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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
15
Reading notices advertise priced per line with ten cent per line for initial insertion and one cent per line thereafter. Also lists rates for cards of thanks and resolutions, with standard per-line charges and terms for public notices.
The forthcoming primary on the 11th pits three Republicans against each other for governor with Robert D. Carey favored to win, while Governor Houx and Ross contest the Democratic side. Republicans also seek sheriff nominees Wen Bell Dan Harrity Ed Hansen and A McDougal, with Oakley and Matthews as Democrats. State treasurer candidate Hoskins leads Perry, and two Democrats contest the state legislature race with six Republicans on the ballot for ten seats. Ballot write ins and name recognitions are shaping the contest.
Fragmented wartime dispatch notes General Foot appointed Supreme Commander of allied forces. Mentions major offensives, prisoner captures, and American troops in France. Describes Allied advances, German setbacks, and anticipated leadership impact on operations through July.
Kemmerer residents praise local beautification efforts at Miners Hospital grounds led by A. D. Hoskins and a volunteer miners committee. Wilard Bell home yard noted for its lawn and gardens as the community discusses park aesthetics and street views. The piece also touches on local mispronunciations and wartime quips about retreat and attack.
An old praise of the horse gives way to the tractor era as Henry Ford and his son launch the Fordson Tractor. Auto Company backing aims to place a Fordson with every farmer in Lincoln County, proving tractors do more work with less cost.
St Patrick's Church holds Mass each Sunday at 9:00 a m with benediction after Mass plus Sunday School at 9:30 a m and a Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a m Rev T D Lynch rector. At St James Kemmerer Sunday School at 10:00 a m Baptismal service at 4:00 p m Evening prayers followed by patriotic musical service at 8:00 p m St Bartholomew's Cokeville Sunday School 11:00 a m No evening service.
This wartime appeal urges able-bodied men to leave current jobs temporarily and work on farms during peak cultivation and harvest periods. It argues farm labor is abundant but diverted to other work, stressing every citizen must contribute to food production for soldiers in France and the war effort.
The beloved Liberty Anthem, endorsed by Episcopal authority, will be performed at Paris site service in St James Church. The text recalls the nation’s fight for liberty and faith, linking the flag’s protection to God we trust. The piece honors veterans, allies, and collective resolve as world war effort advances.
The town council raised the marshal’s salary to $140 per month and directed immediate action on the police court fines totaling $161.76 from eight offenders. The contract for the Topaz Street fountain project went to Chap Mint at a higher bid than Lincoln Lumber Co. Street repairs on the Kenmerer-Promier road were ordered immediately and workers assigned.
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown in our sad hour for the passing of our dear Minnie. From Mr and Mrs Bert Chadwick and Family.
It was learned this week that William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, will visit Jackson Hole within the next few days. He is touring Glacier National Park and will proceed to Yellowstone, then into the Valley, enjoying a brief vacation from his labors while the war effort and railroad administration burdens weigh on him.
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