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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
4
A fragmentary essay humorously contrasts holiday chaos and human folly with sharp witticisms. It quips about alcohol, broken resolutions, missed musical talent, consort of divorce, and a pointed line on political turmoil and labor strikes affecting families.
Governor Carey appointed A B Roach Platte county sheriff to fill the vacancy left by Crabbe. Roach has a solid sheriff record and the governor backs his enforcement efforts. Legal questions loom over the appointment as the 1919 law assigns duties to the Dairy Food and Oil Commissioner in case of vacancy.
A hasty private court has been set up where spouses with grievances may bring their troubles to a judge for confidential advice. Reportedly, after a quarrel couples reconcile and return home content, suggesting the method may curb divorce.
Local officials and state leaders gathered in a public meeting to discuss property rights and public domain vacuums. The dialogue covered road operation funding and potential improvements to the state led by policymakers including W. Dork and A. Luritola with attention to Colorado discussions and local impacts.
Governors debate cooperation with the reclamation service as 12 Western states hold 947 million acres. Public lands total 229 million acres open, 118 million in forest reserves, with Arizona California Colorado Idaho and Montana listed by state totals for public and forest lands.
The data lists state by state financial and population metrics. Wyoming and Nevada appear with large totals and per capita figures, followed by entries for IN, Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and South Dakota. The combined totals show 229 120 170 and 118 028 770 in two columns.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Kemmerer Wyoming will be held in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 18 1920 at 10 00 A M for the election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may legally come before the meeting. P J Quealy president Attest Frank Pfeiffer cashier. 10-52
Emile Lambert of Kemmerer Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final three year proof on land in section 19 township 24 north range 117 west. Proof to be established before Flo Chapelle Kemmerer Wyoming January 10 1920. Witnesses: Dave Nelson Orian I Evans Clarence Linden Gus Linden.
In Lincoln County Wyoming Third Judicial District a petition for probate of the will of William Newbrough deceased was filed December 20 1919. Hearing set January 8 1920 at 10:00 a.m. in Kemmerer before Judge John I Arnold to admit the will to probate and issue letters of administration with the will annexed.
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