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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
4
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A Cokeville report lauds local generosity for raising over $2500 and notes apportionment by population is high. It jokes about Kemmerer and asserts Cokeville’s patriotism and support for the war effort amid flu and obstacles to other counties. Britain Day is proclaimed to honor Allied efforts and strengthen postwar ties.
Residents and business leaders clash over seven weeks of quarantine in Kemmerer. City council defends the measure amid health concerns while merchants complain of ongoing losses and seek a measured easing to restore commerce without endangering public health. Doctors report most cases recovering and support targeted home quarantines to curb spread.
A telegram to Archin Neil of Diamondville states his brother Wilford Neil has arrived in New York from France and has been sent to Camp Mills to be mustered out and will return home soon though no exact date is given. The message offers no further details.
National headquarters calls Denver and Linvaln County Chapter to mail knitted items to Division Headquarters by a set date. Message urges knitters to supply relief for men in France. Linvaln reports a production order for four sweaters and additional sacks to knit. Instructions for obtaining new sweater directions available at Red Cross rooms.
The Subsistence Division of the Quartermaster Corps ensures hot meals for U.S. forces, with sealed 21 man rations for gas protection and an iron ration for dire need. Dehydrated vegetables contracts and vast stores in Europe back up the army’s supply, while pay comparisons show American soldiers earning more than counterparts in Britain France and Germany.
The president notes record troop movements totaling over 1.95 million since the prior year with monthly figures rising to 378 thousand in June and 289 thousand in August. He praises Allied victory, urges rapid postwar adjustment, and outlines plans for reclamation of arid lands, forest clearance, and flood control. He also announces intent to join Paris for treaty discussions and to involve allied governments in shaping the peace.
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