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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1919

Page

12

Reading Notices Insertion Rates For Local Notices

Local notices list rates: 10 cents per line for first insertion, 5 cents per line for subsequent insertions. Brevier type. Also include notices of thanks and resolutions at 10 cents per line.

New Year 1919 Heralds Hope and League Among Nations

The world greets 1919 with a note of solemn progress after four years of unprecedented suffering. The piece lauds past wartime achievements and envisions even greater future accomplishments. It emphasizes ending the war and uniting nations into a league to preserve peace for mankind.

Earth Pound

Appreciation for county officials and recognition of service

The county commissioner meeting next Wednesday will swear in new officers and end an equal span of public service. The Camera lauds Sheriff R W Collett for diligent faithful service since the late Sheriff Ben Hell’s death. It also notes James Budge of Jackson Hole retiring after two years on the county board and James Peterson’s six-year term ending.

R. W. Collett Crilett Ile Ate Ben Hell Col Jer Collett James Budge Jackson Hole Board of County Commissioners Budge Mir. Peterson Julliette

Wyoming urged blue sky law amid rapid incorporation growth

The Attorney General report notes Wyoming and Colorado together host over a thousand companies with capitalizations above 400 million in three years. It expects a blue sky law to curb speculative promoters and unfit firms operating in Wyoming, used to the quick formation of dubious ventures.

Wyoming D. A. Preston Preston Anya Colorado Said Incorporated Sampanjee Davin

Promoters Exploit Investors Warn of Tightening Laws

A county report condemns near-wildcat promotion schemes that fleece investors with worthless securities. It blames inadequate statutes and urges amendments to curb such abuses, noting many coal miners in the Kemmerer district lost money while some companies operated in good faith.

Kely Liberty Bond Kemmerer

Leaders oppose plan to sink surrendered German fleet

President Ison opposes sinking the German navy after surrender and is backed by Lloyd George and Clemenceau. They argue sinking ships would waste resources and that large navies will remain necessary even with a League of Nations.

Ison Lloyd George Clemenceau France Idean Avai England United States League of Nations

Democracy on the march and Wilson’s policies at peace talks

London papers forecast a future upheaval unless Wilsonian policy shaped the Peace Conference. The piece compares 1815 Europe and today, arguing democracy has risen as a stronger force than then, with the American president as a steady guide amid spiking global expectations.

London Wilson Europe Napoleon New World Vienna America Pales

Eve Tanguay’s move sparks new stage evangelist talk

A garbled report notes Eve Tanguay’s possible transition toward evangelist work, with speculation of public reception and potential challenges. The fragmented text hints at a rising profile and uncertain outcomes for the involved parties.

Advertising wisdom from a pool hall ad copy

The passage jokes about advertising as an art and cites a sample pool hall ad that claims truth in every word. It contrasts clever copy with unattractive ads and notes actions by Richard Roberta and Nic Hime in Cokeville, urging War Savings Stamps.

Richard Roberta Cokeville

War ends as government praise for press and Red Cross drives

In a 1918 Denver dispatch officials thank patriotic publishers for aiding Liberty Loan drives and Red Cross campaigns. The Mountain Division notes press cooperation helped reach the public with humanitarian work and pledges ongoing support, outlining the Red Cross Roll Call and future disaster appeals.

Red Cross Denver Col de Camera Kemmerer Wye American Red Cross Aaa Mountain D'visia Aytonan Redross IV Vlalonal Eaee Hed Cross Meantine Moustain Department of Publicity

Looking Backward Look Backward in the Camera of 1903

A New Year reminiscence recalls events sixteen years ago. Donald McAlister left to become County Clerk in Evanston after being elected on November 4. The Camera notes Peter Gordon’s illness, the Calverly family visit, a First Scient Arthur Calverly, church gifts from the American Bible Society, and a 1918 roller skating party at Smith's New Opera House with cheap admission and costly skates.

