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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
2
Reports describe three guarded treasure vaults at Buckingham Palace filled with jewels armor statuary pictures and furniture accumulated by the royal family over two centuries. The largest vault measures about 400 by 200 feet and contents include priceless items attributed to gifts from foreign rulers and other sources.
The text lauds leaders from Washington to Lafayette and Civil War era figures, claiming frontier and battle prowess rivaled by emperors and princes. It contrasts humble origins with battlefield valor, honoring diverse military names and legacies across battles and nations.
War department states horses will not be replaced by tractors in light artillery yet. Tests with motor fed batteries show potential mainly for heavier equipment. Horses are scarce and costly, require soldiers, and animal losses burden supply. Motor power lags in pulling ability for combat roles, keeping live horses in service for now.
A description detailsMaking a garden in a barrel by piling perforated cans in the center for an irrigation passageway and planting strawberry vines through holes. Soil is added in layers and water drainage is arranged by a side hole near the bottom. The method is illustrated with a camera note.
Mike Donlin argues that managing a minor league club requires extreme patience and versatility. He cites his own brief Memphi a tenure in the Southern Association, where constant one run losses and umpire scrutiny led to his release. He notes many managers face similar trials in the bush leagues.
Black held 277,800,050 dollars in paper money in circulation. Netherlands saw four fifty pound surks in 1916 and Amsterdam sent 8,000 dollars of telmcen to the United States. Amsterdam yards held ship contracts totaling 10,000,000 dollars. Bank of the Netherlands reported 285,074,000 dollars in gold, five times prewar holdings. United States corporations paid 170,037,040 dollars in income taxes in the most recent year, individuals 10,528,588 dollars. Transatlantic emigrants in 1916 numbered 2,016 with 1,786 males.
Dialogue hints at a group of women known as the ladder girls entering settlement work. Participants note it is encouraging to see a society figure show a serious turn of thought, while others worry it may be treated as a mere lark.
Sydney asks Maxine to attend church with him this month. Maxine replies with delight and agrees. Sydney then asks if her trousseau can be made to time.
Early Monday a parade of St Patrick’s Parish youngsters headed to Hyland Park on Silver Bank Hamafork for the annual picnic. Father Lynch organized rides funded by Mrs Wm Vicars Kemmerer Hardware and Mr Howard Heitz, with many parishioners assisting. Forty five children attended from Catholic families, enjoying egg and boys races, river paddling, lunch, and songs while looking forward to next year.
New York August 7 draft exemption boards opened prompting a marriage surge. Licenses issued in Manhattan and Brooklyn as couples seek exemption by showing a wife dependent on the husband. Notable marriages included prominent brides and grooms reacting to Crowder rules and last minute strategy.
A vintage testimonial style ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache. The piece cites Mrs M Lewis of Kemmerer praising prior use and urges purchasing at the City Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is named as maker. Price listed as 60 cents.
Official council minutes note regular session at 8 pm with Mayor Sern and councilors Brammer Morrow present Absent Hibb Pix. Minutes approved rebate from Northern Assurance for rate change liquor license for Sigmund Kohs filed and approved grading bids opened and Charles Huff awarded low bid Treasurer and fund warrants detailed police justice and marshal reports laid over electric grit installed on Cedar avenue bills approved for payment clerk to cover costs
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