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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
5
Substantial portions unread. The fragment mentions editor Watt Brandon and a publication schedule. It lists subscription rates and notices, with unclear dates or offices and a mix of pricing terms. No clear event, person, or organization fully readable.
David Lloyd George challenges British labor unionism to choose between its core principles and patriotic duty amid wartime strain. He argues that union rules may hinder war production and national survival, while unions face the test of adapting to wartime demands and the empire's future stability.
Seattle has earned the status of the world’s largest dry city outside Russia after government actions reduced or banned alcohol sales in the city. Local authorities cite public health and safety goals as the driving rationale.
Citizens will determine the important subject in a knowing and satisfactory manner as straw votes generate public sentiment for the presidential race.
Seven states push into dry column on January fret with 5000 firms closed. About 76 distilleries and breweries halt operations and nearly 100000 workers lose jobs.
Local breweries have leased the Beet Saloon for two years and plan to sublet for other uses. Public sentiment suggests the coming legislature will repeal or reverse the prohibition law.
Word from Cokeville reports Mies Inez Benson long employed by Cokeville High School for over two years. She married V Tanks, principal, in East Laker City during September. The couple faced scrutiny on the school register but received support from friends in Lancia County.
Garbled OCR text describes a chaotic scene with mentions of Mukwville, a parade or gathering, and scattered phrases about people and events. Specific names and places are obscured, leaving a partial account of unspecified actions and consequences.
Fragmentary OCR shows a public notice from The Watt Brandos publisher with a notary date and signatures. Names and roles are garbled, but indicates ownership statement and official filing on a date likely in the 20th day of a month.
The Cheyenne Daily Leader notes an editorial in The Camera urging tariff legislation on wool. Editor Barney Slack counters that war conditions in Europe and price boosts for Merinos influence wool markets more than law, while warning against political manipulation of truthful market factors.
Word reaches Congress that support for the proposed five national park in Big Horn country remains split. Lawmakers acknowledge the issue is ongoing and call for focused effort to shape the plan before action on road funding and related protections.
Protesting the use of his name, Eugene V. Debs has been nominated again by referendum vote of the Socialists as their candidate for president this year. This is the fifth consecutive time that the Socialists have honored Mr. Debs for president, and in 1812 he only failed by a few voters to reach the million mark.
W C Teming of the Cheyenne Daily Tribune spoke at the St Marks Church Men’s Club on Tuesday evening of last week. The talk titled Haslam and His Literary Mate offered an original treatment of the biblical subject, noting Nal as a larger figure than his noted artistic companion.
Citizens face removal of leading magazines and newspapers as a new liquor law bans periodicals with advertisements. Images depicting drunkenness or drinking are to be censored, with only inebriated scenes allowed during the prohibition toll.
The Lily Drovers Journal-Stock notes a strong year at the South Omaha market with record highs in January sales and widespread activity. It highlights principal prices, market conditions, and yearly trends across cattle and related sectors, marking the year as unusually successful.
The report details Jim Adams advising prior to departure that 600 loads of rattled feed be stored for the ranch’s cattle on the Big Piney during a late season slater. A bag of sinew and the hay bunch are noted, with the aim to reduce costs by using Ray as an alternative to pure barley.
A historical reflection argues that prolonged German submarine warfare and attacks on passenger ships threaten neutral nations. It contends the United States may refuse further delays and consider war to defend honor, warning Austria may pursue a similar path to avoid a break in alliance.
Obituary note recounts John Vible of Eastfork Wyoming dying Sunday December 26 from Brights disease after years of illness and the deaths of his three children Oliver Louis and Mary. Danish born 1857 he served in Germanys army before emigrating to America and Wyoming. He worked for C B L and ran a ranch and mercantile business, served as postmaster at New York post office and as justice of the peace. He is survived by wife Kate Hoderson and son John. The piece extends condolences to Mrs Wilble.
The Cheyenne executive mansion opened New Year’s afternoon from three to five o’clock for public viewing. Governor and Mrs Kendrick and former officials attended along with couples including Mr and Mrs Frank Hou and Captain and Mrs Carson of Fort Russell.
W C Mentzer was elected president of the Young Men’s club with Burke Sinclair serving as secretary-treasurer. The group voted to hold its annual event at the Plaing hotel on Saturday evening January 8, with each member taxed $2 to cover expenses whether they attended or not.
The marriage of Chisholm and his bride prompted an inquiry into his mental state. A court review heard testimony from witnesses, ending with a verdict that he is mentally competent. Relatives had urged a guardian be appointed to manage his affairs. The couple stayed at a hotel in Utah after the proceedings.
State Teachers association met in Thermopolis with about 100 enrolled delegates from several counties. J B Burch of Kemmerer attended with three Lincoln county delegates Nellie Bailey Miss Maud absent Dr J B Butterworth of the State University presided and spoke on School Peace League and military preparedness. Butterworth urged limited national service training for college students and officers potential. New officers elected Butterworth president Miss Jennie McGuffey Cody secretary Burch Kemmerer treasurer. No 1916 meeting site decided.
A circulated report claimed the company disposed of its sheep interests here, but no evidence supports it. In Kemmerer, residents asked say neither President Walters of Denver nor Manager Hildebrand has been seen in the area recently to confirm the rumor.
Glencoe notes list Peart Jorgenson of Mountain View visiting for vacation work on Monday. Mr and Mrs Hassel of Coos Bay Ore visit, Mrs St Claire of Rangoon Mont, Horace Runsel of Reagertab, and Tina Snedds enjoyed a Christmas at the D W Miller home. Mrs Sneddon engaged in New Year resolutions.
A Chicago era letter urges converting school buildings into district meeting halls for social events. It cites Professor Ward of Wisconsin endorsing the plan and highlights Kemmerer High School’s assembly room as a model for dances and gatherings, especially in outlying districts near rail lines.
A fragment from a long translated wartime song circulated in Austria and shared by Joe Larker relative of Joy Pell. The text references Santa Lucia and figures like Cadorna and mentions places, musicians, and choral lines amid battle imagery.
A fragment notes students Olive Rathbun and Ethel Pfeifer returning to the Universe in Saskate after a two week vacation in Kem. The item references a Monday date near mid month.
Gherill Hansen notes that eight individuals are currently detained at the county jail. The report implies concerns about overcrowding and inmate management within the facility.
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