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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
3
The piece urges individuals to quit whining and join work, promoting self reliance and manhood. It also notes Es Gema Hitchcock backing a congress proposal to require government ownership of all telegraph lines, suggesting public savings and regulatory action.
Reports say 18 000 troops to be sent to the Hawaiian Islands with full strength units. The move is framed as a response to claims of Japanese forces near American holdings. Secretary of War Stimpson says the goal is to gauge mobilization speed for a large island army. Meanwhile J C Peamy shifts into banking alongside mercantile work. he appears among Continental National Bank directors in Lake City listings.
Representative Momiell introduces an appropriation to fund examinations and resurveys of public lands open to entry in Wyoming. The measure aims to extend access statewide and will be advanced through appropriations committees. Nearby notes mention a social disruption and local anecdotes involving Ed Harper.
A garbled passage describes proposed cadet rifle practice and a government bill costing about 100000 dollars. It notes possible wartime alignment and military equipment support, with scattered names and unclear dates, reflecting contested moves in youth defense training.
Larry Quealy, an early Wyoming pioneer and Kemmerer public figure, died at age 68-70 after a long career as a coal miner rancher and politician. He helped found Kemmerer’s growth, served as town treasurer, and held local party influence. Funeral plans were pending arrival of his remains in California with interment likely at Laramie.
Wen k photographer from Hock Springs has completed a motion picture film depicting the busting and killing of six mountain sheep, a wild cat hunted by hounds, and a charge by small ik toward the comers. The scenes were captured with his mothm camera during the open assain last fall and cost much to produce.
Canon City Times recounts an ancient legend of Caesar riding eastward and improving conquered lands by building roads. The piece contrasts Roman discipline with constructive public works, praising road construction as a means to prosper towns and encourage settlement.
Bergeson Brothers of Casaville Wyoming offer 7 acres of deeded farming land under the new Cobey canal in Bear River valley and on the old Pixley ranch. Properties may be sold in small or large tracts. write or call for details.
Local happenings include theater and dance events at Lyceum and Big Piney Hall, upcoming masquerade on February 14, church services and choir programs, plus numerous visits by residents and business notes. Births, arrivals, and a few hospital updates are also reported among town news.
Kemmerer Wyoming lies on the Oregon Short Line as a principal mining district point between Frontier and Diamondville. The district supports 6 000 residents with coal mines, electric lights, water systems, strong schools, and a 7 800 daily coal output yielding near 200 000 monthly pay. Post offices include Cumberland Ikol Ublet and Hamfork.
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