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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
4
The text traces Mugwump as an Algonquin term for chief borrowed by New Englanders as a nickname for prominent figures. It notes political use to describe RepublicansPrinciples led defection in a presidential era. A vivid anecdote follows describing a rat with a clockwork figure and a clam on its tail, ending with the rat escaping into a brook amid a camel barrel mishap.
A physician away on vacation prompts resentment from his medical staff who fear the label assistant. The on call doctor prefers terms like colleague or substitute, while an elderly patient amusedly calls her own physician's on site helper an accomplice.
A historical note traces soap use across 3,000 years and its biblical mentions. A Pompeii shop, buried by 74 BC volcanic ash, yielded a soap boller's remains that oddly retained its scent after about 1,800 years.
The dahlia regains popular favor as gardeners enrich its variety, matching the chrysanthemum in color range. The flower gains appeal after years of chrysanthemum dominance, reestablishing its autumn garden appeal. Also notes observation on artificial ice: the center ice is opaque while the outer layer remains clear due to slow freezing, impurities pushed outward.
Beed Advice appears in a garbled line about Ney and Twill facing CO in a local context. The fragment hints at names Ney and Twill and a CO reference, possibly a team or location, but lacks coherent facts or dates to confirm.
An Aroostook farmer offered two Paswamacueddy reservation Indians $2.50 a day and board to pick potatoes. They refused, saying they would only work for someone with a musical instrument to practice evenings after work.
Coal tar is reported to be highly effective for road surfaces in France as it binds surface material on high speed highways. The rapid passage of cars and broad rubber tires is said to erode and disintegrate roads that were once smooth for horse-drawn traffic.
A poor Vienna man could not secure hospital admission due to crowding. He stole shoes to get arrested so he could receive medical care. After treatment and recovery he served a brief petty larceny sentence. In Newark a 106 year old man died after a horse kicked him, ending a long illness free life.
A Boston Record anecdote recounts a classic Irish humorous reply. Reverend Samuel McCoomb narrates the tale of a visiting Englishman asking about a house. The Irishman responds that it is Mr. O Hares house and that if he had lived until tomorrow he would be one week dead.
Dr Lindsay Johnson explains the mole eye can extend beyond the orbit several times its diameter and retract. The adaptation creates an opening to see as the animal’s dense torso would otherwise block vision.
Grape culture notes grapes grow readily when vines climb unchecked but the best fruit comes from vines cut back yearly and kept close to the ground. The fruit benefits from reflected heat from the earth and ripens best near the soil.
Budapest authorities seek government action after a bureau offers ready made essays and translations to schoolboys at eight cents a wage. The gimmick draws worldwide attention as officials call it a craze for play writing and debate its impact on education.
A new London school offers courses for girls of age to study infant care. The program covers feeding, laundry, and basic child education tasks, preparing students for roles in nurseries and related services. The school emphasizes practical training and hands on experience.
A fragmented OCR item discusses babies and care in a social context with unclear names and events. It mentions assistance and a reply from another party about expectations and responsibilities, but most specifics are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Philadelphia record and a meleny feminine figure. The readable bits hint at debate over leadership and independence, with unclear context and undefined events. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions present.
An unclear account notes an observer mentioning an event in Whiide with remarks about doubt and questions. The fragment hints at an observer narrating sightings or feelings without concrete details or names.
A fragmentary report describes a social fete where women and men participate in an uneven scene. The piece hints at tension around status and appearance during a moonlit gathering, with cryptic references to personalities and dynamics.
A couple, HLM Adams and Henrietta, claim their child aged seven recovered from an incurable condition after seven bottles of Electric Hitters. The advertisement touts Kedol as a universal digestant and stomach corrector, sold by J B Shorts and others, with claims linked to the National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Fragmentary text recounts a claimed wonder medicine for consumption and a fatal case from Chesterton, with garbled phrases about a tonic, weight gain, and a dying woman. Includes references to doctors, a bottle remedy, and a disturbing discovery of a bearer’s body and a letter.
A terse Plutarch quote emphasizes perseverance as a virtue that overcomes many vices when faced openly. The fragment suggests inner strength yields victory over temptations when confronted honestly by a resolute mind.
Vague OCR fragment recounts a tense moment as a boy referenced with a pet phrase faces boos amid a crowd. Names and places are garbled, but the scene hints at public reaction and local interest. No clear dates or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
The fragmentary text appears garbled with partial phrases about a candidate in Bengal. No clear events dates people or organizations are readable to form a precise news item.
A fragmentary note concerns a group or person named Berking and a penalty related to wages or debt. The readable text mentions Wickel men in relation to friends and a possible party action. No clear dates locations or outcomes are present.
Harder work and ties in Cheveler cases are seen as more crucial than lullaby nation efforts, with emphasis on practical outcomes over gentle rhetoric. Officials push for action and measurable results in public policy debates.
An editorial-style piece touts the health benefits and temperance value of beer, arguing for its moderate, nutritious qualities. It cites endorsements and interviews, praising Putet Beer as a mild, wholesome beverage with low alcohol content and ample food value.
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