John Barleycorn Buried as Prohibition Dries Out Town
In a wartime demobilization era note, crowds gather for a midnight closure of saloons and a sober holiday scene in Sandtown. Saloon-keepers lock doors at 12 and bartenders union shows restraint as mourners and townsfolk reflect on prohibition’s reach, while jokes on substitutes for spirits circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promina
Amnall
Pan
Ieee
Ieee Aes
Marshals
Johnston
Bartenders Union
Tohm Barleycorn
Ienc
Porto Rico
Bowls Buys Two Ton Nash Truck
A brief news item notes Bowls purchasing a Nash truck weighing about two tons. The report references the deal or transfer and provides limited context about the seller or purpose, with no additional names or locations clearly readable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowls
Nash
Dry Law Enforcement Tied to Common Sense Line
Fred L. Crabbe announced this afternoon that all booze in the hands of deniers after midnight Monday would be contraband and seized. The proclamation followed saloon patrons urging leniency but underscored that the dry law would be enforced from daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Crabbe
Salata
Injured by Falling Sign Case Details Clarified
A report outlines an accident where an individual was injured by a falling sign. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the incident prompts inquiry into causes and response. Officials are reviewing the event and potential safety improvements.
New Firm Arrives in Kemmerer Wyowl Hides to Open
Harry Rosen and Fred Rothman representing the Bissinger Company announce a new venture in Kemmerer. The Wyowl Hides firm will handle hides and furs and plans a 6 acre warehouse. Special inducements are promised to attract customers and a future expansion is hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rosen
Fred Rothman
Bissinger Company
Kings
Uceena
Arizona Wyoming Oil Co on the Ground in Lincoln County
The Arizona Wyoming Oil Company prepares a large storage tank farm in Fossil field near Kemmerer Lincoln County. A spur track from Oregon Short Line will be built to serve the tank farm while the company develops existing shallow wells. Field superintendent Kr Mullen is in town with plans not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Wing Oil Company
Kem- Merer
Lincoln County
Man
Avery Lme
Oregon
Tank Farm
Arizona-Wyoming
Kr. Mullen
Veny
Fon 1 Efom
Fonsil
Wyoming
Captain Sanders Arrives Home After France Service
Captain R H Sanders returned from France to report for duty at Fort Riley Kansas after a year in Uncle Sam s service. He received his commission and was assigned to the large medical officers training camp there for two months before heading to Chicago for further medical training under Major Robinson and Dr John L Porter at the Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Sanders
France
Tommerer
Bam
Sanders
Fort Riley
Kansas
Chicago
Ribson
John L. Porter
Chicago University
Army Surgeon Death and World War I Service Timelines
Fragmentary report recounts a surgeon from Camp Fremont California who died while serving and was later transferred to command at the base hospital. It notes time in France, duties with the medical corps, and a reference to Captain Benders departing for France with a unit placed near 1018 week, including handling a large patient load amid wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Califoral
Sas
Benders
France
No 4
Welcome Home for Lincoln County Soldier Boys Fourth
Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day in Kemmerer with a welcome home for local servicemen. A 10:30 parade opens a day of free events, a ball game between Frontier and Cumberland, and a grand evening ball at Cook's pavilion. Soldiers are urged to wear uniforms and leave wallets at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Uncle Sam
Frontier
Cumberland
Cook
Kemmerer Fourth of July Parade Schedule and Events
The Kemmerer celebration features a 10 30 parade starting on Fine Avenue near Elk Hotel, with World War veterans, scouts, 100 per cent American Club, Cumberland labor groups, school children, mayor and council, and floats. Prizes total 70 dollars for top floats, followed by candy and fruit for 1200 children. Activities include contests on the Triangle at 2 pm, automobile races, a Ford car specific event, a free children's dance at Lyceum hall, intercity teams competing, a 9 20 grand march at Cook's pavilion, and a 300 dollar fireworks display funded by local donations. Special train from Cumberland at 9 am returning at 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmern
Maitly. D. Oatley
Kemmerer
American Club of Frontier
Cumberland Labor Tions
Fine Avenue
Elk Hotel
Cedar Street
Tunter Salmon
Marshall
Reynolds
Salmon
Angelo Motivar Resiionce
Om Pet Prorat
Ie Trian
Ford
Lyceum Hall
Eaerereaenee Ng Mucl
Drew i Merer
Cook's Pavilion
Kemmerer to Get Wholesalers' House Lease
Negotiations are under way today between Dale Crain of the Kemmerer Hotel and a prominent Utah cigar manufacturer for a lease on the hotel building once used by a bar and barber. A wholesale and retail cigar store would follow alterations, potentially placing Kemmerer among Wyoming leaders in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Crain
Bee
Kemmerer Hotel
Utah
Wyominne
Mmerer
County Commissioners Session in Lincoln Pace Incident
County commissioners meet in Lincoln in a session described as hurried and high‑gear. The report notes rapid decisions and a sense of urgency in handling county business amid a busy agenda.
Golden Well No 1 at Burkburnett comes in at 2006 bbls
T M Holland reports his brother Lawrence telegram that Golden Well No 1 struck yesterday yielding 2006 barrels on a six acre Burkburnett townsite. Other investors include Judge John A Arnold and J F Fitzpatrick. Golden West stock traded at $18 per share in Denver recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Holland
Lawrence
Burkburnett
Holland Brothers
John A. Arnold
J. F. Fitzpatrick
Golden West
Denver
Family Row Results Seriously
Beate Oy and Mrs Willem Haffing led a local family row in a terse exchange over pe ace ames ral blows at a community meeting. The dispute highlighted tensions within the family and drew attention from neighbors and police presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Haffing
Solgrad
You Soldier Boys Fourth in Kemmerer in Uniform
A Fourth of July event in Kemmerer invites all soldiers to attend in uniform. The note promises free admission to all activities and appeals to as many service members as possible to participate proudly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Puarde
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John Barleygorn
Eanenenes Tbo
Arizona
Capt. Sanders
Ooldier Boys
Mra. P. J
Alania
Team Ptt
Camberland
Glencoe
Oakley
Sublet
Annes
T. Hunter Salmon
Gomer Reese
Lincoln
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