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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
4
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The piece lauds Mr. Haya as a young national Republican leader while accusing his office of disseminating hostile, partisan criticism of the administration. It notes Elihu Root urging election of Republicans and argues that the party uses camouflage to attack the government. It calls for nurses for war care and public health, urging women to enlist and support a large nursing quota for 1919 amid casualty lists.
A wartime article argues that winning the war supersedes sports and that participants should set aside athletic concerns. It notes officials hesitating over compliance and calls for unity, stressing the imperative to focus on victory over any ongoing game or activities.
Fragmentary text notes heightened celebrations after a victory, but also mentions other elements connected to the win that deserve attention.
County Treasurer Gilbert Taysom estimates receipts and disbursements compared to prior years. He says indebtedness will be wiped out by next year’s start and that the treasury will show a small surplus, contrasting current in debt levels with January 1917 figures. He condemns hesitation to invest in U S Government securities as financial cowardice and urges support for soldiers.
Lieut. George Beck son of Mr and Mrs P A Beck of Ogden Utah was made a member of the Aircraft Production board of the Standard Aircraft corporation in Elizabeth New Jersey. He had been in Garden City Long Island for two months after transferring from California and was the first American aviator to search for U boats near New York. He flew over the New York parade on July 4 and over the funeral of General Mitchell. Beck will test government bought battle planes and advise designers. he previously declined aviation school posts to pursue overseas combat in France. He is a brother of Mrs Bud Hecker of Kemmerer Ogden Standard.
A large turnout of local anglers spent Sunday along the upper Hamfork, returning late with filled baskets after navigating extremely rough muddy roads between Kemmerer and George Watts ranch. Multiple parties fared well including Ted Odell Clark McGregor and Mr Stockmeyer. Frank Malerick Jon Angel and Mr Iva. J W Glasgow John McPhie. George Symes and family. Frank Curtis Pete Keenan Olaf Jenson. Joe Siegel W Forstreon Joe Pexton. Wm Pitt and Mex Scott fishing in Beaver Creek.
The Chautauqua season opens in Cokeville Wyoming with a tent program attracting locals and visitors. Kemmebrer’s training at the event drew praise and prompted plans for next summer’s tour. The Chautauqua runs from Sunday to Friday with broad attendance noted in town and state circles.
Mary Mosby daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mosby of Brontier sustained a head injury at the Honkina Store vicinity last Wednesday when, after entering the post office with her mother, she ran from the office and struck her head on a hitching rack end. The doctor’s office found a severe but not serious wound over the right eye and the child was improving at last report.
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co reports passenger trains No 4 and No 19 were delayed two hours last Thursday due to a derailment at Opal. An extra freight car derailed when a coupling brake failed as 252% went into a siding.
Margaret Finncholson announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools on the Non Partisan ticket. She appeals for support at the primary election on August 2, 1818, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, thanking past supporters.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a church or service event at St. Patrick's, with monthly meetings on the second Sunday, starting at 7:00 PM. Mentions parish, time, location, and scheduling details in unclear phrasing.
Republican voters are urged to support Lester G Baker in Lincoln county Wyoming for State Representative in the August 20 primary. He pledges to uphold the party platform and serve Lincoln county and the nation, appealing to organized labor and noting long ties with labor interests.
The ninth Sunday after Trinity services held at St James Cokeville include morning worship at Cokeville and Holy Communion at 1 am. Sunday School is at 11 am and evening service is scheduled. Rector Morton Joslin notes the church plans a special musical service the third Sunday evening in August with the entire St James congregation rehearsing.
Angeli ca Ziller of Cumberland Wyoming filed intent to make final proof on land described in the 8 section Township 18 North Range 117 West Sixth Principal Meridian. Hearing set before the register and receiver at the United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming August 23 1918. Names and witnesses Aller and Zascolll of Cumberland Wyoming.
A county financial study notes excellent condition with past indebtedness at 124 824.02 dollars as of January 1917 and county government expenses from January 1, 1937 to June 30, 1918 totaling 144 420.76 dollars. Certificates called and paid from January 1, 1917 to July 22, 101% amounting to 240 764.14 leave a remaining debt balance of 648.39.
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