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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
2
A survey of New Year traditions from Belgium to France and Russia describes children hiding keys in Belgium, feasting and gift giving in France, early morning celebrations in Russia, and greetings at Madrid involving presents for friends and the poor. It notes cupids revivals, cake offerings in Rome, and Chinese customs with rice cakes before Buddha.
Two legendary event guardians, trusted defenders of the homeland, begin a dawn ritual on the final day of the year honoring their ancestors and Buddhas. On New Year’s Day they perform a wealth rite, thanking fortune for guiding them through another year.
The American Red Cross Home Service aids ex service men and all families in need. It addresses budget issues, schooling, helping disabled and homeless, aids mothers and children, and supports community safety and improved local facilities. Contact the nearest Red Cross secretary for confidential help and discreet support.
The Fourth Annual Roll Call of the American Red Cross runs from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day November 25 inclusive. During this period both men and women will pay dues and renew their membership in the organization.
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La Barge notes recount visits to Big Piney and Viola, telegraph line repairs between Slate Creek and La Barge, and residents traveling for business. Fred C. DeGrain, longtime Viola resident, died December 6 at Beckwith, body moved to Viola cemetery. survived by one son Frank and four daughters. Various local residents attended, traveled, or socialized in nearby towns including Daniel, Pinedale, and Laramie. Jessie Bird leaves for University of Wyoming. Wm Shinsel sidelined with a sore foot.
A used car sale ad states Ford vehicles are on display opposite the hardware store in the old laundry building. Cars have been thoroughly overhauled and are offered at value prices. The notice notes up to date auto care.
M Bullock of Gorham New York writes that last winter his children suffered from colds and coughs. He gave Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and they improved at once. All symptoms gradually disappeared under this treatment and he gladly recommends it to others.
A cryptic historical verse fragment with distorted phrasing and apparent names. The lines hint at a resolution tree and Lugubrious imagery amid references to glittering embers and a hollow invite, with odd spellings suggesting a damaged early text.
A brief reflection on the New Year as a time of opportunity for every man, woman, and child. It emphasizes freedom, hope, and the aim toward societal well being in the year ahead.
A Green River break in at Dave Swartz men’s furnishing store yielded a large haul, marking about the tenth such theft in the county this month with no arrests yet. Fremont county elder James Carter known as Brocky Carter died in Lander on December 21 of old age. In Cody, Fred Blackstone’s death by suicide ends a 35 year old Cody resident’s life after over two decades in the town. Phillipps-Edwards Post Pinedale reports being farther from a railroad than any other Legion post, with Rock Springs 106 miles away, 35 members and a club house. 500 square miles claimed to be represented but 31 of those members attended a recent meeting. Greybull sheriff’s raid led to Ben Garland, Ed Richardson, and W. H. Bulger charged with liquor offenses. all released on $500 bonds. Carbon County Wool Growers’ Association urged Congress to regulate wool and livestock imports. also supported the French Copper Truth-in-Fabric bill. Cody’s poultry and potato show, run by the extension department, drew high quality poultry and solid potato displays. State Game Warden W. T. Jenkins reports elk in Jackson Hole in good condition with plentiful winter feed and no hay needed so far. grounds are bare on major feeding areas, and winter feed remains abundant.
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