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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
15
The fragment lists editor Watt Brandon and references a publication called The Sta eee CAMERA CG. It notes a weekly publication cadence and subscription rates, including two per year or monthly terms, with various pricing and notice sections. The readable items are subscription terms and rates with limited context.
The Salt Lake Herald editorial argues that David Lloyd George pressures British labor unionism to choose between its core principles and patriotic duty. It warns that union rules may hinder war production and national preservation, testing whether labor can adapt or become a threat to empire and civilization.
Seattle has earned the label as the world's largest dry city outside Russia as officials confirmed widespread abstinence from alcohol citywide. The designation highlights the city's strict beverage laws and cultural stance on sobriety that influence local life and commerce.
A compact democratic note urges calm over straw votes and emphasizes that the people will determine important subjects in a knowledgeable and satisfactory manner.
On January fret seven states entered the dry column ending on that date and 5 000 workers lost jobs. About 76 distilleries and breweries shut down and nearly 100 000 men were thrown out of work.
In the fens district breweries have leased the beet saloon properties for two year terms and may sublet them for other uses. The scene suggests the upcoming legislature could reverse the prohibition law.
Word from Cokeville reports that Mies Inez Benson, employed at the Cokeville Hoxister for over two years, married Linz V. Tanks, principal of the Cokeville schools, in East Laker City during September. The couple’s actions prompted community congratulations from many friends in Lancia county.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mukwville and a person named Hewes with unclear events at a hall. The text references a damon sick area and local partners, but many words are corrupted, yielding no clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary clerical notice from Kemmerer mentioning a publisher and a notary public. Text is garbled with many misspellings and lacks coherent dates or actions to summarize a clear event.
The Cheyenne Daily Leader notes an editorial in The Camera urging tariff action on wool amid war price factors. Editor Barney Slack comments on law impact versus market forces, noting Europe’s war and import barriers shape wool values and price dynamics locally.
Word reaches Congress that the proposed Big Horn country national park faces opposition. The issue may persist as advocates push for a focused effort to prevent road building and preserve the region.
Eugene V. Debs is renominated by a Socialist referendum as their presidential candidate for this year. This marks the fifth consecutive nomination for Debs, who in 1812 narrowly missed reaching the one million vote threshold.
W C Tem ing of the Cheyenne Daily Tribune spoke at the St Marks Church Men’s Club in Cheyenne last Tuesday evening. The talk offered a unique original treatment of a biblical subject, comparing Nal to a larger figure than his workhorse.
Citizens face loss of leading magazines as a new liquor law bans periodicals that show drunken or intoxicated subjects. The measure also requires images of intoxication be cropped or removed, leaving three ridgelines and fines during enforcement of prohibition.
The Lily Drovers Journal-Stock summarizes the year’s record highs at the South Omaha livestock market. It notes top prices, market turnout, and overall performance, highlighting the era’s strong cattle and feeder activity and reflecting on the year’s trends.
A local director of Medina Savings Hank discusses pre departure feeding and stock management at a Big Piney ranch. He notes transporting 600 loads of ratt le feed and hay for the cattle, with cows kept in the Big Piney pens during the slater, and mentions efforts to reduce feed cost by using Ray and partial bar diet.
The article argues that German and Austrian submarine attacks on passenger ships threaten neutral nations and test civilized conduct. It urges stronger protests and warns the United States may enter war if Germany and its allies continue their undersea campaigns.
John Vible a long time Wyoming resident dies of Brights disease after years of illness. His three children Oliver Louis and Mary died within weeks from diphtheria. He served as postmaster at New York post office and held justice of the peace. He was born in Denmark in 1857 and married Kate Hro derson in 1890. The writer recalls their kindness during early Wyoming days.
The executive mansion in Cheyenne opened New Year’s afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock for the public. Governor and Mrs Kendrick ex governor and Mrs Carey Mr and Mrs Hou Mr and Mrs Qates Mr and Mrs Parsyth Miss Edith K C Clark Captain and Mrs Carson of Fort Russell Mr and Mrs lurks Sinclair and Mr and Mrs Fraser Willian attended throughout the afternoon.
Judge W. C. Mentzer was elected president, with Burke Sinclair as secretary-treasurer. The club plans its annual meeting at the Plain Hotel on Saturday evening, January 8, with each member assessed $2 to cover expenses regardless of attendance.
Court heard evidence from relatives and friends alleging incapacity to manage affairs. A jury found Dr. Chisholm of Evanston mentally competent after an inquiry before Court Commissioner A W Lima. Guardianship discussions followed, with concerns raised over guardianship and management of Mr Chisholm’s affairs. The couple stayed at a hotel in Brauston after the proceedings.
Superintendent J B Burch returns from Thermopolis where the State Teachers association held a successful meeting. Delegates from Lincoln county include Nellie Bailey and Burgoon. Dr J B Butterworth presided in Miss Maud Swindell’s absence. J E Butterworth elected president. Jennie McGuffey named secretary. Burch re-elected treasurer.
A circulated report claims the company disposed of its sheep interests nearby. Local residents in Kemmerer seek substantiation and note that President Walters of Denver and Manager Hildebrand have not been seen in the area recently.
Glencoe notes Christmas gatherings with many residents visiting relatives in Mountain View Coos Bay Rangoon Mont and Oakley Carsten Day and Cumberland. Families share dinners dances and church events as the year ends.
A Western district editorial urges converting school buildings into community centers for dances gatherings and meetings. It cites Prof. Ward and Kemmerer High as examples and urges broader discussion among taxpayers in outlying areas near rail lines.
Fragmentary OCR notes a wartime song associated with Austria Hungary and Italy. It references Santa Lucia and figures like Cadorna, with scattered lines about battles, soldiers, and longing, as printed in an old home paper. The text is mixed with Italian phrases and stage directions, making exact meaning unclear.
A fragment notes a return to school and mentions individuals Downey Elisabet Woo Olive Rathbun and Ethel Pfeifer. It hints at a two week vacation and a place Saskate or Kem with a date around Monday the 18th. The readable text is unclear on exact details or events.
Gherill Hansen reports eight inmates are currently held at the county jail. The note emphasizes the facility’s occupancy and the ongoing procedures for detainees.
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