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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
12
Local advertising rates listed for reading notices at 11 cents per line per insertion and legal notices at 8 cents per line per insertion, with subsequent insertions at 5 cents per line. Bank cards and resolutions priced at 16 cents per line.
Early Monday morning at Oyster Bay the life of ex President Theodore Roosevelt ended. The nation recalls his bold convictions and relentless fighting spirit. Roosevelt’s career as a stalwart advocate of the strenuous life won both ardent supporters and critics. The Ford Motor Co increased daily wages, prompting calls for price reductions amid broader industry notes. Sheridan Post adds details on Wyoming’s 1918 livestock, oil, coal, and manufacturing totals and prospects.
The article notes Wyoming as an infant state with per capita wealth and a bonded debt around $95,000, claiming total state wealth near $1,008,606 and annual administration costs about $1.2 million. It mentions state revenues, certificates of indebtedness numbered 9949 to 11847, and a planned legislature action regarding future taxes and administration. Gilbert Taysom, county treasurer, is cited with auto ownership and Wyoming’s crop value for the past year.
The article notes the collapse of German toy supply due to the port shutdowns, pushing Britain to source from France Italy and Japan. It cites the postwar surge in U S toy manufacturing from 71 firms and 7.5 million dollars annual business to 94 new factories and an expected 1919 output exceeding 20 million dollars. It also mentions plans to employ crippled soldiers for home production and the shift toward making the United States a leading toy producer.
A terse notice from M. Holmer, Chief, informs all members of the New departs group to attend a mated to bee 2 meeting. Details are unclear in the fragmented text but emphasize music importance and attendance.
A wartime column argues that victory on November 11 remains incomplete. It condemns the genocide in Western Asia, cites the refugees and orphans, and urges support for the American Committee for Relief in the Near East to fund relief and ensure lasting liberty. The piece honors fallen soldiers and calls for unyielding effort to secure moral triumph.
The third report of Wyoming’s workmen’s compensation department, by State Treasurer A B Gates, covers twelve months ending December 22 1918. It notes nonreporting by employers, suggests criminal penalties for failure to report pay rolls, outlines fund balances, and praises Eunice G Anderson for organizing the program.
A reader report praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick relief from coughs and colds. Mrs Cook of Macon Illinois and Mrs James A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri, among others, commended its effectiveness for chest colds and general cough relief.
About one thousand Lincoln County men joined the colors for democracy and world freedom. This list honors those who eagerly served and sacrificed with pride. Names include Wardell Edwards Phillips Johnson Inama Yarser Wilkes Lislewrs Daniele and others.
The Denver Union Stock Yards reports the Big Stock Show runs January 18 through 25 and is billed as the greatest Western Stock Show. Interest grows across western states as breeders, bankers, merchants, and their families plan visits amid rising hotel demand and crowded stock yards entries for breed and fitness contests.
Recruitment ad seeks representatives in every town in Wyoming with preference for applicants with sales or business background. Training offered and a earnings range from 75 to 150 dollars weekly. Women of exceptional ability welcome. position permanent. Include state, business experience, years in community, and references with confidential address.
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