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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
3
J Keogh of the Ogden Livestock firm reports a smaller live stock shipment season than last year with Kirkland figures down from 6000 to 1000 head while wool prospects look improved as contracts are drawn at 30 cents. He cites corn prices and shipper fears over disease as causes.
An image of Santa visiting Kemmerer on an annual trip yields a vast array of toys and gifts displayed for children and adults. The scene features machines, dolls, games, china, books, and other discounted items spread across counters and shelves, described as the greatest Christmas display seen in town.
A damaged text fragment references a legal wake for sale including Warranty deeds Mortgages Mortgage Deeds Quit Claim Hills of Sale Power of Attorney and other notices. It mentions court events and mentions of people seen in streets with camera noting possible procedural notices.
Notices indicate there will be services at the Mutho ot Episcopal church in Kemmerer and Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. All are invited, with W. H. Calfee listed as pastor. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The Montpelier Examiner notes the Short Line’s big freight push but cites power and car shortages as the main limit. Scully orders 4½% locomotives for delivery early next year. Postal cards designs approved by Hitchcock include McKinley Lincoln Grant and a two portrait Washington/Martha card pair.
The Camera advertises 1910 and 1911 calendars with lowest prices and extensive samples. The Calendar man travels Wyoming and Idaho selling wares, promising larger 1911 stock next year and cheaper freight via Kemmerer. Current samples cover 1910 orders. delivery by January 1 not guaranteed.
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