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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues that Allies and Central powers initially oppose a US peace mediation but later express polite approval of President Wilsons terms. It notes critics mock Wilson yet praise his resolve to seek world peace, and discusses the political climate around Prohibition and constitutional amendment referendums shaping public opinion.
Fragmentary local note on road issues and state legislature attention. Mentions Lincoln LY and May in county matters, references to road books and governance. Observations imply road policy relevance and community interest in transportation projects.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a county court matter with mentions of a panel and a possible deed. The readable text notes a single term and references to a court, county, and a few scattered phrases. Details remain unclear. the item appears as a brief legal notice or record summary.
The fragmentary OCR appears to reference Aluser Heeson Law and related entities with distorted names and scattered terms. No coherent event, date, or outcome is discernible beyond mentions of law, institutions, and possible individuals.
The Kommerer Republican criticizes the Board of County Commissioners and the County Attorney for deferred decisions on saloon license applications. It argues licenses should go only to applicants of good moral character and urges stopping bear dancing in saloons, noting commissioners must act responsibly without political backlash.
A report from Cheyenne outlines Commissioner Grosson’s push for strengthened pure food laws and meat safety. He seeks passage of legislation addressing interstate sellers and statewide compliance, aiming to curb adulteration by processors and retailers. The effort targets refinery and meal safety, with attention to practices by some vendors and corporate entities. Related notes mention a local restaurant owner, W. Pintick, and a move to Opal, tying the broader public interest to state policy actions.
Western Counties are a heal in to go as legislators in Sheridan and Cheyenne push Prohibition measures. The January session notes show budget reforms, school code changes, and blue sky law proposals while committee assignments shift for Morrow Rollins White Farnsworth Thomas and others. Per diem, printing, postage, and session law funds are allocated as lawmakers face highway, fishing, and divorce trial bill discussions.
Wyoming lawmakers push hatchery funding with a bill by Sen. Charles G. Kendall to allocate 7000 dollars for a hatchery near Daniel in Lincoln County on the Creen River headwaters. The measure passed the Senate in the previous session but died in the House.
Public sale will be held in Jackson Wyoming on February 20 1917 at 1 PM for a bay saddle horse near eleven years old branded on left shoulder and left thigh. The animal found as an estray by A Robert son of Jackson under Chapter 12 3 Samson Laws 1013. Owner must claim by February 20 1917 or sale proceeds apply. Wyoming Board of Livestock Commissioners secretary Fred B Thompson. First publication Jan 17 Last publication Fall 7
Senator Chas A Myers newly elected from Lincoln County declares in Cheyenne his opposition to repealing the Direct Primary Law. He backs continued trial of the primary election system, praising its aim to prevent boss control and allow citizens to run for office without county seat approvals.
Wyoming Senator Clarence Gardner proposes a constitutional amendment to end liquor sales. If both houses approve by two thirds and voters pass in November 1918, the state would go dry from January 1, 1920, prohibiting manufacture and sale of malt vinous or spirituous liquors with limited medicinal and scientific exemptions.
Attendees included P. W. Cokeville Frank Ma Cokeville Parley Anderson and J D Noblitt of Cokeville plus Oscar Peterson George Watts and others. The convention hailed as one of the most influential, discussed funding to combat predatory animals wool grading at shearing pins and federal support for industry shows. Two Hargett children were treated for typhoid fever at a local hospital.
The School Board of District No 1 with Kemmerer endorses adopting a new state education system urged by the School Code Committee. Members cited improved management, district gains, and legislative action, noting support from local leaders, Governor, and business figures, and sent resolutions to Lincoln and Uinta counties lawmakers.
Mr and Mrs Willard Bell and family arrived back in Kemmerer yesterday after spending several weeks in California. The brief note records their return and mentions they were away for an extended visit.
News notes from Oakley report the death of Mrs Dona, an Italian resident, at Oakley Herith, due to rheumatism and old age. Four children survive, three married and a fifteen year old boy who becomes an orphan. Interment occurred at Kemmerer cemetery today.
J D Wilton, a Sweetwater lander in Wyoming, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving three year kidney trouble and back pain. He testifies the remedy rid him of the complaint after using it and recommends the product from Booster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
State Humane Agent 4. W. Burke arrived in Kammerer last Thursday to oversee cana cases in the area. Newbold, a 17 year old incorrigible lad at Uberland, was committed to the Industrial School at Worland after an accident two years ago when a shotgun discharged into the hip. Burke also handled the Gaunola children, six in total, recently separated from their mother following typhoid death of Mrs. Pauling Gaunola. three were sent to St. Vincent Orphanage in Denver with consent of the father. Rosie McPhie of Glencoe faces a probable commitment to the Institution at Lander for medical treatment after an epileptic episode.
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