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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1916

Page

11

National Highways Plan for Electric Plant Bonds

Congressman Stephena of California proposes issuing bonds up to 100 million to build and maintain a national defense highway along the nation’s borders. Work to be done by physically fit citizens under army regulations, with salaries potentially complicating the project. Marshall Reynolds attended a Cokeville mass meeting about municipal electric light franchising, with a fifty year proposal discussed and public utilities commission to set rates. The public favored a city lighting system and a franchise, with possible city purchase after several years.

Stephena California Botto Ouf Nofe United States Marshall Reynolds Cokeville Wm. K. Pitt Kemmerer Becaue Public Utilities Commission

Hides and Pelts Wanted by Hissinger & Company

Salt Lake City firm Hissinger & Company invites consignments of hides pelts and furs at top market prices. J McCarty signed notice promises prompt satisfactory returns and best attention to shipments of any size. Reference any bank or bankers. Mar.

Hissinger & Company Salt Lake City Utah J. McCarty Mar

Sullivan and Bickely Lead Local Plumbers Firm

Sullivan and Bickely prominent plumbers offer plumbing heating and tinning services with guaranteed work and materials. Call 132 for service.

Elk Care in Winter Demands State Action in Wyoming

Wyoming should fund winter feed for elk and prevent federal control of game. Lincoln and other counties urged to elect a legislative advocate to secure state responsibility. Current feeding in Jackson Hole and other areas shows need for statewide plan and timely hay purchases.

Wyoming Lincoln County Biological Survey Department of Agriculture Jackson Hole Green River Valley

Who Will It Be Beautify Our Town This Summer

A call to local women to lead in yard and garden beautification. The piece urges families to contribute manual effort and encourage wives to create the town's most attractive home surroundings, aiming to transform the town into a show spot of the state.

SINGERS COMING HERE WENT INTO THE WASH

The New Kemmerer theatre hosts Welsh singers at 2 PM Sunday with a renowned chorus for a matinee. Four troupe members died on the Lusitania during a recent voyage, and a separate blizzard storm caused 140 sheep to smother in a wash north of Point of Rocks. Orson Hennion reports improved sheep conditions returning to the range.

Kemmerer Theatre West Kemmerer Traipa Kemineror Lusitania United States Rowland Orson Hennton Point of Rocks Orson Hennion Cokeville Talhend

Water and Ice Thawing Clogs Streets as Night Freeze Bites

Streets suffer from two weeks of thawing by day and freezing at night. Marshal Alvin Anderson directs crews to dig trenches and drain water, attempting to relieve the flooding and icy patches.

Alvin Anderson

Picken Ul Esthay Ume Bay Borte Weight 750 Pounds

Town marshal notice describes a stray horse found near Jurick with weight about 750 pounds and distinctive markings including a white forehead and bind feet. Owner can reclaim by paying charges.

Ume Bay Borte Im Jurick

Real estate ad seeks buyers with bargains and help

Kemmerer Realty offers good bargains and asks customers to call for assistance. The notice mentions room 1 at the Marer Hotel Annes and urges readers to specify what they want. The fragmentary ad emphasizes customer service and sales.

Kemmerer Realty Reom Marer Hotel Annes

Woolrow Ehs List Dry Sheep Pelts for Sale

A caveat filled notice invites buyers to drop by for prices on dry sheep pelts. It asserts the seller’s intent to stay in business and references Wyoming pelts and belts. Contact from Galt Lake City Utah via Bisinger & Co with Jack McCarty in March.

Wyoming Yur Bank Bisinger & Co Galt Lake City Utah Jack McCarty Mar

Printing in any ink color by The Camera for classy results

The Camera promises pleasing satisfaction with classy printing options in any ink color.

Story of the Stars and Roman Myth in February Skies

The piece traces morning planets Mercury and Venus and evening Mars Jupiter and Saturn as signs in February. It weaves astronomy with Roman myth, noting Mars as god of war and agriculture, Mercury as commerce, and Hermes as the mythic trader. The tale discusses celestial symbolism and historical exploits tied to weather and fortune.

Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Hermes Zeus Hera Aphrodite Athens Paris Kate Ile Seid Hatexon Vluvion Fulaatater Towtirn Tonane Palonator Mare Vestals Verticordia Greece Mise Aphrodite Cronus Ewallo Abe Ixatlil

Pleasant Dancing Party at L D 5 Church

The L D 5 church ladies held a Leap Year and Valentine dance last Wednesday with a crowded meeting house. The program featured waltzes two steps Virginia reels and quadrilles. Supper of sandwiches cake and lemonade followed at 11 o clock and a cake walk contest awarded the cake to the holder of a passing Hag when the music stopped. Music was by Mr and Mrs A F Laley of Frontier. Dances are planned every two weeks with the next on Thursday evening February 29.

A. F. Laley Frontier

Homestead Bill Faces Amendments in Senate Committee

The Senate Mobile Landa committee heard arguments from protesters and supporters of homestead provisions. Amendments are planned before the bill moves to the Senate for possible passage within about ten days. National cattle and sheep associations opposed certain entry features while pushing extended benefits for earlier 160 acre entrants.

Senate Mobile Landa Committee Heard & Number Senate Cattle and Sheep

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Weatherby Note

A Weatherby resident O J Merentt reports rapid recovery after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold. The testimonial claims the medicine is highly effective and readily obtainable everywhere.

O. J. Merentt Weatherby

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