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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
4
The notice outlines local reading notices priced at 10 cents per line with initial insertion charged per line and 2 line repeats for subsequent insertions. Legal notices and cards of thanks are billed per line with brevier type, entered through the Kemmer post office.
Citizens urged to welcome returning soldiers and honor their service. Letters from the veterans show optimism and resolve. France proclaimed Vive les Americans, and the piece calls Wyoming to give a proud homecoming that fills the void of absence and reaffirms belonging.
The closing session created a three member Board of Equalization with six year terms to be appointed by the governor. The measure aims to standardize valuations across counties, noting drastic differences in agricultural lands and coal counties. Provisions include staggered terms to add a new member every two years and strong consideration of regional interests in valuation.
The Jackson Hole News reports a lively mid winter social season hosted by I C C F and Rebeccas with the first winter dance. It notes Lenora Lloyd and Ella McCain entertaining friends, plans for future socials, and a comment that dance persisted after influenza and wartime. Local soldiers Arthur Blair, Fred Deyo, Bruce Porter, and Claude D Simpson are mentioned with returns from camps and France. Road conditions and influenza status improve. schools resume near normal attendance as troops await homeward orders.
The valley community notes elk have retreated to the hills while farmers enjoy rest from haystack work at government ranches. Ira May will study in Omaha for garage business, then return home to apply his training locally. Dave Cheney underwent an appendicitis operation at St John's Hospital, performed by Dr Huff with Vee McKean as nurse, recovering well.
Saturday marked demobilization day as service flags were removed from public display across the United States. Gold star flags honoring fallen service members may be kept on display if desired, while other flags receive silver or gold bars to denote returnees and those who served in combat zones. Deputies and other paraphernalia are to be returned to the designated office.
Local readers in Kemmerer are urged to safeguard health by avoiding excess meat and stress on the kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills are endorsed as a trusted remedy, with Mrs. M. Lewis of Pine J. sharing her positive experience. The ad cites a 60 cent price and directs readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills.
The item describes a biographical news feature tied to the Camera outlet, noting promotional language and unclear specifics. It presents a generic appeal for readers to follow ongoing coverage without detailing events, dates, or named individuals.
About one thousand young men of Lincoln County fought for democracy and freedom in a rough local tribute. The fragment mentions Gossy pride and notes other names such as Ace and Emory Harmon among the fallen or honored.
Thousands of soldiers of the First Division of the American Army of Occupation sang America in a large fest hall in Koblenz while a German organist accompanied. The YMCA event, praised as inspiring, cost the organist $10 for his services and he offered two extra numbers after being impressed by the soldiers' patriotism.
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