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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
16
Alfred Russold is reported ill in an English hospital. The notice mentions his father Mr Rowgold and the family in town. It notes he had been employed by the Union Mercantile Company and has many friends locally.
A man found dead in his room at a Whine rooming home after arriving by train Friday night. Police say heart failure caused death, with clues pointing to his time in the area. Authorities identified the deceased as a Nebraska native named Berend, with limited other details available.
A historic notice describes a semi monthly pay arrangement for railroad workers. Payments will be issued on the fifteenth and last day of each month under supervision of the Superintendent. The change is not yet officially confirmed by the Remmarer Commission but is expected to expand to the Short Line system.
A Fashion notes piece describes Persian shawl designs influencing Parisian styles from cashmere wraps to handbags. It highlights shawl borders as waistbands and collars, fidling with tunics and gowns, plus the chic look of turbans and bead adorned bags. It also notes local interest in a Diamondville Navy family, mentioning James Kinghorn and fellow Diamondville boys serving abroad.
The state capitol readies for the January arrival of salon offices and committee rooms. Several suites across floors are being rearranged or vacated as the House and Senate chambers move, with work completed by year end to house the new lawmaking body.
Mr. C. P. Budd told Camera representatives by phone that drilling resumed on the Cretaceous No 4 well after a three week idle period caused by machinery breakdown. The well was pumped Friday and the drill began Saturday. sands are expected to be reached in four to five days with indications of a larger yield than previous wells.
Early Christmas at the Kemmerer round-house finds about thirty five workers each with a sock filled not with toys but back pay. The unfulfilled railroad wages, accumulated for months, total from roughly 100 to 500 dollars per man, with one receipt at 496 dollars. Workers accept the surprise as a holiday bonus.
Mine Liliion Miller is appointed deputy chief clerk in the County office, succeeding Mine Carre Elliot who resigned after about three years. Mellen Mies, previously vacant in the office, will discontinue work this week as Miller assumes duties next Monday.
The Sayings Bank unveils redecorated ceilings and walls in a handsome style following renovations. Mr Stinberger’s recent work has caused some unusual changes as staff prepare for a fresh appearance.
Lincoln County weekly land records cover deeds mortgages and patents from November 23 to December 7 1918. Entries list grantor grantee sections townships ranges and amounts including United States to Salmon Ames Quealey to Uinta Improvement Co and Vickrey to Milleson with several dates in 1916 1917 and 1918. The notice cites Keenan Kemmerer and other parties with limited parcel details.
A Lincoln bartender failed a Sunday morning suicide attempt with a small knife. He survived after being restrained at the county jail where doctors gave stitches to a throat wound. The incident followed troubled thinking by the man involved.
Government seeks to pair returning soldiers with jobs as they are released. Commanding officers may grant furloughs to men with jobs waiting. Citizens can affidavit to provide immediate employment upon release and help secure an honorable discharge.
Ray Roberts and other Cookeville men passed through Kemmerer en route from the Colorado Springs camp to their homes. In Cokeville, Roberts said 250 more would be released Monday morning. Carl Lordquist, a former Kemmerer forage employee, was among the discharged. He planned to ride the train until a town opened after learning of a three day quarantine.
Washington reports that many income tax delinquents will be pursued by a reorganized special corps of deputies. The annual revenue totals show 1918 collections at $1.8046 billion, with income and excess profits taxes leading the intake. The note lists counts of returns by category, including individuals, corporations, insurers, railroads, and munitions makers, and cites billions in revenue.
War Department asks all soldiers to send discharge papers to state headquarters Cheyenne for transcription. Officials seek a complete permanent record of each man’s service to aid pensions and history. Adjutant General Weaver urges timely submission to Lincoln county readers.
The article extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a proven cure for winter colds. It claims many families rely on it for years, with the remedy delivering the best results when used as directed per bottle.
A fragment notes a child quickly relief from a dreadful complaint after treatment with medy cortain and other narcotics. The text also mentions the child’s confidant relation to an adult, suggesting medical reassurance and care.
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