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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
14
An August 20 1918 primary message from V0. Oneil Valet at Migney Wyoming declares candidacy for State Senate on the Democratic ticket. He appeals to Democratic voters for support and pledges full backing of the administration if nominated and elected.
T Hunter Salmon of Kemmerer Wyoming announces candidacy for county commissioner of Lincoln County. He appeals to Republican voters at the 1918 primary, seeking a fair, businesslike administration and a progressive county government. He notes his familiarity with county needs and asks voters for support.
A voter argues against a clerk candidacy in Lincoln County, challenging the filing and eligibility for the office of clerk in the Republican party process. The note asserts objections to the form and its acceptance.
In a statement dated June 20 1918 Mrs Nellie Rathbun of Kemmerer Wyoming appeals to Lincoln County voters for the August 20 primary. She cites thirty years residence and business experience as qualifications to properly conduct the office she seeks.
Louise Jensen of Grover Wyoming declares her bid for Lincoln county representative. She pledges to back national prohibition ratification and strict enforcement, support equitable school tax laws, and measures to help end the war, citing years of experience in school and public affairs.
In Wheatland Times Robert Carey voices strong support for prohibition, arguing saloons hurt business and farming. He claims dry policy would aid war effort and vows to back the dry cause regardless of election outcome, expressing impatience with saloon influence.
The Laramie Republication notes a lack of strong battles for state and county offices. It argues that rising living costs contrast with stagnant salaries, while charitable demands double or triple the burden on the poorest workers. The piece suggests men may be drafted for the war, leaving women to work at home.
The piece urges using available talent for federal offices, praising Red Cross and Y M C A efforts, and stresses honesty over party, with focus on national unity and sending strong workers overseas if needed. It says officials should be capable and nonpartisan, directing ire at the Kaiser rather than at each other.
The war industries board requests newspapers to economize on print paper after July 1, stop unsold copies and samples, end free exchanges, and collect payment in advance for paper and ink costs. Government postage increases and advertising taxes add to expenses. publishers urge subscribers to pay promptly to cover costs.
The Wyoming Labor Journal notes 39 industrial disputes adjusted during the week ending June 22 1918 as the largest weekly total this year, though the conciliation director cautions this does not indicate a broader trend.
A report notes a rising tendency toward strikes but shows more disputes are settled by government action. Only a quarter of cases reach the department before a strike is threatened, with 39 adjustments and one strike. The Curtiss Aero plane company in Buffalo marked the most significant settlement as 100 men quit and about 15,100 were indirectly affected.
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