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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
7
The Cumberland train departs Kemmerer daily except Sunday at 7:00 a.m. and returns arriving at 5:45 p.m. Oregon Short Line services listed include Westbound Fastbound Nos 19 6 12 17 18 1 4 with various times. The notice is entered as second class matter at Kemmerer post office.
A local plea urges immediate organization of a home guard in Kemmerer to inspect and protect the community amid concerns of alien enemies after Congress declared war on Austria-Hungary. The letter argues that 200 alien enemies may live among residents and calls on the Chamber of Commerce or leaders to act promptly to ensure safety and vigilance.
The Provost Marshal General announces all exemptions and discharges prior to December 15 are invalidated under the new selective draft regulations. All registrants must know their order number and obligations under the law. Failure to comply is a misdemeanor with up to one year’s imprisonment and possible loss of rights and privileges and induction into military service.
A fragmented editorial observing the world edging toward a fourth “war Christmas” as the long conflict persists. It recalls a public meeting where calls to Henry Ford were made three years ago and reflects on the meaning of Christmas amid ongoing hardship.
The article describes a dramatic Italian military setback as Austrian forces, reinforced by German troops, push the Italian army back nearly a hundred miles, capture a quarter of a million prisoners and over a thousand guns. It questions whether Italian resolve can recover ground or if they will retreat as Asia did, leaving the outcome of the war uncertain.
A wartime appeal urges readers to support Congressmen who back efficient war effort and America first, save for Liberty Loans, and expose slackers. It condemns conscientious objectors and urges loyalty to allies while warning of rising prices.
Salt Lake City resident Stumpf, a prominent mining figure tied the knot with Mrs M A Shimmin of San Francisco on Monday night at the justice of the peace office in a ceremony witnessed by friends. The groom arrives in the city with business associates noting a playful ruse about the groom’s supposed bachelor status.
Lincoln Wyoming Petroleum Company led by president J Parker Thompson negotiates with two parties to drill the first shallow Fossil Field well. Thompson reports strong stock sale progress and funds to finance multiple wells. Preparations for several Fossil wells before spring underway alongside plans for Dry Piney district operations.
At a Monday meeting of the ladies of Diamondville, presided by Miss Ra Winters county demonstrator, a Home Economies Association was formed with officers: President Mrs. E. R. Van Cott, Vice President Mrs. Kauffman, Secretary Miss Flossie Smith, Treasurer Miss Jessie Sneddon. The first meeting will be at Mrs. Van Cott's home.
W N Wood and wife, traveling from Kemmerer, visited relatives and brought Mrs Tom Clemenson who recently had an operation in Rock Springs hospital.
The Wood Oil and Development Company was incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming at 1 25 p m on December 1917 to acquire lease purchase condemnation exchange and other means to develop and operate oil lands wells and products It has 2 000 000 capital stock in two million shares at 1 00 par and a fifty year term with offices in Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming Olaf Jetson and six others named as directors The principal office is Kemmerer and Olaf Jefson is the agent The filing is dated ope 28.
Notice states Kem merer Brokerage Company was incorporated by filing its certificate of incorporation in the office of the Secretary of State Cheyenne Wyoming on December 7 1517 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. The objects include buying and selling stocks bonds shares and debentures and the general business of brokers and financial agents in every form with funds investments and to provide and create companies and corporations.
A Wyoming corporation charter outlines capital stock of 10000 dollars in 100 shares of 100 dollars each. It is to operate for 50 years from Kum merer Lincoln County with principal office there. Board of seven directors includes William Monay Thomas Sneddon C Watt Brandon Plow Comer Olaf Jetson RK Turner and R A Hocker. Principal office in Ken merer Wyoming. agent in charge Olaf Jetson. Secretary Olaf Jetson. Attorney Ivan Jones. DL2-26.
Notice states Slate Creek Oil & Refining Company incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming on November 20 1917 with $100000 capital split into 400000 shares. Principal office Kemmerer Lincoln County and operations in US Canada Mexico. Five directors named C D Stafford L E Kindall A Christmas C M Whitney Ivan S Jones with A Christmas as agent in charge.
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