A call to Wyoming citizens to support highway improvements and a May 10 special election to issue bonds of 1.8 million dollars at up to five percent over twenty years. The piece ties good roads to prosperity, lower transport costs, and integration with federal aid, urging voters to back the measure for economic and civic gains.
Washington report: The House, by an overwhelming vote, rejected an amendment to an immigration restriction bill that would have admitted political refugees. Mundell of Wyoming urged defeat, saying adoption would open the gates to “William the Damned” and other imagined forces, while Cork’s Lord Mayor D. J. Callaghan would have remained.
A fragment on China's enamel industry notes export volumes to Europe and the United States. Craftsmen hammer copper foundations by young workers, while older artisans apply enamel and detailed floral designs. Pay varies by task, with skilled enamel work earning more per piece.
The first US carload of dashéens, a taro variant grown on Florida's east coast, arrived recently and sold up to 15 cents a pound due to limited supply and strong demand. The Trinidad dashheen is one of 46,000 foreign plants introduced by the Agriculture Department to supplement the potato, boasting 50 percent more starch and protein.
A religious census of the University shows 41 belief shades. One agnostic, three liberals, two undenominational, 117 no religious affiliations, 64 Unitarians, 38 Universalists, 1 Confucianist, 6 Hindus, 47 Jews. Major denominations include Methodist 107, Presbyterian 617, Congregational 264, Christian 239, Baptist 528, Roman Catholic 214, Episcopalian 195, Lutheran 105.
The Bureau of Biological Survey reports increases in four U S big game reservations under the Agriculture Department with 368 bison 274 elk 54 antelope and 21 deer. Visitor numbers at the reserves are falling.
The Twelfth aero squad mascots left El Paso and headed toward Nogales in a sales flight. Airspeed ranged from 100 to 126 miles per hour at about 5,000 feet altitude. On arrival, observers noted ten or more catapults or contraptions along the route.
A fragment shows a heated exchange about occupation and disposition as a coal supply dispute triggers protests over high prices and scant supply. The garbled text references a coal man and a Loe fan amid tensions.
Fragments describe a town atmosphere of fear and whispers about an unseen danger in Haven. An eerie voice says spirits roam the area and the living worry while sleep eludes them.
The article recalls sailors and yachts that contended for the cup, noting the Beitioh Thretla and Yueht's journeys from Scotland to Germany, and the Kaiser William I era. It highlights two rare dead heats between Resolute and Shamrock with identical finish times and a 19 second start-to-finish delta. The Meteor, a Clyde built Watson cutter, and the Volunteer, defender turned trader in Azores service, are also described.
A bantering exchange probes memory and aging as a character named Miss Jorking is accused of feigning recognition. The dialogue showcases wit and a subtle social commentary on forgetfulness as time passes.
A young high school teacher deflects responsibility for denying student activities onto the school board. She cites board rulings to refuse hay rides and other requests, shaping youths' view of the board. An editor's son later defines the situation in a book as a "School Board A Plank of Prevention."
Fragmented diary style note shows a rookie patient bombarded with letters on a blanket. An orderly responds that the symbols mean little, only that many will come, hinting at a cryptic message. The scene mixes anxiety with a vague, surreal line.
A weary traveler asks for old magazines full of puzzles to distract from the League of Nations. The news dealer replies with a terse zero option, suggesting no magazines available to satisfy the request.
A fragmented report discusses a so called brillant fermilion eater and the Turk eth for iollying geld or etle from the Hardens sine. The text is garbled but hints at a quirky device or scheme linked to the Hardens.
Residents discuss the impact of gossip and social friction in the town. They propose supportive actions, safer spaces, and clearer communication to ease tensions and rebuild trust within the community. Local leaders urge calm, fact checking, and inclusive dialogue.
Washington reports the Colombia treaty ratified by the Senate on Thursday by a decisive 6 to 1 vote, exceeding the two thirds required. It provides for a $25,000,000 US payment to Colombia, pending approval by the Colombian assembly. 15 Republicans and 4 Democrats opposed ratification.
Indianapolis April 26 More than 61 000 American soldiers who died in World War I still sleep on foreign soil Shall the graves be forgotten on this Memorial day A Legion bulletin reports 62 429 American graves in seven foreign countries France 59 927 England 517 Belgium 751 Russia 97 Italy 76 Germany 43 Luxembourg 8 The Legion decorated 75 000 graves overseas last year with a 1 000 000 franc fund The bulletin urges individual obligation and prompt action by 11 000 posts
A Boston Transcript note records a heated exchange where an experienced printer insists on advance payment for a prospectus from the new company BROOKLON. The dialogue reveals tension over financing and publication timing.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County district court in probate grants letters of administration to August Webb. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months from April 9, 1921, or be barred, claims failing within one year from letters date will be forever barred. Louis Kabell Jr. attorney for administrator, Evanston. 4-18-4-27
Proclamation by Mayor John Oakley calling a town election in Sublet Lincoln County Wyoming for May 10 1921 to elect a mayor and four councilmen with terms expiring in June 1921. Polls open after nine and close at seven with votes cast at Town Hall Ward J. Also includes sheriff sale notice for Kemmerer district court sale on May 14 1921 at eleven o'clock.
Defendant James B Baum along with Jo in and to a described mining claim and associated well on the north hill of the north half of the northwest quarter of section 12 township 28 north range 110 west of the sixth principal meridian in Lincoln County Wyoming is to satisfy a debt of 1611.40 plus interest and costs of suit. D C Oakley sheriff and attorneys for plaintiff announce the sale.
Mary Lux is notified of Tom Luxs petition for absolute divorce in Lincoln County Wyoming District Court. A sale will occur May 14 1921 at 1 PM at Kemmerer Town Hall listing the defendants interest in a Lincoln County land placer mine claim including the north half of the north half of the northwest quarter of Sec 12 T28N R114W and the drilled oil well to satisfy a 423.85 debt plus costs. Sheriff and attorneys for the plaintiff announce the order of sale and required defendant answer by May 14 1921.
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