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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
4
Hon John W Cook of Lander is appointed to head the Lander land office. A former editor of the Wyoming State Journal, he is regarded as highly deserving, and friends cheer his good fortune.
Local Republicans ponder governor race as John M Haines leads Clagstone by 52 votes though later reports hint at a tighter contest. Basin City hosts an alfalfa exposition with teal varieties buns cigars and more, while San Diego plans a similar exhibit in 1915. In Washington Senator Reed clashes with Warren over road and park funding prompting a tongue in cheek correction about Montana. Senator Myers praises Montana's prowess in securing appropriations.
Jackson's Hole Frontier Days in Jackson Wyoming runs September 3 to 5 featuring riding horses and steers, wild mules, jelly races, roping, racing, contests and elk riding. An interesting program promises authentic western life and a trip worth taking for fans of the real thing.
The New Kerameter theater presents good pictures attracting crowds with ongoing shows. Lady Godiva, abbeldento of English History, headlines the leading film while Whitney showcases excellent pictures during the regular hour for uptick in SHO vieluck, with future adherence planned.
On Monday Mrs dy Ay Palmer transferred her lease to the Pale home to Mr Annie Molirland of Oglen velu, with the farmshins Delomping to Mew Madenne and a possession date set for Sept. Lek. The note indicates responsibilities shift and duties reassignment as the new owner takes control.
A noted planned hold up of a pay train is described with references to routes and potential accomplices. The article discusses a possible attempt near a city with mentions of suspects, timing, and security concerns.
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Readers are told detailed primary results cannot be provided this week due to sparse reports from several precincts including Star Valley and Jackson Hole. In Kemmerer 225 votes were cast with Republican Daniel F. Hawkins contest, Diamondville area voting light, official canvas set for next Tuesday, county committees to organize Monday in Kemmerer.
Wyoming, grouped with Montana, Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Nevada in the Rocky Mountain division, shows strong growth in livestock between 1900 and 1910. The bulletin notes Wyoming leads in sheep and goats and ranks high in total livestock value, with notable increases across cattle, horses and poultry in comparison with peer states.
Readers learn of theater showings at Sunday and Wednesday, visitors including Ball Best Furnished rentals, and townspeople such as Tommy Jones Opal, Jack Heaton, Herman Strine, J. G. Smalley, John Williams, and more making trips to and from Kemmerer. Hospital excavations begin foundation work. Several residents plan travel, repairs, or housekeeping as the community weighs jobs, hunting trips, and social visits.
Mountain States Telephone crew under Foreman C E Wansel plans full downtown infrastructure upgrade in Kemmerer Diamondville and Frontier. Poles and wires will be removed and replaced with modern cable, homes and businesses rewired, central office fixtures updated, line to Big Piney to be repaired as needed. I W Bond of Denver directs this extensive project aimed at improved service.
Pat Quealy Jr. arrives Monday morning as a healthy bouncing boy. Mr. and Mrs. Quealy share joy with many friends while Mrs. Quealy recovers and the family celebrates the new arrival.
Mr and Mrs C W Brandon visited Lava Hot Springs during the past week and plan a ten week stay in a cottage to aid Mrs Brandon’s fall health recovery. Large crowds are in town and state furnished tents are in high demand. A second bathhouse enables 24 hour bathing for all genders. Idaho plans a new sanitarium at the site this winter.
Residents and visitors fill Kemmerer area life with moves visits and events. Harry Krupp and family visited Lava Springs last week while Michael Hogan moves into a substantial home on Kemmerer hill. Mrs J W Rambarger and children head to Cokeville for a months stay with Mr Rambarger. Found dentures lie along the road near Frontier Tavern owner may claim. Local teachers join a dance for visiting educators at the Lyceum Theater August 2. Ballot boxes delivered to upper Green River country by Charley Rathbon. Aids and notices detail farm and ranch activity as spring feed holds steady and sheep camps report good conditions amid rain.
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For Rent four room cottage in Kemmerer area inquire Marg Thomas. For Sale I O QO land lot in Kemmerer Toate A W Anderson. Good pasture for horses at Streighto ranch two miles west of Kemmerer two dollars per month. Delicious ice cream and sundae available at Pel Jogrini.
Fragmentary item mentions Lake, city, stations, tickets, dates, and rates. Reading suggests a transit or station notice with dates around the 26th and references to live updates, agents, and northern stations. Names and clear facts are sparse due to garbled OCR.
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