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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
19
The rising dissent within the Progressive movement grows as leaders push to align with Republicans. California and New York factions clash, while Washington and Ole Hansen back Wilson. Perkins criticizes party surrender, signaling a projected shift in independent voter sentiment ahead of the national election.
The text notes Geo W. Perkins of New York led the Progressive Party under Roosevelt for four years and has now joined the National Republican campaign committee. It cites an August 1815 letter by Perkins predicting reform from within the Republican Party and reflects on his evolving political stance and implied influence.
A non partisan league of businessmen editors and influential figures has formed to support Woodrow Wilson in the coming campaign. Led by Jacob Bebiff of the Union Pacific interests the group includes Joseph W Harriman and other prominent industrial leaders. The movement signals broad cross faction backing for Wilson despite party divisions.
Fragmentary prose describes the opening of the hunting season with boastful lines about loading shells and driving out through fields. It captures excitement, hunting imagery, and a regional voice reflecting season rites and local pride.
An editorial argues Lincoln County could gain from the Federal Good Roads Bill by linking towns Valley Fontenelle Big Piney and Jackson Hole with a countywide road. It outlines steps for officials to coordinate with the state highway commission and the agriculture department to secure funds for a road connecting the Lincoln Highway to Yellowstone National Park.
A small fire occurred Monday afternoon at Haggerty's in Cokeville during a strong wind. The blaze, located under the roof and spreading through wall gaps, drew a large crowd as firefighters battled flames. Smoke appeared in several spots but the fire caused practically no damage to the building.
T W Nateweller left Sunday for Ogden where he has secured employment in a bath factory. Mr Keller was induced to come to Kemmerer by local musicians who valued his exceptional ability as a multi instrument performer. His departure is noted by the local musician's organization.
The Kemmerer event drew many visitors including Brown, Pratt, Marquis, Williams, Gneddon, Hancey, and Pelliskin. Diphtheria fears reduced attendance and children were notably absent due to quarantine rules. Bishop Evans thanked local and visiting supporters for making the conference a success, especially for the music.
Dick Turner and wife attended Cheyenne Frontier Days while others toured Yellowstone. Visitors from Hanna and Weir, Kansas joined Frontier residents for five weeks of visits. Billy Roberts returned from Star Valley to resume duties at the Alimentation bar. A fishing party fished Fontenelle amid rain, and local carpenters and painters finish the new office building and Frontier Supply Co. store renovations.
A Hamsfork correspondent reports Judge Carnahan, a business visitor, was seen in Rock Springs on Sunday. The editor requests the sender expedite Home from, aiming for arrival at the Camera Office before Tuesday noon.
Fragmentary verses describe a character named Bre losing shyness after eating an apple and becoming prudish. The text mixes archaic phrasing with urban mockery of convention, noting conversations about Thoreaties and the cost of clothes. Reconstructed meaning is unclear but hints at social restraint and gendered behavior.
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