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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
4
A Lincoln County Christmas calm contrasts with last year’s harsh winter as a new oil boom forms. Cattle and sheep markets stayed strong, coal mines run near peak, and vast oil lands await spring development. Wartime sacrifices by local youths reinforce national unity and enduring American democracy.
The piece recalls Lincoln County’s strong mobilization for the war, noting the community’s swift response to drives and fundraising. It describes residents, including patriotic women, supporting Red Cross and military aid efforts while reflecting on the county’s role and sacrifice during the war.
From the Presidents Message urges unconditional war effort until victory and outlines a future peace based on justice and full restitution. It states the German people must admit fault through honest representatives before any settlement, with payment of a full price for peace and universal justice.
A Cokeville union meeting Sunday night featured Rev Morton Joslin of nearby town delivering remarks on relief work. Rev McClain of the Cokeville Presbyterian church attended, with reports noting widespread local participation and interest in the union efforts.
About 300 U S engineers marched through Kemmerer Sunday, going up streets and into nearby hills for drill and exercise. The regiment is en route to an Atlantic port and France, with two members remaining in Kemmerer due to contagious ward illness. Nearby, Gilbert Hayden left Cottonwood ranch for Kemmerer, and Prof Bommers with Piney cattle interests visited from Cheyenne. Red Cross sewing group to meet at Mrs Whitneys Thursday evening.
The Kemmerer team defeated Oakley 22 to 10 in a lively night game at Cook's Pavilion. Oakley led 10-1 at halftime, with a strong crowd showing enthusiasm for both sides despite the lopsided final.
Mr. Frank Gaspard and Miss Frances Morrow linked in marriage at the groom’s sister’s Cumberland home last Sunday afternoon. About sixty-five guests attended as Mr. Gaspard Senior celebrated his 70th birthday with music from visiting relatives Mrs Nisbet of Salt Lake City and Mrs Woolrich of Kootani. The couple plan to reside in Cumberland and the bride’s future home awaits. Rev Clower notes 87 attended M E Sunday school. efforts aim for 100 weekly attendance. Mrs Honnke to take more pupils after holidays. Attorney J W Sammon left for Cheyenne on business. Parley Smith joined his wife in Kemmerer for Christmas. Robert Christmas family visited Salt Lake City. moves anticipated to a newly furnished home nearing completion.
Chick growth needs space and fresh green food. Avoid crowding and tough grass. Sow quick growing crops to boost feed. Use food hoppers to reduce work and keep chicks fed. If chicks underperform, inspect forKee wad fur worms in Cy bitestines.
A fragmented dialogue sequence shows a business reshuffle and blunt remarks on hiring and language use. Characters discuss reorganizing the firm, firing a son, and preferring minority status in some situations. The chatter moves through remarks on education, handwriting, and home life with light humor.
Lincoln Wyoming Petroleum Corporation is incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 1 1917 for oil and gas activities including acquisition production refining transport and marketing The capital stock is 750000 divided into 3 million shares of 25 cents each Five directors are named T D ONeill Kenneth Jackson I R Harelon J Thompson and Ivan S Jones The principal office is Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming with Ivan S Jones in charge The notice is dated January 26 1919.
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