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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
6
A critical front on party leaders selecting presidential nominees without voter input. The piece mocks the idea that the public is mere pawns while promising a future day when the people govern and their will becomes law. It laments the current dominance of "great" and "mighty" figures over district voices.
Western lawmakers hear from constituents chasing tips on the stockraising homestead bill soon after Senate action. Experts say practical use will come only after presidential signature, with House Senate amendments, conference committee, and ratification. Administrative rules will delay entries. summer action possible. Wyoming papers will report developments on the three bills.
South Omaha writer Melady notes farmers in Nebraska and Iowa discuss the Gotch Stocker wrestling bout more than livestock markets. He praises Frank Gotch as a top figure and Iowa’s strong farming support, while Nebraska asserts its status as a premier farming state. A contrast with market chatter follows, and a sales pitch for hides and furs from Bissinger & Co. in Salt Lake City is appended.
Abner Laman arrives in Piney Tuesday evening and plans a ranch visit after leaving the town. Mr and Mrs Laman recently completed a lengthy journey visiting Omaha Chicago New York Philadelphia and Asheville before continuing via St Louis and Omaha. Mrs Laman stays in Omaha to visit a daughter for a few days and they will head to Salt Lake for the winter.
Notice from the Department of the Interior United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated January 17 1916 states the State of Wyoming has filed an indemnity school land selection list No 143 Serial No 402 for the NW 4 of section 11 township 22 north range 110 west on the Principal Meridian. Any party claiming or opposing the disposal must file protest affidavits by February 24 1916.
Notice is given that Silla M Willey of Sublet Wyoming filed Desert Land Final Proof to establish a land claim. The hearing before H K Christ was scheduled in Kemmerer Wyoming on March 2 1916 with witnesses Mearl E Wright John Fisher Harry Woods and Carl Lonhert.
Public notice dated January 27, 1916 announces a land claim under the June 4 1890 act. It names Nutlow Liberty and attorney Nem Graham and describes a parcel in township 22 west containing 4 acres with eligibility rules for claimants and successors.
A fragment from an archival page notes Baak Printing ceasing photo work after a personnel change. The brief item mentions de Peone de Kenomiea in relation to the operation and its output decline.
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