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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
9
Te Kemmerer camera shop run by Watt Brandon and Raitor lists proprietor details in a brief, sunlit notice. The fragment mentions business names and ownership, implying a local trades listing or advertisement in the period paper.
The notice lists candidates for state and county offices including Governor Hilliard Ridgely Republican treasurer J. Gates Republican superintendent of rehote KR Bureh Republican Francis B. Smith Republican auditor RI Forsyth Republican commissioner four years HL Peterson Republican commissioner two years John E. Erwin Democrat commissioner four years LC Jensen Democrat state senate FP Cranney Democrat county clerk Harold R. Harrie Democrat Corder RH Embree Republican attorney Mr Reynolds Republican sheriff J K McMino Republican sheriff S Ed Hansen Republican.
Local notice promotes a half dollar cash subscription to The Camera from now until after the November election to reach more homes statewide. Readers are urged to send in orders promptly.
An ally of The Camera defends Kemmerer against Hoedden faction attacks in a local press feud. The piece claims bias and misrepresentation in printing contracts tied to Fourth of July funds and Kemmerer Baseball Club reporting, denouncing rival journalism and urging readers to remember the community’s interests over petty disputes.
In Uinta County petitions are in circulation nominating Thos J Brough and Frank Tiunnell for the state house of representatives.
A preserved fragment notes Champ Clark’s remark that woman’s suffrage is inevitable and predicts his growing influence in the Democratic national convention. The passage recalls Clark’s 20th century role and contrasts past Baltimore and future convention dynamics, highlighting his strength of character.
The Kemmerer School District announces Superintendent J B Horch as the candidate for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Horch's supporters note his proven leadership and service to the district, while opponents press for clear qualifications and public endorsement ahead of upcoming primaries and elections.
The Wetland Grit endorses Harman I Gates of Worland as the Republican candidate for state treasurer. Gates, 43, former chairman of the house committee on ways and means, is praised for integrity and banking background in Worland Basin. Readers are assured he enjoys broad support across Big Horn Basin and is seen as the strongest vote getter for the coming campaign.
Petitions circulate for J. W. Chrisman reelection on the Republican ticket to the state Senate. Fred H. Blame of Sheridan announces candidacy for congress as Progressive veterans seek nomination. N. C. Allred and Thos. White of Star Valley seek reelection to the Wyoming House on the Republican ticket. L. D. Taover of Big Piney likely to run for the legislature. The Prince of Wales will assume control of duchy revenues on his twenty first birthday, with net accumulations over 5,000 000.
A rough figure places thousands of residents in Manhattan’s financial district with total annual incomes surpassing one billion dollars. Individual earnings are estimated from tax returns and suggest at least sixty six thousand dollars per person on average.
The law requires each school district treasurer to publish an annual financial statement in a newspaper during the first week of July. Many districts overlook this, delaying publication to later in July.
Announcement writes Hon. WW Daley as the choice for Carbon County's state House seat replacing Senator W H Taylor who declined reelection. Daley boasts broad state connections and strong county support as Eleter H Hudson lingers as a second hopeful among Republican circles.
In a small Wyoming town with a creamery near the Dakote Parmar area, the facility produced 69 000 pounds of butter in the past year and plans to reach 140 000 pounds. The cream was made from radiva milk gathered within a few miles, reflecting the local farming base. The manager notes that this shows what small communities can achieve, suggesting similar potential for other rural areas.
Hamlie Garland and party arrived at Sheridan last week with Mie Giar land and three children. They travel yearned from Pimelale in the Windiver mountains, seeking new work and recounts of old adventures. The group plans a compliance trip of hovercraft travel and recall the tale The Outlaw and the Girl as published earlier.
Letters to the paper warn that the Hyland Park land proposition is unsafe and misrepresented. Caution urged against purchasing the land until legitimate proof is provided, as the paper seeks evidence while the advertiser withholds payment and additional ads are refused.
Sheriff Ed Hanson reports a confession from Clarevee Signer, corroborated by Al Mwa, linking him to Charley the big robbery. In county offices, Harry Clark of Kemmerer is floated for clerk and W J Jensen of the Star Valley for assessor. D T Papworth and A Peterson, both from Star Valley, are announced for two and four year Republican commissioner terms.
The Wyoming Tribune notes general state consensus for a brief campaign and to trim campaign billing. Editorializes that mudslinging is distasteful and urges candidates to focus on issues rather than personal character. Laramie Republican reflects on the sentiment.
The Democratic State Central Committee declines to nominate a representative candidate, signaling continued party rifts with Republicans. The planned Democratic split and the reduction of Progressive candidates are expected to affect the fall election, potentially boosting Mundell and Kott for superintendent of public instruction.
A lively vaudeville program at the Leon Kemmerer theatre on the Fourth drew a large audience with a well received scene and performances. Residents praised the variety and energy of the acts, marking the event as a memorable local entertainment.
A countywide Democratic primary bid is announced by Louis Jaxsny Grover Wyoming who has lived in the county 26 years and seeks the four year County Commissioner term. He pledges to serve honestly and to improve Lincoln County. The notice mentions support from prominent locals and past public service. The rest includes unrelated local ads about garments and a birth announcement with unclear details.
R L Harrison brother of Harold Hartleen returns from a two year L D S mission in England. He reports about 4 000 church members in the area with over 100 000 converts overall, and plans to visit Star Valley and Auburn ranch with family, potentially accompanied by his brother.
Manager Alex Scott brings the Coy Herndon Nashville Students to Kemmerer for a Lyceum show. The company has performed in major U S theaters and recently a week at Utah theater in Salt Lake City. They perform in town on July 11 and 12, led by advance agent Willis Jis, a veteran promoter.
A fragmented note discusses petition forms for nomination, naming issues with PHI money and BOMINALION, and county clerk handling. It cites a primary law excerpt about petition paper form and signatures, noting that unsigned or improperly filled papers cannot be counted or accepted.
State Superintendent candidate Josefa FB Kunen of Kemmerer announces run after a June 30 meeting in Laramie where superintendents principals and teachers urged qualifications in administration and scholarship. The endorsement came from the Wyoming State Teachers Association and party leaders as voting nears August 18 1911. Harry Colliprient of Montpelier visited Kemmerer with his sister Jomo for the Fourth of July observance.
Train loads conveyed race horse specials bound for major meets in Butte and Van. The trips included multiple cars with horses billed for transport from a distant yard after arrival, though details are incomplete in the fragment.
Notice announces bids on cement walks curbing gutters and crossings in Kemmerer with 1800 feet of sidewalk 1800 lineal feet of curb 1200 feet of gutter and 40 feet plus two alley crossings. Specifications open at town clerk office with a certified check required. Bid opening July 24 and work completion by September.
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