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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
2
A large force of skilled workers, led by foreman Hurt Smalling, are described as the highest price mechanics in their field, with each man an expert in his line.
In Star Valley residents voice frustration over delayed mail, papers, and packages despite subscription rights. The piece details a broad local portrait of valley life with names like Joseph Howves, John Graham, and C. H. Peterson, plus references to roads, irrigation, and community figures feeding a vivid snapshot of the region.
Afton area business booster A. F. Hurton of the Burton Mercantile company notes rising activity after the Burton store’s completion. Indicated signings and local support point to rapid town growth with homes and new construction in demand, while Carl Cookle emerges as a notable attorney in Atlon.
Ivan L Hobson state organizer visited Star Valley last week and found 4H style club work thriving, aligned with government food conserving programs. Girls will run a ratety contest, both sexes poultry raising, with summer contests leading to a state fair. Andy Anderson leads the Star Valley clubs as a state meeting with leaders scheduled in Lander August 10 11.
Resident protests rise as Afton becomes the only incorporated town in Star Valley and liquor saloons are removed. Reports claim orders are being solicited in Afton and alcohol distributed elsewhere, sparking expected court challenges by sellers who say the liquor law is not being evaded.
Lincoln county residents who know his work regret the resignation of County Agricultural Agent J E Watt after nearly two years of service. He will move to New Mexico to work in dairy projects for the state. His successor is recruited from Colorado Agricultural College in Fort Collins.
County Agricultural Agent Reed, successor to J B Watt, arrived in the valley Tuesday from Colorado Agricultural College Fort Collins Colorado. Watt has been guiding Reed around the valley to help start his duties. Dr and Mrs Byron Reese returned home from Salt Lake City and nearby areas. Jack Thomas Scowcroft and family traveled to Ogden after several days in the valley for pleasure and business. Ivan J Hobson in charge of boys and girls club work arrived in Aston Monday and is demonstrating with Andy Anderson throughout the valley.
Soldiers visiting relatives in the valley this week prepare to depart for California at month’s end. Lyman Bruce Doyle Stock Weston Williamson and others of Company will leave for Kemmerer on Theaday the 24th. Miss Teola Rainey becomes new assistant at Freedom post office. Margaret Jensen, formerly of Afton, visits relatives. she now lives in Ogden. Maurice Groshon and L B Johnson in Jolley. postmaster Castor and family return from Utah. Rulin Bracken and mother depart for Logan for summer. Verna Rainey to assist in store during absence. farmers in lower valley cut hay to prevent spoilage. Clyde Settla travels to Montpelier. editor and wife visit. return home after extended visits.
A fragment from a Kemmerer report describes a youth named James Chris gan staying for medical treatment after a powder burn incident involving a dynamite cap. The text is garbled and uncertain, with missing names and unclear actions.
Smoot residents David Yeaman and Annie Allen, prominent locals, married on July 21 by Thomas Wild. The piece notes dry hot Star Valley weather, sheep trails to forests, a store sale by Mini Parsons, and local anniversaries including veterans Martin Schwab and John Graham. It mentions farmers planning hay harvests and a large 24th celebration with Mormon roots in nearby Afton.
The Sulphur Hot Springs at Au Turn draws Star Valley residents as a thriving summer resort. The springs emerge from a former volcanic crater and reveal large deposits of pure sulphur near the bubbling waters. Harrison Brothers of Auburn have operated the site, keeping it active through the season.
The report notes thousands of sheep trailing toward the Gray River through Kemmerer and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Peterson are seen guiding their flock, while Mrs Petersen drives to various ferry points in the valley.
The Camera lists Bronx residents who donated to the Red Cross fund, totaling 184 dollars. Names and gifts include Mrs W H Pape and Rodney Pape with 85 dollars, Paul C Pape four dollars, Gec[e] M Pape one dollar, F G Coyte five dollars, George Frans five dollars, Dr Lee Joan one dollar, A F Pape two dollars, and others such as Dressler one dollar, Harrison ten dollars, John Bakibert one dollar seventy five cents.
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