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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
12
The persistent drought and high temperatures across the East alarm farmers in the corn belt and wheat regions as black rust spreads through crops, threatening yields and livelihoods.
Aug 1 notification sent to William Jennings Bryan as Democratic nominee for president. Lincoln reports one of the largest gatherings seen, with expectations rising for election return results.
Wim Leeb, private secretary to President Roosevelt, prepares for a major hunting expedition in the Jackson Hole region this fall during the big game season. A renowned hunter, he intends to travel in comfort and seeks to secure the big game likely to be found in one of the nation's premier areas.
The article notes Unele du at outs with the administration and a possible fight over selecting the speaker. It suggests the current incumbent remains a strong option despite discussions of several prominent names. Time is ample from Lew ad Let, with much May to come before decisions.
An editor presents a humorous scene to St Peter about delinquents on a subscription list. The gatekeeper rejects most claims, noting one man who snatched the paper as a seat and fled, while officials pursue the rest. The tale blends whimsy with a nod to post office and newspaper duties.
A garbled page fragment discusses malaria beliefs, rural health education, and local events. It mentions names, places, and dates in a cluttered OCR stream, with references to work, safety, and various community notes.
A compact reminiscence contrasts the United States of fifty years prior with the present, noting vast changes in population, settlement, and infrastructure. It recalls early emigration westward, the rise of railroads, steamboats, and telegraph, and mentions veterans and military figures from the era, painting a period portrait of a country transitioning from frontier to developing nation.
A Malvern Journal report recounts a chaotic scene at a city hotel dinner where a guest argued over corkage charges. The man left after a heated exchange with staff and another guest, with tempers flaring and witnesses noting the tense behavior.
News items from Perenai General and Local Interen detailing visits by James M. Jamieson from Fontenelle and Charles M. Pried man. reports on Mrs. John Budd of Hig Povey via ANG. Salt Lake trips. market and farm notes. theater events at Kemmerer and Cumberland. several residents visiting, illness recoveries, and upcoming family news. weather, hunting, and local business updates.
Incomplete OCR text mentions a reward of $20.00 and references Aranedes Florida with phrases about duty and "little tilted, small white star." Details are unclear. core items include a reward and a location in Florida.
Rumor says Adaville coal property was sold to Union Machine Company for about 450 dollars. Report notes possible immediate steps to sink a shaft and reopen old workings to resume mining activity.
At a county meeting a repair project was approved for a bridge near Willow Creek Canyon by Ham Fork. The work will proceed once materials arrive, with expectations to restore the bridge’s condition after its long bar shape.
Bill Julian of Fossil spent Saturday in Kellmerer, J J Hersman of Fossil was in town the latter part of the week, Jack Howard came from his Fontenette ranch yesterday. George Campbell came from Granger Saturday on Susinese. M G Cleveland opened a shooting gallery beside his jewelry store. Bob Calverly visited from Cumberland Saturday. Roxie McClintock and Waugh Hibbin of Big Piney spent a couple days in town. Doc Spencer returned from Hamefork ranch Saturday after machinery repairs. Chief Dispatcher J E Davia returned from Canada and Minnesota trip with OS and others to study Wires handling. Sam Potter and others left Monday for Piney hayfields to help with the crop. Mrs Mo Naylin hosted sisters Lockhart and Agnes Lets with Miss Aston Olson visiting. whist prize to Miss Loasty.adel. Cokeville Mercantile shows an exhibit fish pole prize worth 815 for largest trout. Corresponent notes the village blacksmith plans to weigh trout this evening.
The brother received word that Mrs Faire Han, mother of Han, had died in Longment California. He left this morning to meet the body at Granger and accompany it to Fairfield Nebraska for burial. Clyde had been working in Hig Piney country. Word came last Friday of his tavern illness. he departs to return next Thursday.
City reviews the cost of material and labor to build or extend walking routes. Officials analyze expenses for acquiring land and completing the work, considering options if the city funds a new footpath project and any resulting construction timelines.
An item notes a special rate adjustment for Pountier Day with details on its effect for consumers and merchants. The notice mentions the period of the rate, conditions, and any eligibility criteria affecting the public and local businesses.
A fragmentary historical notice recalls Lord Wellington’s remark on habit and nature. The aged general is linked to a belief that habit shapes behavior more than nature, reflecting on his life and counsel and the enduring value of disciplined practice.
A remote Montane quarry operates at 4000 feet with large blocks blasted from rock. The process uses dynamite to free sections for transport to nearby rail links, reflecting industrial efforts to extract stone from rugged terrain and move it by rail for distribution.
Notice for publication by ACbK and KENYON of Marvevale that they claim land described as NW SW of See 2 and NE sky of See 3 to NEw UM. They seek to establish desert land claim and must appear before Vaughn Slufford, U.S. Commissioner, at Cokeville on Monday the 28th day of May, at 10 a.m. in Alma Puri, Wyoming.
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