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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
6
The Bureau of Mines reports 2451 coal mine deaths in a year from about 750000 workers, down 334 from the prior year. The death rate about 3.3 per thousand, with long-run decline attributed to scientific management, stricter laws, and cooperation between employers and miners.
V Cleophas, visiting from Piney, oversees shipping of four antique French pieces to the San Francisco exposition. A bookcase in the set is said to be about a thousand years old. He has lived in the upper country for over 25 years and plans to move to California after selling his belongings following his wife's death.
A tribute to the home merchant who offers credit guarantees and neighborly service. The piece urges readers to support local shops, noting taxes, schools, streets, and charities funded by local merchants and the impact on community growth. It emphasizes loyalty, trust, and the mutual benefit of trade with town businesses.
National forest officials warn of a potential severe spring and summer fire season as January fires in Pike forest Colorado and Black Hills South Dakota suggest a drier trend. About 75 acres burned. snow in Nevada Utah and southern Idaho also well below normal, signaling drier conditions ahead.
P W Olson and Lige Christenson contracted their 1915 wool clips to Chas Pruit of Hallowell Jones and Donald last Monday for 25 cents a pound. VP W notes long sheep career and says this is the best price he has ever received, about six thousand dollars more than prior earnings. Olson’s clip totals 80,000 pounds and Christenson’s 20,000.
Dr A H Raflin argues in a Birmingham university address that electrical engineering has democratized access to materials and energy, shrinking manual labor and expanding science for the many. He credits the field with enabling faster progress, improved health and education, and broader societal advancement.
The Pennsylvania state board of censors examined over six million feet of Gim during six months from June to November. Films average 1 5 thousand feet and run about fifteen minutes, meaning exhibition would fill over sixty two days of continuous showings. Each current program contains four reels, explaining the heavy inspection load and the downturn in legitimate theater this season.
The article notes aircraft fuselages are largely wooden with spruce frames and mahogany centers. Propellers use strong light woods that resist moisture and vibration. It claims spruce and mahogany are common in built up layers and that airframe production is rising sharply in the United States.
Senate File M4 creates a five member committee to study state school needs, compare conditions in other states, and report changes to the next legislature. The governor appoints four members, the fifth is the state superintendent. Educators praise the move as a step toward remodeling the school code.
David Caplan, last man linked to the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing, was arrested near Seattle and will be returned to California for trial. M A Schmidt, already indicted as a conspirator, was captured days earlier in New York. The manhunt spanned years and multiple states. Caplan expressed relief the strain is over and he will face trial.
Town Marshal reports two stray horses brought to the town. A black horse about one year old weighs between 900 and 1000 pounds and an bay horse of similar age with no visible brand. Both are in care of the marshal for identification and return to owners.
A reader reports relief from a persistent cough after using Cham-Cough Hennedy sold by Lewis & Davie Bache water. The account states a single half bottle cured the cough and prevented further drinking. Obtainable everywhere.
At the last meeting the Hoard of County Commissioners adopted a resolution delaying claims received after the first of each month until the next regular meeting. Those having claims against Lincoln county are notified by Harold K. Harrison, County Clerk.
Notice to creditors announces a lien foreclosure sale in Lincoln County Wyoming. The March 11 1915 auction will offer a Buick automobile owned by Irvine to satisfy a $2000 debt plus storage charges and costs. The sale is to be held at ten o'clock in the forenoon for cash to the highest bidder.
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