Coal Mine Productivity And Wages In Early United States
Report from the United States Financial Survey notes total coal miners in 111 with 174083 in Pennsylvania anthracite and 700 in other lignite. It records average annual hours, daily production of 218 tons in anthracite and 8.50 in bituminous, and shifts by day length. Also mentions 10 hour days and workforce distribution across 4, 8, and 10 hour operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna
United States
Pommeglvania
Kemmerer Steam Laundry Expands in Growth Surge
The Kemmerer Steam Laundry, run by Mewre B. Iteyn and N. Hayakawa, has outgrown its quarters and rented the Lang store corner for offices sorting rooms and shelving. New machinery and improved methods promise faster delivery and better care, with orders from Kemmerer and mining camps plus Montpelier Soda Springs Cakeville Fossil Opal Granger and other upper country points.
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Kemmerse
Kemmerer Steam Landry
Mewre B. Iteyn
N. Hayakawa
Lang
Monte
Kemmerer
Montpelier
Soda Springs
Cakeville
Fossil
Opal
Granger
Wyoming Good Roads Convention Seeks Three Auto Highways
The Second Annual Wyoming Highways Association meeting will be in Cheyenne on January 21. The group aims to build three auto routes across the state, northern, park-bound, and southern Kemmerer corridor, to boost traffic and development. Activists urge district representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Wyoming
National Park
Kemmerer
Cheyann
Trytay
Jar
Distriet
Christmas Holiday Rates Vie on Short Line Tickets
Christmas holiday rates vie for travel on the short line with limited tickets valid for select dates in July December and January. See agents for rates and further details.
Hocker to resign from Uint a county board of commissioners
Dr W A Hocker of Kemmerer plans to resign as Uint a county commissioner after two terms. The meeting on the first Tuesday in January will see a new Republican board choose a third member for the next two years. Tom Painter will not accept, leaving H J B Taylor as the other veteran on the panel.
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Board of County Commissioners
Evanston
Wld
W. A. Hocker
Kemmerer
Ax Commie] Sioner
Uinta County
Tom Painter
H. J. B. Taylor
Christmas Gift Brings Cold Spirit Thermometer
A Christmas gift from the City Drug Store at THE CAMERA office arrives last week. The thermometer displays a record of fifty degrees below zero and is advertised as a handy present for many friends in the Christmas season.
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Charsley
New County Officers Arrange Homes in Kommerer
Several new county officers plan residences in Kommerer next week. Mrs Maggie Nicholson will occupy the old Oscar Priereco hue, Carl Cook and family take the Mayor house near the Episcopal church, Ed Hanson and family hire the Bert Road house on Cedar avenue, and Harold R Harrison will stay at the Ivan Jones house on Pine avenue until his new home is finished. Work on the new home has begun.
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Kommerer
Maggie Nicholson
Oscar Priereco Hue
Carl Cook
Mayor
Episcopal Church
Ed Hanson
Bert Road
Cedar Avenue
Harold R. Harrison
Ivan Jones
Pine Avenue
Parental Partnership for School Success and Harmony
The piece urges parents to cooperatively work with teachers to help children excel, warns against openly criticizing teachers, and stresses unity at home. It notes that open conflict at meals harms children’s confidence and interest in learning, calling for constructive plans to address underperformance.
Unique school cantata at Pinn Hall Diamondville
Pupils of sixth and seventh grades presented a unique entertainment titled King Winter's Carnival under teacher Mrs. Matthew M. McGillivray at Pinn Hall Diamondville. The cave stage, artificial snow and cotton trim attracted a large audience and the program featured a full singing cantata by twenty children followed by a dance.
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Pinn Hall
Diamondville
Matthew M. McGillivray
Market talk on cattle pricing and Philippine anchor
A rough report notes Steers Jame Michelsen of Dig Piney bones and others eyeing Omaha market prices. It mentions flat seven fifty bids, possible higher offers, and speculation on shifting Philippine land policies affecting American brides and global trade reach.
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Jame Michelsen
Omaha
Philippines
Boldomyefor
Americas Kelivenn
Assessors Discuss Tax Reform Plans in Wyoming
Om Thoochy of last week’s meeting in Cheyenne with Tax Commissioner John McGill led to revenue legislation aims for the next legislature. George W. Tanner of Lincoln County attended, with talks on oversized bank profits and land subdivision to adjust statewide valuations, plus possible creation of a tax commission and county board chairmen as members.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
John McGill
Amwasor- Lec
Geo. W. Tanner
Lincoln County
Reach County Board
Desert visitor Jul ian searches for clothes and shave
In From the Desert Wii Julian visited Ken me after traveling from sheep camps in the Colorado desert. He endured cold and snow, slept near a sagebrush fire, and woke to hot coals. He bought a new suit of clothes and planned a shave during the stay.
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Julian
Ken
Colorado
Husted Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. GC. 7 Husted returns from Salt Lake where she stood by Mr. Husted during illness. Doctors say the wound heals slower than hoped and he remains under care, but may go home this week.
Dance in Cokeville and Cornville Wins Praise
Boston and Fred Jennings traveled to Cornville Tuesday evening to supply refreshments for a dance. The event proved pleasant and successful, with hosts pleased by the reception. They plan to return January 2 for another dance.
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Boston
Fred Jennings
Cornville
Bride from Japan to Wed in Seattle Encounter
A Japanese bridegroom Ayeka Wa of Kem maker Atewin Lanadry left for Seattle last week to wed a local woman named Joy. He plans to marry before returning to Kem later this week.
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N H Ayeka Wa
Kemmaker Atewin
Sheep Freeze to Death on Ice Gorge Near Sinte Creek
Harry Case reports nearly 800 Covey band sheep froze to death after an ice gorge broke loose while they watered near the Green River mouth above Sinte Creek. Herders could not reach them as they huddled on ice floes in freezing conditions. about 150 purebred stock were among the losses.
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Green River
Sinte Creek
Harry Case
Colorado
Mine Inspector Reports Improvements in District One Mines
George W. Blacker state inspector of coal mines district No 1 filed his annual report with the governor. It cites improvements and provides a fatal accident summary for 1912: 4 deaths 120 injuries 14 widows 11 fatherless children. Dust explosions seven roof falls 14 coal falls 6 mine car and haulage accidents and one timber fall. District coal output 1911 4 405701 and 1912 5 500253. Evanston Press.
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George W. Blacker
Evanston Press
Question on Range Rights for Green River Valley Sheep
The Lincoln County Wool Growers association discussed range rights for the Green River Valley, noting migratory bands from other states have depleted feed on the little Colorado desert before winter ranges. Elmer Rathbun and Morris Thomas urged action, while Kinney and others report efforts to protect their grazing ground amid competing outfits. The agitation suggests ranchers may need to fight to secure feed and gain concessions from cattlemen and roving bands.
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Colorado Desert
Green River Valley
LaBarge
Lincoln County
Wool Growers Association
Wyoming
Elmer Rathbun
Morris Thomas
Othura
Kinney
Joe Kinney
Green River
Green River Pote Manly
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Sublet
Wyo
Gini
Dietreet
Mattle Paaaio
Vile
Vint County
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Adailaistrairix
H.R. Chretinas
Attorneys
Kemmerer Steam Laundry
OUR Bank
Tim
Bank of
Hocker
Unique Entertainment
The
Cokeville
Japan
Rockidolley
Gemeente
Ings
Howe Bank
Nore
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Co
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