Christmas spirit plea in Kemmerer urged by church
A Kemmerer WY item urges residents to donate one tenth to one twentieth of their Christmas spending to the church treasurer to ease ministerial fund-raising. The piece notes political reminders from President Wilson on war tax and peace, references the Pope, and previews upcoming House votes on National Prohibition and Woman Suffrage with the Hobecoe and suffrage amendments outlined.
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Europe
Asia
Russia
House of Representatives
Washington
House Rules Committee
United States
Mrs R B Forsythe Convalesces At Christmas Visiting
Friends report Mrs. R B Forsythe is recovering from a ten day illness. She left the hospital Friday and will stay with Mrs Sam Rameey before returning to Cheyenne for Christmas.
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R. B. Forsythe
Sam Rameey
Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Mexico City Speech Omits Mention of Key Place
A presidential address to Congress drew no reference to a disputed site in Mexico, leaving observers uncertain about official stance. Analysts await clarification on potential policy shifts and regional implications.
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Mexico
Congress
Hiram Johnson Elected California Governor as Progressive
Hiram Johnson, ally of Theodore Roosevelt, wins California governorship as a straight Progressive. The late campaign records a notable Progressive victory as Perkins and Pinchot led eastern efforts. Teddy Roosevelt suffered a sore throat expectant relief before the next four year game.
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Hiram Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt
California
Iate
Perkins, Pinchot Et al
Teddy
Federal inquiry on Colorado coal strike may prompt labor reform
The Federal Commission on Industrial Relations considers various stages of the Colorado coal strike and hints at a national law to compensate injured workers and dependents of those killed. Witnesses discuss mine accidents, prevention, aid for widows and orphans, and the impact of collective bargaining and Colorado's own proposed compensation act.
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Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Colorado
Congress
Comparing Rail and Telegraph Systems Across Continents
The text contrasts private North American rail and telegraph networks with Europe’s government controlled systems. It argues that private enterprises duplicate lines and stock, compete for profits, and pay dividends to shareholders, while government enterprises fund public goals from their proceeds.
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North America
Europe
America
The 13.5 inch gun described as war implement
The piece measures seventeen yards, fires shells of about 1250 pounds, and costs around 750 per shot. It towers in size and power beyond the 12 inch gun, with a range over a mile longer and a heavy twenty ton heavier barrel.
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Buss
Kansas Food Exports Boosted in War Trade Gains
Kansas food products rose in value by 182 million dollars due to European war demand. The same period saw Kansas City banks increase clearances by 25 percent while the state ranked fifth among U S regions. industrial centers fell by a similar margin.
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Kansas
Kansas City
United States
Government Plans Post Office Box Rent Hikes
The administration, unable to meet revenue needs via war tax, plans increasing post office box rents by 15 to 25 percent in various cases. This move aims to offset tariffs and boost funds for government operations.
Paper delivery delays prompt note to readers
The CAMERA owner explains to Lincoln County subscribers that despite six years of timely Wednesday mail, some reach readers only by Saturday or Monday. He requests reports of delays to improve service and notes parcel post and first class mail expectations and disruptions.
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Camema
Lincoln County
Do you go to Sunday School Before Christmas
A brief exchange shows Georgie confirming he attends Sunday school seasonally. The uncle asks why and Georgie says he goes just before Christmas and again before the summer Bible study.
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Georgie
Greenbacker and Federal Reservist in old time finance
The piece contrasts Greenbackers, Populists, and Federal Reservists noting their link to paper money amid gold hoarding. It recalls telegraphers Carnegie and Edison, mentions Kemmerer, and hints at spring shortages as Germany and Austria constrain global supply while the U S faces exhaustion of its own reserve.
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Andrew Carnegie
Thomas A. Edison
Kemmerer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Good Society
End of Colorado coal strike brings relief to miners
The Colorado coal strike ends with the United Mine Workers calling off the stoppage. Many union miners will receive strike benefits no longer, but only a small percent are returning to work. Arrangements are made to transport idle workers to other fields where demand exists.
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Colorado
United States
United Mine Workers
Yard Shuffle Prompts Crew Changes At Kemmerer Yard
Engineers rearrangements last week at Kemmerer yards saw Magwire return from layoff and bump Myers from day yard. Myers bumped Hogan shifting Hogan to Diamondville engine replacing Parion who moved to night yard as Shroy sidelined by eye trouble with a six week recovery window. Shroy will work elsewhere during this period.
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Litte
Kemmerer
Magwire
W. A. Myers
Myers
Micky Hogan
Willow Creek
Mr. Hogan
Diamondville
Vete Parion
Mondell Pushes Star Route Mail Renewal in West
Representative Mondell has campaigned quietly in Washington to secure more liberal star route post office funding. Western states complain the current administration is stingy about star routes leading to route discontinuations and reduced frequencies. Mondell maintains Wyoming routes stay open while others face cuts and vows ongoing advocacy. After days in Kaemmarres dames and Jewell return to Artus in the Star Valley.
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Mondell
Washington
Post Ofice Department
Tts
Star Mall
Alt
Wyoming
Keammares Dames E
Jewell
Artus
Viailey
Death in the European War and bounty notes
Article contrasts Allied losses to German defeats at sea and on land with estimates of forces and outcomes. It discusses Germany's prewar exports, food imports, and the impact on Allied supply lines. It also clarifies a misprint about coyote bounty territory in Lincoln County and urges local trappers to consult the Lincoln County Wool Growers Association secretary about eligibility and funds.
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United States
Russia
England
Belgium
Servia
Germany
Austria
France
Lincoln County
A. J. Noblitt
Lincoln County Wool Growers Association
Cokeville
Idaho
Park
Fremont
War tax imposes stamp rule, county clerk warns
County Clerk Harrison notes the new war tax requires affixing stamps on documents prior to filing. He urges consult with authorities to avoid penalties and note that documents cannot be filed without stamps. A lie stamp is also required on acknowledgments before notaries. dating questions arise about effectiveness.
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Harrison
Wilson
Notary Publics
Returning Patersons Attend Wool Growers Convention in Kemmerer
Commissioner and Mrs. C H Peterson spent days in Kemmerer for the Wool Growers convention. Mrs Peterson then visited her mother in Almy Wyoming while Mr Peterson attended the board meeting. Mr and Mrs F P Cranney also attended the Kemmerer convention and Mr Cranney advocated improved sheep raising conditions.
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C. H. Paterson
Kemmerer
Wool Growers’ Convention
Peterson
Almy
Wyo
F. P. Cranney
Cranney
Wait for Her, Boys from a Noted Advice Column
A cheeky reader’s voice extols waiting for a woman who helps her mother with chores before dating. The piece encourages patience and fidelity, warning that rivals will claim her if you depart, implying practical gender roles and courting norms of the era.
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Colorado
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