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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
14
Local residents and visitors in Merna and surrounding towns are noted in a broad social roundup. Movements include Mrs Lillian Fletcherdson and family visiting relatives, Frank Ball of Baker Oregon traveling to see kin, and George Pixley returning from Thermopolis Hot Springs.
Washington reports the labor department rejects claims that disabled service members are coerced to hawk banners and buttons. Investigators found button selling a lucrative activity with some earning 10 to 25 dollars daily, and no evidence that uniformed men sold on streets due to unemployment.
The Wyoming legislature enacted a blue sky law requiring filings with the state examiner and county clerks of assets liabilities property valuations mortgages and liens plus prospectuses and advertising for securities offerings. Examinations are authorized and penalties apply for false information. Steps must be taken before any securities are offered for sale.
The Last of the Ages presents a gripping photodrama about wealth’s unholy alliance and its ruin of virtue. Mine Walker delivers standout acting with humor, scenic splendor, and a romantic thread. June 10 at Kemmerer Theatre. Mr and Mrs D B Budd of Big Piney were in town for the show.
The article notes that 225 000 oil wells in the United States averaged about 4.5 barrels daily per well with much variation. It highlights the Burk burnett field in Texas as a leading producer, with about 7 000 000 barrels recovered from a 1600 acre townsite pool. The Ranger district area extends sixty miles north to south and twenty miles east to west, with 42 dry wells among 214 in a noted pool and several producing 5 000 to 12 000 barrels. Present average per well is around 407 barrels daily. Mrs William of Sage visited Kemmerer last week.
An article notes the repeal of a luxury tax praised for bringing joy to children by lowering prices. It asserts the move will reduce costs of treats considered sugary and fun for both kids and adults, aligning with a positive public response.
The Hig Piney Oil and Development Company was incorporated in Lincoln County Wyoming on May 12 1919 with capital stock of 300000 shares valued at 100 each The company will locate mine gas oil and minerals operate pipelines refineries and related properties The directors for the first year are John C Budd Charles P Budd and Grace MacGlashan The principal office is Marbleton and the agent in charge is Charles P Budd
The piece urges keeping a bottle of Chalisterlain's Callee and Clare remedy at hand for stomach pains colic and diarrhea when physicians are scarce. It claims the medicine relieves pain quickly and can save lives when no doctor is available.
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