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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
6
A aged commander, worn by a year of campaigns, awaits execution as drums echo, while a graveyard scene foreshadows his burial. He recalls triumphant days when he led a vast staff, only to die in isolation as a new commanding officer replaces him amid cheers and banners.
A look at age in military leadership shows elite commanders often aged 50 and above. From Foch to Haig, Wilson to Orlando, most top figures in recent wars ran older, while historic leaders like Grant and Napoleon proved impact at younger ages. The article argues that despite a modern belief in youth, senior ages dominate supreme command both at home and on the battlefield.
Through the courtesy of Judge Charlee BE Winter, the state historical department is in concession of Mr. Winter's two splendid stories Grandpa of Sierra and Hen War man. Both are delightful stories of the New West, sweet wholesome and elevating. Mr. Winter also contributed the latent copy of his song Wyoming set to music by Earle R. Clemens. The cooperation of Wyoming est. venm and ax shown by Judge Winter is appreciated by the department of state.
State Land Commissioner Baker returns from northern Wyoming noting two major state land sales. Crook county sold for 181000 and Johnson county for 184000, praised as signs of state financial soundness. Buyers included farmers and ranchers despite stock losses and harsh weather.
The feature film Back to God’s Country stars Neil Shipman in a dramatic sequence where a girl navigates deadly rapids and a boiling eddy. Shot in authentic animal life scenes, the drama showcases Curwood’s tale with expert river action and both crawl strokes. It plays at the Kemmerer theatre on Monday January 5.
A new World Book Company volume The White Indian Boy by B N Wilson revised by Howard R Driggs is highlighted by the State Historical Department of Wyoming. The true tale from Uncle Nick Wilson follows tepees and trails, showing courage and perseverance of Western settlers and offering a gift idea for boys and girls, including Scouts and Camp Fire Girls.
Department of the Interior notice from the United Water Land Office Evanston states Emile Lambert of Kemmerer Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final proof for homestead entry No 05260 in section 19 township 24 north range 117 west. Hearing before Flora Chapelle at Kemmerer on January 10 1920 lists witnesses Dave Nelson Orian I Evans Clarence Linden and Myeni Nes Linden.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County Third Judicial District notifies creditors and interested parties of a petition to probate the last will of Wm Newbrough, deceased. Hearing set in Kemmerer district court on January 8 1920 at 10:00 am before Judge John J Arnold, with administration letters to be issued to the petitioner.
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