Donald McAlister Clark Evanston Hie Fns Donald Daly Hotel Diamondville T& 4 Thig Eppy Theer Peter Gordon Ufe Pneumonis The Methodist Church American Bible Society Opera House Smith Brothers Occidental Saloon Geo. W. Fairchild Propriate Tock Exchange Peter Gordon Jr Alimentation L. Quealy First National Bank Frontier Supply Company Cunnington and Hocker Kemmerer Camere DeWitt Chamberlain Harper Bt. Jacob W. & Fost B. F. Gilhety L. J. Henderson USA Leo A. D. Reed

Old Amers recall 1910s district judge race and contested appointment

Fragmentary reminiscence about J. W. Gammon receiving votes for District Judge, opposition absence, and a dispute over the validity of an appointment to the Third Judicial District. References a December Cheyenne note about mandamus and a contested election claim.

Gammon Craig Jonee Knight Sammon Alztngn Baa Nol Yeh Supreme Court J. W. Gammon Kemmon Dean

Lincoln County Men Enlist to Fight in World War I

About a thousand Lincoln County young men joined the cobra to defend democracy and freedom. Those eager for active service enlisted proudly, with many earning the title Twelve Sacrifice. Additional names appear in the tale of battles in France and Belgium. Names include Hy Yarger Tod Wilkes and Emory R Daniels.

Lincoln County Cobra Belgium

Reckoned Oil Boom Echoes in Kemmerer Past

An 1903 Camera account recalls frantic oil excitement near Kemmerer with claim stakes marked in fires and armed locators. Cowboys led by Colonel Ketchum and F. Mossman’s parties swept sections, facing gunfire but securing locations as tensions rose in the Spring Valley region. Details from Evanston to Cumberland show a warlike scramble, while local saloons and merchants advertised in the period’s newspaper.

Kemmerer Siateen Uma Evanaton Spring Valley Colonel Ketchum Aspen

Bank Capital and Surplus Figures Advertised in Camera

A bank previously reporting paid up capital of 26 000 and a 16 000 surplus is shown in the Camera with updated figures of 100 000 capital and 127 000 in surplus and undivided profits. Dr Guyon and Kodol tonic claims are also noted as part of the issue's reader references.

Guyon First National Bank

Pointers for Business Men on Newspaper Advertising

A ferry boat chat highlights how Liberty Loan bond growth pushed U S holders to 20 million, urging firms to fund capital by direct ads to the public. It cites manufacturers noting outputs rebounded and war needs demand bigger ads, and executives predicting lasting, larger advertising to stimulate demand at home and abroad.

Liberty Loan United States Baltor

Mattoon woman credits tonic for health change

An ad reads Mia, Robert Allison of Mattoon claims eight years after moving there she suffered indigestion headaches and fatigue. She says one bottle of Chamberlains Teh lera cured her and left her feeling like a different person.

Gret Mattoon Mia Robert Allison Ady

Wyoming Sales Reps Wanted In All Towns

We seek sales representatives in every town in Wyoming. Men with varied sales experience or none are welcomed. training will enable earnings from 75 to 160 dollars weekly. Women of exceptional ability may apply. Include age, experience, years in the community, and references. Kane Mpg Co 1826 27 L Smith Ride Lesithe Wash adv.

Kane Smith Ride Lesithe Wash

Lost grey horse sought with reward in Wyoming

A grey horse missing for about a year was last seen near Kemmerer or Diamondville. Reward of 16 dollars offered to anyone delivering the horse to Gublet No. 6. Contact Mike Beyda at Gublet, Wyoming. Also a 12 by 14 foot party furnished trailer for rent at Joe Appleoca.

Logt Aerea Kemmerer Diamondville Mike Beyda Wyo

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Rose Ineteen Eve Tanguay Bureau of Fiotle Robert Calverly Cumberland Down Arthur Calverly Inane Wardell Idney Edwards Gilmora Phillips F Johnson Culgo Inama Hy Yarger Tod Wilkes David Lielewyn Emory R, Daniels Oscar Caxtor Arthur Davison Otto C. Jensen Harmon T. Draney Negy Anv Secretary of State F. Mossman F. White Delet
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