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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
11
A Monday meeting at Town Hall by the Chamber of Commerce outlined Kemmerer Chautauqua plans set for August 28 to September 2. Ticket prices range from 1 to 2.50 with children under 14 at 1 and boosters to promote a parade and extensive advertising across the area.
Marshall 8 Reynolds ex county and prosecuting attorney of Lincoln County, Prof. A Burford of Cokeville and Capt H H Waugh of Company H have passed examinations and are accepted into the officers reserve training camp at the Presidio California. They report training to begin on the 25th. Reynolds has military training and is praised as a future ideal officer. Burford and Waugh are likewise described as well suited for service.
A severe Aug 1 storm near Big Piney hit the Valley theatre owned by P. MacGlashan. A bolt ripped the corner, tore stucco, and damaged the foundation. Estimated damage ranges from 65 to 506 dollars, the second such event this summer after the E. R. Noble barn damage.
A travelogue of Lincoln county’s upper Green River country describes vast Sagebrush ranch landscapes, Cottonwood tributaries, and minting hay as an unusually strong season. It notes people in Big Piney Marbleton Daniel and Halfway, local businesses, and shifts toward ranching while recounting hotel stops and tourist chatter.
An early autumn scene at Big Piney shows bustling haying activity and strong community spirit. Local observer Hite notes widespread energy in the Green River Valley with Gilhousen of Hig Piney among the figures in the field.
Predator control meeting called by the Woolgrowers Protective Association of Uinta County and Lincoln County Woolgrowers' Association will be held May 20, 1917 at 2 pm to discuss destruction of wild animals. The effort aims to start September 1 and invites ranchers, cattlemen and interested parties.
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