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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
4
A letter argues that Carranza’s Mexican policy harms American prestige and Monroe Doctrine authority. It urges a decisive, possibly military, response to defend national honor, urging neutral policy changes, and warns of eventual occupancy to safeguard preparedness.
A regional note urges prisoners to help build roads next spring and fall. About 100 strong workers are described as eager to take jobs and demonstrate their usefulness to Lincoln County.
A hazy reminiscence recalls a fond father at a beanery near Easter. He interacts with colorful eggs and a wary display, then moves items to an old rock tin for sale. A peacock and other items appear in the fading memory.
J E Hanaway argues that the Democratic revenue policy forces a continuing war tax to fund government, blaming free trade for reduced customs revenue and warning voters to expect unrest next November. He contends patriotism supports taxes only during war and cites sugar and wool duties as alternatives.
A garbled line references a brother Hanaway and a question about an article placed on a free lot. It mentions buying for less than its protection value but lacks clear details, names, dates, or locations. The fragment hints at a transaction or offer but remains unclear.
This week Kemmerer Camera features a picture and write up of Tom Painter, Evanston's popular mayor, praising him as a strong choice for governor or any executive office. The Evanston stone Press notes his recognition by other communities away from home.
Blanche Lytte eldest daughter of Edntor and Mrs Lytle of the Sun dance Times married Damon Cole of Sundance on January 1. She grew up in Sundance and taught in Crook County schools. The couple settles on a ranch near Sundance with friends from childhood.
Dr A Dunlway's annual report for Wyoming State University highlights a strengthened institution with growing grounds, a larger student body, and improved finances. Enrollment rose from 17 to 28 thousand since 1911, with increased outlays for salaries and maintenance and rising prestige among Wyoming instructors.
The Shriners Club of the city held its annual ball at the large auditorium last Friday night. About 200 couples joined in the grand procession and the crowd enjoyed full dress and music from an orchestral ensemble as Shriners from across Idaho attended the festive event.
Cokeville editor says A D Noblitt resigns as cashier of Cokeville State Bank. John A Laregm named replacement. Ben H Joy steps in as cashier, George Bourne to take vacancy and relocate post office to his drug store. Western Stores Co sells out and closes this week. Golden Rule Store seeks to open a Kemmerer branch if arrangements proceed. Spring activity expected to boost business.
Douglas A. Preston attorney general for Wyoming visits Kemmerer on office business. Local friends welcome him but he declines to discuss politics or any Democratic candidate prospects for the year.
Members of Kor Vin Temple plan a Casper gathering with about 100 initiations expected at the big meeting. Rawlins members will travel to Casper for what organizers promise as the best time of their lives. Some prefer holding the session locally each year, while others favor rotating host cities.
The bull Pete Oleon returned to Cokeville after the National Stock Show in Denver. Report says it is among the best ever seen and sold for 2500 dollars to Marshall.
Governor John B. Kendrick left Denver for El Paso to attend the American National Livestock Association convention where he serves as vice president He plans to assist Wyoming and Colorado stockmen in landing the 1917 convention for Cheyenne He expected to return to Cheyenne by Sunday.
Mrs. A M King and Mrs. James Hunter hosted a Sunday afternoon bobsled party for about twenty Front Row children. The event featured cheerful songs and left a joyful impression on witnesses.
The Bee Hive girls announce a St Valentine Leap Year Party on February 14 under YSMIA auspices. New dances will be taught by special instructors, and a traditional Valentine box will be used. All high school girls should arrange escorts promptly or risk losing their preferred partner. Free rides are planned from Diamondville and Frontier.
Alfred Hinlett travels from Kansas to Des Moines Iowa on Monday to begin his schooling. He will be raised at the City Drug Store where friends will wish him success. He will visit Hanna Wyoming and see his mother in Kansas along the way.
Wm. Julian rode from aes Springs yesterday to inspect flocks. He found conditions not as bad as reported and no feeding required. He visited a flock from Opal and found them in good shape, noting he could hardly run them down.
Chief Justice and Mrs Charles M Potter of the state supreme court returned last evening from New York where Judge Potter attended the executive committee meeting of the American Bar Association. They also visited Columbus Ohio and Chicago.
Henry Stager foreman reports heavy snowfall five feet in places on Hams Fork retarding timber operations. Workers desert sites as two rooms and supplies must be moved. Ed Fagnant at Kemmerer handles market access. Dance music for hire offered by B Ziller and Daughters in Kemmerer.
P P Sullivan of Kemmerer Wyoming announces an excellent line of caskets. A Barnes School of Amnon Chimes graduate with East experience, prepared to handle general death arrangements and respond to inquiries at phone number 19.
Fragmentary note describes a method about hair color without coloring and mentions waxy or gravely texture. Lacks clear actions, dates, or identifiable subjects.
A bright faced boy enters a business office and asks for work claiming he needs play money. He negotiates a four dollar per week rate and insists he could have been at work two minutes earlier. The encounter highlights a pushy job seeker and a quick, terse response from the businessman.
Emil Back Emil Lilligrése returned yesterday from a two weeks visit at the hot springs in Salt Lake City and shows marked health improvement with about a ten pound gain. Progress noted but plans for construction remain pending.
Sullivan and Bickely headline plumbers offer plumbing heating and tinning with all work and materials guaranteed and contact by phone 132 for service.
C Horton of Ogden Brewing Co. stated last week in Kemmerer that Becker Beer sells well across Wyoming. He noted contracts received for many cars for Cheyenne delivery alone, signaling rising demand for the western beverage.
In Kemmerer an ordinance requires property owners to clear snow from sidewalks by a specified hour. If not done, city orders the work and charges it back to the property, with possible fines. Alvin W. Anderson serves as Town Marshal.
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