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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
4
Advertising rates listed for locals at 11 cents per line per insertion. Legal notices priced at 8 cents per line for the first insertion and 5 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. Bank cards and resolutions priced at 16 cents per line.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt dies early Monday at his Oyster Bay home. The nation mourns a forceful leader and ardent defender of his convictions, famed for the strenuous life and unyielding public stance. The report also notes Ford Motor Co raised daily pay to six dollars and declared a 200 percent stock dividend.
The article notes Wyoming as an infant state with per capita wealth and mentions a bonded debt near 95,000 dollars. It cites total state taxes and administrative expenses around 1,200,000 for the past year, and a January 10, 1929 maturity of certificates of indebtedness ranging to numbers like 11,847. It highlights auto ownership as a notable metric and references wheat harvest value and county treasurer Gilbert Taysom.
The article notes the collapse of German toy supply due to shipping losses, the rise of American factories from 71 to 165, and projected 1919 toy industry revenue over 20 million dollars as demand outstrips supply. It mentions using crippled soldiers for home and factory work to maintain production and hints at Europe returning to American leadership in toy making.
A terse notice from M. Holmer, chief, directs all members to report to a meeting or event related to the New department, with emphasis on unity and timely attendance. The fragmentary text mentions gay, spam, and music importance but lacks clear details.
A wartime plea argues America must sustain humanitarian efforts after victory. It cites German atrocities in Western Asia, calls for support of the American Committee for Relief in the Near East, and insists funding is essential to save refugees and honor fallen soldiers.
The third report of the Wyoming workmen's compensation department by State Treasurer A. B. Gates covers twelve months ending December 22, 1918. It notes 852 employers paid into the fund, about 21,000 employees affected, and total administration cost of 9193. The treasurer estimates $200,000 yearly fund accrual and recommends a reserve of 143,621 and 25 percent of annual accruals to this reserve. The report praises Eunice G. Anderson for organizing the work and urges a single commissioner to run the administration.
Readers from Macon Georgia Chillicothe Missouri Oval Pennsylvania praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy for rapid relief from coughs colds and chest congestion. Testimonials claim it cures and eases distress when used for persistent cold symptoms.
Lincoln County lists about a thousand young men who joined the colors for democracy and world freedom. The report highlights several named service members and notes more names will be added as the full story of the war effort in France and Belgium unfolds.
The Big Stock Show to be held in Denver January 18 to 25 draws planners, visitors, and exhibitors from Western states. Hotels report unprecedented demand and the Tourist Bureau prepares for overflow while entries and judged contests attract stockmen, farmers, bankers, and merchants seeking a lively annual outing.
Employment ad seeking representatives in Wyoming towns. Prefers men with sales stock or related experience and invites applicants to develop into salesmen. Training provided and weekly earnings from 75 to 150 dollars. also seeks exceptional women. permanent position. Include state, business background, years in community, and references with confidential address. Kane Mpg.O. 1636-27 L. Smith Ride Beattie Wash. adv.
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