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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
12
A New Year greeting laments Europe’s woes and the ongoing war while noting America’s rising prosperity. The piece highlights renewed industrial activity, labor demand, and record export receipts, expressing hope for peace and restraint from conflict in 1916.
Congressman Frank W Mondell urged preparedness but warned against excess spending and arms races. He argued for steps to keep the United States on equal footing with other nations while avoiding burdening the people amid looming European war and future disarmament talks.
Courtesy note from warden Felix Alston describes a print program at the Wyoming State Penitentiary titled The Fatal Ongoes featuring tableau recitations music and vaudeville acts performed on Christmas Day. The piece notes talent among inmates and expresses sympathy for confined men while lamenting harsh conditions.
Fragmentary OCR text references a county attorney and prosecution, mentions Hauneek county and Waaner lite, and alludes to confidence and celebration phrases. No clear events, dates, or names.
Fragmentary text shows names and a legal citation style with scattered phrases. No coherent events or outcomes are readable. content appears jumbled and non-cohesive.
The Republican national committee calls for its convention a week early, citing confidence in their strength and unity. Harmony at the committee meeting and support from favorite sons’ backers suggest a smooth path to the party’s anticipated win.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of en Notary Public. There are no headholders, mortgages or others interested in the ownership. Published by C. Watt Brandon, publisher. Watt Sere editor. Watt Iran business manager. C. Watt Bran jon.
A reflective verse questions focusing on aging yet celebrating the enduring spirit. The speaker notes legacies of bards and Methuselah as symbols of time, suggesting youth of the soul surpasses physical signs and that sorrow need not accompany age.
Four years ago the Democratic press opposed a second term and backed no president. Now with patronage and berths at stake they advocate reelection for President Wilson. The Camera’s view matters little, yet the topic raises distrust of a party quick to back down on a key issue.
Critics question Woodrow’s portrait smile as images circulate sparking debate on demeanor and public perception. Supporters defend the expression as natural, while observers warn it could affect leadership tone.
John F. Whitney editor of the McCammon News visits Kemmerer to help celebrate Christmas with his brother C. M. Whitney. He reports McCammon’s bond election success with 22000 bonds approved 54 to 1 and plans for a new pumping plant and street lighting upgrades.
The Wyoming Blade at Hulett in Crook County features a colored cover with minimal ads while publishing pictures and descriptive articles about the county and town. It argues the paper deserves more advertising support from local business leaders.
A. E. Mullens of Evanston joins the Roundup staff this week to lead the mechanical end of the Evanston papers. Mullens began years ago in the print shop as a devil in the works and, though not the ideal ad sought, proves a capable printer when needed as Roundup editor Patterson notes.
Rock Springs guests honor relatives in Cheyenne while F E Lucas of Buffalo Bulletin visits the capitol. Cheyenne households host Christmas gatherings with Judge Potter and Ruth Mentzer, and Dr George Strader with his children spend Christmas in Lincoln. Governor Kendrick hosts a grand Plains Hotel dance for Miss Maye Kendrick Master Manville Kendrick and Miss Eula Williams of Sheridan.
Colorado moves to prohibition at midnight next Friday including Denver. Claims rise it will ruin Denver while others say it will elevate the city. Cheyenne, 100 miles away, stands to gain most from Denver’s misfortunes, and Salt Lake City to the west is expected to benefit too. Both cities prepare for the rush.
A Bristol Pat Courier letter argues removing war orders would reveal stagnation in business and urges a return to adequate tariffs based on national lines to ensure genuine prosperity nationwide. The writer questions the lasting value of wartime policy and its economic effects.
The Newcastle paper acknowledges Mr Verry for ten years of writing and his fine reputation as editor. The note highlights Kinney, proprietor of the Weeton County Gazette, and hints at changes or blaring attention in the paper’s charge.
The Christenes edition of the Buffalo Value edited by Hayden M. White in Johnston County Wyoming is praised as one of the most elaborate papers this year. The editorials are said to please many readers in Wyoming.
The Powell Leader edition comes to town with news of the latest local affairs and community updates, providing readers with details of town happenings and public notices.
Philadelphia health officials report 650 burial permits issued in the last three days of the week with over half due to grippe. Authorities urge careful hygiene and early treatment, especially for the very young and very old, to curb the spread of the bed cold epidemic.
Judge Carey and Mrs Carey hosted a Christmas Day gathering in Cheyenne with their children and four grandchildren. The event featured a grand tree and the presence of Master Jimeph Maul Carey the third and the seven month old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs C D Carey among the young attendees.
Douglas A. Preston and Mrs Preston visited Rock Springs, longtime Santa tradition. The state official bought a movie theater showing for Christmas Day and invited every local child to be his guest, earning the affection of the mining town's youngsters.
Tong King Chong president of the Chinese Republic Association in San Francisco reports a cablegram from Shanghai stating five eastern provinces declare in favor of Yuan Kai rule. He expects similar declarations from other provinces to support a monarchial restoration in China.
A fragment notes a trial shipment and emphasizes getting full value from ides pelta and furs. The text highlights the seller’s specialty and value of the goods in early commerce notes.
Reports reveal Prof Charles Bruce and Miss Martha Penberthy wed secretly in July. Friends are surprised by the union and uncertain about Bruce returning to Kemmerer High School.
The readers of The Camera enjoy fresh news as it unfolds noting the value of timely information. The passage highlights the newspaper’s aim to provide current coverage and the benefit to its audience.
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