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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
22
F B Burrage secretary of the University of Wyoming writes from Laramie praising Kemmerer for a recent teachers association meeting. He says the people treated them royally and the gathering was one of the most delightful they have attended, making him glad to be alive in Kemmerer.
A fragment describes Ono becoming convinced Germany is the greatest country for study as the idea impresses itself on a person through perception rather than explicit statements. The quote suggests a strong, instinctive belief in Germany as an educational destination.
A Buffalo Voice account describes a Baitalo girl seen on streets wearing a black walking skirt split high, provoking attention from natives and street onlookers as the exposed ankle draws glances and the scene prompts gossip about propriety.
Boise, Maho, hus Reno Ney area is shown as a divorce seekers mecca by the arrival of a score of wealthy New York women in the past month. Idaho allows six months residence to file for divorce, and a proposed one year residence requirement failed in the last legislature.
The writer condemns large expenditures by U S expositions on printer ads and paid correspondence used to push biased “facts.” They argue money should be spread to papers that published free but warn the method remains in vogue as long as papers publish the supposed truthful material.
A verbose critique on social propriety contrasts dinner party decorum with public conduct. The writer rails against rumormongering and intrusion by residents of Kemmerer, recounting a gala where guests and officials faced insults and noisy disruptions. The piece laments decline in refined behavior and decorum.
Dr Z X Snyder, president of the State Teachers College at Greeley Colo, spoke to Kemmerer teachers and citizens on Reconstruction. He described the spirit of Science Democracy Nationalization and Federation, noting their roles in progress and stressing home life and religion alongside modernization. The talk praised the wife’s intuition, and predicted stronger church influence as schools and society rebuild.
Sitortwiiedge hosts praise for Kemmerer as state meeting success reinforces the town’s bid to become a convention city. The record notes accommodation for about 200 visitors in fine hotels and private homes, pleasing locals and business leaders who pledge to welcome future state gatherings.
A group of ladies from Kellaiereretart hosted more than 200 visitors in the club parlors last week. They provided decor, a doughy feast, and refreshments, earning thanks for their careful planning and effort. Local residents praised the hospitality which left a favorable impression on the visiting teachers.
More than 400 editors across Colorado Utah Wyoming New Mexico and Montana accepted the Denver Press Club invites for the Brand Iron dinner on January 10. Eight hundred twenty five newspapers join a Round-Up publicity drive uniting Rocky Mountain editors to back a mid-winter carnival in Denver with stock show events and broad entertainment led by the Press Club.
George S. Walker reports oil production in Wyoming surged from under 3 million dollars in 2012 to over 14 million in the past year. The Associated Press observer notes agriculture and mining rose as well, but oil led rapid growth and is expected to more than double next year.
Last week Willard Hell purchased the Chas Ellam property at the Cedar street and Hopax avenue corner, now occupied by Geo Whitten, and the adjacent rear house. The price was 2500 dollars. Bell also bought another lot to which the houses will be moved to make room for a large modern building on the corner, possibly an apartment house.
Excursions to Denver January 16 17 via Oregon Short Line Union Pacific for the National Western Stock Show and American National Live Stock Association. Tickets on sale from Utah and Wyoming stations January 16 and 17 limited to January 31. See agents for dates and further particulars.
Dr A Gideon of the Simplified Spelling Board addressed a Wednesday audience at the New Kemmerer Theatre. He outlined phonetic spelling gains, illustrated dropped silent letters, and cited substantial signatories among educators. He urged inquiries to the Simplified Spelling Board in New York for information and pamphlets.
Valdez Alaska reports the death of Fred Greenough on a hunting and prospecting journey. Max Lichtenberg, after days on the Tahliina glacier, survived by eating dog meat and braving severe storms while trying to reach the coast. Greenough’s daughter Hyves lives in Green River City Wyoming, his father in Jackson Hole.
Notice is hereby given that the one mitt stockholders meeting of the Wester Live Stock Company will be held in the offices of HB 1 R. Christmas in the First National Bank building at Kemmerer Wyoming on Monday the 12th day of January 1909 at 9 o'clock a.m. for electing a board of directors to serve during the ensuing year and for transaction of other lawful business. Geo. Wester, Secretary.
Oscar Peterson president of the Linc oln County Wool Growers Associa tion departs for the winter range with Mrs Peterson and their children. The Quealy Peterson Sheep Co. flocks now occupy 12 000 acres of land south of Hock Springs, stretching a 12 mile by 2 mile strip. The move anticipates possible feeding if winds improve, with shipping to the Cokeville ranch as a contingency to safeguard against coyotes as winter deepens.
Mr and Mrs Gillam Young Pariwh of Salt Lake City announce the marriage of their daughter Laura Media Vob juck to Walter Marvis. The ceremony took place on Thursday in January. Walter is known in the Able vicinity, having served as superintendent for Elko Coal Company at Bikol and later for U S Coal Co at Couroy. He resigned last summer to become a manager for a major Salt Lake coal concern. Friends in the area share in the couple’s happiness.
Johnny Misehler and Jack theator left Monday morning for Ewin Pally Idaho with Marshal Sie McMinnert. Ray Lenker faces theft charges tied to a horse replevin and a home asset seized over a year, as the trial proceeds amid uncertain witness testimony.
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