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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
1
The article quotes Senator Clark and others railing against a Democratic push for war tax reform. It contrasts good old Republican days with today as Uncle Sam is depicted begging pennies and tolls from a burdened public while tax collectors extract revenue. It notes efforts to rehabiliate the treasury and debates tariff adjustments under the Underwood bill.
National Committeeman George H. Pexton of Wyoming returned from the east after attending a Chicago conference on December 14. The gathering pledged unity for the June 7 convention and national election with broad enthusiasm and support. Pexton also visited his 86 year old father in Vernon Center New York.
W H Draney of Ogden, president of Lincoln Kemmerer Coal Company, led visitors to Kemmerer this week after the company’s first coal shipment on Monday to Ogden. The firm currently has about 20 diggers at work and plans to grow to roughly 100 as the mine’s development proceeds. Chas W Miller arrived from the Ham Fork ranch Monday, reporting snow totals of about four inches locally and over three feet in the mountains near Foxing camp, more snow than last winter.
The Senate Public Lands Committee has referred all road bills to a subcommittee of Senators Clark Pittman and Smith with instructions to merge the best points. Clark hopes the move will prompt prompt action by Congress on road legislation.
The Kemmerer Camera Christmas edition receives wide acclaim from Casper Daily Press, Laramie Daily Republican, Rawlins Republican, Evanston Times, Montpelier Examiner, Asian Independent, and others. Editors highlight its 36 pages, half-tones, typographic quality, and detailed local scenes. Readers in Kemmerer, Lincoln County, and beyond commend Watt Brandon and the paper’s contributions to community pride and public discourse.
Remarks from Cokeville praise the Kemmerer Camera Christmas edition by Editor Brandon. The 36 page issue features a handsome cover and illustrations and is hailed as the finest Christmas edition published in the state. Several Wyoming newspapers commend the printer’s art and literary effort.
The report notes the wool market is the strongest on record with Australian prices at peak levels. Buyers compete globally and US consumption remains heavy, keeping wool values firm. War end is the only potential derailment, with mills worldwide busy and little interest in next year’s clip sales locally.
Jackson Wyoming photographer N Leek releases an album with twelve 6x8 inch sepia prints of elk in their native habitat. The captions describe homes and habits and the images are copyrighted and praised. Published at $1 each, with subscriptions advertised by The Camera.
Death returns to the Vible home as Oliver Louie and Mary die from diphtheria. Reports say John Wible, already ill, may have died from the shock, though unconfirmed. The family ranch near Eastfork bridge leaves only Johnny, while neighbors express deep sympathy for pioneer residents.
The Primary Association of the Lot 8 church presented The Old Woman Who Lived in a Show at the New Kemmerer theatre last Friday. Despite a Christmas eve crowd, ticket sales created a small fund for the association. The cast including four adults and several children received warm applause for acting and musical numbers.
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