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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
10
A local appeal urges residents to support home merchants like H. Kemmerer Camera and G. Watt Brandon. The note warns about long waits, lack of guarantees, and inferior goods from distant suppliers, asking readers to request items locally and back the home newspaper and job printing.
An exchange argues that lack of college diploma did not hinder Washington and Lincoln. It praises originality and initiative over formal schooling and notes readers should be encouraged. The piece criticizes Kemmerer's entertainments and lauds communal pride in a black diamond town.
Readers note that many customers buy via mail order ads without checking local stock. An inquiry at a nearby store showed a local merchant could match prices and deliver faster, highlighting how commerce, taxes, and community funds rely on local spending and advertising.
The piece satirically critiques a railroad's $7,000,000 commission network and management pay, notes idle workers on the Pacific Coast, and exposes concentrated land and wealth. It laments high industry taxes and low occupiable land taxes, cites lawyers in Congress, and mocks Wall Street interlocking directorates facing a looming financial storm.
The Republican calls on Wyoming cities to lead in curbside governance while the Buffalo Voice voices improvement hopes. The Sundance Times notes a desire for press independence and political freedom after a quarter century.
A poem written by Mrs. Chas Wright was read at a Mutual Improvement Association meeting. It envisions the old year passing, the New Year arriving with peace, universal peace, and blessings. The verses urge charity, prosperity, and God’s peace for all as the year begins.
The first issue of the Frnnon Post was printed at Joliet Penitentiary where editor Peter Van Viissinger of Chicago serves a forgery sentence. Among 200 prisoners there was no local printer. editors and printers are scarce in state prisons, unlike doctors, lawyers, bankers, and preachers who receive support.
Excellent Brands Joe Levitt visited Kenmener week long in the interest of the Byans Cabu Lewitt Dietifling Co and the RCL whiskeys. Levitt is among the world leaders of this industry and aims to establish a strong trade for the brand portfolio.
The piece argues that advertising links merchants to success and prestige. It asserts big and small advertisers alike prove confidence in their wares by public promotion and urges merchants to join the ranks of successful advertisers across major cities and towns.
Sublet notes report Jat George and Frank Killing leaving for Rock Springs to visit friends. Dr. Stafford was a Sublet visitor Sunday and snowbound overnight. UF Patterson and family were Kemmerer visitors on Sunday. Mrs. J N Levesque returned to Idaho Friday after a week in Sublet. Lindsey Faddies is back on the job. BW Hood and Lee Allard were Kemmerer visitors, with Allard going down after mules for the mine.
Snow in Uinta since last Wednesday has dropped two feet on the level. Country reports warn of heavy sheep losses as grain arrives for feeding stock and preparations continue amid harsh conditions.
The county clerk recorded multiple land patents and warranty deeds between 1909 and 1918, including transfers in Marbleton, Cokeville, Big Piney and Fossil with parcels in sections and townships. Names include Barber, Pistey, Moffet, Johnson, Marbleton Townsite Co, Fickel, Wiley, Stevenson, Hickman, Quadros, Norris, Malloy, Christmas, Holden, MacGlashan, Lackey, Lanigan, Ferrin, Kelly, Goe, Rawlings, McMinn, Taft and others.
Deputy County Clerk P. W. Comer installed a late model Underwood in place of the Remington used for three years. The ten inch carriage accommodates all office work. Elizabeth Dixon seeks payment on an over due Life Insurance policy with Ralph W. Smith as counsel. Depositions of J. F. Joyce and T. B. Carnahan were taken before notary Ivan 8. Jones.
The estate of Jobo Stefania was filed today for probate by Prosecuting Attorney Ivan 8. Jones. Mies Flo LaGhapella assisted in the County Clerk office during several days of last week.
The forowsig in a lot of the marriage licenses sealed from the office of County Clerk H R Jarrison. Thomas Bates 22 and Mizawih Armatrong 2, both of Glen vor Jin. William Marka 20 and Ethel Costello 20, both of Frontier. Iadames Flockhart 82 and Elizabeth Dison 26, both of Diamond ville. Jill 17-Georg e Spangenberg of Po catello and Charlotte Hayes of Varis Idaho.
Thursday is Fish Day at the Kem Nerer Mest Market. Come early for the fresh catches and limited quantities. Event highlights local vendors and seafood specials.
A clothing shop touts its selection for all tastes from swagger to conservative. Suits and overcoats are ready to wear, allowing men of any age to purchase and walk out without waiting. Disappointment is minimized by swift service.
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