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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
12
County commissioners deny a saloon keeper license in Dimondville and threaten revocation if women are not kept out after 2001. Board acts with broad public support to eradicate what it calls an unhealthy notoriety. Oregon Sheet Line notes shifting stance on protecting lives and property along the high seas.
The article emphasizes President Wilsons level headedness and resolve to avoid war with Germany. It notes the German governments campaign of outlawry and the Kaisers actions as the cause of strain, while the American people back the Presidents efforts to prevent hostilities and avert a conflict.
The piece discusses a renewed controversy over Greek Letter Fraternities at the University of Wyoming. It notes long running faculty and student opposition, claims the groups undermine democratic spirit, and cites prominent educators and student leaders including Richard Cleveland and endowments and loyalties as factors in the debate.
Fragmented report suggests German officials consider actions that could affect relations with the United States and Switzerland. The text notes Berlin seeking talks to avoid direct mediator roles while signaling possible strategic moves in the broader European conflict.
The piece argues patriotism in the United States remains strong amid the German crisis. It notes broad support for the President across native citizens and German Americans, who are described as outspoken in backing U.S. actions and loyal to the country.
The article notes February 12 as Lincoln's Birthday with public school dismissals, post office and county office closings, and flags raised in the district. It reflects on growing respect for the Emancipator and ongoing interest in his life across magazines and newspapers.
Report from Cheyenne indicates Democrat ex-governor Osborne may run for U S Senator while Republican choice is John Hay of Rock Springs to challenge Osborne. Osborne publicly downplayed politics but Democratic backing could reinstate him. Hay is widely known and favored as a younger rival to Warren.
The text urges broad American support for President Wilton and a solid Republican front. It notes editorial shifts under pressure and calls out editors who criticize both parties, promising voters will judge harshly those who sow dissent during the national crisis.
An anonymous warning claims Cheyenne authorities plan arrests and fines for driving without a 1917 license. The piece notes a statewide push to enforce the $5 license fee, asserting revenue funds county road improvements and urges compliance to avoid penalties.
Attorney General says county aid may only fund fairs run directly by counties. Lincoln County received funds last year while Uinta County promoters found no actual appropriation. Several counties face potential repayment for illegally appropriated sums, while no county fair under county supervision exists in Wyoming.
County Assessor George Tanner and assistant Mr. Rosenberg expect to start active assessment and poll tax collection soon. Changes to the tax schedule are limited. Sheep valuation up one dollar per head. certain thorebred cattle valued ten dollars higher per head. hog valuations also slightly up.
The Amar society of the Catholic church hosts a card party at St Patrick's Hall tomorrow evening to celebrate the hall's formal opening. Admission is 26 cents and covers card tables, refreshments, and a chance on a prize for the best player. The public is invited.
Mr and Mrs H A Lewis announce the arrival of a baby boy. All concerned are doing nicely. The father is reported to be enjoying the new addition despite the strain of business.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled mix of phrases about items like gets it lift gorm right of use and bandaae with mentions of plans and corns. It references a city drug store and a car remedy with unclear context and no coherent event or names to anchor a complete summary.
A Utah family sends two daughters Molly and Matilda to Diamondville seeking work and schooling. They are placed in a saloon as bear dancers but authorities intervene and relocate Matilda to Kemmerer while Molly stays nearer. The piece urges Kemmerer children to welcome Matilda and stop mockery of bear dancers.
In a Triangle corner near the Combination Bar owner Dick Brown showcases a Violano-Virtuano that electrically accompanies a violin. Invented by Henry Sandell the machine cost 600000 and is praised as a top modern invention. Only eight such machines exist in the state in Casper Chayene Douglas Kemmerer Laramie Hawling Hiverson and Evanston.
Ed Crandley directs a sacred cantata titled Nazario in Granger’s Catholic church. It is billed as the grandest musical event ever staged in Granger, with renowned musicians and conductors in attendance.
R H Embree of Kemmerer Hardware received clippings about Edwin Rogers Embree being elected Secretary of the Rockefeller Foundation in New York. The foundation endowment totals 100 million dollars and aims to promote mankind while supporting eradicating hookworm in the South and medical training in China.
Notice is given to all creditors and interested parties in the estate of Sarah Wood that James Wood as administrator has filed his final account and petition for distribution with the Lincoln County District Court. Creditors may object within thirty days after the March 14, 1917 publication. if none, final settlement is scheduled for April 14, 1917 at 10:00 A.M. in the court room at Town Hall. James Wood administrator. Ivan S. Jones, attorney.
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