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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
21
The Cheyenne papers describe a recent poultry show with many thoroughbreds present. They discuss Washingtons prohibition law, permits and licenses, and speculate on revenue from liquor licenses versus bootlegging. Prohibition remains unsettled with nationwide debate and legal challenges continuing.
The United States cruiser North Carolina, alone in uncertain waters near Tripoli, Syria, seeks to take on board English and French consuls and residents. Italy has ordered battleships to stand by and assist the American ship if needed, a display of allied spirit welcomed by Americans.
Governor Spry spoke in Washington arguing westerners want to be left alone on public lands. The piece argues few settlers have money to file, battles with federal land agents deter filings, and branding as criminals deters settlement, painting land sharks as driving western land hunger.
Local readers hear a pep talk to traveling men of wholesale firms who visit Kemmerer as the holiday season approaches. The piece notes the mixed reactions of merchants to new stock orders and the cheer brought by the road men, praising their role in sustaining local business and wishing them success in the coming year.
The Cheyenne Daily Tribune ran John T. McCutcheon’s cartoon The Mobilization of Our Standing Army critiquing unemployment from factory closures and foreign competition. It argues tariff policy under Democratic leadership reduced revenues, necessitating a “war tax” while factories closed and workers suffered.
The county division and seat fight ends with Kemmerer residents urged to study court house building after four years. Rent costs of around 160 annually are cited as a potential bond alternative, with roads and records protection discussed and legislative help suggested. The piece frames the court house as a countywide business decision and public interest.
Burke H. Sinclair editor and manager of the Sheridan Daily Enterprise resigns to become private secretary to Governor Kendrick. He will retain his ownership stake and the paper’s policy remains unchanged, with governing interest tied to Kendrick.
J. OU Cresger principal of the State Normal school and Kemmerer supt. J. B. Bureh arrived in Kemmerer Saturday morning, rode train No. 17 in the afternoon, then left for Montpelier. From there they drove to Afton and Fairview to attend the community institute.
The county clerk's office shows a busy year with instruments recorded near 4300, and fees approaching $3,000. Harrison, re elected, receives praise for duties performed. A Christmas night dance by the Young People's Republican Club is praised as well attended and enjoyable.
The Natrona County Tribune led Dec 10 with a 44 page Christmas issue and color half-tone pictures. Rock Springs Advisor News Dec 17 edition featured a Christmas cover and ads. Hig Piney Examiner Dec 10, Wyoming Times Dec 17, Sundance Monitor Dec 17, McCammon News last week edition, Green River Star Dec 18, Snake River Sentinel week with cover, and Midvale Ul a Messenger with colored cover plus extra ads.
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