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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
4
The piece reports that Eph Herzog of Geneva fed squirrel poison to three horses, all of which died suddenly, casting a grim light on the episode as a cautionary tale about poisoned bait and its consequences.
Casper shows unusual sobriety with only two men arrested for drunkenness. At arraignment one paid his fine in cash while the other will work it out.
Fritz Dust, longtime Cheyenne mechanic, was arrested at Union Pacific yards after elation about German torpedo actions off the American coast. Former helmsman on a German merchant ship interned in the US earlier, he showed open pro Germany sentiment despite war declarations. Secret service had shadowed him and he was ordered not to go to Fort Russell.
A middle aged stranger insulted a draft man bearing a patriotic emblem and struck him when insult was resented. He was beaten by bystanders, regained footing, and fled west. Jay Taylor and R England later made un patriotic remarks and were arrested by the sheriff but were released after promising to leave Rawlins.
In a stern wartime opinion the Rocky Mountain News declares Germany’s actions in hospitals and against civilians render it unfit for international society. The piece condemns government crimes as a Cain-like curse and brands Germany an outlaw for its deliberate atrocities.
The article explains constipation as a moisture deficiency in stool and urges drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise to improve it. It cautions against harsh laxatives and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as mild, pleasant, and effective to try.
A government surveyor and assistants arrived in Kem for a survey starting early in the week and departed Wednesday for a site about ten miles north of Cokeville. L. Jones joined the party along with Ala Esaman who will stay with the crew through the summer. The project will cover many parts of the county.
A new OSL schedule effective June 1 shortens waits at McCammon and Granger for Salt Lake connections. Key changes include No. 6 Kemmerer to Granger trip with Salt Lake link, No. 4 rapid east connection, and shorter layovers on No. 17 No. 5 and No. 19 at McCammon. Additional tweaks affect tariffs and summer excursion rules.
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