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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
12
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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