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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
14
Brandleys in town with Mrs Ba visit Kemmerer for a brief shopping trip. The hay crop is average and Granger reports a positive outlook. Mrs Brandley notes a picture show is thriving and considers installing an electric plant to replace gas lighting. She recently bought the Philrick cottage in Granger.
Sutton reports haying as usual with a sharp fall in yields this year compared with last season. She has been in Murray Utah for three weeks visiting her father’s family. Little Morris recovers well from a horse accident and will soon return home before school resumes.
Ed Willey says the LaBarge dam was drained on Friday with all gates opened. Water commissioners ordered the action due to unusually low water levels and to allow a stream flow. Residents note the LaBarge has been below normal this year and warn further adjustments may occur as discussions continue.
Wild Flower Evcuertte Clark makes her screen debut in a forthcoming Kemmerer presentation. The 21 year old actress portrays a capricious belle with notable faithfulness, supported by cast including Lockwood Cooley Jack Pickford and others in a brief, well received role.
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Market reports from the Drovers Journal indicate Idaho lamb sales at 6,000 and Idaho feeders bringing in 8.15, with Wyoming lambs rising. Officials expect higher live cattle prices across classes this year due to range conditions and early shipping from the National Forest. Western range cattle sold around 4.90 yesterday while Chicago traded at 9.00. Strong feeder buyer competition in Omaha boosts new-crop prices, encouraging western stockmen to ship there rather than staying home.
An incident at a river beach led to J L Brown being arrested after he exposed himself near two women and children. Police Justice Caroshan ordered 20 days of hard labor. Brown, a recent arrival from the upper country, was taken into custody.
Five thousand Ford owners celebrated Ford Day at the San Diego Exposition with the longest line of Ford automobiles entering the grounds. A 55 piece Ford Band from Detroit led the car procession and performed four concerts, praised by critics as among the Exposition year’s best musical groups.
The fourth annual War Bonnet Round Up will be held in Idaho Walls starting August 24 for five days. The event promises true western life and offers past editions praised for their activities and entertainment.
Opal residents report a severe accident as a crank breaks an arm when starting a machine. Medical staff expect a full recovery and return of the injured worker. Visitors include Mrs. Brown and son, plus Mrs. Omberssid and Mise Peay, with several locals traveling to Kemmerer. Helen Buddendick visited the Davison home. youths went to town social events. the Dayieoo Brothers were in town to purchase, causing excitement.
Interstate Commerce Commission affirms Union Pacific stance in Ogden gateway dispute. 1914 change to discontinue interchange with D and R at Ogden shifted passenger traffic to the Oregon Short Line and Denver routes, with Union Pacific arguing long haul rights and greater Oregon Territory investment. Commission notes shorter mileage and faster times on UP routes.
Dr A W Fresch state veterinarian reports a government bulletin showing from August 1914 through May 1915 inclusive 41 824 horses and mules inspected for export to Europe and Canada in the United States. It notes imports of food and a rise in imports from Mexico and Canada. 53 693 animals total in May 1914, 17 002 in May 1915. A leatherhound 1918 Breed Books offer with $1 to the Board of Live Stock Commissioners secretary for Wyoming residents.
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