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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
4
The article lauds Sir Thomas Lipton as a jovial, reputable leader in yacht racing. It praises his sportsmanship during the Shamrock regatta and notes his philosophy that losing motivates future effort. He is hailed as a beloved figure in American sailing circles.
Seventh annual report of the Children's Bureau warns of widespread illiteracy among youths ages 14 to 16 native Americans. More than a quarter could not write names legibly, and many left school by the fourth grade or lower. Only about 3 percent reached eighth grade. one percent reached high school. The report urges national policy to improve elementary education with federal aid.
Paul H. Dupertuis and G. L. Noble announce a 125 prize trip to the International Live stock Exposition in Chicago for Wyoming Junior Club champion sheep grower. Winner chosen by Wyoming Agricultural College staff from club records and must present a Chicago Stock Show story.
A new coal mine will soon boost Wyoming output as The Red Canon Coal Company begins opening the slope north of No. 3 mine at Almy to tap No. 4 vein. The colliery will operate as a wagon mine without immediate railroad connection.
The Wranming Site Tribune absorbs the Cheyenne State Leader to publish as an independent journal. Salt Lake Herald is discontinued but Salt Lake Telegram absorbs the Herald’s subscribers and becomes the evening paper with Sunday edition.
Lenore Mates Susie Albergotti Esther Dawson Kathleen Hue recently arrived from Washington attend a dance. Albergotti and Hue represent Dixie and the Yanks and complain Wyoming has not produced a lynching bee in three days. The party plans to leave soon for Seattle.
A happy party pursues the art of Isaac Walton in Lincoln county this week. Mr and Mrs P J Quealy Pat Dr and Mr M Kemmerer plan an indefinite stay. They aim to try Fontenelle and La Barge spots first then seek new trout ponds as they choose.
A column argues for building most bridges from wood in western states. It cites durability of timber 50 to 100 years and claims Douglas fir and yellow pine can exceed steel. It notes a county using local lumber and home labor to construct painted roofs and longer lasting wooden bridges, urging bonds favor home materials.
A fragmented editorial promotes loyalty to employer and nation, urging readers to defend their institution, honor work, and stand by leaders whose efforts build industry, health, and happiness as core American ideals.
The document reflects community notices praising Kemmerer Triangle as a beauty spot and urging civic pride. It reports on printing standards, prices, church involvement, and ongoing school and depot repairs. It also records a county court path survey, road widening orders, Federal Aid Project No 26 in Lincoln County Wyoming, and an application for a mother's pension for Mrs Ula Easton. County officials and timeframes are noted with adjournment to August meeting.
Citizens of Afton petition to open a road or driveway for livestock from near the northwest corner of the northeast quarter at the southeast quarter of section 24 to a point where the main public road deflects northward toward the survey northwest. The proceeding continues from the preceding page.
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