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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
14
Notice is given that a hearing will be held regarding the matter at the specified location. The document notes the involvement of Kemmerer Wyn and a cashier named Frank Pieler. Date and precise action details are unclear due to damaged text.
The article discusses agriculture as the nation’s foundation of prosperity citing Secretary of Agriculture Thirteenth Annual Report. It highlights farm product values totaling about 686 billion for the year, led by corn at 1.72 billion, followed by cotton, wheat, hay, oats, and potatoes with notable Wyoming examples. It notes high potato yields on small plots and argues land worth beyond range uses.
Bridge No 01 near Sage burned on Friday delaying trains ten to twenty four hours. Railway crews face snow shortages east and west. A general railroad strike began December 2 with 75 east of the Mississippi demanding raises. Firemen consider action over Harriman line. Superintendent Husted battles congestion after a wreck that damaged several cars and halted freight flow.
George F Walker secretary of the Wyoming and National Wool Growers Associations notes wool industry leaders will gather for annual meetings in Cheyenne and Ogden. The lease issue is pushed again with legislative chances debated as flockmasters’ views are sought to shape representation.
Congressman Mondell introduces a bill to grant surface rights to all future entrants on public lands under agricultural public land surveys. The measure extends prior protections to those after classification, arguing it safeguards settlers from losing claims to coal lands and enables domestic use of coal until government sale. The piece notes Wyoming coal lands span millions of acres and references funding requests for the Ten-rle y murders case in which 99,000 is sought for prosecution.
The fair hosted by the L D S church drew strong turnout with candy and pajama sales popular among attendees. Visitors include Milo Berrier from Hurley Idaho and Ed Marks returning from Salt Lake City and Little Colorado Desert.
A letter notes Union Pacific grading a road north from Hock Spring toward Newcountry, with reports of a 25 mile initial segment from Rockings and a potential 50 mile extension. If true, a northern feeder could reach the Eden Valley and East Fork waters, boosting prosperity for local residents and businesses.
A Washington dispatch reports the secretary of war ordered the War Department to buy oils greases and other petroleum products from Standard Oil after a court ruled the trust violated the law. Critics question why the people cannot boycott without legal trouble while labor leaders face prison for earlier boycott actions.
FE Curtis features an extensive holiday goods display in his Kemmerer store this season, showcasing one of the largest and best assortments yet seen in the area.
W J Stroud of Rock Springs presented a picture exhibition in the Opera House last Wednesday. His collection features mountain scenery and wild game with vivid descriptions that transport viewers to the hills. He hopes to tour more widely and add elk country views to his already large collection.
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