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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
6
Navy sailors push for changes in dress gear led by Capt. Hugo Osterhaus. A shirt blouse without a wide collar, visor cap replaces pancake hat, tighter trousers preferred, and a move to blue flannel garments. Committee gathers input from captains and sailors to finalise designs.
Mr and Mrs McCormick intend to live among Poles in the Back of the Yards area of Chicago. The piece notes their Chicago Tribune publisher background and ties to the era’s public figures, with comments on wealth, poverty, and the social landscape around the city.
A deaf man accused of theft in Tombs consults three lawyers who refuse to defend him. The fourth also hesitates until the defendant promises to speak only when told. The lawyer explains that deafness makes it hard to follow proceedings, causing panic and likely misstatements, risking a poor defense.
Six turkeys rotisserie slowly on a ground floor spit as a poultry farm tests crosscurrent air plucking. Foreman notes air plucking shows promise but is not yet commercial, predicting future rapid plucking at low cost once perfected.
The piece reflects on how the writers' craft has grown into a large field. It notes that writing is now a major, structured pursuit, ranking among extensive trades as a substantial profession. The text emphasizes the expanding scope and importance of writers in modern culture.
A vegetable freak, a radish that grew in a Tyrone garden, has been added to the zoological division collection at the Pennsylvania state department of agriculture museum in Harrisburg. The unusual specimen was sent from Blair county by Representative Thompson.
A meandering ode to journalism and public affairs discusses the role of newspapers and authors, referencing Atlantic Monthly and a quote from Senator Borghans about public questions. It pivots to a curious note on a creature whose form closely imitates a human, detailing facial features and bodily parts.
In a tense exchange, Mr. Jawback proclaims he will never speak again. Bo Jawbark mocks the scene and accuses the other party of bribery as the clash escalates.
A discussion on how frugal living forms the base of wealth. One man contends fortune grows from economy, while another notes wealth often comes late and may erode discipline if not grounded in savings habits.
A fragmentary dialogue cites a father commanding over twenty men and boasting wealth and status compared to another. The lines reference a child named Lite Wilatie, Little Jimmy, and a shop owner labeled Hoberstis, suggesting a humorous or satirical conversation about authority and money.
Jack Herrick and Mary adjust to life with a baby in their shared attic home. He experiences fear and wonder at fatherhood, watching the child, listening for cries, and coping with Mary’s outings while he fragments between dreams and alarmed responsibilities. The tale ends with a moment of tenderness and a puzzled reconciliation.
A Philadelphia landlord altered a building to loft a top floor access with hinges and cords for a private fire escape. A prospective tenant approved the setup until he learned visitors could whistle and be admitted, while others were ignored, the landlord sought an explanation. The tenant said friends use the whistle and the others are a red store. hinges remain in use.
A 1906 census shows Icelanders average 614 years of life, nearly double prior estimates. Sweden and Norway rank healthy, but Iceland’s longevity stands out. earthquakes may unsettle nerves yet daily life remains simple and steady.
A Chicago resident rises from repeated ventures to make a fortune with a car wheel invention. He plans a family outing in a motor car when tragedy strikes in a park. The scene captures a daughter’s sharp observation as the mother reacts, revealing the tense moment.
In a fragmentary discussion, historians weigh which state claims the world’s oldest republic. San Marino and Andorra are cited as medieval polities with no fixed founding date, while Mount Thiang and Helvetic ties appear in conjecture, complicating a definitive answer.
A fragmented reflection on letter writing and household chores. The text muses on why letters remain unwritten, linking it to a lack of good pens, envelopes, and supplies, hinting at frugal domestic constraints. It reads as a contemplative note rather than a news item.
The piece describes ivy growing over a wall built with eight settlers materials, noting summer warmth and winter dryness. It emphasizes how the wall’s condition teaches woodwork, urging careful joint separation.
A fragment reflecting on womanhood and beauty, arguing plain appearance and lack of charm consign women to misfortune. Mentions a LADLEA' FIELD style misprint and general disdain for unattractive women, contrasting intellect and beauty without clear context.
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