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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
3
Fragmented text reports members of Progressive groups urging party cohesion, seeking recognition in party leadership, and supporting Republican nominees. It notes discussions on instructing the Republican National Convention and potential Roosevelt considerations, emphasizing harmony and unity in campaign strategy within the state.
Fragmentary periodical from Grayslake criticizes insurgent aims and urges support for a stable government. It claims the insurgents threaten citizen rule and national order, warning that their success would undermine legitimacy and public safety.
The Boston wool market shows strong values for staple grades with solid demand and rising prices. Slightly unsettled notes mention larger lots and contracts under consideration, with trade activity seen on several Merino and woolen categories.
The Cheyenne Daily Trails reports a straw poll with Republican candidates named including Albert G. Commins. The note requests participation and shows a casual, unclear comment about responses.
At a Kemmerer meeting with miners locals representatives from the district decided to proceed immediately with building a hospital. Temporary quarters will hold about thirty patients and a brick structure is planned pending fundraising success. The hospital aims to open this year and has long been discussed, with earnest hopes it will be a lasting credit to the community.
Magician Mr Whitney has arranged for the three LaRenos to appear in connection with a picture show next Sunday. The program features a German comedy magic act and a crookers magic routine.
The famed novelist Owen Wister will relocate with his family to Lincoln County in the spring. He has purchased A. L. James's riverside property on the breach of the Douke River north of Jackson. Wyoming would welcome Mr. Winter and hopes his writings will aid local youth.
Elmer BE Tuomas of Omaha a representative of the United States Coal Co with C V Gould of Chicago civil engineer for the company has arranged to open a new coal mine in Lostell on the old Adville property. A main slope one thousand feet deep will be driven as soon as the content can be let, conditions permitting.
Fragmented readable text describes ongoing dissatisfaction with the railway mail service. It notes trains arriving on a schedule, but the railway mail service remains rotten, hindering operations and prompting calls for reform. The issue includes delays at Kens and a fast mail route, with criticism of management and calls to raise taxes to improve service.
The purple of Kemmerss was pictured in the past week by Mr. Whitney. The Fall of Troy, born on the boards for Wednesday night, and The Mura are noted as excellent pictures shown during the period.
A garbled 1920s style notice lists upcoming events and-social items across towns including Pamudie and Cokeville. It mentions Leap Your Ball at Finn Hall, Patrick's entertainment, Lyceum Theater activities, handyman jobs, travel notes, medical visits, jewelry deals, and various personal updates about residents, roads, hotels, and local businesses amid winter weather and weekend gatherings.
A Rock Springs resident W J Stroud sent a note announcing his first motion pictures of the big game fields and mountain scenery together with a lecture. He plans to visit Kemmerer in the next ten days to show the pictures on his way to Jackson Hole for more views. The exhibit is described as highly worthwhile and of local interest.
A basketball game set for Frontier hall Saturday night features Kemmerer Eighth Grade facing Kemmerer Second Town Team. The event will be followed by a dance, with both squads in place for an interesting contest.
The Mutual Improvement Association of the L D 8 church will host a Leap Year ball on February 29 with partners chosen by the ladies and occasional gentlemen's choice. Funds raised will buy books for the association. Also notes: local visits, sales, and community notices follow.
The National Association of Wool Manufacturers estimates 38,741,000 sheep fit for shearing in the United States with a total clip of 318,347,900 pounds. Wool value averages about 20.9 cents per unwashed pound, 47.7 washed, and net production around 189,808,190 pounds after shrinkage. Montana leads in flock size with 4,650,000 sheep and a 28,875,000 pound clip valued at about 2,903,750 dollars.
Manager Muso Lyon of Kemmerer Oil Co. reports progress at the Kemmerer well with small piping installed to relieve gas. Water from thaws shut off, depth at 1558 feet with 11 feet drilled since casing. One of the largest water valves encountered, stronger gas pressure shown, indicating close contact with oil and sands. the string of all sands may move momentarily.
A large gathering last Saturday evening welcomed the Knights of Pythias for their eighth anniversary celebration in Fine Hall. Manilla July 14 oversaw preparations with commendable care as Kemmerer’s orchestra provided high standard entertainment. Carnations were handed out as guests arrived by the Corruption committee, and John T. Platt and Swannon led the event as hosts.
Fragmented OCR item describes accidental cuts in a pantry, a boy throwing a stone striking a Mr. Pike in an alley, a fall from a roof while seeking a break end, and a confrontation at a church involving Harold Grown and Mise Wholey Wise. Details are unclear and names appear misread.
About thirty local officials and mine heads of Central Coal & Coke Co gathered at the Commercial Hotel Tuesday to celebrate a record January coal output here. Superintendent Wm Monay and assistants H C Campbell of Kansas City were praised for the surge in production across No 2 Sweetwater and Van Dyke mines.
Letters from the Wyoming Wool Growers association urge members and others in wool production to refrain from contracting clips at current prices. The Cheyenne Tribune notes a likely tariff discussion by Congress and cites a global wool surplus shrinking due to droughts, storms, and falling mutton prices forcing owners to sell sheep.
C. W. Peterson reports Kastor is in New York purchasing spring and summer clothing and gent's furnishings. Kastor will depart tomorrow for Europe, visiting Germany and Bavaria with his parents, a first trip home in 24 years. He plans about six weeks abroad.
Abner Luman, now in Jacksonville Florida, writes from the Hotel Jacke that he is getting along nicely in the winter sun and flowers and will return to the Wyoming Ranch in March. Friends hope he fully recovers from the stroke of lightning.
Sublet notes mention Mr Mettam of Superior visiting with his son Nic Mettam over Friday and Saturday. Other fragments note Ivan Jones and sister with Min James Dodge visiting Saturday and Sunday. Additional items reference Alfons Loves the lift for Rock Spring planning, and various social events with Mrs A Mishwe and Mrs Patterson hosting gatherings.
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