10 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
1
A long criticism of Kemmerer Wyoming water policy and mayoral politics alleges the water plan is financially unsound. It details alleged scheming by T Hunter Salmon and allied factions to push a pure water project via bonds, while accusing officials of neglect and bootlegging influence.
Heavy storms early in winter plus a dry summer and feed shortages push ranchers to start feeding sooner. Cold spells and a ten day storm scatter flocks and reduce pasture, with hay prices rising and widespread hardship reported across cattle raising regions.
Mr and Mrs Prank Chapel of Big Piney visited town after traveling via Opal. Mr Chapel sold his interests in Big Piney to Mr Al Kunze who has long resided there. He is retiring from the hotel trade due to his wife's health and may choose a new venture while remaining in Big Piney.
The town trickletball squad travels to Rock Springs this Saturday to meet the ag gregation. Home players have practiced intensely and two strong games are expected. A lineup lists Rowe Polett Temes Rosenhers Vieure and others. Temperatures plummeted to 32 below zero in Kemmerer freezing many water pipes.
A dated critique portrays Republicans using anti liquor sentiment to attack Kemmerer’s water management. It argues the party promotes agitation, leverages public perception, and seeks to influence city leadership by exploiting water questions and alleged misinformation.
A Salt Lake City wire reports that an Indianapolis conference of miners operators and government officials agreed to President Wilson's proposals. Miners will return to work with a 14 percent wage increase while a Wilson appointed committee reports back. President Lewis supports the plan though some eastern radicals oppose it.
The Republican National Committee in Washington D C decided to hold the next national convention in Chicago on June 8 1920. The announcement places Chicago as the venue for the party gathering amid ongoing political preparations and campaign planning.
The Red Cross Christmas Seal sale begun December 1 reports strong local support. Mrs Geo Whitten leads as chairman with widespread seal distribution and a ready response from nearby towns. Kemmerer Boy Scouts have handled 10 000 seals and strive for the prize offered by their leader Mr Runy.
At a Cokeville meeting the Lincoln County Woolgrowers Association voted to cooperate with the Biological Survey in exterminating predatory wildlife harming sheep. Bounties: coyotes, wolves, and lynx two fifty dollars, and five dollars for a wolf. Committees will verify affidavits. boundaries cover Smiths Fork area and surrounding districts with future extensions.
Among Star Valley shippers, Miller of Thiyee and two companions were en route to their homes from Oronle when they encountered severe road conditions near Kemmerer. The event disrupted travel for the travelers and highlighted hazardous driving conditions affecting local families tied to the shipment route.
Local business leaders and the town council appoint J. W. Glasgow as fuel administrator to oversee coal distribution. A civic committee will guide policy under U S Fuel Administration directives requiring orders for household use to be approved to prevent shortages and ensure equitable delivery.
A large crowd attended the annual gasket ball game between Kemmerer and Evanston High Schools at Cook's Pavilion. Led by “Bunnie” and Prof Bunn, local boosters fueled a lively pregame atmosphere with songs and yells. Kemmerer edged Evanston 16-8 at halftime and finished 18-80 in the second half amid rough play and strong officiating.
Train schedules cut on Oregon Short Line with about thirty five branch trains affected while main line passenger and mail trains remain unchanged. Cumberland Kemmerer local 3H1-832 reduced from six to three trips weekly on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Passengers warned to expect limited service and plan journeys accordingly as restrictions spread nationwide.
Joseph D B Stratton general manager Andes Copper Mining Co Chill South America visited Dimondville last week to confer with Mountain Trading Westores manager Rigg and study store systems for potential adoption in South American mining districts. Stratton also connected with Andes Exploration Co and several enterprises financed by Anaconda Copper Mining Co Anaconda Montana.
L D THI enters Granger to take over the garage business of W F Mulholland in Gronen ft Gowlerefonds. Mr Hall plans improvements and the wire building fit will be equipped to practice the gas of the Taueoly Highway through the town. Friends wish him success.
Mr and Mrs Oncar Deck of Big Viney were in Opal lot week from which they left for a month long visit to Uhovcote Online and Town. While away Mr Beck will attend the site hour five turk rennivernner meeting. The board will meet later this month.
Labarge ranchers Labarge Ranchers Here Orcur Heniorian and J. M. Pox visitors in Heninerer Saturday from Opal. Pox moved to Opden for winter. they traveled to Opel to inspect cattle markets. A new cattle shipment is planned with early sales before winter due to hay shortage and stock losses.
The annual memorial service for B. P. O. M. Tlotds is held on the date in memory of the deceased. A public service at the Geant theatre is planned for 2 o clock in the afternoon with several family and community members attending.
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