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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
12
Fragmentary text reports Oregon Short Line schedule with a daily trip on Sunday and return details. Mention of a timetable and departure return times is unclear from the damaged OCR.
The piece discusses President Wilson's call for belligerent powers to propose a basis for ending the war. It notes widespread hopes for peace, the deadlock at the front, millions dead or maimed, and fears Europe’s civilization could be destroyed. It criticizes leaders for pride and urges a hearing from the people.
The piece notes Republican interest in Osborne's possible Senate bid in two years, with Washington press agents questioning his standing. It suggests Osborne could win if he tries, while Republicans appear anxious, comparing their effort to past discrediting of Governor keyleies and finding it ineffective.
A fragment from the Washington Letter by Special Correspondent F A Barrow mocks the role of the special correspondent. The piece, reprinted in the papers, suggests Barrow aims to provoke interest in the Democratic administration through jest and quibbles.
Judge Arnold visited Kemmerer last week and sentenced three confessed criminals. Conn and Taylor received one year each for wanton destruction of game while Pierchen drew four years for cattle stealing. Credit is given to Rich McMinn, County Attorney Reynolds and Game Wardens Smith and Sorenson for strong cases.
The Union Pacific system granting an extra month's pay signals a hopeful trend in industrial development. The piece traces humanity from solitary hunts to cooperative labor, crafts, barter, machinery, and the rise of capital and labor organization, highlighting how corporations and unions shape modern production.
The article discusses the growing conflict between capital and labor, noting discord between production factors and the rising cost of strikes. It asks whether recent moves by the Union Pacific System and other firms signal reconciliation and a shift away from the notion that corporations lack a soul.
The townspeople of Sage celebrate the marriage of Misa Ethel Keen and Harry Julian, with Julian serving as the local postmaster and Keen the daughter of Frank Keen. The ceremony occurred last Monday in Paris Idaho, with warm wishes from friends and neighbors.
Oakley reports six patients on the sick list at present, five with typified fever. Names include John Holmes Leslies Ball Laney Purdy Jr and Dorothy Talmadge. Mrs Frank Glese and others remain in hospital. A rough holiday season notes few local celebrations due to weather and illness.
Eastern Star members held a regular meeting last Friday night with the annual election and installation of officers. Listed are the officers elected including Embree W., Mariam Mear, Kimn iN Cisit, Jarie King as secretary, Mary Peterson as conductor, Jane Chapin as assistant conductor, Dora Griffin as Adah, Helen Mosher as Ruth, Ivan Vicars as Esther, Bessie Paulson as Martha, Gertrude Brammer as Electra, and Florence Downey in the role of.
A notice urges Lincoln County residents to form a county livestock breeders association. The American Breeder notes a nationwide push with county groups hosting lectures, demonstrations, and sales of better breeding stock. A county courthouse meeting is planned for January 14 to organize with support from agricultural extension services.
Public auction to sell described state lands on February 3 1917 at the Kemmerer Court House front door Lincoln County Wyoming. Lands include parts of sections 20 and 25 township 40 north range 117 west with appraised value of 19 431 per acre and minimum bids not less than 10 per acre. Terms require 10 percent cash and rest in 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest. State board reserves right to reject bids.
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