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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
7
A ballot approved a stoppage of work in coal mines on February 9 during a local strike led by the National Miners union. The plan aims to secure a minimum wage for all underground workers and demonstrates broad union support among miners at Derby and surrounding districts.
In a fragmented exchange across editorials, Tom Camara editor advocates Theodore Roosevelt for president while opposing Gifford Pinchot. He notes Roosevelt’s leadership could discipline Pinchot, and stresses Republican restraint in criticizing others’ party choices. Roosevelt’s stance remains undeclared.
A reader questions the romantic portrayal of cowpancher life citing dances and staged romance at Forty Red Plat. The editor responds that cowboys work hard all day, with no time for fanciful tales, and defends practical realities over sentimental myths. It also mentions political critique, referencing Collier's Weekly and tariff legislation debates.
United States Geological Survey clarified and valued public lands in January. About 4,000,000 acres were reviewed. 3,048,406 acres were reclassified as noncoal land restored to public entry, and 20,000 was appraised as war loan. Withdrawals of coal land were now made in Utah to 67,000 sorts remain withdrawn.
John Kendrick, Shoridam Enterprise publisher and US senate candidate, argues that Uncle Ian is no bully and defends protectionist policy. He contrasts Jackson era protection with modern warnings against foreign labor and goods, claiming past voters supported protective platforms.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about parting love and faithfulness. The readable bits hint at a poem or verse with lines about parting, affection, and a plea to stay. No clear person, place, or event can be identified due to corrupted characters.
Plans to build a two story white pressed brick Odd Fellows Hall on Pine Avenue north of the M B Kemmerer building. The 83 by 80 foot structure will cost near 12000 and include a second floor lodge room 83 by 87 feet with a banner room and kitchen. Final arrangements to be set early next month with possible sale of the current hall.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Laley hosted a surprise gathering Wednesday evening in their new Frontier residence. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Doles, Mrs. Chas Rathbun, Mrs. Pearl Yost, Miss Martha Christopherson, J. F. Joyce, and Dean Palmer. The group enjoyed music and singing, with the Laleys performing several selections. There was mention of savings with Kemmerer Savings Bank & Trust Co, noting compounding interest.
Frank Rosenstein keeps a mature quedraped rat named Jimmy in a bird cage at his blacksmith shop. The animal roams freely when the door is open, mimics doglike loyalty, follows commands, and even retrieves dropped cloths to return to its cage, endearing yet unsettling strangers.
The United States Geological Survey recommends withdrawing 514,748 acres of Idaho phosphate lands in January, bringing Idaho total to 1,167,137 acres. Wyoming weighs in with 9,266,668 acres, Utah 107,745, Montana 1,050, Florida 85,640, totaling 2,611,140 acres. Surveys indicate vast fertilizer potential valued in the billions, urging a law to enable development of these resources as the U S seeks its premier phosphate deposits.
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